69 turbo or supercharger

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Astro
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69 turbo or supercharger

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The Group 5 regulations from 1968/69 would have allowed to add a turbo or supercharger to the mini. But I never found a document that this happened. I don't mean the VITA mini that was chopped and got another rear axle what would have transformed it into group 6. But perhaps anyone knows about a mini running in 68/69 just with a turbo or supercharger?

Maybe you can help to launch another project. :)
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Re: 69 turbo or supercharger

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No one? There have been minis with a Shorrock or a turbocharger but I cannot find any documentation. :(
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Re: 69 turbo or supercharger

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I know of cars that ran both Turbos & Blowers in the period, but none of them ran in group 5.

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Re: 69 turbo or supercharger

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I agree with Mark, no Gp5 blown or turbo cars over here, only club racers playing with those pre '70 (and even post '70).
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Nearby a Gentleman still owns the Vitamin, but seems to have no intention to sell. That means we continue to run the Arden and I have no idea how to get more power. :(
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