My Fiat Uno Turbo Project Thread
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Hi all!
So, here is what i brought, a Uno 60 with a Punto GT engine conversion.
I wasn't really looking for an Uno again, however this was absoultey mint! Never seen a welder, been waxoled religiously, was just too good to pass up...
Anyway, here are a few of pics of from the previous owner.
Pre conversion
Few pics showing how clean the chassis leg's were!
And a few of the conversion parts
And a few of the pics of how i brought it..
When i brought it, it had a few issues i wanted to sort, firstly a really unstable idle, and a few bits that i wanted to re-do to my spec. Firstly the fuel system...
This was how it come
Firstly, i got a Mk2 Uno Turbo fuel rail
So, cut off the fittings and TIG welded some AN6 Fittings on
I also changed out all the lines to 8mm nylon front to back
Next i needed to make up a mount for the FPR
Next up made up the lines and fitted
At the fuel tank end i replaced the original turbo tank with a baffled tank. The days of an undertank fuel pump are gone what with the invent of high flowing in-tank pumps
Old tank
Old vs new pump
New in-tank pump
And fitted
Next up was sorting a pet hate of mine, bad wiring...
Stuff like this
And after
Before
After
Next up was the engine loom, i wanted to clean up the engine bay, move the ECU and relays into the car and make it look clearner
Here was the loom before
Old plugs
Making a template of the original loom
Mid making
And done, lovely MIL spec connectors
ECU, Relays, Fuses, and Bar sensor moved into the car.
This was the location when i brought the car.
And after, tucked under the dash.
Sorted a few other bits while the dash was removed, fixing previous 'wiring'
Before
After
Also fitted central locking
Next changed a few other bits like the throttle cable as it was ropey..
Old and new
Next up was sorting the lack of any kind of ducting on the intercooler and oil cooler, seen the difference a well ducted design could make on my Supra so figured i would fabricate some up.
Before, you can see the gaps all around where the air would escape
TIG'd up some ducts from aluminium
Oil cooler
New ducts and stainless hardware
Next up i wanted to make an AFM mount as it was just floating about, so...
Picks up on original mounts
Also made up a cable mount
Also TIG'd up some new boost pipes to replace the original mishmash, also changed the filter to a stock air filter housing
Before
Making the new pipes up
ICV Spout
Swage the ends
Fitted and done
Last job was fitting a light grill i got from italy along with Mk2 Sideskirts
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So, here is what i brought, a Uno 60 with a Punto GT engine conversion.
I wasn't really looking for an Uno again, however this was absoultey mint! Never seen a welder, been waxoled religiously, was just too good to pass up...
Anyway, here are a few of pics of from the previous owner.
Pre conversion
Few pics showing how clean the chassis leg's were!
And a few of the conversion parts
And a few of the pics of how i brought it..
When i brought it, it had a few issues i wanted to sort, firstly a really unstable idle, and a few bits that i wanted to re-do to my spec. Firstly the fuel system...
This was how it come
Firstly, i got a Mk2 Uno Turbo fuel rail
So, cut off the fittings and TIG welded some AN6 Fittings on
I also changed out all the lines to 8mm nylon front to back
Next i needed to make up a mount for the FPR
Next up made up the lines and fitted
At the fuel tank end i replaced the original turbo tank with a baffled tank. The days of an undertank fuel pump are gone what with the invent of high flowing in-tank pumps
Old tank
Old vs new pump
New in-tank pump
And fitted
Next up was sorting a pet hate of mine, bad wiring...
Stuff like this
And after
Before
After
Next up was the engine loom, i wanted to clean up the engine bay, move the ECU and relays into the car and make it look clearner
Here was the loom before
Old plugs
Making a template of the original loom
Mid making
And done, lovely MIL spec connectors
ECU, Relays, Fuses, and Bar sensor moved into the car.
This was the location when i brought the car.
And after, tucked under the dash.
Sorted a few other bits while the dash was removed, fixing previous 'wiring'
Before
After
Also fitted central locking
Next changed a few other bits like the throttle cable as it was ropey..
Old and new
Next up was sorting the lack of any kind of ducting on the intercooler and oil cooler, seen the difference a well ducted design could make on my Supra so figured i would fabricate some up.
Before, you can see the gaps all around where the air would escape
TIG'd up some ducts from aluminium
Oil cooler
New ducts and stainless hardware
Next up i wanted to make an AFM mount as it was just floating about, so...
Picks up on original mounts
Also made up a cable mount
Also TIG'd up some new boost pipes to replace the original mishmash, also changed the filter to a stock air filter housing
Before
Making the new pipes up
ICV Spout
Swage the ends
Fitted and done
Last job was fitting a light grill i got from italy along with Mk2 Sideskirts
[/QUOTE]First nice simple thing first, getting rid of my old knob as it was a bit blue for me..
Nice little carbon number to replace it
Next up was to put a proper Turbo boot on, this is the one that come with the car, looked great but prefered the turbo look
Weight of the stock metal boot
Weight of the new fibreglass turbo boot
And fitted
Much better!
Next up was fitting my new boost controller, using the original clock location
Perfect fit!
I still wanted the original digital dash boost gauge to work, so i used the original MAP from the Uno Turbo ECu with a 5V step down power source mounted to the back of the clocks
Cut down
And fitted
Next thing to replace was the original black carpet with a red turbo item
Stripped out and cleaned the floor and protected
Here you can see the original sills, the previous owner regularly waxoyld it and you can tell... no rust!
Now thats a carpet!
While fitting the carpet i decided to add the turbo door and rear cards along with electric windows.
This is how the cards were before...
First up was putting relays in each door, made up a little aluminium mount
All fitted and wired up
Turbo door cards, electric motors and rear cards fitted
Looking smart now..
Rear door cards
Last few bits was to make a mount for the boost solinoid
And also fit my new clutch slave as the old one started leaking.. new braided stainless line too...
Thats all for now folks!
king awesome.I owned a 1986 Mk1 Uno Turbo back in 1995, my last year of University. Just realised that the car was only 9 years old at the time, but it had loads of rust. I remember washing the car for the first time and as I stood back to admire my work noticing some rust on the seams of the cill. As I touched it, it felt like I was touching puff pastry....
A few days after buying it, it just cut out at night with a dead battery. After some investigation it appeared the alternator belt was missing, and rather than fix the issue before I collected it, the seller had just put another battery on. It also had different keys for the door and ignition and the steering wheel was slightly misshaped (to snap the steering lock I guess) so it had been stolen at least once.
But it felt stupidly quick to me, and I used to love slowly letting the revs rise to 3000 in second, holding it there and then booting it. It is still the only car I have ever owned with a boost gauge and it is still the coolest thing ever. Massive turbo lag, but that just made it feel even quicker when the boost came in. Pulling away from the lights, if you got the revs right so that it didn't wheelspin but also didn't bog down slipping the clutch slightly to keep it boosting it would take off like a scolded cat.
I replaced it with a 205 1.6 GTi and that car felt absolutely gutless in comparison. In 2000 I was driving a brand new Subaru Impreza turbo and to me it didn't feel as quick as the Uno. D531 DPR, seems it has not been on the road since the tax ran out in June 2000.
That car reminds me of some of the best times of my life, just hanging around with my mates all the time with zero responsibilities before real life got in the way.
A few days after buying it, it just cut out at night with a dead battery. After some investigation it appeared the alternator belt was missing, and rather than fix the issue before I collected it, the seller had just put another battery on. It also had different keys for the door and ignition and the steering wheel was slightly misshaped (to snap the steering lock I guess) so it had been stolen at least once.
But it felt stupidly quick to me, and I used to love slowly letting the revs rise to 3000 in second, holding it there and then booting it. It is still the only car I have ever owned with a boost gauge and it is still the coolest thing ever. Massive turbo lag, but that just made it feel even quicker when the boost came in. Pulling away from the lights, if you got the revs right so that it didn't wheelspin but also didn't bog down slipping the clutch slightly to keep it boosting it would take off like a scolded cat.
I replaced it with a 205 1.6 GTi and that car felt absolutely gutless in comparison. In 2000 I was driving a brand new Subaru Impreza turbo and to me it didn't feel as quick as the Uno. D531 DPR, seems it has not been on the road since the tax ran out in June 2000.
That car reminds me of some of the best times of my life, just hanging around with my mates all the time with zero responsibilities before real life got in the way.
Love this and bookmarked with interest although I must admit that I'm not a fan of the grille but that's the only negative mate. Bravo on the build and loving the Alfa rims.
I have seen a white Mk1 Uno T with the Punto GT lump but using the 1.6 bottom end from the Tipo only to have a Guy Croft stroker kit taking it to a 1.9. Currently running over 300bhp!
I had two, one an E plate in white and the other an F in turquoise. I loved them but ended up getting a Delta HF Turbo so sold the blue one to a mate. He had some plans for it.
His plans were to:
1) Colour code the car and plastic weld the rear bumper with that of a Mk1 Panda so the number plate would be on the bumper rather than the bootlid. Give the bootlid a clean look other than the Mk1 Punto Wiper.
2) A Mk2 type grille was put onto the car and colour coded and he had the fiat sign and the slats removed and wire meshed it. Also, as the Uno T shares the fuel filler cap as the Integrale Evo's, he put the aluminium surround from the Evo 2.
3) Mk2 Uno T dash and doorcards retimmed in the original Mk1 trim pattern
4) Barchetta door handles
5) Integrale Evo bonnet vents.
But then the car got written off so end of the plan.
I'd have another one is a heartbeat along with a Strada Abarth.
I have seen a white Mk1 Uno T with the Punto GT lump but using the 1.6 bottom end from the Tipo only to have a Guy Croft stroker kit taking it to a 1.9. Currently running over 300bhp!
I had two, one an E plate in white and the other an F in turquoise. I loved them but ended up getting a Delta HF Turbo so sold the blue one to a mate. He had some plans for it.
His plans were to:
1) Colour code the car and plastic weld the rear bumper with that of a Mk1 Panda so the number plate would be on the bumper rather than the bootlid. Give the bootlid a clean look other than the Mk1 Punto Wiper.
2) A Mk2 type grille was put onto the car and colour coded and he had the fiat sign and the slats removed and wire meshed it. Also, as the Uno T shares the fuel filler cap as the Integrale Evo's, he put the aluminium surround from the Evo 2.
3) Mk2 Uno T dash and doorcards retimmed in the original Mk1 trim pattern
4) Barchetta door handles
5) Integrale Evo bonnet vents.
But then the car got written off so end of the plan.
I'd have another one is a heartbeat along with a Strada Abarth.
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