Xr3I To Rs Turbo Conversion

[Guest Froggy77]

Hi guys and girls, Not sure if im posting this in the correct section so sorry if i have it wrong.

 

I am currently finishing off an rs turbo engine to put into my 86 cabby that i plan to fully restore. Problem is this is the first time ive done this and could do with som guidance regarding changing the wiring loom from k jet to ke jet loom. If anyone has done this conversion i would very much appreciate your help. Im in leicestershire, dont know if any of you boys are local? be cool to meet up maybe free beers and food for anyone willing to help.

 

Cheers, Lewis

[MarineIguana]

Moved this to Technical area for you mate

[Guest Froggy77]

Moved this to Technical area for you mate

 

Cheers mate. New to all this not really sure where to go?

[Guest murcus]

im currently doing the same to mine, just still re painting the bay, due to wrong color

 

 

but...

 

 

ok you allreayy have the k jetronic model, so take out the old loom, and cut at drivers seat

as the wiring from there is for the tail lights etc, then connect up the rs turbo loom from there

unless you are planning changing everything,

 

you need to change the fuel pump, and the metering unit also

 

you cant use the xr3 loom as it doesnt support the fuelling for the turbo lump.

 

 

while the engines out, would be a good ideah to put in new shell bearings, and rings

 

 

new rings are about 60 pounds, and another 60 for crank and rod bearings, new gasket set is around the same with stretch bolts

and with the kit you will recieve valve stem seals, which 9/10 would need replacing anyhow

Edited May 1, 2011 by murcus