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Thread: Mk1 1.2 8v turbo conversion/kit joblot

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    Mk1 1.2 8v turbo conversion/kit joblot

    Ok so a lot of people considered putting a turbo on a 1.2 and then realised ill just use the GT lump. I went the full way and was quite fortunate to obtain a turbo / pipe work / cooler and have access to grinders/ welders at no cost and produced a manifold to carry a HDI turbo, yes.. Diesel , fabricated down pipe , routed oil feed and modified sump for oil return.

    This was made on a next to nothing budget and is quite rough. But worked! For a month of 16psi which was great fun.

    I never experienced fuel cut, only pinking when on full boost.

    For this to be successfull it needed a thicker gasket ? Low comp pistons ? More injectors ? All this costs money and after blowing 2 gaskets with gaping holes in them I threw in the towel and gave up.

    Now does anybody want to take this project further ? I'm willing to sell the job lot engine/gearbox/exhaust to carry this out and provide a knowledge of the parts. If not that's ok but I don't want to see it go to the scrappy.

    Clutch is 3-5k old good strong bite
    New slave cyl
    Replaced the box from a bravo just a straight swap. Makes a slight noise ( normal ) but gets gears no problem
    All manifolds/alt/starter inc

    Also comes with another head unsure on condition as its been in the garage for 3 years.

    £150

    Collection only

    Anyone fancy a challenge? Can arrange viewing and see it running ( misfiring ) before removal.

    I could email pictures and answer questions as per

    Ill try add pictures but it seems I'm hitting a upload limit

    Be nice to see some intrest thanks alot

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    seems very high boost to run on a deisel turbo. isnt the normal boost run 8-10 psi?

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    Just what my gauge read mate initially it was 20+ but I changed the spring for a lighter one made all the right noises

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    The turbo is of a 307 2.0 hdi (90hp) I believe unsure on what it exactly is but has garrett stamped on it

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    Who said you can't weld mild steel to cast

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    No1 said u cant weld mild steel to cast.. Just it goes rusty and breaks off easily

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    no intercooler?

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    Even with a decompression plate and uprated gasket they only run 10 psi, all your problems are down to the high boost, just turn it down!

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    Quote Originally Posted by st1allstar View Post
    no intercooler?
    I have a focus 1.8 tdci but never fitted it due to lack of pipe work

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