Escortchris2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi everyone after some help converting my mk5 escort to run an rs turbo engine .i have sourced the engine and all the parts that are required .the main bit that is getting to me is the wiring loom .the car at the moment is a 1.4 cfi cvh i was wondering if anyone noes how to go from the cfi to the mfi .i no the loom will have to be taken out and the rs turbo loom put in but can anyone guide me as to what connections i have to make, i have an idea but am after a second opinion i think theres something like 4 wires from the mfi loom that have to be connected just curious as to where and the best way to do this.This is probably a silly question but the red wire that goes to the pink ignition relay ,is that from the ignition switch and does it feed the ecus there power etc?any feedback is appreciated. many thankschris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedgti2.0 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I dont know much about this, but wouldnt it be better to put the FRST engine in there then you have the potential of running cossie management? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Why would you want to run 25 yr old management? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escortchris2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 hi mateyeh i think that is the best way to go as more potential but i have got the engine from the escort and most of the bits and the engine is looking good and nearly ready to go in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedgti2.0 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 like i said i dont no much about this, or turbos for that matter just thout it was a good idea & most people iv spoken to said this, about the cossie management, but hey that was a couple of years ago lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escortchris2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 haha thats fair enough mate your gti looks smart mate quick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 The fiesta engine is technically a better starting point but it really depends on what your goals are. If you want < 200bhp then the erst engine and stuff is fine, although ancient and hard to find reliable parts now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedgti2.0 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 haha thats fair enough mate your gti looks smart mate quick? cheers mate. aye its not bad had it at 130 the other day, felt like plenty more to go but the "track" ran out lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escortchris2010 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 yeh not realy after much just wanted something around 150bhp and a bit reliable thats why i optted for the erst engine anyone got any ideas on wiring on them or....? haha yeh no what you meen mate !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scortpower Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 when my escort had the turbo conversion it had both looms on it from what i remember, it were using the original 1.4 loom and also the rs loom as the ecu were under the bonnet. i have no idea how they fitted it but it worked and never had a issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escortchris2010 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 hijust wondering who did the conversion for you mate.cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scortpower Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 chorley street garage in bolton. did a great job and engine was bullet proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scort_CVH Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 chorley street garage in bolton. did a great job and engine was bullet proof. Do you have any detailed engine pics mate, is im about to but a fezza rst engine in my mk6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scortpower Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 will see what i can find as i dont have the car anymore some i found http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c126/scortpower/escortturbo.jpghttp://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c126/scortpower/turbopics006.jpgbeing wired inhttp://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c126/scortpower/SP_A0179.jpghttp://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c126/scortpower/turbopics010.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scort_CVH Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Ideal mate, needed them for my turbo bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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