Naylor2006 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) you know what i've gone off the idea now, maybe just stick to simple stuff, i was gonna do it to make it look tempting for when i sell it again, you know 1.8 turbo charged ford escort, might just put throttle bodies in or something. Please dont give up, i'd love to see a reliable turbo conversion running about, dont think theres one on here thats actually been finished and is about for us all to see now Edited November 26, 2011 by Naylor2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan99940 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 you know what i've gone off the idea now, maybe just stick to simple stuff, i was gonna do it to make it look tempting for when i sell it again, you know 1.8 turbo charged ford escort, might just put throttle bodies in or something. Please dont give up, i'd love to see a reliable turbo conversion running about, dont think theres one on here thats actually been finished and is about for us all to see now DanZetec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Yeah i've given up the idea now but gonna do n/a with the use of throttle bodies!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Yeah i've given up the idea now but gonna do n/a with the use of throttle bodies!!!!Still needs mapping and a lot of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 I know that too but whilst I have a four branch manifold and the cylinder head of I might as well work on it I.e port and polish renew the seals etc maybe upgrade the cams depending and a skim that should do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Do you know what you actually want to achieve, because i'm sensing a lack of direction here? Do it right, do it once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 No offense I was more looking for your advice mostly about the turbo but I've calculated the costs including all the plumbing etc so I think it's worth while going for n/a and get what I can out of it going for a bike throttle body conversion theres a company that does throttle body setups with zetec manifold for around 300 which isn't too bad, either that or find a set of jenvey tb's on eBay etc seen a few go for over 600 so not too bad then the management, what is better as I want a simple plug and play system?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScORTED Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 simple plug and play... no, plug and PAY maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 No offense I was more looking for your advice mostly about the turbo but I've calculated the costs including all the plumbing etc so I think it's worth while going for n/a and get what I can out of it going for a bike throttle body conversion theres a company that does throttle body setups with zetec manifold for around 300 which isn't too bad, either that or find a set of jenvey tb's on eBay etc seen a few go for over 600 so not too bad then the management, what is better as I want a simple plug and play system??No such thing. The cheapest way to do it, for the same power gain, would be to put some Weber DCOE 45 carburettors on it, they don't need mapping, just jetting and choking. The power output (if done correctly) would be identical to throttle bodies. However, higher emissions, so they'd more than likely need removing for the MOT, but if it's fun and power you're after, Webers will provide that and my God the noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rwi Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hello mate been having a little read about turbo'ing the 1.8. Just wondering if you ever finished it? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 No he didnt im afraid. Loads of people have done it though.....depends how deep your pockets are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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