g32 1.9 turbo conversion?
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Following on from my post on the zetec conversion, I've been thinking.....
Wouldn't it be relatively simple to swap the pistons, turbo ancillaries and management from an escort/fiesta rs turbo onto the ginetta engine to create a 1.9 turbo?
Alternatively put the 1.9 crank into the rs turbo engine.
Wouldn't it be relatively simple to swap the pistons, turbo ancillaries and management from an escort/fiesta rs turbo onto the ginetta engine to create a 1.9 turbo?
Alternatively put the 1.9 crank into the rs turbo engine.
Hi,
I don't think that you can use a standard cvh turbo exhaust manifold can as there's not that much space infront of the engine, turbo may needs to be repositioned to the gearbox side.
Are you aiming for overall power or just an easy conversion?
Volker
I don't think that you can use a standard cvh turbo exhaust manifold can as there's not that much space infront of the engine, turbo may needs to be repositioned to the gearbox side.
Are you aiming for overall power or just an easy conversion?
Volker
Edited by Volker on Tuesday 19th February 19:47
To be honest I'm just going through the different options available.
I would definately like a generous increase in power but nothing ridiculous.
The fact that there is already a turbo cvh available seemed like a simple(ish) way to approach the situation. Also turbos are just great arn't they.
I would definately like a generous increase in power but nothing ridiculous.
The fact that there is already a turbo cvh available seemed like a simple(ish) way to approach the situation. Also turbos are just great arn't they.
The 1.6 turbo was not a straight Ford RS turbo installation. Cooling was not an issue regarding actual engine temperature but the temperature inside the engine compartment certainly caused concern. I had one of only 2 turbo cars produced and they were both Turbo Technics developed cars.
Its quite easily do-able but you need to consider modifying the rear bulkhead as the turbo sits close enough to cook your arse and doesnt half make the fibreglass bulkhead brittle.
You only need consider fancy fans and ducting to a larger intercooler if you are going to increase boost a lot. I never had a problem with the car mechanicaly although I did get the turbo reconditioned just before I sold it as it was starting to pass oil into the exhaust.
My biggest gripe with the 32 was keeping it dry inside. If I'd solved that particular mystery I'd probably still have it today.
Its quite easily do-able but you need to consider modifying the rear bulkhead as the turbo sits close enough to cook your arse and doesnt half make the fibreglass bulkhead brittle.
You only need consider fancy fans and ducting to a larger intercooler if you are going to increase boost a lot. I never had a problem with the car mechanicaly although I did get the turbo reconditioned just before I sold it as it was starting to pass oil into the exhaust.
My biggest gripe with the 32 was keeping it dry inside. If I'd solved that particular mystery I'd probably still have it today.
Thanks for all of your responses,
I read about the ZVH engines and it looks like a good conversion, although if you’re fitting a Zetec bottom end it would be nice to do a full Zetec turbo which apparently can be run using fiesta RS turbo management to keep it simple.
It’s encouraging to hear from a Ginetta turbo owner that the 1.6 turbo works. I’m sure enlarging the slot on top of the engine cover, adding a fan, some heat shield and perhaps a charge cooler with a radiator at the front would allow for any extra heat generated.
G32turbo, how close is the turbo to the bulkhead?
I read about the ZVH engines and it looks like a good conversion, although if you’re fitting a Zetec bottom end it would be nice to do a full Zetec turbo which apparently can be run using fiesta RS turbo management to keep it simple.
It’s encouraging to hear from a Ginetta turbo owner that the 1.6 turbo works. I’m sure enlarging the slot on top of the engine cover, adding a fan, some heat shield and perhaps a charge cooler with a radiator at the front would allow for any extra heat generated.
G32turbo, how close is the turbo to the bulkhead?
When I got the car it the turbo was only a few mm off the bulkhead 
. I was amazed it hadn't gone up in smoke long before that. I cut out the centre section of the bulkhead and modified it to give more clearance then lined it with industrial ceramic lagging. This helped a lot but you could still feel the heat from the bulkhead if you were stopped in traffic for too long. Did help with drying out the carpets though 
. I was amazed it hadn't gone up in smoke long before that. I cut out the centre section of the bulkhead and modified it to give more clearance then lined it with industrial ceramic lagging. This helped a lot but you could still feel the heat from the bulkhead if you were stopped in traffic for too long. Did help with drying out the carpets though Ha, yeah if your carpets need drying think what my convertible is like! Thankfully it lives indoors.
I think I've decided the route that I want to go:
- Escort rs turbo cvh with 1.9 crank to make an approx 1.8 (if the compression requires no modification, else leave it as a 1.6)
- Standard rs turbo management with chip and bleed valve to run 15-18 psi
- Charge cooler w/front rad
- cooling fan
- Bigger cooling slot
- Bulkhead mods
- Approx 175 bhp
Sould be pretty rapid and relatively easy to do/likely to happen.
I think I've decided the route that I want to go:
- Escort rs turbo cvh with 1.9 crank to make an approx 1.8 (if the compression requires no modification, else leave it as a 1.6)
- Standard rs turbo management with chip and bleed valve to run 15-18 psi
- Charge cooler w/front rad
- cooling fan
- Bigger cooling slot
- Bulkhead mods
- Approx 175 bhp
Sould be pretty rapid and relatively easy to do/likely to happen.
I would suggest you look at your rear ball joints as part of the job. My 32 has about 150bhp and they had to be changed on mine because of the power. Also an alloy header tank is worth a thought I split two plastic ones in 6 months because of the heat! And wrap your exhaust manifold unless you like to cook yourself in traffic jams! Good luck though hope it works!
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