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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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can i run an rs turbo engine on an xr3 tank?

i know about the swirl pot carry on but what could go wrong???

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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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Nothin will go wrong i ran a turbo motor in an xr3i for years with no probs and didnt change the tank
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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XR3i has the swirl pot as it was with an injection system to begin with. XR3 is a different story. The risk is that the fuel pump will occasionally suck air when the tank is below quarter full while braking or turning.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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As JesseT says you will need an xr3i tank, xr3 wont do.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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ive got a tank & swirl pot for the boot now & petrol cap for the 1/4 window
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