I have an xr3i which was once turbo converted. It has been sitting in my garage for the past 6 or so years, ever since i blew the turbo unit on the way to fitp. As i have no money to repair, i was wondering if anyone could advise if it is possible to swap the turbo charged engine [zvh] for an xr mfi engine without changing the looms. Would it run??? I just want to drive my car. its been missed.

 

i would say loom would need changing too

 

would it not work if you just took the turbo off and changed the exhaust?

 

If it's just the turbo which has gone it's gonna be far easier and probably just as cheap to replace it than convert back. As said you could just remove the turbo and replace the exhaust with a xr3i item. A friend did this and it ran fine

 

id say it would be just as cheap to replace the turbo pal, unless the engine is naffed etc.....

 

think how miserable it will be to drive with much less power

 

It will work if you just loose the turbo and change the exhaust but then you have a low comp NA lump! lol

 

didnt realise i could just lose the turbo will try it i think. Just need to get a set of head bolts and gasket as i swapped the head with a mate. I only asked as money is tight [bloody kids are expensive] and my missus doesnt really want it on the road, so i have to be as economical as possible to keep her sweet lol. I have acess to a writ off xr i was just gonna swap the engine but after reading what people have suggested i will try just the exhaust instead. This is my first post and already i am loving thess forums thankyou everyone who has made a suggestion. will let you kn ow how it goes.

 

im just wanting to drive my mk4 again dont care how fast it is,its been too long.

 

take turbo off put exhaust on .and then send turbo off for recon. theres a company on ebay based in blackpool. cost around 140 quid if shafts ok in turbo my mate used them and they seem to be pretty good