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Old 25-03-2009, 10:54 PM
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Right im in need of some help

ive got a frst engine an i want to put it in my eccy
is it a big job to swap it to mfi?? or would i be better to put in the efi as well???
if i have to fit the efi does any one knw what ill need to swap over
any info would be usefull because im well baffeled at the mo

will i need the loom?? or jus the ecu??

thanks skotie
Old 26-03-2009, 09:12 AM
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BUMP

Cos the engine is from my fiesta rs turbo as i'm going to be doing a restoration on the body work.
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If you've got the fiesta there, i'd swap the efi over, loom and everything
Old 26-03-2009, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Daveysaff
If you've got the fiesta there, i'd swap the efi over, loom and everything
Will the gearbox fit into the series one aswell?
Old 30-03-2009, 07:11 PM
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is what i was thinking.
will i need the whole loom?? cuz was woundering if the conectors were the same
could i jus use the engine loom??
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I've just EFI'd my S1....pics in resto section, not done the loom yet!
Old 30-03-2009, 08:09 PM
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i wasnt gona go this way. its just as thing have panned out it a reasonable option.
me an my mechanic friend are gona have a chin wage over it at some point this week an see what the best plan of action

ill check the picts
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
I've just EFI'd my S1....pics in resto section, not done the loom yet!
So you put an EFI engine in the S1?

Cos i have a forged 1600cvh from my fiesta rst which is gonna be having a resto.
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yh u can jus need the engine loom dont think the box fits tho
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I dunno why it wont fit, don't see it being a problem might just need summat fabricating to get it to fit.
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Originally Posted by danny_d21
I dunno why it wont fit, don't see it being a problem might just need summat fabricating to get it to fit.
are u mad id rather put the diesel bc box back in till it dies lmao if it means fabrication work

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Originally Posted by Skotie jay
are u mad id rather put the diesel bc box back in till it dies lmao if it means fabrication work
Not that much you numpty, just prob needs summat to mount it. Not the whole bay! LOL
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The fiesta engine will go straight onto the S1 box if thats what you're after?
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Originally Posted by Daveysaff
The fiesta engine will go straight onto the S1 box if thats what you're after?
was that u i saw to day in the silver van with the focus on the trailer davey????
that thing look nasty mate love it in the reyland sticker

i want it if u sell jus give me a yr to save haha
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Wasn't me mate, but good to see the cars moved!! I've not seen it since it went down to Martoon!!
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Originally Posted by Daveysaff
Wasn't me mate, but good to see the cars moved!! I've not seen it since it went down to Martoon!!

We saw you car again parked at the side of the road, we had a nosey round and the turbo is HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jobs looks awsome, tell martin apologies if there was any drool on the car the two lads lookin around weren't trying to steal it we were just admiring a piece of craftsmanship.
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Cheers mate
The car actually belongs to Ian550 off here, i'm just the lackey who built it with him
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Originally Posted by Daveysaff
Cheers mate
The car actually belongs to Ian550 off here, i'm just the lackey who built it with him
You should be proud of helping with that car it looks an animal!
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Originally Posted by Skotie jay
was that u i saw to day in the silver van with the focus on the trailer davey????
that thing look nasty mate love it in the reyland sticker

i want it if u sell jus give me a yr to save haha
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Originally Posted by danny_d21
So you put an EFI engine in the S1?

Cos i have a forged 1600cvh from my fiesta rst which is gonna be having a resto.

Yep, Its EFI block/head/inlet and FRST ofab management (management aint wired up yet) bolted to an S1 box.
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kool nice one my mate whats a mission all the wiring is glad im not doing it
id wire the ignition to the indicator Think i ow my mate a big drink

Yh lol tony i knw that now


i think im in love with that focus i want one so bad bet it gets some right looks hahaha
Old 07-04-2009, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Daveysaff
Cheers mate
The car actually belongs to Ian550 off here, i'm just the lackey who built it with him
no probs I saw a white one on a redline vid ages ago but its wernt a cossie i dont think.
An nah if the fezza box fit the eccy with out any trouble ill bang it all in in one
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
Yep, Its EFI block/head/inlet and FRST ofab management (management aint wired up yet) bolted to an S1 box.
SWEET!!!!!!!!

i'll be able to see my well spent money in action LOL!

I think we might have to get ahmed bayjoo chip though.
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