well2sound

Hi, I have decided to turbo my cvh after spending last summer bringing my 88 xr3i back up to a decent (or close to) condition. Before I started buying all the bits i need for the conversion I wanted to check with you lot the exact bits I will be needing. I know I will be needing turbo, manifolds, intercooler, hoses, oil return into sump, but will i be able to use my cvh bottom end and head but change the pistons to lower the compression ratio? Also in terms of the wiring loom in my mfi, what will need to be added?
I will be grateful for any info as my knowledge is fairly basic, thanks!!

taz1787

iTrader: (8)

well its easier just to buy a turbo block and head complete

loom again best just getting a complete rs turbo loom

also exhaust will be needed

well2sound

cheers, i will looking into getting a new block with loom, what are the differences between turbo and non turbo cvh blocks?

xrmalin

Theres an oil return in the block for the turbo and the pistons and rods are differant to lower the compression.
Where abouts in leicester are you i might be able to put you onto some one who can help you out ?

mark.

well2sound

Thanks Mark, im near Market Harborough which is about 30 min south of Leicester. So it would probably be alot easier to swap the entire block. I have found someone that is selling the entire engine with turbo, manifold, intercooler, and loom for £600. Does that sound reasonable?

tabetha

If you only want to run a small amount of boost, std cr would be fine.
tabetha

well2sound

by small amount of boost do you mean less than standard on an rs?

well2sound

sorry that question should really of been how much boost?