lemon81

Hi Ive just bought a 1991 escort eclipse with the 1.3 petrol motor..
Can anyone advise if its possible to fit a complete rs turbo engine and g/box to this model? I guess the motor and g/box will bolt straight in with them looking the same shape? Has anyone on hear done this swap? I appriciate any advise.. Thanks.. Ive always wanted a rs turbo but never could find one with a good shell.

mattxr3i

Yes, a good mod or, as it is a 1.3 with EDIS then you could go Zetec with carbs

Dennis_Wiseman

iTrader: (1)

I was in the same boat as you a couple of years back mate, wanted turbo power but was advised by just about every tuning company i rang to avoid as it would be a total minefield due to the age of the engine and box.

You might get lucky and land a rebuilt example but a Zetec would be a far more reliable and efficient conversion.

lemon81

Thanks for reply. i was looking for someone if they can to explain what is needed to complete this task and if possible the best way to do it wires warts and all?
any advice is greatly appriciated as i want to re create the buzz i got when i got in a friends rs turbo 20 odd years ago never forget it.. unbelivable..
thanks Robbie

Patto

Your best bet would be to get an escort turbo aswell maybe a crash a damaged one or one with a rotten shell, as you'll need engine box full loom from the car, fuel tank, pump brakes, basically everything.. Good look Matie, you should start a resto thread once you get started..

mattxr3i

Sounds like you have a plan, just keep in mind that the money you spend on your Eclipse you will never get back. Money spent on purchasing an RS Turbo, you will get most if not all of it back.

Not saying don't do it, as a standard looking Escort Eclipse with an RS Turbo engine will be a right giggle, but if you really want an RS Turbo then you may not be happy until you have an RS Turbo

mattxr3i

Oh, we need pics mate I do like my Mk4 Escorts and Orions ( don't tell anyone)

lemon81

Thanks for the replys.. I have bit the bullet and bought a 1.6 cvh turbo engine and gearbox for £450. I am just looking at looms on ebay and there is one saying full loom s2 mfi.. Im sure i read on hear that efi was better than mfi??? Just dont want to buy the wrong loom.. whats the difference?? any advice is appriciated..
I will post a resto thred of me hopefully not wrecking a mint eclipse...
Yes mattxr3i you have foiled my plan im after a eclipse in sheeps clothing if you know what i mean.. Thanks again for any replys robbie

bigkevin

i converted an xr3i to mfi rs turbo, about 10 years ago. what a game that was took me a good 6 months, was worth it in the end. good look with the swap

lemon81

Hi.. i am struggleing already ! I bought the motor and g/box and a complete mfi loom.. It looks like it would be easyer to buy a crashed rs turbo cause there is lots of parts missing..
Can anyone tell me if the drive shafts off a eclipse are the same as a rs?
also are the fuel tanks the same?
Could i use the eclipse gearbox to save splitting the drive shafts?
Thanks for any advice.. At this rate i should be a alcoholic with a running car buy 2020