rs turbo in a xr2
15-12-2005, 03:57 PM
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rs turbo in a xr2
i have just aquired a xr2 in ok condition, engine is a bit knackered, just wondering how easy it is to fit a erst into the xr2, can u get away with using the xr2 g/box d/shafts of will i need to change them? anyone done this conversion, any help will be appreaciated
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15-12-2005, 08:46 PM
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hey cossywal.
the engine itself will bolt up to the xr2 gearbox and all no bother and u can use the original driveshafts aswell.
and the engine will go in the engine bay aswell handy but you have move the rad forward and a piece needs to be cut out of the lower front cross member to accomadate the exhaust.
the wiring isnt really too bad a job but can be a bit messyit depends on whether or not you are good at that stuff . but ya only need 2 relays a brown 3 pin and a purple 5 or 6 pin. these are for the fuel pump
you also need to put the battery in the boot to fit the fuel distributor.
and you need a modified fuel tank these can be got from the fiesta centre.
the engine itself will bolt up to the xr2 gearbox and all no bother and u can use the original driveshafts aswell.
and the engine will go in the engine bay aswell handy but you have move the rad forward and a piece needs to be cut out of the lower front cross member to accomadate the exhaust.
the wiring isnt really too bad a job but can be a bit messyit depends on whether or not you are good at that stuff . but ya only need 2 relays a brown 3 pin and a purple 5 or 6 pin. these are for the fuel pump
you also need to put the battery in the boot to fit the fuel distributor.
and you need a modified fuel tank these can be got from the fiesta centre.
15-12-2005, 09:45 PM
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Best to get an RS gear box mate the xr2 one has no lsd so all the power goes to one wheel 
but as above it's a fairly easy conversion if you've got all the bit's 
but as above it's a fairly easy conversion if you've got all the bit's
17-12-2005, 01:32 AM
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Just get an exhaust fabricated up mate... Prob the easiest way.
The battery does nto have to be relocated into the boot. It can be left in situ as well... I know as ive got a xr turbo with the battery still in bay.. See pic below...
The battery does nto have to be relocated into the boot. It can be left in situ as well... I know as ive got a xr turbo with the battery still in bay.. See pic below...
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