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[BeemanFRST]

Now that i have the 1.6 xr3 engine in.........im bored with it.
I want to know all about what i need to fit a 1.6 frst engine in there.
I dont understand this ecu and psi stuff so could someone explain it to me.
Oh and a step by step guide of what i will need.
Cheers



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[Project]

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Hope this helps

[xrsi]

I know what you mean mate!!!


I am seriously considering doin an frst swap on mine now!!

Al - so my loom should have the plug for EFi fuel pump and i only need the bit of the loom in the enine bay??

Wouldnt it be better to do the whole loom though?

[MadcatCraig]

Mine didnt have loom XRSI Alex made one as we couldnt be arsed to swap whole loom over cut and splice is the way (hey it works)
A few relays are required ! Beeman Alexs shopping list is good but having converted my 1.1 there are a few extras !

GET THE TURBO FUEL RETURN LINE its got a wider diameter than non efi lines !

You will need a Turbo fuel pump (i have one spare if u want it) wiring loom for engine bay ! ECU to match wiring loom and matching map sensor Ie OFAC or OFAB (there wer just 2 types but they dont mix and match !

Exhaust and downpipe you will need !

Lower crossmember and anti roll bar on front at least ! Rear anti roll bar also helps and you dont need a new rear beam if you look how its fitted carfully and ure good with a drill

Suspension has to be uprated as i found ans do brakes ! my 1.1 gear wasnt upto it !

STARTER MOTOR ! get the right one lol saves you lots of heart ache !

Trips to halfords should include ! (i didnt budget for this)

Gearbox oil EP80
3 litres should do it ! (its expensive stuf)
8 litres of engine oil and 2 oil filters !
flush engine out after arround 100 miles to get crap out !
Lots of cable ties ! all sizes
Fuel filter
High pressure fuel hosing
lots of jubilee clips
firegum and exhaust clamps
new exhaust hangers

ummm im sure theres loads more but it escapes me ! lol

If u think its gonna b buy the engine put it in like i did u are well fooled ! make sure u have enough cash to buy the engine twice is what i rekon ! lol it will save a lot of hassle !

[xrsi]

So basically it's not that hard - seeing as we were able to do the conversion to 1.6 - swapping all the engine mounts, alt, etc!

Al mate, old pal

[BeemanFRST]

Did i miss something.......do frst not have intercoolers.....and a smaller radiator, so the intercooler can fit in.
Project, that dont say much about the 1.6 turbo conversion....or is i blind .

[BeemanFRST]

bttt

[Capaldi]

bit of an off topic, but how hard was it to fit the xr3 engine, as i am doing the same to my escort, was yours an hcs??

[Project]

Beeman and Craig - you're both right. I'll update the list tonight and bttt it

[BeemanFRST]

Good on you al. chers man.



bit of an off topic, but how hard was it to fit the xr3 engine, as i am doing the same to my escort, was yours an hcs??

Not that hard, i did it with me uncle in under 9 hours