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2.5 - 2.5 turbo engine swap, what needs changed ??

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2.5 - 2.5 turbo engine swap, what needs changed ??

Postby michaelb2010 » Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:28 am

hi guys !

i have a transit tipper mk5 its a 97 on a p, currently it has a 2.5 di non turbo, im hoping to change the engine to a 2.5 turbo diesel , so far i've been told

that i need to change the ignition barrel, and the throttle as the turbo one is electonic??

does anyone have any ideas or information on what else might need changed??

**any information will help ??

thanks
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Re: 2.5 - 2.5 turbo engine swap, what needs changed ??

Postby MinorMatt » Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:21 pm

Get the turbo engine, put your injection pump on it. Fit to van. Fiddle with fueling and injection pump timing to get best results.

Simple.

However you can get more power/less smoke if you fit a bosch 145 or 146 pump and you can fit an intercooler too!
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Re: 2.5 - 2.5 turbo engine swap, what needs changed ??

Postby AndyG » Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:48 pm

Exhaust downpipe/system :idea:
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Re: 2.5 - 2.5 turbo engine swap, what needs changed ??

Postby michaelb2010 » Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:16 am

thanks guys, all the info that will get me one step closer to doing it :D ,

definetley would make a massive difference to the performance and feel of the pickup.

more info or ideas welcome lol
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