Or maybe someone who has already transplanted one could do it for me and earn some extra cash, not to much of a mechanic but would be willing to pay good money for it. Cheers i know Phil-mk3-Turbo supposed to have done one himself so how about it then people?

Chris

 

You lucky bar steward, you've got air con there as well

 

oh good point, i don't have air con on my current 214 Si, what should i do, i'd rather not have it as i would like the power more? not to sure tho, air con would be nice? What do you think, can anybody help me!

 

Go with air con, won't use much power and you'll be so happy when you're cool you won't care anyway, if you haven't yet drove a turbo then you're gonna be quite astounded with the powre anyway going from a 1.4, it truely is a feckin huge improvement, no amount of figures make you realise how fast it really is, I'de take the air con, it will certainly make ure 200 a little better.

Also have you even checked with your insurance yet as you're only one year older than me according to your profile and I know they wouldn't touch me with a turbo barge pole, I have 1 yr no claims

 

yeh i think i will keep the air con but need someone who would be able to help transfer engine and wire/plum up the air con stuff as i dont have it at the mo. I am chris and emma is my fiance she owns the rover 200 and she has got enough money saved up for the turbo engine declared on insurance. Just waiting to hear of anybody that may be able to help us?

Cheers

Chris & Emma

 

not sure about keeping the air-con myself.

you will need the rad/ fans/ intercooler/ all coolent and turbo hoses/ front and rear x-member/ all 3 engine mounts including the cambelt side (bit that bolts to the engine) plus both stabilisers/ gearbox adaptor plate from a mk2 220 turbo.

you should also consider uprating the 214 brakes and suspension.

prolly other bits ive forgotten.

Drew

 

you should also consider uprating the 214 brakes and suspension.

No consideration required, if you don't do it you're mucking fental, the brakes I mean

 

if ya do keep the air-con you'll probably lose all the gas from it on the engine swap, if ya do dont take it to some air-con specialist pick up some 134a coolant for £15 then buy the adapters for £5 and do it yourself! and save yaself £50

 

ok, chaps what other parts would i need, driveshafts, wheels hubs would these be the ones i have currently or from a mk2 220 turbo? also is the ecu and everything ok. I need to know what other special parts i may require? is it just a straight swap or anything tricky parts i would need making or need to buy?

Cheers

 

is the rover 220 turbo a 5 studded car or 4, if it's 4 then will the brakes from this 620Ti fit my car or would i need some from a 220 turbo or possibly ZS180 etc... Also i will be doing a rear disk conversion from a Vi so back brakes will be fine.

 

I'm not 100% sure but i'd say the 600's brakes would be totally differant from those on a 200/400. The 220 Turbo was four stud and the brakes fitted to them as standard aren't breath taking. If it's serious stoping you're after i'd look at HiSpec engineering's custom builds or even a Prelude convertion. The PCD is differant but i hear the rest is all gravy :bgrin:

 

good point, driveshafts from the 220 will be needed.

ecu will be fine, you'll just need to do a little wiring.

id go for the ZS brakes, they will fit your mk3 hubs fine and are a good upgrade.

Drew

 

The Ti calipers will fit the Mk3, you just need the ZS discs which can be bought direct from MG Rover. The calipers will just need a little filing so that gap between the disc and calipers is a couple of mm bigger. You may also need to space the caliper slightly with some 2mm washers

I am doing this upgrade on my Mk3 200 soon, so I will let you know in more detail exactly what is required.

Steve

 

cheers, steve i think i might go for the zr160/zs 180 calipers and some good ebc cross drilled discs and redstuff pads tho, also along with a vvc/mg zr rear disc beam and put some decent discs and pads again on the rear. This should be ok along with braided brake lines and dit 5.1 fluid? I think this should just about do it? Also i need to know more about the engine conversion really?

 

ok so all i need is the driveshafts from a rover 220 turbo? along with the following

rad/ fans/ intercooler/ all coolent and turbo hoses/ front and rear x-member/ all 3 engine mounts including the cambelt side (bit that bolts to the engine) plus both stabilisers/ gearbox adaptor plate from a mk2 220 turbo -

would all these parts be needed from a rover 220 turbo or could i use the rad, fans, intercooler, collant and turbo hoses and the resr engine mounts etc... or would they be ok coming off the 620Ti which i have?

 

x-members, engine mounts, gearbox plate and driveshafts can be 220/420 naps aswell.

what wheels does your 214 have? they may not be big enough for the ZS/620 set-up.

ahh what gearbox is in the 214? R65 i assume? you may need the gearstick / linkage from a PG1 enabled 200/400.

does your 214 have power steering?

Drew

 

my 214 si does have power steering, i think the donor car had it aswell so i think i have the pump from a 620Ti. Also i will try and get hold of driveshafts/engine mounts/x members and gearbox plate etc.. etc.. from a 220/420. I am not sure what gearbox i have in my 214Si, but it is the twin cam, 16v version so any help on this, should it matter too much about this as it's going anyway? any other info really appreciated!!

 

Why roverdose, would you be up for doing for me? letting you have the car and paying you a bit?

 

Why not give Drew a ring on 01438 746488 and discuss any possiblities

 

You will have the R65 box mate, you will need a PG1

 

i was 99% sure you would have an R65. it wont be use thats correct, but your gear linkage on the 214 wont fit the PG1 gearbox from the 620.
and the 620 gearlinkage 'probably' be too long to use on the 214.

just thought of something else, you will need a throttle cable from a 220/420.

you will also need the rover alarm from the 620, or the 620 ecu flashed to remove the immobiliser circuit.

Drew

 

drew, seriously would you be able to do it for me? I would supply all the parts that you say i require, i will get all the parts and then have both cars together, I am just thinking about getting a rover 220 turbo and doing a straight swap with that? what do you think will be a lot easier wouldn't it?

Help me please, just need to know that in a months time when i have a rover 220 i would have someone to help me or do it for me? I've decided to get ride of the 620Ti as it's gonna be too much hassle but think a rover 220 turbo would be a easier resort!

 

yeah i can do it for ya, where are you in the UK then? im in stevenage, its about 30 miles north of london on the A1.
are you able to get here?

220/420 turbo would be easier yeah, all the bits are there then, just swap them over.

Drew

 

Yeh i could get both cars there give me another 4 weeks or so and i'll have them bothready for you to do! How long do you think it might take as long as you have both cars? I've sent you a Private Message also. Thanks Drew

Cheers

 

ok, then could anybody keep a look out for a rover 220 turbo for this conversion, looking for as cheap as possible but may aswell go for a complete car and strip down totally for pares etc..