Hi jay pistons are the same if you have the 1.8 k series vvc ? The only difference on the turbo engine is the conrods are 2mm shorter to lower compression also different is the oil filter housing and a boss for the oil return to block hope this helps
Want to convert my 1.8 k series to a turbo
Good evening.
Im toying with the idea of converting my 1.8k series to a turbo. Would like to use the same block and head. Just trying to find a parts list of whats needed. The car has the pg1 gear box. Just need to find out what other parts are required. Like pistons. But do i need to change rods. Not going for mental power. Any help that would be brilliant.
Kind regards
Jay
Ps i know this question has been asked before. Just struggling to find the list
Im toying with the idea of converting my 1.8k series to a turbo. Would like to use the same block and head. Just trying to find a parts list of whats needed. The car has the pg1 gear box. Just need to find out what other parts are required. Like pistons. But do i need to change rods. Not going for mental power. Any help that would be brilliant.
Kind regards
Jay
Ps i know this question has been asked before. Just struggling to find the list
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Its a none vvc. Thank you for the information you have provided
Hi thanks for the info. Mine is a none vvc lump so pistons must be different too. Thanks again for your helpHi jay pistons are the same if you have the 1.8 k series vvc ? The only difference on the turbo engine is the conrods are 2mm shorter to lower compression also different is the oil filter housing and a boss for the oil return to block hope this helps
Hi James the turbo pistons are the same as the vvc 160 pistons, you can pick a full turbo kit …. liners, rods and pistons for around £250 on the old eBay should do over 200 HP if set up correctly
If I was you though I would look at getting a donor turbo engine it would be cheaper and less hassle than rebuilding yours unless you plan on doing it as a hobby/ a bit of fun … as you could use the Saic 1.8 tse engine which would be just as easy
It is more of a hobby that i can do with my sons. I like the idea of built not brought. Plus my lump is low mileage and very reliable. Thank you for you brilliant adviceIf I was you though I would look at getting a donor turbo engine it would be cheaper and less hassle than rebuilding yours unless you plan on doing it as a hobby/ a bit of fun … as you could use the Saic 1.8 tse engine which would be just as easy
With the Saic 1.8 tse engine dont you have to modify the crank sensor to use the older mg rover ones ?
you would be using the pg1 gearbox and the crank sensor is in the gearbox on the turbo engines
From what ive read my car has the pg1 gear box already. But will need to investigate this to be sure
There is two types on crank sensor on the k series, one the goes through the block and reads the back of the flywheel and one that goes in the pg1 gearbox and reads teeth on the side of the flywheel
Ok thanks il have a look and see if mine is in gearbox or block. Again thanks for your help. Really appreciate it 🙏
No probs James I’m doing a full video blog on a rover k series turbo build if you are interested mate
Yes very please send me the details 😊No probs James I’m doing a full video blog on a rover k series turbo build if you are interested mate
Hi James got a few episodes out now mate will link them below , we are also using a custom ecu that may be of interest to you in future as a remapped ecu from K maps can be quite pricey
Part 1
Part 2
Electronics rundown
Hope this helps mate any advice you need don’t be afraid to hit me up I like seeing people giving it ago at a hobby level, as that is what I would class myself as
Part 1
Part 2
Electronics rundown
Hope this helps mate any advice you need don’t be afraid to hit me up I like seeing people giving it ago at a hobby level, as that is what I would class myself as
Nice working on something other than heavy diesel buses. And brings my youngsters into it. Bit of bonding
Are the connecting rods in the k series turbo the same as the ones in the SAIC TYPE 18K4G turbo engine?
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