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> From: "paul hotmail.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 4:46 PM
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> > Select Model: Escort
> >
> > Body Type: Cabriolet
> >
> > Year of Manufacture: 1989
> >
> > Fuel Type: Petrol
> >
> > Quantity Required: 1
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> > Engine Size: 1600
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> > enquiry: xr3i to rs turbo conversion full package for the job
> >
> > Condition Required: V.G.C.
> >
The RS Turbo conversion can be a relatively cheap and economical way to
> upgrade to proper power most of the smaller Ford range as well as other
> makes.
>
> This email is intended as a basic guide from how we see it, the pros and
> cons with some sensible costings for supply of parts and basic fitting- it
> is by no means covering all information in any great depth.
>
> The escort and fiesta turbo engines are basically the same.These are a few
> main differences to note
>
> The heads from a fiesta turbo are ported in a manner different from the
> escorts.Of course the wiring looms , ECUs, turbo units, radiators etc are
> all arranged in a slightly different manner that can create pitfalls.
>
> Scarcity? for spares , let alone for complete conversions is the reason we
> try to steer away from the fiesta RST. A duff ECU, or turbo unit are the
> main worries.
>
>? STANDARD FIESTA TURBO UNIT -- Here s my view on the T2?? - they are great
> on ONLY a near standard car.If you mod your car much then the T2 is too
> small to take the strain, and it will die sooner rather than later.They
cost
> loads to recondition,AND cannot give real big BHP with any degree of
> durability.Go for the T3.
>
> We can try our best when supplying any turbo package to mix and match
> componants to find what is most suitable for your application from
whichever
> model.We cannot build your conversion by email without payment for time
> given however, time simply does not allow that much assistance to be
given.
>
> If ever practical when selling any conversion we like to demo the
conversion
> running in whatever donor vehicle it may be.This protects us as much as
> gives you peace of mind.You also know who to blame if your mechanic
forgets
> to tighten an Oil filter or suchlike? pre test drive.
>
> A basic reconditionable package starts from #500.- this will be in dire
need
> of reconditioning now.All parts will be suitable for that.
>
> A fair running package from around #1000- this will be a fair package, it
> may have a K&N, exhaust , even camshaft etc. What you cannot really expect
> this to do is take 200BHP from cold on the 10 miles to work, at least not
> month in month out.
>
> Tuned packages have normally just cost the owner of a crashed or trashed
RS
> several thousands get in that condition.By tuned we also mean durable and enjoyable? the more performance you seek the greater the
> componants need to up to the task to take that. these will have recon
> engines, hybrid turbos the works usally in short
>
> Tunable or tuned package from #1500
>
> To arrange installation in most cars is from #700.
>
> Can go thru more as time allows Paul,
>
> Thanks Ian
>
>
>
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> RS Turbo Breakers
> 87a Stewart Road
> Bournemouth?? BH8 8NZ
>
> Tel: 01202 547070
> Fax: 01202 547575
>
>
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 31 March, 2006.
