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May 21, 2007 14:25:39 GMT
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Ok i've been thinking over the weekend about dolomites again.I owned a sprint 18months ago and sold it because it was a bit "holey".Anyway i wondered if a rover 620/820 turbo motor bolted to an LT77 from say an LDV/sherpa type van would fit in it as they are supposed to have around 200 brake as standard which would make for some fun in a dolly.Also how would i go about wiring in the ECU.I would hope to build this on a very tight budget as i find quite a few of these turbo motors in the scrappy.
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May 21, 2007 14:58:36 GMT
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 It can be done - but it's a lot of work! The engine sits way too high and as such the subframe/mounts have to be lowered about 40mm but you can get it in there - in it's 'high' position here. Use an LT77 gearbox out of a Sherpa and its clutch. The dizzy cap and throttle body are now at the rear of the engine bay with the bulkhead hacked back to fit. It's a lot of hassle and the Cosworth lump does fit much better - but it can be done! I'm not sure how the turbo fares with the suspension turret but I'm sure you'd find out fast enough  You could use the standard ECU but you'd have to merge the existing harness with the T16's loom and work out how to power everything - as well as fitting high pressure fuel lines, an appropriate fuel injection pump and an uprated cooling system. |
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Last Edit: May 21, 2007 15:00:38 GMT by Lewis
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May 21, 2007 15:02:32 GMT
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this T16 swap into a bunch of cars is a cool idea. Dolomite isn't one I'd thought of, but I have a few pencilled in for when I'm Jay Leno.
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May 21, 2007 15:15:18 GMT
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Hmmm i actually thought all the spanner bits would be alot easier.Cossies are a bit out my price range.Might have to put this on the back burner for awhile  |
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May 21, 2007 15:24:02 GMT
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ovlov turbo lump?
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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