The PDQ Component List:
If anyone wants a full ‘how to 'ish guide’ I have written one with all the pics. Just contact me (pdq.mx5@gmail.com) if you will want a copy its free with no warranty or liability accepted It looks like this and includes a full detailed shopping list including links to where I bought things, including a cost breakdown. - I get no money from this just info for you for free.
CONVERSION HANDS-ON CAR TIME TRACKER - Total: 30hrs
This time has been spent working on my driveway on axles stands and learning as I go. If I had to do this again, and had the parts ready then it’s doable over a weekend for sure. The key is having the right parts and this thread is being kept up to date with my progress.
>Note: Original plan was a single weekend install. However, due to getting COVID & weather I am just going to do bits on it when I can and record the hours taken. It’s in my driveway and not weather protected
Be fair, he has two months of prep ahead of the power burst, all ducks lined up in a row.
If you watch Wheeler Dealers or Car Rescue, you’ve seen it’s possible.
Injectors purchased Deatschwerks 550cc new from a friend in Germany.
these were not used in the end and resold. Other injectors have been purchased later in this thread.
I actually didnt use the 2nd set either (RX8 450cc) because I couldnt be bothered to mess around with the NC injector wiring plugs. So orders Flow Force 640cc Direct Fir from Bofi racing.
This weeks task is to work out the oil drain from the turbo back into the sump.
Has anyone any suggestions for the NC?
I found 3 possible options. Option 1 Use an Adapter into the OEM sump plug location like Fab9 do. Option 2 drill a hole in the sump a few cm above the standard sump plug location like BBR do. Option 3 drill a hole in the block and drain into that just below the 2.0L stamping on the block.
So it seems he drilled and tapped the sump for the oil drain - I suspected as much but wasn’t sure. I am hoping I can get away with one of these kind of things instead, ideally replace the sump plug with one but then I wasn’t sure the turbo would actually drain properly into it?
Then run the turbo oil feed from that. So now I need to work out what thread etc that adapter needs to be and how long the turbo feed line needs to be. Any info welcome.
I didn’t use this hose in the end. I bought a AN4 to AN4 100cm hose and used an AN4 to 1/8NPT 90deg adapter to connect to the Oil Pressure switch adapter. This was because the first hose leaked and this seemed a better solution.