What differences exist between a gearbox efi and a turbo? In Spain it is almost impossible to get a turbo engine
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Originally posted by Juanmacandel View PostWhat differences exist between a gearbox efi and a turbo? In Spain it is almost impossible to get a turbo enginewww.maestroturbo.org.uk - The Tickford Maestro Turbo Register
www.rover200.org.uk - The Rover 200/400 (R8) Owners Club
www.roverdiesel.co.uk - My Rover Diesel Site
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The turbo carburetor engine is not exactly very economical, but it is simple and relatively reliable. Usual economy is 20-30mpg depending on how it is driven. Best is low 30's. I've had high 30's from the T16 turbo.www.maestroturbo.org.uk - The Tickford Maestro Turbo Register
www.rover200.org.uk - The Rover 200/400 (R8) Owners Club
www.roverdiesel.co.uk - My Rover Diesel Site
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The T-series engines are from the Rovers of the mid 90's. They use the same gearbox and engine block as the O-series, as far as mountings go. So fitting the engine mechanically is a straight swap (apart from the power steering and water pipes). The only difficulties are fitting an exhaust and making the wiring connections but these are relatively simple.
What you get is a reliable 180 to 200 bhp and nearly 40mpg.
The engine was fitted to the rover 200 Coupe, a few rover 200s, some rover 620s and 820s. Much easier to find as they are newer.
IanIan Drew
MG Maestro Turbo '400'
MG ZT V8
Rover 75 V6 Estate
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Originally posted by ian drew View PostThe T-series engines are from the Rovers of the mid 90's. They use the same gearbox and engine block as the O-series, as far as mountings go. So fitting the engine mechanically is a straight swap (apart from the power steering and water pipes). The only difficulties are fitting an exhaust and making the wiring connections but these are relatively simple.
What you get is a reliable 180 to 200 bhp and nearly 40mpg.
The engine was fitted to the rover 200 Coupe, a few rover 200s, some rover 620s and 820s. Much easier to find as they are newer.
Ian
www.maestroturbo.org.uk - The Tickford Maestro Turbo Register
www.rover200.org.uk - The Rover 200/400 (R8) Owners Club
www.roverdiesel.co.uk - My Rover Diesel Site
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Originally posted by Juanmacandel View Postis this the t series engine? {"data-align":"none","data-size":"medium","data-attachmentid":323267}
This is a turbo one though - In a rover 600 in this case.
Worth a read of some of the forum threads on this subject though as it isn't something for the novice mechanic.
This is the first thread I found - http://maestro.org.uk/forums/forum/t...rsion-rover-tiwww.maestroturbo.org.uk - The Tickford Maestro Turbo Register
www.rover200.org.uk - The Rover 200/400 (R8) Owners Club
www.roverdiesel.co.uk - My Rover Diesel Site
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I think all O series or T series will be used now, extremely lucky to find a new one in any country! I would try find a local mechanic who is knowledgeable, maybe do you have any magazines with articles in of people who have done conversions on cars in your area who you can ask for advice and help. Me personally would try to find an original turbo engine and fit that. A maestro turbo has just finished without selling on eBay for £975. https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/142544422864 it was a efi conversion so will have had everything on you needed to convert your own car. Something like that would be a good start without spending thousands in my view.
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I wouldn’t think it’s worth the hassle. Just find a turbo engine. A non turbo engine will run a higher compression so when fitting a turbo you will find the engine extremely short lived unless you lower the compression ratio with turbo pistons / rods etc. This is where the high costs come in. Just buy a turbo engine and fit that either in O or T series form.
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Ian Drew
MG Maestro Turbo '400'
MG ZT V8
Rover 75 V6 Estate
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