Mike_Mac Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Hi all, This is just to canvas opinion and find out what my options are. My engine is currently knackered and, although my Turbos are strong. I will be on a very tight budget for a replacement engine when the time comes. The easy option is to swap a standard J-Spec engine in there, which is nice and simple, but to widen my options I am looking at the possibilities of the following if I find the right engine: 1. VVTi conversion. How much extra work and parts will be needed? 2. UK engine with my J-Spec Turbos on it. Will they fit? Will the engine work with a J-Spec ECU. What else could trip things up? The only reason I say UK with J-Spec Turbos is that I like my J-Specs and also have a feeling that UK tubbies would cause more complications when plumbing the engine in. If it's simple then I might be persuaded. Any thoughts from the more technical than me guys, especially with regards to cost? this will not be done on the cheap, but I don't have too much room for maneouvre. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 VVTi is not an easy option.. do a search, the same thing keeps coming up, a lot more than just an engine change with VVTi. UK engine and Jspec engine I believe are the same, it would the injectors/turbo/ecu that is different (yes there are some additional things, but I believe the lumps are the same) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Just replace like for like - there is no benefit worth the effort/cost in the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Just replace like for like - there is no benefit worth the effort/cost in the others. Agreed, a lot of work for a VVTi, not done a UK so can't comment... but VVTi=lots of work and other fiddly bits.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Mac Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 Ok thanks for that guys. My main though was that if I could swap my turbos for the ones on a UK spec then all I'd need to do is compensate for the larger injectors, but if that meant an aftermarket ECU then it's not really an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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