espace turbo???

[noddy_2004]

hi i`m looking at converting my Nreg 2.0 espace to a turbo but need to know if i can put the turbo ect from the 21 on to my engine with out doing a full on swap if i can then can anyone point out any probs or things i will need to so to the engine to get it to work thanks for your time

[craig21t]

much easier and cheaper to put the 21turbo lump in and box. im sure dave will fill you in the details as to why as he loves his 21 turbo anorak, lol. but you cant just bolt a t3 turbo on to it, the 21 turbo engine is designed different to your n/a one even though they are both j7r engines. a few espaces have been 21 turbo powered with great results. my advice, do the full swap or leave it be.

[DaveL485]

Can we just suffice to say its FAR easier and cheaper to put the 21T lump in than upgrade the current one?

It's late, i'm tired and have to be up at 5am lol

[noddy_2004]

thanks for the input guys what would i pay for a engine and box and what should i be looking for when buying a s/h engine ie would it be priorty to hear it running etc thanks again

[cossieboy]

Finding a good engine and box may be a tad difficult but is possible, as for bolting the t3 straight to your engine, no not an option as the compression ratios are different from naturally aspirated to forced induction, you can do it but the engine would die within a day....

[DaveL485]

Look at paying up to £500 for a whole car with a decent engine and box. You definately got all the bits then.

[noddy_2004]

thanks for the info guys if this went ahead what would i need to do for the mot as i think my espace has a cat in it and as far as i know the 21 turbo did not have a cat on it but plz corrrit me if i`m wrong thank again

[lewis]

Some 21 turbos had catalytic converters fitted, these were the later cars on the J An K plates I think (somebody correct me if I'm wrong).
The emissions on your espace is based on the engine fitted hence if you fit a non cat 21 turbo engine to your espace you won't need to keep the cat on your espace still.

This is why the 5 gt turbo owners can fit the gt turbo engine into last of the line N reg shells without the worry of emissions come mot time.

Hope that helps.

[noddy_2004]

thanks for the info lewis i think i have all the info i need it the minute i think i`m going to try both options convert the engine in my espace and run it until she blows but in the mean time find an 21 turbo engine and mod it before putting it in to the espace. i will keep you all posted on how i get on so watch this space

[darren-g]

there is a 21 turbo box on ebay going for £250 with no bid's at the moment and for an engine your best bet would be talk to craig nicely if he's got any left that is if not he may be able to point you in the right direction!!!!:good2:

[jonboy21t]

Planning to style it like this one????:smokin: :smokin: :smokin: