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10-11-10, 08:35 AM
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look forward to seeing this 
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10-11-10, 10:31 AM
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Excellent guide Dan, looking forward to seeing the finished project.
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10-11-10, 12:23 PM
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Nice one...
looking forward to seeing hear and getting a ride at some point 
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10-11-10, 12:26 PM
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sweet guide,
Only bit I'm confused about as regards using a R400 GSI (non turbo T series) as a donor car is that can that engine be easily converted into a turbo lump? If so what parts are needed?
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10-11-10, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rakester
sweet guide,
Only bit I'm confused about as regards using a R400 GSI (non turbo T series) as a donor car is that can that engine be easily converted into a turbo lump? If so what parts are needed?
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the only parts you would need are pistons (get some forged while its out) and the sump. the later blocks have the oil feed in the block, its got a blank in it.
everything else is the same/can be used.
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11-11-10, 12:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew
the only parts you would need are pistons (get some forged while its out) and the sump. the later blocks have the oil feed in the block, its got a blank in it.
everything else is the same/can be used.
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Even on a 120 or is that a different story?
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11-11-10, 05:09 AM
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sorry mate i was talking about the T series engine in the 420mk2.
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11-11-10, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew
the only parts you would need are pistons (get some forged while its out) and the sump. the later blocks have the oil feed in the block, its got a blank in it.
everything else is the same/can be used.
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Ah sweet, you have helped me out so much the past couple of weeks. You really know your stuff, appreciated
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10-11-10, 02:51 PM
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Technically yes, i believe the differences are the pistons, rods, cams , oil outlet in the block for the turbo, sump pan (oil return for the turbo) engine wise. It mounts exactly the same etc! They are the same externally and its only the turbo that gives it away, but there are differences beneath.
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10-11-10, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by carmadbaker
Technically yes, i believe the differences are the pistons, rods, cams , oil outlet in the block for the turbo, sump pan (oil return for the turbo) engine wise. It mounts exactly the same etc! They are the same externally and its only the turbo that gives it away, but there are differences beneath.
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Thanks for the reply
Hm so really if using a 400 as a donor car the only bits needed from it are the engine mounts and wiring loom? (from reading your guide)
Also when dropping it into a ZS I presume the ZS would have to been a 180 originally or else some of the parts already on the ZS won't work if it started off life as a K engined ZS (driveshafts etc)
Sorry for all the questions, just very serious about doing this conversion and trying to figure out the best way to go about it all
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