Turbo Install In A Fiesta 1.0 80Ps

[ecreative]

Does anyone know if a turbo from the 100PS engine version could be fitted in an 80PS engine bay without major changes?

The reason I ask is because it's the same engine but under the bonnet it's pretty packed and tight for space!

[FOCA]

I presume you are referring to the 1-litre 3-cylinder ecoboost and its non-turbo/ turbo variants?

Sometimes the pistons/head/ head gaskets are different on the turbo version (to lower the compression ratio) and there may be a lot of components to install (turbo/exhaust manifold/downpipe/induction system/ hoses/pipes ECU etc,etc) so all these components could get costly (i suppose you could get a donor car)

Obviously the turbo engine fits

Once you fit the 100ps you remap it to 140+ Hp, of course

[ecreative]

Yeah I'm referring to the 3 cylinder version. There's not much online documentation on the non-turbo version but plenty of parts going spare for one on eBay from write offs. That's why I wanted to see if it's doable but I don't know anyone who's got a turbo version so I can compare against mine.

I'm just hoping as they get more common someone will find more information about this potential upgrade.

But thanks for the advice

[Mariner]

Probably cost and time would make it an impractical nightmare.

Much simpler to change the car for a turbo version.

[murray21]

Yeah ive ordered the ecoboost 3 cylinder turbo for april, cant wait, my zetecs going back after that

[ecreative]

I would have loved the turbo one but I couldn't get one in my area at the right price but I just can't see there being major changes from non-turbo to turbo version but I'll just have to wait to see what's missing under my bonnet when I get it.

[murray21]

Didnt even know they did a non turbo ecoboost

[ecreative]

Yeah they came out Nov 2012 still better than my current 2010 1.25 I bought which is crap even though it's quicker on stats.

[Jordanch]

If you're still in the time to give your car back that would be the easiest and cheapest way I think rather than getting a whole turbo kit, remember it's not just the turbo you have to buy.. You'd be better off giving it back, shopping around properly. Have you not considered getting a second hand approved motor? I bought mine second hand from ford with 2k on the clock and saved myself around £4k from new with loads of extras with it too. I thought it's the best option to do and buying a new one depreciated like anything.

[ecreative]

Nah I'm out of time to send it back I've already bought it and signed the paperwork. Mines a second hand one too. But it's not an issue if I can't but I thought it would be a good project to do.