So for a long while ive wanted to start a project, had all sorts of ideas, but recently i had an idea of doing a turbo conversion on something with a small engine 1.0 or 1.2.

The only thing is im not too sure what turbo to use. I do have a 2.0 TDCI Mondeo (55 Plate) which i can take almost anything out of as the injectors failed (to the point where it doesnt even start with easy start anymore). But would such a small engine have enough power to spool a Mondeo turbo?

I have also been made aware that a Diesel turbo cant withstand the heat of petrol fumes, is that true?

If a mondeo turbo wont fit (which i wont be suprised at tbh) is anyone aware of a turbo that would? preferably with a small price tag :)

Thank you!

I also have the 130 model of the mondeo.

Why try to turbo a 1.0 when you can buy one already done (ecoboost)? By the time youve got suitable engine management, lowered the engine compression, injectors, intercooler, custom exhaust and manifold etc etc it wouldnt be worth it. What car are you planning to modify?

Why try to turbo a 1.0 when you can buy one already done (ecoboost)? By the time youve got suitable engine management, lowered the engine compression, injectors, intercooler, custom exhaust and manifold etc etc it wouldnt be worth it. What car are you planning to modify?

Sorry, i didnt make it clear, the whole thing is to be done on an old banger which i can source cheap. Parts like the intercooler (although its small) can be used of the mondeo.

I am aware of the Custom manifold issue, i could technically weld one up as this whole project isnt to use the car daily, its for a bit of fun, i dont intend to have the car used all the time.

The only thing that worries me the most is the engine compression, am i correct to think that if the compression isnt lowered i will have a blown engine?

After having thought about all this im now hesitating to do this as from what ive read/ been told i will need to cash out a lot for parts like a suitable turbo as the mondeo one will apparently just melt and as mentioned by you, the compression.

It would never be a cheap project and you would never see any of your money back. If you want a project then maybe a restoration could be of interest. Why not get yourself something like a Fiesta/Escort RS Turbo to restore as they havent all gone ridiculously expensive yet unlike some other RS's. It would be a good long term investment too.