rsi conversion

[Collier]

Im going to pick up an rsi engine box and loom tomorow

is their anything else i need for the converion into my RT

also what happens about the immobiliser?

any info greatly appretiated

 

[cliomad12]

hi all has ne 1 got ne ideas on this as i am just about to start it myself got a 45k rsi lump loom and ecu ive also been told that if i use the 2L laguna ecu will up the fueling. also wot else i will need plz sum 1 help

 

[donsrno1]

Do a search as its been covered before. You will need to upgrade the brakes and suspension, probably the radiator and fuel pump as well. For the ECU don't use the 2.0 laguna one unless your putting a 2.0 bottom end on there.

 

[davebem]

Are we alking mk1 or mk2ph1???

 

[nath17t]

hi wouldant use the rsi motor at all id go for 2.0 8v or turbo motor (5 turbo or volvo) rsi engine very under powered had one in mine before i did volvo turbo conversion and it was very slow but that mite of been my engine.

 

[Djw John]

Yeah do the volvo turbo route, Djw Dave will be selling the complete package fairly soon

 

[cliomad12]

djw wot cums with that and how much u thinking of mate let me no cheers

 

[Djw John]

Its my mates Djw Dave but basically would be everything you'd need, engine box, shafts, looms, ecus downpipe etc etc. Dunno how much hes looking for tbh