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Old 02-11-2006, 09:22 PM   #61
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in regards to engine mounts with the bpt conversion. i have a 1992 sp astina and am ready and willing to undergo this face melting procedure. i kust want to be armed with the knowledge before i make a mess out of it and my self out of pure rage... LOL
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Old 02-11-2006, 09:30 PM   #62
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oh, and how much are mounts...
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Old 02-11-2006, 09:47 PM   #63
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Mounts are the same as the engine is just a turbo version of the same engine. BP -> BPT
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Old 14-04-2007, 09:01 PM   #64
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okay so what i red from this whole thread is to do a BP to a BPT conversion i need a:
GTR/GTX engine
My gearbox
HD clutch
...but do i need the turbo ecu or can i get the NA BP ecu remapped and maybe a silly question but does it come with an intercooler?
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Old 14-04-2007, 09:22 PM   #65
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read some posts and other thread on this, that question has been answered lots
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Old 14-04-2007, 09:25 PM   #66
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get the ecu that matches the motor, or go aftermarket. don't try and 'remap' the wrong ecu.

does what come with an intercooler? a front cut? an engine package?
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Old 14-04-2007, 09:25 PM   #67
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okay but what is a MT ecu? is this the NA BP ecu?
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Old 14-04-2007, 09:27 PM   #68
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microtech.... its an aftermarket ECU http://www.microtech-efi.com/
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Old 14-04-2007, 09:37 PM   #69
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oh so can i use the NA BP ecu or r u going to make me read all the threads to find out?lol
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imo, if you're going to spend the money on an engine swap, dont go half the way. microtech is very good value for money - naturally i can help you with that
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Old 14-04-2007, 09:45 PM   #71
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oh so can i use the NA BP ecu or r u going to make me read all the threads to find out?lol
read my post, 6 from the top of this page.....
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Old 14-04-2007, 10:38 PM   #72
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oh so can i use the NA BP ecu or r u going to make me read all the threads to find out?lol
Hehe, I think you should consider what Mitch told you about asking Q's about turbo conversions on established forums. I'm having to learn turbos now, so I just spend lots of time using the search feature over on www.fordlaser.com to learn about one thing, and then when I know that well enough I move onto something else, etc...
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Old 21-06-2007, 06:06 AM   #73
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yea i have a '93 ford escort gt and i was planing on droping a BPT in it and from what i have seen it is a direct drop in....can u tell me nething different?
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Old 21-06-2007, 10:20 AM   #74
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Have a look at fordlaser.com the escort is basically to same as a KF/KH laser there will be heaps of stickies about BP>BPT conversions there.
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Old 25-07-2007, 10:34 PM   #75
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any shortcuts with clutches :P i been offered a bpt as a swap .. the clutch in my gt feels like it isint going to last long with the na let alone the turbo from what ive read the gtx clutches wont fit to a fwd box cause there too big or something? wouldint mind going gtx .. but cant afford a new hd clutch for the time being
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Old 26-07-2007, 08:38 AM   #76
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GTX clutch will fit the FWD G Series (BG SP) box, but not the FWD F series (BG SOHC) box. The clutch spline is different.
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Old 17-08-2007, 10:37 PM   #77
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ok a read through the first two pages of this thread; and not being "inner workings on my engine" buff; i am throughly confused by all the numbers and abbreviations. Being the type of guy who gets my mechanic to install or take out anything that goes on or in my car, i want to ask a few questions;
i have a 96' BA 1.8L Manual; 2" cat-back exhaust; and no other mods under the hood. So a Stock engine.
I am looking to get more grunt out of my baby girl. And am looking to install a turbo. Reading the first post, i have to invest alot cash into it. Being on a small supervisor's wage at a RSL club; I can tell you now that i wont be buying it all at once, and i would like to work on it slowly and feel every little increase so i will appreciate it more.
This brings me to the question. In your personal experience or just knowledge about these things, AstinaGT-ites; Where should i start? then from there.. what do i put in next? etc.
And please if u can answer in simple-people speak, it would be greatly appreciated. As im willing to learn as much as i can about the wonderful world of astina.

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Old 18-08-2007, 11:36 AM   #78
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the cheapest way to go turbo is to buy a halfcut(half front of car) from import wreckers of a 'bpt'..(which is the type of engine)
ur standard engine assuming its a 4 cyl not a 6?
should be a 'bp'...so basically same engine but turbo.
other wise turbo ur standard engine would involve buying new ecu-(computer), all the pipe work,stronger internals and getting wiring done for a start.which ends up being alot of money,if ur just looking for bit more out of ur astina as is.

hope this helps u out abit,im sure some1 can ellaborate abit more

N/A = naturaly aspirated(non turbo)
ecu = cars computer/the brains
gtr or gtx = the model of car which the bpt moter comes out of
HD = heavy duty

as suggestion best thing is to spend couple hours on search
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Old 18-08-2007, 10:00 PM   #79
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oh ok, thanks for the advice!! But i would rather save the trouble of buying half a car, and just do-up the engine that i already have... As i maybe understating when i say "more grunt".
So where should i start?
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So where should i start?
ECU for 10-20% increase in power. Start there, that way it can be used for a turbo or non-turbo application later on.

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