DM88PUG 0 Posted December 15, 2008 Hello all Im greatly considering a xm turbo conversion and as iv never done one before just wondered: Are the engine mounts the same?? Do you need to alter the manifold and down pipe?? How tricky is the loom and any other use full info anyone has Many thanks in advanse and merry xmass to all:) Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted December 15, 2008 Makes no differance what turbo engine it is( 406, 605 etc), The installation process is the same, Have a look at Matt's project page for idea's You'll need a custom D/P thou, Better off with the GTi6 engine anyday personally having both even tuned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey S 29 1 Cars Posted December 15, 2008 a search will throw up mountains of info as there are a few people on here who have done ths conversion. whizzer71 and sonofsam are a couple of names of the top of my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bensonmi 4 2 Cars Posted December 15, 2008 Makes no differance what turbo engine it is( 406, 605 etc), The installation process is the same, Have a look at Matt's project page for idea'sYou'll need a custom D/P thou, Better off with the GTi6 engine anyday personally having both even tuned. its out of a citreon xm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bensonmi 4 2 Cars Posted December 15, 2008 i think its matt (the one with the pic of the kid who loves crayons,not 100%sure of his name sorry!) hes got on his signature a guide to wiring up the loom,and i think moz goodwood is also installig the same engine and is doing a page on his project to, might be worth a look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites