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05-09-2010, 01:48 PM | #1 | ||
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just been on the Uk forums noticed that engine swaps are common over there, who here has done an engine swap just curious
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05-09-2010, 04:18 PM | #2 | ||
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I think most have opted for the xr4 instead. But I guess since the topic I up, do the lr focus engines fit? Could possibly find a cheap 2.0 example off a wreck somewhere.
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05-09-2010, 04:44 PM | #3 | ||
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maybe engines are are cheap over there, im guessing a mazda engine could do the trick not sure which one though i knw the 2.5l can be put in the xr4
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05-09-2010, 04:58 PM | #4 | ||
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You need the LT engine, the LR has the intake at the back...
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06-09-2010, 07:46 AM | #5 | ||
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Sorry, also the LS are the same engine....
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06-09-2010, 10:28 AM | #6 | ||
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great, im guessing a gearbox is also needed, at this stage its just a pipe dream
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06-09-2010, 10:40 AM | #7 | ||
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Don't think so, they all use the IB5, but you would be better off using the current unless it is shagged!!!
Also, remember you need the computer, keys and barrels for a complete install.
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12-09-2010, 03:44 PM | #8 | ||
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The xr4 uses the IB5+ instead of the IB5
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13-09-2010, 12:24 PM | #9 | ||
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im guessing the internals are stronger and different ratios
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