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Converting my n/a to complete turbo engine and transmission


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Hello I’m sure it’s been asked before but I can’t find it
I have a fg n/a and recently purchased a turbo motor and ZF transmission with computer and my goal is to swap it all over is it a straight forward swap or do I need extra wiring or something else. I also have the standard intercooler and piping also standard dump pipe any help on this would be appreciated as I’m thinking of doing it this weekend just want to know what I need if anything 

My mate just had a engine built and a turbo 400 in his fg so I brought his old set up which is stock

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If you have the complete engine, gearbox and other driveline bits, plus the engine loom + PCM, yeah, it's fairly straight forward to swap in, because you're basically doing the full swap... but I wouldn't recommend doing it unless you're good with tools and are confident of taking on such a big and time-consuming job. The chance of you getting it done in a weekend is about zero :)

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There's probably a few threads on here with all the details, and some YouToobs, but I think you will need to consider

- Tailshaft might be different length when switching to the ZF and you will have non-LSD
-Engine computer needs to match the body control module and ignition barrel, or will require recoding?
-Some extra wiring for wastegate control if you don't have the loom from the other far (or just run gate pressure to start with)
-Brakes are different on the front but not required to get it running of course
-Fuel pump might be different? Not needed to get it running

Some of the other threads or others who have done this before will know the answers to some of this. As Keith said, definitely plan for more than a weekend.

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