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[vocky]

thought it might be an idea to have a "How To fit a stage 2 sc conversion" thread, even though everyone knows throttle bodies are better so first things first, buy loads of bits from the states and courtenays, then remove the front clam pics to follow tomorrow

[Whiteboy]

It is really easy to fit you.................. Dial 01692 404313.

[chris_uk]

front clam... i think id better remind you.. the engine is at the back

[theolodian]

front clam... i think id better remind you.. the engine is at the back

My first thought too. Maybe Vocky means how to add a charge cooler to make a stage1 s/c into a stage2?

[JG]

good as mine's next Good that you get a bit more practice first.

[vocky]

good as mine's next

Good that you get a bit more practice first.

well as your vx is so mint I need plenty of practice

[vocky]

front clam... i think id better remind you.. the engine is at the back

My first thought too. Maybe Vocky means how to add a charge cooler to make a stage1 s/c into a stage2?

stage 2 sc needs a charge cooler, so front clam has to come off

this thread will be showing owners how to convert a 2.2 na straight to stage 2 sc

Edited by vocky, 25 September 2009 - 06:27 PM.

[cthomas443]

good as mine's next

Good that you get a bit more practice first.

well as your vx is so mint I need plenty of practice

You can practice on mine if you like.

[theolodian]

stage 2 sc needs a charge cooler, so front clam has to come off

this thread will be showing owners how to convert a 2.2 na straight to stage 2 sc

Probably because if you did the engine bits first you would look at running the charge cooler pipes after and say sod it.

[The Batman]

give me a shout if you need a hand next week mr vocky am free most days

[vocky]

so first job is to remove clam, then remove old radiator, which was leaking on this vx so it was a good job the owner bought an alloy rad too

then cut a section of loom from the old fan, swap the wires over on the plug, simply use a small screwdriver to release the pins, then connect the loom to the new fans - thus keeping the wiring colours correct.



then fit the charge cooler rad to the engine rad



cut a couple of holes into the rad surround to allow the charge cooler pipes to fit



while you have the holesaw put a couple of holes in the wheelarch



next job is to remove the sill cover and then make the hole larger



refit the rad surround



then use a piece of copper tubing and push it from behind the rear wheel into the sill area until it reaches the sill opening, remove the copper pipe and attach one charge cooler pipe to it then push the pair back to the sill opening, thread the pipe to the chargecooler and attach it with a suitable jubilee clip, repeat for the other chargecooler pipe and withdraw the copper pipe



then it's time to refit the clam

Edited by vocky, 26 September 2009 - 01:00 PM.

[vocky]

it is possible to do the conversion without removing the rear clam but if you have other jobs to do then it makes sense to whip the clam off I will be changing the timing chain as well so the rear clam is coming off. The next job is to remove the old intake system, then move the ecu - pics tomorrow

[rcvaughan]

Really good to see! I like! Keep up the good work

[JG]

(hurry up)

[Yellow_or_black?]

Are you planning on going s/c Percival? Hold on, weren't you only days ago gloating about your entirely standard n/a?

[rcvaughan]

Are you planning on going s/c Percival?

Hold on, weren't you only days ago gloating about your entirely standard n/a?

Ha ha! And what wheels do you have/are planning to get!?

[Exmantaa]

Small addition: On (older?) NA's you have to remove the plastic rad supports to be able to fit the rad + pre-rad. Replace these with some proper shaped foam blocks.

[JG]

Can we have some more pics of the area where you have to cut the sill? Please

[siztenboots]

doesn't fit , keep finding this turbo thing in the way?

[RobNA]

doesn't fit , keep finding this turbo thing in the way?

Get a bigger hammer