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ok im new to turbo'ing, i have a 1275 engine and would like to turbo it, are these the main things id need?
i would like to do it like this above flywheel housing


turbo-t3
turbo fuel pump
fuel regulator
hif 44 carb
fuel return line
oil feed lines
air/coolant pipes
custom manifold
air filter
intercooler?
to lower compression...

would a escort RST turbo do?
where do you put the oil inlet/outlet lines on the engine?

thanks dave..

Hi,
Welcome :)
I think the Recon Metro T3 are the same AR as the RST, so maybe?
Lowering the CR, well that'll depend on how much boost you want to use.
Oil feed comes from the oil pressure switch hole in the block.
Oil return goes into the mechanical fuel pump hole normally, but you'd probably use the breather hole on the top of the clutch housing.
Have a look / search the site, all the answers should be there for you :)
Cheers,
Gavin :)

Edited by Bat on 19th Jun, 2007.

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