Has anyone done a relocation or knows someone who has relocated the Turbo on a EJ20T.

I'm about to start my 71 Panel Van EJ20T project and knowing that the turbo and intercooler will foul the fuel tank and cover was looking to swing it all around, remount the alternator and run the intercooler semi remotely.

Does anyone know if this has been done on anything?

The other option is to move the fuel tank foreward and use the old space for Turbo and Intercooler.

What are your thoughts?

Brendan:jesus

I'd relocate the tank and keep the engine 'stock'

People move turbos in jap cars all the time. Only need to make sure that all the oil lines still gravity drain, that all the vacuum / boost signal hoses go back in the right places, and apart from that its just a matter of a new exhaust. I'd think you are on the right track - should be easier to move the turbo than the fuel tank ?

Look at http://www.vwrx.com  He has done exactly what you propose with a custom stainless exhaust manifold and aftermarket chargecooler. Very neat! He puts his progress in the forum.

Rich

Thanks for the tip Rich. Great web site. I like the idea of keeping the configuration as stock as possible however it comes down to how much workand money is involved.

Without the tank there would be plenty of room for Turbo and Intercooler. Moving the tank forward would improve weight balance and offset the heavier engine. The downside is building the enclosure and losing the space inside the van. I'll have to think how much the relocation plumbing will cost also.

Brendan

Food for thought: Silicon turbo hose costs $10 PER INCH and stainless mandrel bends for turbo intake are $18 each. And that's not all you'll need... You could blow $400 just in bits of pipe before you start work

I'd take real good, long, thoughtful look at how you could relocate or replace the fuel tank

Theres a 2110cc for sale in the parts section, that would fit neatly in it:thumb
Jak

PS bump!

Thanks for the tip Jak. Much appreciated.

I think I might contact the seller today if he is not too busy. I hear he is a top bloke also. I also hear that some of the company he keeps have pretty lame wit:P

Ya cheeky Pastizzi Eater!

Brendan

I spoke to my Engineer yesterday and he was ok with fuel tank relocation forward as long as it was secure without a chance of cracking at a latter date and also the breathing remained external as original.

As soon as I have the old engine out I will do some measurements.

Brendan

Relocating the turbo would not difficult and you could reverse the manifold, then everything would be on the other side.

You can buy complete do it yourself plumbing hardware kits on ebay pretty cheap....There is a rigoli red wrx with all the plumbing the wrong way and it has the radiator mounted under the scoop on the bonnet.

If you are running aftermarket ecu it would be alot easier as you get rid of so much of the stock ecu accessories and piping...makes for alot of room.

Good luck with your choice.

Matt

Nuthin' wrong with kneeboarding Jak you should try it sometime. I got a spare board you can borrow...serious.

Thanks Matt. I had a look at the Vanagon guy that did the EJ20T and relocated the turbo. Relocating the tank is starting to look attractive. Will measure everything up tomorrow.

P.S. Got the motor home today.

Brendan

Nah thanks mate, after that first big boat ride the sea scares me..........
Jak

Pulled the old engine yesterday and also the fuel tank to have a look. By removing the fuel tank shelf it gives me all the room I need. All I need to do is make a new mount and cover for the tank forward of the engine hump and redirect the filler with a bent up dog leg.

Brendan