Well done this is a great effort. I have just put a turbo on my 1.8 Civic, so I know some of the issues with putting a turbo on a car which was not designed for one. Keep up the good work!
So the manifold’s just gone on my 1.8 (today 😤), and I need to replace it. I think it would be cheaper (longer term) to just upgrade the whole exhaust system to what you have here, in preparation for installing a similar turbo system. Could you tell me what manifold you used please? Where do the ST parts come into play? Cheers in advanced, Arthur.
Nice job! I have a v6 and just like you I want a turbo with manual gears, not least because the jatco auto box is unreliable. So what I want to know is wether the viscous coupling on the 1.8 the same as on the v6?
If the head gasket leaks then it just needs fixing properly with the right attention to detail, as in my other videos. When that is done they are as reliable as any other old vehicle. Other typical things to wear out, similar to other old cars, are electric window cables, door lock motor and maybe the prop viscous coupler can stiffen up, so just keep an eye on that (check for severe reluctance to move when at extreme of steering). I think they are great value cars, I run a 1.8 (turbo converted) as a daily and have a v6 as a new project.
I’ve just fitted a 1.8t to my zr, chap I bought the engine off had fitted an mls gasket which is weeping coolant down the front of block, would I get away with trying to tighten the head down a bit more or should I pull it all off and start again?
That can happen when the jobis done a bit sloppily, not sealing over small surface imperfections. No harm in trying to tighten the head a bit more first, try another 1/4 turn each bolt and check the bolts have a consistent torque in case one has overstretched and has a weaker max torque.
this is interesting, i'll bookmark this for future reference, might be a fun project. one question though, how long did the build last? cause the piston sleeves are paper thin and this engine doesn't feel all that solid compared to a, say 7afe. When i redid the engine i considered what you did but felt like the block would only get a few months under the pressure of a turbo.
Hello, nice build, ive now inherited a Freelander k turbo which needs new VCU/IRD and has cracked a liner..Essentially a resto rebuild now. Can I ask for details on the turbo water pump addition?
@@markstacey8092 That timer unit is an off the shelf unit, so cheap it isn’t worth doing your own and it does the job. Buying links in video description. You could use the ecu power down time but it is not as long as you can get with the timer.
Hi again Mark, I just realised you are the guy who supplied my remapped frelander ECU. Can I ask a question in return about the ECU map you did: Was it mapped for a constant fuel pressure of 3.5 bar or one that goes up with boost via a regulator connected to the manifold?
@@comeinhandynow The setup runs the standard returnless fuel system. By the way ive refined the cold fuelling a little to clean up the response (focus was fully warm tuning initially) so can update if you want to send the unit.
so I am wondering and I believe you might be the person to ask. Can an automatic gearbox from let's say an rover 75 1.8 be fitted on a k series freelander?
Not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were a lot of compatibility issues: 2 wheel drive only, maybe electronic control of gearbox, interface to IRD etc. Probably too much trouble. If you want an auto freelander I would get a V6 model.
Did you ever come to a conclusion on this? The 1.8 is the only Freelander that's ULEZ compliant. I'm thinking that the way to do it would be to fit the transmission and rear diff from a KV6 with a 75 engine ECU.
You could do the off road add ons, but the engine is different. The diesel engine already has a turbo. you could get more power with this: ua-cam.com/video/8IIzwjjn0kg/v-deo.htmlsi=uc2hfKW0UWlg7pw5
My 1.8 turbo is running nice and reliably because it was well assembled and checked and with an N-series gasket. Turbo or not doesn't make that much difference to HG. You just need to check and build the engine well. See my other video on hints and tips ua-cam.com/video/8BEYJX-GOIc/v-deo.html
Yep previous owner just put a turbo on std engine, asking for trouble. Now that it has 160 type pistons, shorter rods and an ecu mapped for a turbo it seems to be reliable so far, at least since this was made.
@@comeinhandynow Very nice, they ain't a half bad engine when sorted. I'm currently doing the headgasket on my k series Elise, N series gasket and the rest. Doing it properly. Been picking up tips from all over the internet, so cheers for the vids
I didn’t cost it out on mine, but typically it might be: mapped ecu £200, turbo/manifold £100, MG6/1.8T injectors and inlet manifold £60, shorter 1.8T conrods and 160 type pistons £100, oil filter housing with oil feed output for turbo £50, oil return and tap to block £70, intercooler and hoses £100, optional uprated fuel pump £80, sytec fuel regulator and return line £100, N type head gasket plus misc bits and lots of time. Surprising how it all adds up and these are all 2nd hand ebay estimates mostly, apart from the ecu where you send away yours to be mapped.
Mehaba. Bu araca takılan turbo malzemeleri kaç paraya aldınız. Türkiye'de bu malzemeleri bulmak biraz zor. Ben size parasını göndersem siz bana malzemeleri gönderir misiniz.
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Well done this is a great effort. I have just put a turbo on my 1.8 Civic, so I know some of the issues with putting a turbo on a car which was not designed for one. Keep up the good work!
Thanks
Looks different since well since you brought it smell nice cars Greenlanders I had one sold it at 2.5 V6 auto nice to drive nice and comfortable👍
Yes I like the v6 engine, was looking to get a v6 freelander but wanted a manual. Loved the v6 in the MGZS 180.
Great idea as stock engine not that powerful. Regards mark
Thanks, yes. Much more acceptable with 200bhp. Still going well.
Я устанавливаю турбину на мой MG F. Спасибо за видео, оно сильно поможет мне в реализации проекта!
Спасибо. Я рад, что это помогло.
So the manifold’s just gone on my 1.8 (today 😤), and I need to replace it. I think it would be cheaper (longer term) to just upgrade the whole exhaust system to what you have here, in preparation for installing a similar turbo system. Could you tell me what manifold you used please? Where do the ST parts come into play?
Cheers in advanced, Arthur.
The exhaust manifold if from a 1.8 turbo engine like in the rover 75 / mg6
Nice job! I have a v6 and just like you I want a turbo with manual gears, not least because the jatco auto box is unreliable. So what I want to know is wether the viscous coupling on the 1.8 the same as on the v6?
I have read that they are different. Not sure it makes that much difference as long as it fits though.
Okay! Thanks. Must do a bit of research then. Much appreciated my friend.
what are the major issues of this vehicle apart from the blown gasket? how often is it happening?its price as a used car is ridiculously low
If the head gasket leaks then it just needs fixing properly with the right attention to detail, as in my other videos. When that is done they are as reliable as any other old vehicle. Other typical things to wear out, similar to other old cars, are electric window cables, door lock motor and maybe the prop viscous coupler can stiffen up, so just keep an eye on that (check for severe reluctance to move when at extreme of steering). I think they are great value cars, I run a 1.8 (turbo converted) as a daily and have a v6 as a new project.
I’ve just fitted a 1.8t to my zr, chap I bought the engine off had fitted an mls gasket which is weeping coolant down the front of block, would I get away with trying to tighten the head down a bit more or should I pull it all off and start again?
That can happen when the jobis done a bit sloppily, not sealing over small surface imperfections. No harm in trying to tighten the head a bit more first, try another 1/4 turn each bolt and check the bolts have a consistent torque in case one has overstretched and has a weaker max torque.
this is interesting, i'll bookmark this for future reference, might be a fun project. one question though, how long did the build last? cause the piston sleeves are paper thin and this engine doesn't feel all that solid compared to a, say 7afe. When i redid the engine i considered what you did but felt like the block would only get a few months under the pressure of a turbo.
I’m still driving it and in use daily. Not gone wrong yet.
Hello, nice build, ive now inherited a Freelander k turbo which needs new VCU/IRD and has cracked a liner..Essentially a resto rebuild now. Can I ask for details on the turbo water pump addition?
Thanks, what would you like to know? I assume you mean this: ua-cam.com/video/eAmWeRuVoNg/v-deo.html
@@comeinhandynow ok thanks, did you design the timer unit? I'm wondering whether the ecu power down relay feed might be utilised
@@markstacey8092 That timer unit is an off the shelf unit, so cheap it isn’t worth doing your own and it does the job. Buying links in video description. You could use the ecu power down time but it is not as long as you can get with the timer.
Hi again Mark, I just realised you are the guy who supplied my remapped frelander ECU. Can I ask a question in return about the ECU map you did: Was it mapped for a constant fuel pressure of 3.5 bar or one that goes up with boost via a regulator connected to the manifold?
@@comeinhandynow The setup runs the standard returnless fuel system. By the way ive refined the cold fuelling a little to clean up the response (focus was fully warm tuning initially) so can update if you want to send the unit.
so I am wondering and I believe you might be the person to ask. Can an automatic gearbox from let's say an rover 75 1.8 be fitted on a k series freelander?
Not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were a lot of compatibility issues: 2 wheel drive only, maybe electronic control of gearbox, interface to IRD etc. Probably too much trouble. If you want an auto freelander I would get a V6 model.
Did you ever come to a conclusion on this? The 1.8 is the only Freelander that's ULEZ compliant. I'm thinking that the way to do it would be to fit the transmission and rear diff from a KV6 with a 75 engine ECU.
@12:17 why have you cut the intake manifold gasket into individual rings?
The inlet manifold from an MG6 (what I am using) has separate sealing rings.
@@comeinhandynow Ahh makes sense!
Could this be done to FL1 2.0 diesel bmw engine??
You could do the off road add ons, but the engine is different. The diesel engine already has a turbo. you could get more power with this: ua-cam.com/video/8IIzwjjn0kg/v-deo.htmlsi=uc2hfKW0UWlg7pw5
@@comeinhandynow thanks!
So will turboing it help with the head gasket problem because mine is a bit dodgey
My 1.8 turbo is running nice and reliably because it was well assembled and checked and with an N-series gasket. Turbo or not doesn't make that much difference to HG. You just need to check and build the engine well. See my other video on hints and tips ua-cam.com/video/8BEYJX-GOIc/v-deo.html
Ah so you learnt the hard way the pistons like to melt when turbo ed lol
Yep previous owner just put a turbo on std engine, asking for trouble. Now that it has 160 type pistons, shorter rods and an ecu mapped for a turbo it seems to be reliable so far, at least since this was made.
@@comeinhandynow Very nice, they ain't a half bad engine when sorted. I'm currently doing the headgasket on my k series Elise, N series gasket and the rest. Doing it properly. Been picking up tips from all over the internet, so cheers for the vids
@@b.eduardo5105 Thanks. I’ve done a few videos on k-series engine jobs, on my channel. Hope some of them help.
If you don't mind me asking what was the ballpark cost of this conversion?
I didn’t cost it out on mine, but typically it might be: mapped ecu £200, turbo/manifold £100, MG6/1.8T injectors and inlet manifold £60, shorter 1.8T conrods and 160 type pistons £100, oil filter housing with oil feed output for turbo £50, oil return and tap to block £70, intercooler and hoses £100, optional uprated fuel pump £80, sytec fuel regulator and return line £100, N type head gasket plus misc bits and lots of time. Surprising how it all adds up and these are all 2nd hand ebay estimates mostly, apart from the ecu where you send away yours to be mapped.
@@comeinhandynow
hi , what fuel pressure do you have?
Merhaba benimde 1.8 freelander aracım var . Bende turbo takmak istiyorum. Şema yada projesini bana gönderebilir misiniz
Bu video verebileceğim kadar bilgi içeriyor. İnsanların tavsiye verdiği freelander1 turbo dönüştürücüler için bir facebook grubu da var.
Mehaba. Bu araca takılan turbo malzemeleri kaç paraya aldınız. Türkiye'de bu malzemeleri bulmak biraz zor. Ben size parasını göndersem siz bana malzemeleri gönderir misiniz.
Video açıklama bölümüne bir göz atın. Orada bazı satın alma bağlantıları var. Parçaların çoğu www.eBay.co.uk adresinden alınmıştır. Bu tedarikçilerden bazıları Türkiye'ye gönderim yapabilir.
Or you can put a turbine on KV6
No manual gearbox with that and trickier exhaust plumbing. If you have details on a successful kv6 turbo share details please.
Thank you very much for the answer, but there is no turbo information for kv6 for the planting, if I find anything, I will definitely unsubscribe.
High, on some pictures i've seen weels, which looks like some of a RX7. I make a world-wide give-away now ( #88 ). Kindly Fiete
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@@comeinhandynow You can win a camo-designed folding-spade :-)
do u want to do mine for me plz
No sorry, I’ve got too many other jobs to do. The channel is to encourage DIY.
How did you tune it?
A ready made ecu remap of the original ecu, sent off to kmaps.
@@comeinhandynow Ah ok.. i have a standalone i could use. I could use more torque.
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