MerBarra New Member 12 Member For: 2y 6m 5d Posted 20/10/21 01:09 AM Share Posted 20/10/21 01:09 AM Hi All , I AM SAM 🤪 New to the ford turbo forums , based in Sydney and in Early stage planning a barra turbo conversion into my classic old Merc ,I have been a jdm turbo person most my life but now moving up to the mighty barra , iam seeking some advice from the warriors who have suffered and survived a conversion into an older car . my car has come out with big v8 and huge v12 overseas hence there shouldnt be to much issue with engine bay space hot or cold side . I will be running it with a small tune so nothing crazy almost stock . being new to the Barra world I need assistance with the following , * First and foremost who to source a BF or FGmk1 engine /box/loom/ecu/ fuse box etc from * reliable fab/performance workshops in nsw who are able and willing to take on this project * reliable workshop to wire it all in with added sensors to original cluster etc. * I Will need custom sump , tail shaft and an lsd , bigger fuel pump and psi regulator , cats , exhaust, intercooler and piping , radiator and electric fans set up. suspension and brake upgrade I can source bolt on replacements already. For those thinking what the hell is this guy doing and why , believe me I have thought the same thing over and over , However The car is sentimental to the family as it was my late fathers vehicle , being a little to slow by modern standards I want to turn this into a great weekend survivor cruiser/sleeper that the family will enjoy for many years to come . any advice or assistance is very much appreciated , I love a little banter also pls as I am already crying just counting costs although still cheaper than that other brand that we dare not speak of 😅😅. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,303 Member For: 16y 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/10/21 02:23 AM Share Posted 20/10/21 02:23 AM I like your plan... but going with this sort of plan without either the donor engine already or planning to pay a workshop to do it (e.g not actually doing the fabrication yourself)... costs are going to be enormous Have you done any other-model engine conversions before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerBarra New Member 12 Member For: 2y 6m 5d Posted 20/10/21 02:45 AM Author Share Posted 20/10/21 02:45 AM Hi mate. Iam definitely handy with the tools . Unfortunately ive been off the seen for many years and have not taken something of this magnitude. Hence iam seeking advice and a point in the right direction. I have a good budget for this and I have patience knowing this will be a long term project . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,128 Member For: 9y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 20/10/21 02:51 AM Share Posted 20/10/21 02:51 AM Carby LS swap with msd. It'll go better, sound better, cost less and be far easier to install and set up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRYME Member 313 Member For: 3y 2m Posted 21/10/21 05:34 PM Share Posted 21/10/21 05:34 PM If you really got money to burn on the project put an M156 amg V8 in it the thing will sound amazing.... can get a good low Kay motor with ecu for about 15k..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It is I Member 37 Member For: 2y 6m 11d Posted 25/10/21 01:21 AM Share Posted 25/10/21 01:21 AM And if you've rreeaaallly got money to burn, after you drop a v8 into it, turbo it We won't be able to keep up with ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerBarra New Member 12 Member For: 2y 6m 5d Posted 25/10/21 01:35 AM Author Share Posted 25/10/21 01:35 AM that's not the path am looking to go down . If not a barra turbo then indeed a v8 . I really want the Barra 4.0 though. Even a naturally aspirated one is about double the power I have now with the current m103 set up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It is I Member 37 Member For: 2y 6m 11d Posted 25/10/21 04:14 AM Share Posted 25/10/21 04:14 AM Well, you're in the right place. I'm sure some people will jump in and give you some advice. Have you called the Barra shops people advise on here? CMS, AutoTech, etc.. They should be able to piont you in the right direction if not actually be able to help you themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerBarra New Member 12 Member For: 2y 6m 5d Posted 25/10/21 04:24 AM Author Share Posted 25/10/21 04:24 AM I didn't know that info. Ill give them both a call . Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It is I Member 37 Member For: 2y 6m 11d Posted 26/10/21 06:34 AM Share Posted 26/10/21 06:34 AM @MerBarra Sam, did you call the boys at Autotech and CMS? Any luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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