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Subject:Re: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
From:Paul
Date:Sat, 12 May 2012 16:44:42 -0700

Scott,
What about the wiring harness? Won't there be another connection needed for
the other oil pressure switch?
Thx,
Pablo

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

>  every single part swaps over onto the 2.1 long block.
>
> it won't be quite as good as a 2.1 with 2.1 exhaust system and 2.1 intake
> on it would be,
> but it'll work.
>
> one reason to use the 2.1 exhaust is then you can have a 2.1 oil
> cooler/heat exchanger on it . ( which can be interfaced with the 1.9
> cooling system )
> there are quite a few parts to the 2.1 exhaust system though ..
> perhaps 10 parts ..
> including the rear aluminum rubber engine mount carrier ..
> it has holes in it for 2.1 muffler support brackets.
> if you could get all those parts 'good used' it wouldn't be too bad ..cost
> wise.
> new though ...
> it would be a lot of bucks for sure.
> You can also upgrade all that later too.
>
> the 1.9 exhaust system, muffler, and bracketry  is rather mickey mouse
> compared to the 2.1 system actually.
>
> it's nice to upgrade to a  heated oxygen sensor too.
>
> have fun !
> scott
> turbovans
>
> On 5/12/2012 9:46 AM, Paul wrote:
>
> I'm considering putting a 2.1 under the lid where my 1.9 currently resides.
> My question is what stuff is interchangeable, if any, or do I need to get
> things like all new exhaust and what about the cooling system, wiring
> harness etc. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Time is running out
> for my 1.9 and I would hate to have to deal a catastrophic breakdown on
> some highway, or lowway for that matter.
> TIA,
> Pablo
> 85 Westy
>
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