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Subject:Re: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
From:Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Date:Sat, 12 May 2012 18:11:53 -0700

no problem.
Just connect to the normal OP switch under the left cylinder head.
Just leave the one by the 2.1 crank pulley disconnected .

( or screw in a proper plug instead. )

AND ...just reminded me..
you want to put the 1.9 crank pulley on the 2.1 ..
as it has the correct timing marks for the  1.9 distributor and fuel system.

On 5/12/2012 4:44 PM, Paul wrote:
> 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
>>
>>
>>