David 3b S2 Conversion To Rs2 Coupe Project

[david]

my 3b s2 is now ready for major Rs2 conversion.
this is what i have so far
[please let know if i'm missing anything to complete this conversion]

RS2 ENGINE
OIL COOLER
RS2 INTERCOOLER[still on the lookout for xmember]
42lbs/hr (465cc/min) at 43.5psi GREEN TOP INJECTORS
RS2 WIRING LOOM
RS2 ECU
STILL ON THE LOOKOUT FOR RS2 AIR BOX
RS2 REPLICA FRONT BUMPER
3" DOWNPIPE[might just go full 3" anyway
BIG REDS GT3 FRONT CALIPERS


will update if anything else turns up.

[Rusty]

Might be worth getting an ABY/ADU fan for the rad and go full Samco water and air hoses

Also, get some stronger rods in there so you can extract the full potential from the RS2 turbo.

Should be very nice when all done

[GazzaG60]

what you got airbox wise. dont like the look of the filter.

id go for 993tt discs and bells and brackets to suit.

[david]

i thought about getting the rods in there,but my project money is fast running out.still might do that cos i will be after BIG hp in the near future.

[david]

what you got airbox wise. dont like the look of the filter.

id go for 993tt discs and bells and brackets to suit.

where best to get that then?

[david]

Might be worth getting an ABY/ADU fan for the rad and go full Samco water and air hoses

Also, get some stronger rods in there so you can extract the full potential from the RS2 turbo.

Should be very nice when all done

what do you think about Aronmatic rods?

[Jamo]

With RS2 ecu you can run the MRC 1.9 high boost generic map, HIGHLY recommend doing that although you aren't using RS2 injectors which may mean your going to need a full remap or a S2central homefry maybe tweaked to suit.

You don't need new rods if it's mapped less aggressively low down or run on the stock map. To get the full potential from the turbo with low grunt it does need new rods for safety.

You don't need an RS2 x-member the S2 one can be modded plenty of threads showing how it's done.

Are you converting to 6 speed geatbox? the 5 speeds not going to like the RS2 torque

[Jamo]

what do you think about Aronmatic rods?

Same as Scat but better weighted.

They are all from the same design very good for budget builds

[david]

cheers jamo

[Rusty]

I was planning on going with rods from Aron before finances took a dive ealier in the year. This is still the route I'll take if I build a proper engine.

[david]

I was planning on going with rods from Aron before finances took a dive ealier in the year. This is still the route I'll take if I build a proper engine.

yeah i know,but that's the way to go if your after proper engine.
Aron still waiting for me to pay for my set

[david]

With RS2 ecu you can run the MRC 1.9 high boost generic map, HIGHLY recommend doing that although you aren't using RS2 injectors which may mean your going to need a full remap or a S2central homefry maybe tweaked to suit.

You don't need new rods if it's mapped less aggressively low down or run on the stock map. To get the full potential from the turbo with low grunt it does need new rods for safety.

You don't need an RS2 x-member the S2 one can be modded plenty of threads showing how it's done.

Are you converting to 6 speed geatbox? the 5 speeds not going to like the RS2 torque

yeah i know about the s2 xmember mod,just looking for easy option

i've got 6 speed gearbox,but as they say if it aint broke dont fix it

[Jamo]

It will be broke soon enough ask Audiman

I think a few members have them in higher powered cars, you'd have to search around

[david]

you will be first to know
no harm in finding out

[GazzaG60]

id go with rods. i got scats. no probs so far. like many say most rods look about the same but engraved. cost me 300 dollars for a set.

weight wise i had mine matched. its best to do either way for the 50 quid or so. i like the idea of less worry, more potential so id fit rods.

brake wise speak to bambridge i think it is now. mine were from quattronics a couple of years back. discs are from ECP. bout 115 each.

potentially i would also look at the value of the rs2 IC, inlet and hoses against the cost of a wagner inlet, ic and xmember. maybe you can get good money for your rs2 bits.

get some arp head studs too