Installing a 85 SVO engine in a 92 LX Convertible

Discussion in '2.3L (N/A & Turbo)' started by KenneBell, Sep 14, 2005.

  1. KenneBell New Member

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    Here are a few questions not covered in my swap info,

    1: Should I swap alternators and use the alternator from the 92?

    2: Why are there two fuel pressure regulators? One on the rail and one mounted externally? It is a gold bosch that plugs into the fuel in side not the return side right?

    3: What is that little solenoid looking device with two rubber hoses on it going to the intake and exhaust side of the turbo it has a factory label attached to it that reads "Do not alter the lengths of the hoses or diameter of the hoses, 15" length......"

    4: I know I have to re-pin the computer harness and distributor icm and vane meter but is there anything in the install I should be very carefull about or any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys!!!
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    the thing with the 2 vac hoses is the boost controller solenoid, ditch it and run a manual boost controller
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    Use the 92's alternator...that's what your harness is set up for.

    That line fuel thing is a pulse dampner...not a regulator...it just smoothes out the flow from the pump.

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