<VV> Installing Turbo Engine in a Monza

[Darrin Hartzler]

Hello all,

I am preparing to install a '65 turbo engine and trans/transaxle into a 66 
Monza convertible.  I think I have most of the mechancial questions worked 
out (manual, tech guide) , but have a couple of questions for those of you 
who have either made this swap or just know much more than I do about the 
electrical system (pretty much all of you I am sure).

1)  Fuel return line:  I have the lines from the donor car, but think I will go with all new 
lines in this case.  My question is, will I have to remove the gas tank 
from the recipient car in order to access the fuel return location (where 
the fuel returning re-enters the gas tank), or is this accessible with 
everything in place?  Seems very tight to me and may scuttle the whole 
operation if I do have to pull the tank.  Is there an alternate fuel 
return route or system that anybody has rigged to address this problem?

2) Wiring harness:  Will I have to use the turbo wiring harness with the engine or can I 
use the Monza (140) harness that is in the recipient car?  If so, I assume 
I will have to run some additional lines to the dash for individual guages 
that the Monza does not possess (thermister to gauge, etc.).  It seems 
that it would be easiest to use the turbo engine harness plugged into the 
Monza harness that runs through the tunnel.  Will this create any problems 
that I have to address such as plug locations on the plug blocks being 
used for different functions on the different harnesses, or are all the 
harnesses using the same locations for similar items with additional wires 
for special functions in locations which are simply unused if these items 
are not needed or included? 

3) Tail pipe:  Though I am far from getting to this point, I realize that when I 
install the turbo exhaust, a straight pipe will not work as there is no 
cut out in the rear of the car for this pipe.  Can I use a curved pipe to 
get the exhaust to exit out the rear, or will the restriction of the bend 
mess with turbo funtioning?  If so, can I just run the car with no tail 
pipe?  Seems this would leave the exaust under and in the engine 
compartment when idling.  Would this cause problems with function or 
fumes?

Any advice/experience in making this swap and the necessary adjustments 
greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Darrin

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Darrin R. Hartzler
65 Corsa vert donor
66 Monza vert patient