Clio 182 conversion

[djb]

I've just bought myself a 2005 clio 182 engine and all the bits to do a conversion. It's due to go in at the start of December. Just trying to figure out what kind of work load is going to be involved. The guy who is doing it says he will make it fit, cutting frame rails extra support anything that needs doing. Anyone heard of this being done before so I can know in advance what complications there might be.

[S34MER]

heard of a GTi-6 engine being thrown in there but never a 182 engine, wouldn't suprise me if someone on here has done it though!!

[dsh85]

never heard of a clio 182 engine! ive heard of a civic type R in the rear tho!

[djb]

I looked at the type r engine but they are stupidly expensive

[dsh85]

anythings possible mate! if you have the funds!

keep us updated on your progress if you go ahead with it! pics etc ;)

[djb]

well its going ahead already got the engine! Just trying to help out the guy fitting it with any information i can get

[S34MER]

so your putting the 182 in the front of your...........?? saxo?? you didn't state what car it was going into, so im assuming its a sax? have you thought about planting it in the rear? its gonna destroy your handling mate, the front end is gonna be well heavy!

[Ryan]

LOL......

buy an engine...

then think about what car it will go into :P

gti6 in saxo, handled shit app! had to run 17s because of the gearbox, had huge probs with the steering rack.

182 conversion would be better suited to a clio :P

[djb]

yeah it's a saxo. Cant stick it in the back got no back seats and a full custom install. 153.2db not really worried about the handling just with the additional weight of five 12" subs it doesnt really move at all.
I know its a bit of a drastic change but thought it might be quite unique

[bullit]

was gonna say the same, the amount of people who buy something, then ask questions later...

[accrombie]

think u just wasted money on that engine .. should of went for a gti 6

[grantsmith1985]

I think its good to see someone trying something different, Bores the hell out of me people saying cant be done, dont do it, etc.

[Ryan]

not saying it cant be done!

just that, the money it will cost, custom fabricating this and that etc... plus wiring will mean that you should have to have the pockets of a oil tycoon!!

[ets2k9]

was gonna say the same, the amount of people who buy something, then ask questions later...

I'm with you two on this one but good luck to you mate if you squeeze that bad boy in.

[Ryan]

i would also have thought its not just the fact its a 2.0 you need to worry about, but the height of the engine, as i think it would be alot taller than a tu or xu engine.

plus what gearbox you going t use? custom bell housing or custom shafts??

[ets2k9]

The more I think about this the more expensive it becomes.

[Ryan]

yep!!
remeber the clio engine isnt designed to work with pug/cit parts.

[hesslevtr]

hope your abraovichs son

[ets2k9]

Just out of interest how much was the engine?

[S34MER]

hope your abraovichs son

edit: Abramovich

:fcuk: :clapping:

[custom_vtr]

the wiring will be a feking nightmare:wacko:

[Ryan]

if he gets as far as to needing it to be wired up :P

[ets2k9]

Shutting the bonnet will be a milestone.

[hesslevtr]

edit: Abramovich

:fcuk: :clapping:

bovard

[Scott]

i dont disagree that its going to murderous but i really hope this is for real and that it works, always good to see thinking out the box and if this goes ahead there should be some nice engineering to get it to work

[CampDavid]

This doesn't add upat all. Last thread was on about west coast brakes last month, now its had a massive ICE install and he's wanting to put a clio engine in?

You have all been mugged off :)

[Scott]

i dont know the history of this, post pics of the install

[CampDavid]

i dont know the history of this, post pics of the install

You cannot post a picture of a figment of imagination

[djb]

Well heres a nice picture from my imagination! During the test fit, going to be painted the same as the body colour when it goes in for the engine. H:\DCIM\101MSDCF\DSC00265.JPG H:\DCIM\101MSDCF\DSC00266.JPG

[ets2k9]

You cannot post a picture of a figment of imagination

That's probably a good thing with some people's imagination :)

I would like to see it done but does anyone remember the clio with an Evo engine thread? I think we might end up down the same lines.

[djb]

still havent got a clue how to make the pictures smaller. But heres the big brake kit, got it fitted on Wednesday. And thanks to some advice from on here the Vtr brakes fitted on my westcoast no problems. cheers H:\DCIM\101MSDCF\DSC00267.JPG

[hesslevtr]

the red crosses look nice

[Scott]

you need to host the pictures somewhere you cant link from your H drive.

VTR brakes will not last 2 minutes witha 182 engine behind them

[ets2k9]

4 pots all the way!

[rushy_23]

Sounds interesting mate, but one thing:
whats the point of trying to squeeze that engine in and having a big install in the back?? Doesnt that just defeat the whole point of the engine swap.

Good luck mate, sounds like its going to keep u busy!

[rushy_23]

This doesn't add upat all. Last thread was on about west coast brakes last month, now its had a massive ICE install and he's wanting to put a clio engine in?

You have all been mugged off :)

Hmmm, sounds like :detective: is onto something here..

[djb]

hey i've got nothing to prove was just trying to get some insight. if I manage to get the engine into my tin can i'll let you know.

[Jaytee]

dude i hope you do.

[CampDavid]

Hmmm, sounds like :detective: is onto something here..

I'd actually go as far to say that I'm possitive this is bullshit

[hesslevtr]

good job i bought these then

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/hesslevtr/bullshit-protector.jpg

[custom_vtr]

lol awesome pic^

[Richardson_VTS]

any pictures mate?

[GreenSaxo]

email me the pics greensaxo@saxperience.com

[l1ukeRS]

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