I have a 899cc Cinq which i have already got a Cinq Sporting engine ready to be fitted into it.
But would i be better off selling the sporting engine and gtting a 1242cc engine?

fitting the 1108cc into a s/sx cinq isnt that easy (you need to replace the whole wiring loom, ecu etc from what i remeber)

for all that work, you may as well whack a 1242 in there


Cinq Sporting - and yes, its broom yellow!

You will also need the following parts froma Sporting
Gearbox, linkage and shafts; Exhaust manifold and pipe.

To put a 1242 in you will need the above parts, plus a spacer for the exhaust. If you are going to all that troublem, and I have already done it, then add the 1242, which I didn't.

Cheers

D

Grumpy old git going fast downhill rather than downhill fast!!

Thats the thing i have a Cinq Ssporting sitting in the Garage ready to be raped of all its parts.
Maybe if i can sell the engine and bits i`ll go for the Punto engine.
My mates got one that put out 85BHP on the rollers but he only got the engine now as he fitted a Punto Turbo in his.
Think his was a Punto 75 will that fit?

i think the punto 75 was mpi, could be mistaken though, i think arseofbox accidently got a punto 75 engine so he'd know what bits you'd need to change

Abarth Kitted Cinq Sporting, New lil siggy pic coming soon, till then.... not much really lol

Ok cheers
So am i right in thiking that only some punto engines will fit in a Cinq?
Cause i really fancy the idea of the 1242 16v

The punto 75 engine has a slightly hotter cam and is mpi. Its still 8v tho.

The head wont fit in to the cinq, you'll need the head off your 1108cc engine. Having the cam from a punto75 engine is quite useful tho.

1242 16v, now you're talking lots'a'modding. But i guess if you're going to swap the 899 for a 1108/1242 and you're changing ecu/loom anyway.. Its possible, but not what you'd call easy.

http://www.my-sei.com/

Have a look around there, theres a few 1242 16v seis on there.


Cinq Sporting - and yes, its broom yellow!

Yeah. my engine's a 75 (8v MPi)
Swapped old 1108 head over so fannymoulds fit, as studs are identical

A 16v swap woujld be veh compliucated, was talking to Peter@GSR abt it at Stanford. he says its not that tuneable either.

Tom (AofB)

95 Cinq Sporting - Rattly GrpN Catback Exhaust, <font color="black">Buckets</font id="black"> and 3pt Harnesses,Sexy VW styleé dials (that look great, but dont work!! D)), 10" Sub and 6x9's, ETech Wing. Lots of Dirt!
1242cc Engine in car, not wired up, need new inlet manifold!!, boot delock soon, K+N still in garage!

1242 16v is hard to do - it can be done, but for the amount of time and effort and cash it takes there are better ways of making the Cinq go faster.
If you are gonna rip it all out and turn it into a Sporting base - then whilst you are doing that it would almost be silly not to put an 1242 8v in it.
But if you want more power then if you have a Sporting base there is always the option of Turbocharging.
1108 - Van Aaken Kit from them (low boost - simple)
1242 - + VAd Kit (low boost - more work)
1108 High Boost (from me drop it straight in)
Could even turn a 1242 Turbo into high boost - but it is a fair bit of work and expense.
It all comes down to what you prefer and how much you have to spend.
Matt

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Thanks for all the help ppl, i`m not looking to spend to much on the engine, and as for fitting it thats not a problem i have a mate that makes rally cars for a living and he said he would be happy to do it

How do`s this sound
I have found a 1242 16v and box for £150
and he then wants £40 for the wiring loom
But has said he hasnt got the ecu master key