Would it be possible to fit a rgt5 turbo lump into a 95 cinq? I dont mind a fair bit of work, and also a raised bonnet lol as anyone tried this conversion as i want big power to keep up with my mates 2.0ltr nova....

anything is possible, depends on skill knolage time money

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Jus buy a 5

hehe i want something that will shock people, looks like a fiat, but really its a beast lol.... I just want a bit of horsepower under my foot, rather than a noisy eggbox. Ive asked about tuning my standard engine, but no-one has a clue... what about a sporting engine then.. will that fit straight in? and ould it be turbo-ed?

What u mean, looks like a fiat but actually its a beast?? lol
you've posted about a sporting conversion before havn't you mate?
I guess it could be done, and yes the 1.1 can be turbo'd by vanaaken
At a price of over £1000[xx(]
If u didn't care about how long or difficult an engine swap could be, why not drop a 1.4 Punto GT lump under the bonnet??

Why don't you buy a sporting then do the much easier 1242 coversion e.g. with the punto 75 engine?

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or get a sporting and buy the CDA induction kit from GSR which provides enough power to out perform a 1242!! (Its true its on the website! A standard 1.1 sporting fitted with the CDA induction kit out performed a 1242 cinq)

www.gsrengineering.com

yeah but if your looking to outperform a nova with a 2 litre,which in standard form pumps out up to 150 bhp depending on 8v/16v then you will need more than that.

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Hmm..

Id like to see yu stick a 2L engine in that engine bay and still keep it legal without external bodywork! (wheels within arches!)

Tom (AofB)

95 Cinq GTi 1242cc - 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!
boot delock soon, Induction in development!

Guys,

If we are talking non-fiat engine transplants then how about the Honda 1.6 B16a Vtec Engine and gerbox in a Cinq?? I have fitted one in a Mini (Old shape) and it goes like stink. The Cinq weighs less and has a bigger engine bay.....yes bigger!!!! The Vtec engine puts out 160BHP as std and with a decent exhaust and filter that goes up to 170BHP. With cams you can nudge 185BHP...all without a Turbo!!! Seing as you can pick up a complete Honda Engine,Box and ECU for £300 it is Cheap BHP!!! Looking at the Cinq Engine bay....it wouldnt be that hard to fit. As to wheels sticking out of the arches....that doesnt happen when you fit specially made driveshafts....with Honda Inner CV Joints and Fiat Cinq Outers!!! The Gearshift is easy to mofdify as you position the shift lever and box so its pops through the std Cinq hole and shorten the 2 gear selection shafts to match.....job jobbed. I estimate a cinq fitted with a std Vtec engine would do 0-60 in 6 secs...at the most!!!

That would BLOW the pants off your Nova driving mate!!!

Do it!!!

Regards

Andy

Did you do the vtec engine conversion in your mini yourself?

How much do u reckon that kind of conversion would cost? If you bought the engine, gearbox and ecu for 300 notes like you said, how much would a garage charge to fit the stuff?

And how much would a garage charge to fit a 1250 punto engine? Prices would vary a lot i know, but an approximation would be appreciated.

I know i dont have a Cinq/Sei, i have a 1.0 litre Uno, but im guessing the prices would be similar for both cars, right...

The Punto engine is a straight swap into the Cinq/Sei....im not sure about the uno....Im guessing but I think you are looking at about 5 hours labour....somewhere in the region of £120-£180 fitted.

As to the Vtec conversion.....I would get a cinq with a knackered engine, hoist out the std engine and box and offer up the Vtec engine and box on a hoist and then design and make the engine/gearbox mounts to suit. Wiring up the ecu is straight forward...only 10 or so wires. The Fueling would require just an uprated pump and lastly the exhaust would need making..I would personally use a company near me in Macclesfield called JP Exhausts to make the manifold and system to suit. Lastly.....I would use the honda raditatior as it is smaller than the Cinq's and more effiecient!!

If you have an uno...just sell it and buy an uno turbo...save yourself the hassle!!

Cheers

Andy[8D]

Ah but mines a rare Metallic Black Uno with no rust.... Yes, NO RUST

The Punto 1250 engine seems a worth while conversion into a cinq or sei (or uno hehe), and im guessing the 0-60 times would be 9 seconds-ish too

what engine would be easiest to diy with a few mates, is there any engines that allow u to use the cinqs gearbox and drive shafts? or does it all need to be changed? like the sound of the Honda 1.6 B16a Vtec tho lol

sounds like suicide to me! but what a way to go[8D]

Pretty much regardless as to which engine you fit, you need the matching gearbox. The only transplant where you dont is the 1242, if you are using a sporting that is. With your 899cc Cinq, you need to swap the gearbox anyway...even for the 1108cc. If you can insure it, go for the 1242 or if you CAn afford it, go for the B16a Honda Vtec. If any of you guys live in the Manchester/North West Area and want to do this conversion...I can help. I can get B16a Engines and Gearboxes aplenty.....I just need a "Donar" cinq to play with. Once one has been done a set of brackets and instructions can be made making it a simple bolt in job for anoyne who is handy with the spanners!!

Its NOT a job id want to pay a garage to do though....it aint no "Cheque book" job...you would be talking BIG money!!!

Given a donar Cinq and some willing help...I could do it over the space of a month or so. The only reason I cant use my own cinq is that I need it to get to work in......my other car is a Skyline GT-R and using that to travel 90 miles a day to work aint an option!!!

So...if someone has a cinq with a knackered engine, lives in the North West and fancies a Fonda (Fiat/Honda)........get in touch!!

Cheers

Andy[8D]

Originally posted by Rovrav27
company near me in Macclesfield called JP Exhausts

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Take it ya mean Tube Torque? I would really want them to do me a manifold \ downpipe, but I cant really throw the necessary £400 at them!

Erm, another thing, how do yu do the driveshaft thing? That cant just be a weld and bodge on job can it?

Tom (AofB)

95 Cinq GTi 1242cc - 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!
boot delock soon, Induction in development!

if i could get hold of a cinq sporting gear box and a 1242 lump, what modifications would i have to do to my standard cinq sx? could i use the same drive shafts? and would it be a bolt for bolt job?:I

Am I right in thinking (all cinq owners) that it would be cheaper for him to buy a Cinq sporting then do the conversion? By far...

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Yes, but it's always better to be able to keep your car.

Face it mate, any conversion you do is gonna be big money and a big job. There is no-way you'll ever get a bolt-for-bolt job unless you get another 899cc engine.

Even if you do the conversion, have you considered the insurance gains??

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