Tuning Engine and Gearbox

[Dancus]

Hi
I am doing a Cinquecento 1108cc engine swap for a 1242cc 8 valve Punto 60 engine. i was just wondering if the gearbox on the cinquecento would fit onto the Punto 60 engine and if they are the same or if i will have to get a Punto 60 gearbox as well.

thanks
Dan

 

[Brooky]

g/box will fit fine

 

[Dancus]

oh good thanks very much for the advice will i have to change the ECU as well

 

[fingers99]

The original ECU won't be optimum, but will work fine. You could get a remap or McCritch chip.

 

[rallycinq]

g/box will fit fine

The original ECU won't be optimum, but will work fine. You could get a remap or McCritch chip.

OP could read the FAQS and guides sections.

Cheers

SPD

 

[Dancus]

thanks for the replys much appreciated
is there anything else i need to keep an eye on when doing the swap would be helpful
thank you
dan

 

[fingers99]

Should be very straightforward. Use the 1242 ignition timing pulley. a Punto 75 cam will spice it up a bit, but many (all?) late 60 engines used the 75 cam anyway.........

 

[Dancus]

thanks for the advice 75 cam it is then

 

[gregor]

what year is did they start putting the 75 cam in the 60. i know late 60 was mensioned but what year would that be.

cheers gregor

 

[fingers99]

Not sure. But easy enough to pull the cam cover -- there will be a part number on it.

 

[Dancus]

If i put the 75 cam in the 60 engine will it cause me problems in the future
cheers
dan

 

[rallycinq]

If i put the 75 cam in the 60 engine will it cause me problems in the future
cheers
dan

Only if you do it properly.

Cheers

SPD

 

[Dancus]

Only if you do it properly

Is there a lot of work involved in changing the cam what would i have to do?

 

[rallycinq]

Is there a lot of work involved in changing the cam what would i have to do?

If you have to ask that question, don't change the cam.

You have to set the shims.

Cheers

SPD

 

[fingers99]

Like he says. But. like I say, chances are it has a P75 cam anyway.

 

[bozothenutter]

So if it has the 75 cam already the power difference is due to fuelling or timing?

 

[aza148]

Hey just a question would I need to change the gearbox on a 899 cinq? And dose anyone no wot the top end is on that engine?
Thnks aza148

 

[bozothenutter]

is the conversion is done from an 899 you need to change the gearbox aswell.

the top end?
dou you mean the head, or the top speed?

 

[aza148]

I ment the speed I want to make a nice sleeper and I'm wondering if this would be a good starting point or to go for a 16v 6 speed as but tht dose seem like a lot more work and hassel which could do without right now.

And dose anyone no if a1.2 cinq wud beat a1.2 corsa as tht is what my m8 drives and i wud love to see his face if I killed his corsa

 

[rallycinq]

I ment the speed I want to make a nice sleeper and I'm wondering if this would be a good starting point or to go for a 16v 6 speed as but that does seem like a lot more work and hassle which could do without right now.

Any fire engine into an 899 is 'hassle', so you might as well go for the 16V. Even if you put an 1108 in an 899 it would still be a modified car so best check what you can afford at the insurance shop.

And does anyone know if a 1.2 cinq would beat a 1.2 corsa as that is what my mate drives and i would love to see his face if I killed his corsa

Depends on which track you chose to race, the more corners the better for the Cinq, although a Corsa C weighs a lot more than a Cinq so should be OK on everything except top speed.

Cheers

SPD