Technical in a week?

[the beasto]

right, ive got 3 mates who are starting or planning to do engine conversion into thier clio's and mini's.

ok so im feeling left out, so i think its time for at punto 60 engine to be put in the bad boy. now im a complete novice so how long do you think it would take me?

and does anybody no of any guides i could kind of follow?

also ive got a budget of around £300.

thanks alot kris

 

[fingers99]

Here for starters.

To make it worthwhile you need a low mileage engine and will probably need to change the clutch. You should also upgrade the brakes. So, I think £300 is maybe a bit tight.

 

[the beasto]

cheers mate.

 

[custard]

you didnt think to check the FAQ's?
i wonder sometimes,i really do................

 

[funkycinq]

you didnt think to check the FAQ's?
i wonder sometimes,i really do................

Ooooohh....handbag!!!

 

[J.R Racing]

Well it can be done, although just the engine for that money. Although I do not undrestimate the importance of good brakes/suspension.

Please remember its only 5 bhp and a 10-15% increase in torque.

However I have seen a good 1108 in standard trim (mpi) make 58.9bhp on the rollers and I have seen a bad once struggle to make 52, the same applies to the 60.

Do you have a GSR induction kit this will give you roughly the same boost as the above without the hassle?

If for sure you want an engine conversion, its pretty much a straight swap apart from an exhaust spacer.

But consider the cost of oil, antifreeze, cambelt, thermostat, possible head gasket (worth doing imo), leads/plugs maybe more on top of the engine, it could be done for 300, but do not underestimate the importance of a good quality job.

You can always lower the car after as springs are not too expencive and the power would not be so much more.

Good luck.

 

[StoneNewt]

note you can use an SPI exhaust manifold on an MPI if you have spacing problems... or get a CSC Sei manifold as that's SPI style. Yes that's OT really but it's useful info for other people