1.2 track day conversion

[Brad35]

Hi guys, I've been given a 1.2 8 valve phase 2 mk1 1999 (V) Clio

Am thinking of stripping the interior out and converting the engine to 1.6 16 valve and using it as a track day car.

Im not shy when it cxmes to engine conversions and have done a few in the past

Any thoughts on this would be great

Thanks

 

[SimonR.]

Why not convert it to a ph1 172 then?

 

[blind-in-texas]

I'm thinking about going down the same line with my 1.2. i cant decide whether to go for a 172 or a 1.6. i reckon the 1.6 would be an easer conversion but would it be a competitive motor?

 

[Brad35]

Isnt the 172 a pain to convert. Im really wanting a plug and play conversion. The car will be fully stripped out.

 

[Cro]

Both are equal conversions on the pain in the ass scale. Same needs changed for both.

At the end of the day, if its for a track car then don't go small

 

[Brad35]

Please tell me more. Its the wiring side the worries me.

 

[blind-in-texas]

Yeah I'm sure it is. I think the 1.6 will be the closest to being a plug and play although i think the ecu and immobiliser will be a bugger to get right. do you know if there is meany upgrades for the 1.6 16 v engines? is there anyone on here that's done it before? I will have a look

 

[Brad35]

Also the other burnig question i have. The gearbox and drive shafts the same for a 1.2 and 1.6. And what about the fueltank. Will it be ok or the lines and tank need to be changed. Thanks for all the replies.s

 

[Kele.B]

I've done it if u wanna pm me?

 

[Brad35]

Have pmd. Kele.B. Thanks