197 engine into a 182

[Jonniejonjon]

Hello I'm wanting to for a 197 engine into my 182 and I was wondering if anyone has done it before and could help me out with a few things? Gearbox hubs/shafts and wireing?

 

[dangerous dave]

I don't see any point...

Get the megane turbo engine in there if it'll fit.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Pretty sure it's the same engine (F4R) dude.

 

[Chrisgti6]

Easiest option is to use the 172 block and a 197 head and inlet I believe.

 

[ilovewilly]

It's been done.

One chap who comes to mind, who would have given you oodles of info and advice is unfortunately banned.

 

[Goodj]

This topic was in a thread all of a week ago, summarised below:

Not worth it
Boost /ITBs / cams would be a better waste of time and money
Just get a faster car

 

[rich83]

197 head onto 1x2 block from the other week: http://www.cliosport.net/threads/197-head-and-internals-in-a-172.782219/

 

[R3k1355]

Surely if prices come down in line with other RS engines it might become worth it??

 

[jesus]

Surely if prices come down in line with other RS engines it might become worth it??

I think they're on about that fact that you'll see hardly any difference in power after all the effort. Not price.

 

[R3k1355]

They don't put out like 190 stock then??

You can spend hundreds of quid on a 182 and barely make 5 more BHP.

 

[Advikaz]

Turbo meg engine would be my choice.

 

[Budgie]

Just boost the standard engine. Much easier.

 

[Goodj]

Just buy a Megane, even easier

 

[Jonniejonjon]

I don't want to boost.. If I did I would of by now
I will be looking at itbs on the 197 engine once fitted
So again any advice on fitting the engine would be great

 

[dangerous dave]

Sounds like a pubtalk engine swap, involves lots of time, lots of money, lots of pub ammo but minimal performance gains per pound..

The megane turbo engine if it fits would pump out standard power, no drama, no tuning mods and 220bhp?

Get some big boy pants on or just buy a 197/200, they cost nothing.