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Adam's 172 Turbo Build
- Thread starter Adamxx
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dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Love the coolant bottle. Where is it from please?
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It’s a Forge Motorsport one mate ?
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Yes JC5 rebuilt with Quaife. Chris from EFI said it was trying to make a lot more torque but he kept knocking it back for reliability and drivability on track.
Can you please share the part no for the uprated pistons and rods? Yoi thread just make me smile and inspired me.
Radu
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Wossner 9-5-1 pistons. I used these instead of 8-5-1 to give it more low down punch. I used 83mm which I believe takes it to 2013cc I bought these from Engine Dynamics.
The rods are the generic PEC ones that are sold by a few company’s. I bought these off eBay.
The valves are Supertek. Inconel exhaust and stainless nitrate coated inlet. They have catcams valve springs to.
You can buy the whole lot from engine dynamics who offer a forum discount on most things.
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Got some steering wheel buttons and holder today. Going to use the right momentary as a horn switch and the left on/off to switch the boost solenoid on/off, effectively mid and high boost. Does anyone know if I will be able to turn the solenoid on and off whilst driving? Don’t want to damage the ECU.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
I used to run switchable boost using a ford amal valve, and I used to switch that whilst driving, so I would assume that, yes, you’d be ok to switch the boost as you’re driving. Ultimately, it’s been mapped to run the full boost, so it will make no difference to the ecu imo.
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Yeah it’s fine on low boost, think Chris said it was 280-290 and it drives fine on low. I was just checking if I’d damage anything by turning it on whilst the cars running. I think I’m just worrying to much ?
RuskiWeldFab
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172, RS4 B7
That’s brilliant! [emoji23]
Would be awesome to race you in mine some day.
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Would be awesome to race you in mine some day.
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Mr Trailer Man
ClioSport Club Member
Stick the rain light in the rear window or something.
Don't do it like in that pic, looks gash ?
Don't do it like in that pic, looks gash ?
I think that rain light looks cool in that place.
Its central on the rear and I reckon its at the right level too... perfect in my opinion
Its central on the rear and I reckon its at the right level too... perfect in my opinion
robzracing
ClioSport Club Member
That was my old race car! The previous owner had stuck the rain light on the boot with screws and a bit of silicon so I found another boot release badge and drilled it out. Just a bit tidier but I would definitely mount it inside at the top of the rear window which is where I now have the rain light on my current car.
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robzracing
ClioSport Club Member
Here you go. Taken a long time ago now. Before the rebuild. And the bigger size is much more visible
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Thank you @robzracing ?
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Sooo.. my mate machined 5mm off calipers for me, got new Hel lines, PBS Pads, new fitting kit and a squirt of ultra high temp grease and we’re on. Ran out of fluid so not bled 100% yet but there all on.
Only 2 of my 4 sets of 15’s fit so I’ll have a couple sets for sale soon including the ones at top of page.
Only 2 of my 4 sets of 15’s fit so I’ll have a couple sets for sale soon including the ones at top of page.
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Wow?
I have to remove the adhesive from the weights on my Clio)
Those calipers above had to be machined to the same shape as the wheel, the discs are 15” the same size as the wheels on my Clio.
My Clio calipers are very close to the wheels that are fitted now, that’s with a 16mm spacer. I’m told my ProRace 1.2’s have slightly better clearance then those so hopefully I’ll be ok.
Could you center balance your wheels? Could be an option.
Clio 172 (CUP)
Like that [emoji106], gotta link for that rain light please?
Clio 172 (CUP)
Neat job on the machining, I've got exactly the same job to do, find somewhere to do the machining, refurb them, new hoses, same PRS pads fitting under TD 1.2 et38s ... Keeping the existing 280mm discs to ensure they fit.
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I’ve not tried my 1.2’s yet but I’m confident they will fit as my mates got them over his and he’s using 300mm brackets with 7mm taken off calipers. I’m pretty sure with my 280 brackets I’ve got 3mm more clearance then him. If you’ve not done it by time I’ve tried them I’ll report back ?
Clio 172 (CUP)
It's only on a 'to do' list for now like many other things, just been buying bits over the last year ready to start working on the car again, soon - fingers crossed.[emoji1696]
Great to see how you've cracked on with your build, I've been off of here for a while so have some reading to do
robzracing
ClioSport Club Member
At risk of hijacking Adam's thread, Here you go.
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/keeper-technology-fia-msa-approved-square-rain-light-dtmled8172r/
JezzaMac
ClioSport Club Member
This is such a good build! Keep up the good work.
Have you got any information on water feed and return for the turbo? Where did you take it from, what fittings, hose size etc did you use? And any pictures if you have!
Have you got any information on water feed and return for the turbo? Where did you take it from, what fittings, hose size etc did you use? And any pictures if you have!
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Thank you.
I’ve removed the heater matrix and used the matrix feed and return for the turbo cooling. I’ve used 19-10mm reducers (I think they were 19) and 3/8” high temperature silicone pipe joined to banjo fittings on the turbo, these are wrapped in Kevlar heat shielding just to be safe.
Fishfire
ClioSport Club Member
Clio 172
Brilliant build and so tidy!
I'm planning on building a boosted engine for my 172 and wanted a build to follow, and I think yours is perfect!
I wont need to make as much power as it'll be for road and maybe the odd track day, so I think 280 - 300hp would be more than adequate. Any advice on which turbo would suit this power requirement? I was potentially considering a hybrid gt25?
I'm planning on building a boosted engine for my 172 and wanted a build to follow, and I think yours is perfect!
I wont need to make as much power as it'll be for road and maybe the odd track day, so I think 280 - 300hp would be more than adequate. Any advice on which turbo would suit this power requirement? I was potentially considering a hybrid gt25?
