Andyrg turbo conversion opinions

[Cub.]

It's more our of interest at this stage, so I don't want to take up his time Was just interested in a ballpark figure...

Later in the year though, will be a different story. But Mr Woodford is already prepped for some guidance / work.

When the flamer is boosted / charged you are welcome to borrow it Bobert - @Rob

I think it's great more and more clio's are being reliably charged / boosted and hats off to Andy for playing a role in that!

 

[Chi]

Oh and Chi, if youve not taken the 20VT past 5k then you've not even tickled it yet!

Lol 5k is plenty quick enough for me. Maybe the new owner will be braver. .

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

Yeah Chi May be he should

 

[Chi]

Yeah Chi May be he should

Haha when you picking it up so it can be driven how it was ment to be

 

[Cupman29]

Andy's the man when it comes to turbo clios for sure! :hail:

Helped me many times over the phone.

 

[Mr Plums]

It seems he is the man

One thing i will say, he has been very helpful so far, and if i do decide to go ahead with boosting the clio, it will definitely be with Andy

The sooner the better

 

[msremmert]

How do the standard boxes and clutches do when greeted with an angry turbo out of interest?

 

[Tutuur]

afaik the standard clutch is good enough for a low boost conversion....

 

[WilkyWay]

How do the standard boxes and clutches do when greeted with an angry turbo out of interest?

With a bit of mechanical sympathy the gearbox's are fine up to about 350/320 which is about what most of the high boost ones make. Some people have the mid range mapped out to help the gearbox cope but that's just for the gays.
The helix 4 paddle is more than capable of coping with high boost. A good condition standard clutch is good enough to hold on to low boost.

 

[Chip-mk1]

I've got lots of respect for Andy, top fella.

With regards to my turbo (which wasn't an Andy conversion) I've found that I kill less boxes than I did in the past with high revving throttle body engines. The boxes seem to hate rpm but are less fragile than I expected with boost.

 

[imprezaworks]

How much is a drive in/out conversion?

 

[r0ss172]

afaik the standard clutch is good enough for a low boost conversion....

I have to say from personal experience this isnt correct. My 172 Cup turbo was running around 230-240bhp. It was peaking at around 10-11psi holding around 6psi. Had Fred @ BTM fit a brand new Valeo clutch which started to slip after covering around 2,000 miles. If youre going turbo you really do need to uprate the clutch based on my personal experience.

 

[r0ss172]

How much is a drive in/out conversion?

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?727850-LY-182-Turbo-Project&p=10030891#post10030891

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[imprezaworks]

That seems a good price, I expected it to be a bit more. Go in happy, leave like a Cheshire Cat

 

[Tim.]

What's the next natural step after you turbo your car?

Do you crave more & more power, spend more £££s until it fails catastrophically?

Or do you live with it for a while then sell the car at a hefty loss and move away from a Clio and into something more luxurious (/mundane)?

If I had the money I'd seriously consider giving the Trophy a bit of boost, but I'm not sure if I'd regret it, financially speaking.

 

[Chi]

Buy one already done

 

[Chip-mk1]

Tim,
Suspension, diff, brakes.
That's where to go next IMHO for a Clio that is turbo.

 

[incy-spider]

Clutch wise, have the majority of guys with low boost turbo had any clutch issues with standard? I'm seriously considering changing mine to something a little more heavy duty, not sure if it needs it though??

 

[tom172cup]

My standard clutch was fine at low boost. Died when I went high boost. Also my cars going up to Andy for ecu and a new loom

 

[r0ss172]

Clutch wise, have the majority of guys with low boost turbo had any clutch issues with standard? I'm seriously considering changing mine to something a little more heavy duty, not sure if it needs it though??

As said above, mine went straight away from new so i would advise it personally

 

[incy-spider]

As said above, mine went straight away from new so i would advise it personally

Yeah that's what got me worried, was starting to feel happy to leave it for now until I read about yours

 

[Chi]

Had you may as well wait for it to go or is it a saleable item whilst working..

 

[marinemackay2003]

Chi, if I had the money I would break your hand off for that turbo clio

Great car, great paint job and sounds ace on over run

 

[Chip-mk1]

Had you may as well wait for it to go or is it a saleable item whilst working..

secondhand standard clutch is pretty much worthless TBH

 

[Knuckles]

Andy is a great guy, I've seen his 20vt turbo 172 in person and the workmanship is top notch. Even the paint is bang on. I'd trust him hands down

 

[botfch]

Different question what's the sound like on these any whistle?

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

My opinion always is if the engine is out then whats a few more quid upgrading a clutch, especially if the cars close to 90k. It doesnt cost any more labour when i do it.

Fitting a stock clutch to a turbo car just isnt the right things to do!!

Andy

 

[incy-spider]

My opinion always is if the engine is out then whats a few more quid upgrading a clutch, especially if the cars close to 90k. It doesnt cost any more labour when i do it.

Fitting a stock clutch to a turbo car just isnt the right things to do!!

Andy

What clutch would you recommend for low boost Andy?

 

[r0ss172]

Fitting a stock clutch to a turbo car just isnt the right things to do!!

Andy

As i found out.... 4 Paddle Helix is what Andy uses on turbo conversions

 

[Chi]

What clutch would you recommend for low boost Andy?

Fit something for high boost just in case

 

[incy-spider]

Cheers lads, paddle clutch it is then! Cheapest place to get one?

 

[George182]

Rallynuts are pretty cheap - and you can buy the plate separate from the clutch paddle.

I wouldn't use the uprated plate - standard is fine

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

Rallynuts are pretty cheap - and you can buy the plate separate from the clutch paddle.

I wouldn't use the uprated plate - standard is fine

How you sois andyrg onoien shop lOL

 

[r0ss172]

Jeez Andy, its only 4pm and you cant type already :cheers:

 

[Chi]

How you sois andyrg onoien shop lOL

Ill have a pint of what he's drinking

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

Honest lads predictive Text is bloody awful i MUST start reading before i post LOL


Should read


How you sod!!! andyrg Online shop

 

[George182]

LOL I didn't know you had an online shop!

Andyrg online shop it is then

 

[robbie1988]

Honest lads predictive Text is bloody awful i MUST start reading before i post LOL


Should read


How you sod!!! andyrg Online shop

Got a link to your online shop?

 

[batesey]

My turbo conversion was done at 92k on the original clutch, it has since had 10k in 6 months as a daily driver which I upset quite a few 'bigger cars' the clutch is still fine on 102k , just shows the clutches on low boost can hold up, on my build this winter though CG motorsport have done me a plate for £120

Oh and I've not met him yet but from talking to Andy... he knows his stuff and always wanting to help people out

 

[Laine_16v]

It depends on the torque level i think tbh. I had mine mapped on low boost on the rollers was fine on the rollers. Hit the road and within about 2 minutes anything past 4k in 3rd and it slipped, and this was on a failry new clutch. It had to be toned down, that was aprently ~240ft lb.