Clio 172 exhaust manifold

[Gd78]

Hi all
Does the clio cup 4-2-1 exhaust manifold fit the clio 172?

Thanks

 

[ed55j]

Yes, you just need a link pipe to match it up to the 172 exhaust.

 

[Gd78]

Thanks Ed55j

Do you know where I can buy one from?

Thanks

 

[marinemackay2003]

It fits but it's a massive ball ache to fit
Head off or drop the subframe to fit

In terms of gains it is really not worth it, only real gain is easier cat/ de cat changes come mot time

Link pipe can be had from k tec for about £100 notes

 

[marinemackay2003]

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2333&appid=2

^ that one

 

[Gd78]

It fits but it's a massive ball ache to fit
Head off or drop the subframe to fit

In terms of gains it is really not worth it, only real gain is easier cat/ de cat changes come mot time

Link pipe can be had from k tec for about £100 notes

Is there not a noticeable performance improvement if that mod was coupled to a couple of other simple mods like filter and decent exhaust system etc?

 

[marinemackay2003]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/fitting-a-182-manifold-to-a-172.714317/page-2#post-9884302

Have a read through that, there are a few threads on it

 

[Gd78]

Thanks, seems to be mixed views some people reckon it's worth doing. Everyone says its a bit of a nightmare to fit though!!!

What mods do you think are worth doing?

Thanks for your input

 

[marinemackay2003]

Coilovers, brakes,rear anti roll bar and a decent geo set up
Rs tuner/ remap

That's about it

 

[Rob669]

Track driving and learn how to get the best from it is the best option in my view (getting gear changes right to keep it at the right engine speed). I wouldn't bother changing anything again on my Clio as they are great just as they are. You can spend a couple of thousand on a supercharger/turbo upgrade and get 200+, a thousand on different cams, but anything else won't make much difference.

 

[Gd78]

Thanks for your input. I was kinda set on a couple of basic changes filter, exhaust & remap and then tighten up the suspension. The brakes will probably just get attention as they wear out.

I have to say though, I used to have an Audi A5 but the 172 is much more fun to drive than the A5.