Clio turbos

car.crash · May 28, 2015

how many clio turbos do we have on the forum, also what are they like to run on a day to day basis.
High and low boost variants too.
I'm keen to own one.

tom172cup · May 28, 2015

Mines still being built but it's purely a track car

car.crash · May 28, 2015

What's the spec your aiming for engine wise?

tom172cup · May 28, 2015

Ported head oversize valves uprated valve springs . Vvt delete. Cams. 83mm Pistons forged rods

car.crash · May 28, 2015

Is the vvt a must on a conversion?
Does it make the mapping smoother

r0ss172 · May 28, 2015

I ran a 172 Cup turbo as a daily.

Had Megane internals and was running circa 230bhp. It was great fun to drive and worked fine as a daily, going to cost a little more on fuel though as you would expect.

Cub. · May 29, 2015

Just turbos? If a supercharger takes your fancy, then more than welcome to head out in mine at some point.

car.crash · May 29, 2015

I love the thought of the charger.
It's just uncharted territory for me and it kinda scares me on repairs.

I would certainly love to see yours though.

Cub. · May 29, 2015

car.crash said:
I love the thought of the charger.
It's just uncharted territory for me and it kinda scares me on repairs.

I would certainly love to see yours though.

I'm awaiting sorting out a couple of bits on mine, then it will be back on the road and I'll give you a shout.

stacky · May 29, 2015

Very thirsty as a daily but apart from that amazing don't regret spending the money to get it done

Mr Plums · May 29, 2015

I have a 270+hp one with megane internals, drives much better than standard for a daily, standard I was averaging 33mpg now im averaging 28mpg although that's all town and bypass driving, hardly ever use motorways but when I do I get 35mpg in the turbo and about 38mpg standard.

car.crash · May 29, 2015

Did you build it yourself mrtom
Any more info or a link to what you've achieved with the megane parts

scotty2hotty81 · May 29, 2015

Mines 314hp with a paddle clutch and uprated engine mounts all round,I think it would do my head in as a daily.

Mr Plums · May 29, 2015

car.crash said:
Did you build it yourself mrtom
Any more info or a link to what you've achieved with the megane parts

Its andyrg@ clioturbo stage 2 kit mate, in that you also get the updrated helix paddle clutch.

You also have a boost controller with a high boost low boost switch so you can tootle around at around 230hp.

I would recommend Andy, his after care is second to none, at 270+hp these clios are really quick, I need solid engine and gbox mounts next as I only have the polybush dogbone atm.

car.crash · May 29, 2015

I've noticed a low boost one for sale in the classifieds but I'm not sure on it.

tom172cup · May 29, 2015

Cheap trophy supercharged on piston heads

-Simon · May 29, 2015

car.crash said:
how many clio turbos do we have on the forum, also what are they like to run on a day to day basis.
High and low boost variants too.
I'm keen to own one.

I have a low boost setup from Andy at Clioturbo. Transforms the car IMHO. The spec of my car is on Clio Media somewhere is you want to have a look. Personally I wouldn't run one as a daily mainly due to the clutch as it is a ball ache in traffic. The other thing to note is that you need to be prepared to tinker with your car as these conversions do put a much bigger strain on other components. Other than that they're fantastic and transform the driving experience.

BGEarles · May 29, 2015

tom172cup said:
Cheap trophy supercharged on piston heads

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...-trophy-16v-2005-supercharged-272-bhp/4244580

car.crash · May 29, 2015

tom172cup said:
Cheap trophy supercharged on piston heads

Cheap!
That's 10 grand more than mine on a good day.

Dooby · May 29, 2015

Run a boosted cup daily ish .. great fun

con1981 · May 29, 2015

BoostedSi said:
I have a low boost setup from Andy at Clioturbo. Transforms the car IMHO. The spec of my car is on Clio Media somewhere is you want to have a look. Personally I wouldn't run one as a daily mainly due to the clutch as it is a ball ache in traffic. The other thing to note is that you need to be prepared to tinker with your car as these conversions do put a much bigger strain on other components. Other than that they're fantastic and transform the driving experience.

When u say tinker what do you mean? Are u going through drive shafts?

-Simon · May 29, 2015

con1981 said:
When u say tinker what do you mean? Are u going through drive shafts?

No not driveshafts. Just silly things like down pipes cracking and manifold nuts coming loose. Things that do happen and don't bother me as such as it's not my daily but would be a real inconvenience if it was my only transport. I like tinkering though :grinning:

con1981 · May 29, 2015

BoostedSi said:
No not driveshafts. Just silly things like down pipes cracking and manifold nuts coming loose. Things that do happen and don't bother me as such as it's not my daily but would be a real inconvenience if it was my only transport. I like tinkering though :grinning:

I like a bit if spanner welding but having to deal with things like that on my main commute could become tedious

-Simon · May 29, 2015

con1981 said:
I like a bit if spanner welding but having to deal with things like that on my main commute could become tedious

I'm not trying to put you off as they're fantastic fun and a serious step up in performance but from my experience they do require a lot more attention than a standard ish N/A car.

car.crash · May 30, 2015

What's the going rate on a low boosted one in average condition?

Dan The Top Bloke · May 30, 2015

Watching this as I'm thinking of getting a Clio turbo low boost set up eventually.

Dooby · May 30, 2015

car.crash said:
What's the going rate on a low boosted one in average condition?

There is no going rate .. Every car is individual and as such has to be priced that way, they all have different kits and various amounts of work put into them.
If I ever parted with mine it would be up for well over 10K

Mr Plums · May 30, 2015

Dooby said:
There is no going rate .. Every car is individual and as such has to be priced that way, they all have different kits and various amounts of work put into them.
If I ever parted with mine it would be up for well over 10K

10k?

You don't get all your money back you know?

Stefan. · May 30, 2015

Dooby said:
There is no going rate .. Every car is individual and as such has to be priced that way, they all have different kits and various amounts of work put into them.
If I ever parted with mine it would be up for well over 10K

Sorry what?

Dooby · May 30, 2015

MrTom said:
10k?

You don't get all your money back you know?

I know ..That would be taking a big hit buy the time its finished.

car.crash · May 30, 2015

Dooby said:
There is no going rate .. Every car is individual and as such has to be priced that way, they all have different kits and various amounts of work put into them.
If I ever parted with mine it would be up for well over 10K

What sort of power are you running?

Dooby · May 30, 2015

340ish until the 6 speed VAG box, Quaife diff and bigger turbo are fitted in September

Yorkshire · May 30, 2015

I have a low boost setup and it really is great fun. Could use it as a daily but I do too many miles really. Thinking of selling it as only use it a couple of times a month and deserves to be used more considering the money spent

car.crash · May 30, 2015

What sort of price would it be?

Ricardos · May 31, 2015

I'm running 262bhp on my Clio that's supercharged. It's actually a year ago this weekend I picked it up from Chris at EFI Parts in Runcorn after it had the Adaptronic Ecu professionally installed and mapped. It's done 5000 miles in the year and I have to honestly say it's been absolutely no bother. I found out the timing was out so that was done along with an oil and filter change, remapped the end of January, other than that it's been spot on. The bonnet has only been up to check the oil level which has been fine.

lapapps · May 31, 2015

Like the low boost turbos, was thinking about getting one myself at one point. But anymore then 280bhp and I would need to start looking for a differnt car. As much as I love my clio and it's handling. I just think 300+ is wasted on a front wheel drive car. But again that is my opinion.
There's a reason why the new focus RS and golf Rs are 4wd

Mr Plums · May 31, 2015

lapapps said:
Like the low boost turbos, was thinking about getting one myself at one point. But anymore then 280bhp and I would need to start looking for a differnt car. As much as I love my clio and it's handling. I just think 300+ is wasted on a front wheel drive car. But again that is my opinion.

You might be surprised, this chassis handles it with ease tbh.

lapapps · May 31, 2015

Im sure your right, iv just always been brought up on rwd/4wd for big Bhp. Don't get me wrong I'm sure a clio turbo would be a load of fun. Just not happy about it being front wheel drive xD but again this is the joys of cars, everyone has there own opinion and that's what makes the community so vast

MrTom said:
You might be surprised, this chassis handles it with ease tbh.

Mr Plums · May 31, 2015

lapapps said:
Im sure your right, iv just always been brought up on rwd/4wd for big Bhp. Don't get me wrong I'm sure a clio turbo would be a load of fun. Just not happy about it being front wheel drive xD but again this is the joys of cars, everyone has there own opinion and that's what makes the community so vast

Good honest opinion.

lapapps · May 31, 2015

Its like how people have differnt opinion on cars they like, even here where everyone owns clios they all have differnt opinions on turbo or supercharge or throttle bodies. It's why I'm looking forward to french car show, no car is the same

MrTom said:
Good honest opinion.

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