Engine Conversion

[GR4H4M]

Hi all,

Just wondering how much roughly and how long it would be to put a 1.6 engine in a 1.2 clio mkII phI?! im not that mechanical but i no its not as simple as just swopping engines and will take a fair bit of hours, but would it be cheaper just to buy a 1.6 clio?!

has anyone done this to their car?!

Cheers

 

[Neil G]

Think your best bet is to go for the complete 1.6....can't be that much more on insurance.

 

[edde]

Depends how good you are but from what you've said forget it just buy a 1.6 much easier and less hastle. It has been done but its not a simple job if you want more power get a 172 transplant for £1.5k+ vat from matt at Renault specialist breakers and that includes evertything brakes suspension etc.

 

[Andy_J]

they still owe me £35... **b******s**

 

[p3rcy1]

i'd just buy a 1.6 mate i have a mk 2 ph 1 1.6 rsi its only group 10 on insurance, my brother as just passed his test and the differance between a 1.2 and mine for him is about £200

 

[GR4H4M]

Hi,

Cheers for the info guys! That is the only prob i have got, insurance! one big con! would help i have a clean licence no claims and a non modded car but hey! Think what i'll do is stick with me 1.2 atm until i get a years no claims, and some money! Then look around for a more powerful engine?!

Thanks again

 

[Andy_J]

i'm 22 1.6 16v 2 years no claims (a claim before that to put on) all my mods declared and 0 points..

£642 pa

i love getting old.