Engine swap question.. New to Old.

[Plummer]

This is purely a thought at this point in time, but it crossed my mind while reading some threads.

The standard 1.2 (older stlye) clio can have the 182 lump dumped in it and all the necessities, and from what i read a 182 can fit a 197 engine but without the gear box (I think) fitting.

Does that mean the 197 lump would fit in a 1.2 without the gearbox also?

And now my question:

If so, I am assuming the new clio 1.2 with the turbo (100bhp i think? Dynamique) is a smaller engine than the 197.
Would the new clio 1.2 turbo lump fit into an older style 1.2 with all parts necessary?


Crossed my mind as i don't really fancy a 1*2, too much power for my liking.

 

[Plummer]

Sorry should of said mk2 instead of older style :rasp:

 

[BioHzrd]

You would have a hard time getting to to fit if you want to transplant do a 1*2 engine easy to do and been done a good few times !!

 

[Plummer]

Fair enough!
But like i said the 1*2 has to much power for me.
Actually can you get a small turbo for the mk2 1.2's as they are?

 

[BioHzrd]

You could fit one to it but i think youll need alot of work done to the engine as in uprating parts so in the end alot of money again just for a 1.2

 

[kenny172]

buy a 1*2 if your wanting some power pointless spending all that money on a 1.2 to increase the power :S

 

[Plummer]

I know where you's are coming from, thanks for the tips!

Had a look about and was actually looking at the new clio Dynamique S 138 maybe for a new car in two years or so.

 

[stoddie]

get a grip and go buy a new car - simple

 

[traffmeister]

stoddie with words of wisdom! i would say mate get another car but not as harsh. i have a 1.2 i looked to getting 2.3 duratec in mine or even buying a cossie engine but decided with engine swaps you have to get ready to counter probelms...and trust me problems occur so me not havign the fundign and wanting a faster car i decided am gettint 182 but sure if you wnat fatser and cant afford 1*2 get 1.6 clio or if like torque and fuel economy and dont feel a tw@t in a tractor go diesel....1.5 diesel clio 100bhp version