FAO who has converted their 1.8>2.0 16v

[flykai]

To convert your 1.8 valver to a 2.0, do you get it bored out? or is it easier to source a 2.0 lump to fit in...

...and what sort of price are we looking at?



Thanks, Kai

 

[BenS_172]

The best bet is to source a 2.0 bottom end (from a Clio Williams/Megane) then bolt your 1.8 head on.. Job done!

 

[rockport]

This is what i plan on doing, soucing a megane bottom end seems an easier task then finding a williams one. expect to pay around £300 - £350 and you also may want to fit a williams gearbox as the 16v is slightly higer geared. £500 brand new from Renault.



So thats £700 inc a brand new GB, plus fitting for williams performance. While in bits you may want to decide on alittle head work too

 

[Daz]

You need quite a few bits from what I can gather - Best to get the lot (about 1k for Williams stuff)..

 

[Adams_16v]

all u need is the 2.0 bottom end from a willy or megane, and a willy starter motor.

iv been on the search for months and finally found a 28k mile bottom end from a megane. thats if it ever gets delivered...!

 

[Daz]

oh ok, I thought you needed the ECU etc..

 

[Adams_16v]

and it would need chipping for a 2.0

 

[rockport]

like what daz? apart from ECU i cant think of anything else thats required. if going from say an RT -> williams spec then maybe. For a valver its should be straight forwardish.

 

[Adams_16v]

doh lol

 

[Daz]

eh? Im just going on what Weight did to his.. and he got the lot..

Geabox, ECU, Radiator, Wiring, ECU .. heh.

 

[rockport]

Adams_16v, what did u pay for your 2ltr bottom m8? are you going to be fitting it yourself?