Megane 2ltr Conversion Part Questions

[u33db]

Going to start assembling parts for this in the new year and ive been told i need a small bodied williams starter motor. Question is, are these really that different to the 16v ones? I notice that BBs website list an OE replacement and a high output version (both willy compatiable) - would these be ok to use??

Also, as to clutches - whats best? I will probably be sticking with a 16v box mated to the megane bottom end - will a normal 16v clutch fit ok?

Many Thanks!

 

[cliosportcraig]

GO for the high output starter motor from BB should be OK i would have thought !!! have no idea on the clutch tho m8 !! Good luck with this and let us know how it goes as i might attempt this early next year too !! Where are u gonna source your engine from ?

 

[u33db]

Thanks mate! I phoned the local scrappy 2 weeks ago and they had a 50k engine for about 450 i think.

 

[Tonys]

The standard clutch is fine, Not too sure bout the starter. I used the megane one and was fine for a day now i need a new one?? Think its just the starter went. But the valver one is no good for it.

 

[u33db]

Cool! It was actually nick hill that mentioned the "small bodied williams starter" - i assume he just meant a normal williams starter though as i take it they have more grunt to turn the 2ltr over than a 1.8 one does....

Might enquire at bb what the difference between the two are....

 

[Tonys]

Let me know when you find out mate, Think iam getting the new starter fitted today!

 

[jimbo1]

the 2litre block casting is different. theres extra strengthening ribs on the surface, that way u cant fit the normal 1.8 starter. the small bodied motor is better anyway, 1.1kw output compared to the 0.8kw of the normal motor.

jimbo

 

[DeanRSi]

sorry to hijack the thread but by the same token will a 2.0 starter motor not fit a 1.8?

 

[jimbo1]

i was running a willy starter on my 1.8 for about 9months

jimbo

 

[u33db]

So the willy starter (and megane surely) is definately thinner?

 

[lofty]

get themegan starter with the block, yu cant get away with the 16v one but use it as exchange with renault and the williams one is only £80 anyway