R26 engine into a 200

[r0ss172]

Hi All,

Whats involved in this conversion? Anyone carried this out before? Is it a straight plug and play swap, or a lot more involved?

Thanks

 

[incy-spider]

Think as far as engine and box it's straight swap, then de immobilised r26 ECU and a few wires swapped about on the Clio loom to take the megane ECU. Not looked into it too deep but it's something I'd like to do!

 

[r0ss172]

Think as far as engine and box it's straight swap, then de immobilised r26 ECU and a few wires swapped about on the Clio loom to take the megane ECU. Not looked into it too deep but it's something I'd like to do!

Well im going to view a 200 tonight and if its any good, im going to put a deposit down. Next will be sourcing an engine and box, then deciding whether me and my mate can do the swap on my drive, or whether it requires a professional, in which case i may just pay for a drive in/drive out conversion to save messing about. @Russ Rallye any hints/tips?

 

[incy-spider]

Think you'll be fine to do it yourself, the only potential snag can be when the driveshafts seize into the hub flange!

 

[Russ Rallye]

It is fairly simple but there is a big difference between just doing the conversion and doing it properly. Wiring isn't too bad there is info out there. My advice would be buy a complete donor car as buying all the little missing pieces can cost you a fortune.
Russ

 

[r0ss172]

It is fairly simple but there is a big difference between just doing the conversion and doing it properly. Wiring isn't too bad there is info out there. My advice would be buy a complete donor car as buying all the little missing pieces can cost you a fortune.
Russ

Thanks for the note Russ... mind if i PM you if i buy the 200? Will be good to talk through the intricacies etc...

 

[Russ Rallye]

Yeah go for it mate. Tried to put as much info on my thread as I can. Need update it though.
Russ