Weber Turn key kits...

[u33db]

Just found this link about weber turnkey throttle body kits for the clio/19 1.8 16v engine: http://www.webcon.co.uk/alpha/AlphaPlusKits.htmhttp://www.webcon.co.uk/alpha/AlphaPlusKits.htm

It says that the ems come premapped to be fitted to standard engine so can therefore be a DIY fit. Sounds good but what do you all think? How hard would it be for someone to fit themselves - if you can avoid garage/tuner labour costs they look v attractive....

 

[rockport]

interesting!! Kit doesnt look that much of an issue to install yourself. Tho i cant help but think space is going to be somewhat of an issue. The heat from the engine would cause a huge loss in power i would think. The TB would have to face the rad. How would you provide a cool air feed for the intakes? Maybe a smaller rad would be needed?

 

[fastwunz]

Ok, there is no way that would fit in a valva...... surely - its massive according to the pics. Praps in an old Cortina, landrover, LORRY...... Not bein an arse but how is that possible?

 

[RobFenn]

Bearing in mind youd be removing some of your engine to put it in! I doubt theyd design a kit which didnt fit..

 

[Alex M]

Hmm its interesting all the same, Since slam panel is a bolt on on Clio 16v its possible this could be made to work, they surely wouldnt advertise it for clio otherwise. It could be good with mods to bonnet, slam panel and with a carbon airbox

 

[rockport]

They will fit - hence the Clio 16v kit on the site, its just i cant see it being very effective with all the heat from the engine. Like i say maybe a smaller rad would be needed, allowing a cold air feed coming from the front grill.

 

[u33db]

I think this is the same kit that Hillpower basis their conversion on and i think he uses a smaller radiator - will that and that plastic sheild thingy gone itd have a pretty direct air feed i think.

 

[BenR]

itll fit, dunno about the pre map though.

And ab open IK sucks in just as much hot air