What engine?

[CMClio]

Hey, i have a clio mk2 phase 1 1.2.. what engine is an easy change, but abit more power? e.g 1.4 or something..

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Buy a faster car.

 

[CMClio]

its my first car, i been driving a week lool

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

So swapping the engine is a good idea ?!

 

[CMClio]

it is when mines broke

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Well you didn't mention that.

Swap it for another 1.2 or get a new car. Insurance will be hilarious (on top of what I assume is already a hilarious premium) with an engine swap. Obviously, insurance is invalid if you fail to inform them of the change.

 

[CMClio]

not enough money for a new car yet, and think it would be easier to engine swap.. in which case i no need to change insurance

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Well you will need to inform your insurance if you change your engine to a larger one.

 

[Joe#]

Just buy another 1.2 engine then.

 

[CMClio]

would a 1.2 16v be any different to fit then a 1.2 8v?

 

[glowworm105]

Are you fitting it yourself ? If not then by the time you have bought another engine and had it fitted surely you could pick up another cheap car ? Saves the hassle

 

[CMClio]

i got a mechanic who said he'l do it as soon as i got the engine.. and thing is i got coilies and stainless straight through, so dont wanna buy another car, coz would loose them..

 

[TooneySonic]

I've seen 1.2 engines on fleebay for £150. Make sure ins know about the coilovers and exhaust too, nevermind engine swap!!

 

[Russ_16v]

Swapping like for like is fine, swapping to another engine you will need engine, possibly gearbox and driveshafts, ecu and loom, and yes even going from a 1.2 8v to a 1.2 16v you would have to tell your insurance company.

Pretty pointless swap, just chuck in another 8v and get some experience driving

 

[MDP91]

How is your engine fucked?