What to buy???

[182Mark]

Hello, sorry if this is in the wrong section...
I've just collected a 197 and was going to get the 225 conversion done, but think that is going to have to wait, I am currently wanting full exhaust system, filter, cams, map, spacers and springs, just wondering if people can recommend what's best and Wer from, and all in all what 1/4 mile times and bhp I should expect?

Thanks very much!

Mark. (also is there an uprated manifold for the 197 available?)

 

[172Ben]

budget?

 

[182Mark]

Sorry, I suppose 2k give or take... Obviously the least the better, lol, thanks

 

[Joe#]

ITB's

 

[182Mark]

Sorry I am new to this and used to me fords with turbos, ITB's are they throttle. Oldies? If so there big money ain't they?

 

[172Ben]

problem is you wont be starting with the 194bhp they should come with. So chasing power will be expensive

 

[Joe#]

Sorry I am new to this and used to me fords with turbos, ITB's are they throttle. Oldies? If so there big money ain't they?

Yep sorry inlet throttle bodies.

There's only a couple of 197's with them fitted, but have a search over on YouTube of 172/182's with them fitted.

 

[182Mark]

What would you advise mate?

 

[172Ben]

Depends what you are wanting to use the car for?

 

[182Mark]

General fast road use but I do like a trip to santapod and wouldn't mind starting the odd track day...? Thanks

 

[182Mark]

And thanks I'll YouTube throttle bodies how much ya talking for throttle bodies? Thanks

 

[Gaz_]

TBH its a waste of money.

You'd have been better starting off with a R26 Megane maybe. Clios are big moneypits if chasing BHP. The way I look at it is they are good out the box at what they do, B roads. They aren't a drag car,and unless spending proper money they never will be.

 

[182Mark]

Yeah that's fair enough, I've just sold a 400bhp green Rs, want a sleeper now, they are amazing cars just want abit more power, may just hold of till a find a cheap megane to break... Lol,

Thanks