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VX220 Turbo
hmm scrapyard anyone? so therefore if the block is similar I take it the 6 speed box would also fit??
might have to keep mye eyes out for a scrapped 197
might have to keep mye eyes out for a scrapped 197
Bigger gearbox mating face on the 197 box.
VX220 Turbo
bugger will just have to have the whole engine then if I find one in a scrap yard
Need the fab the mounts yourself. and shafts.
VX220 Turbo
f***k it then sounds like too much effort if I was doing all that i'd search more for a 225 lump and have all the ball ache fitting that and an intercooler and new exhaust downpipe and wiring lol..
actually thingking about it sticking with the f4r lump sounds like a good idea
actually thingking about it sticking with the f4r lump sounds like a good idea
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mini-valver
BBPT turbp kit would give 270bhp so no need faff around with a 225 lump......
225 lump comes with a stonger engine though pistons are proper Low CR con rods stronger etc. Plus mates up to the stronger 6 speed gearboxses (ok though to fit one you need to cut the front arms of the car to make it fit).
Just ned to sort the clutch pedal (hydrolic clutch on them although thats quite easy to fix), mounts (only mount is the same as the Clio) and the driveshafts.
Definatly worth the hastle rarther than 172 turbo by miles.
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mini-valver
Surely 5k turbo conversion would be cheaper than 225 lump, shafts, loom, labour etc etc though? Low C pistons all come with but the gearbox will suffer for sure...
If money came from your ass then definatley but it would be a LOT more work and money!
If money came from your ass then definatley but it would be a LOT more work and money!
Depedns where ou get the engine fromt stock 225 engine will see 270hp so its just as powerful and more reliable than a turbo 172.
As for price well ktec sell the kit for the 172 tubro for £4k I think and since you can get megan 225 engine and boxes for less than that which are not only tested but also you have a fre engine and cna sell your old block etc.
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mini-valver
Yeah you could buy a 225 engine for that but fitting costs would be huge! You'd be alright but Joe Bloggs would'nt have the foggiest!
I havent seen or heard of anyone completing a 225 conversion in a Clio yet so it cant be as easy as it all sounds.
Never even seen a 225 in a breakers yet !
VAG engines been done and the 20 valve lump is common so thats a far better compromise and probably a lot cheaper than a 225 conversion ever will be
Never even seen a 225 in a breakers yet !
VAG engines been done and the 20 valve lump is common so thats a far better compromise and probably a lot cheaper than a 225 conversion ever will be
