1.8 16v into a lesser clio?

[darrenjasper]

hi guys, i'm after some advice. my sister has a lowly 1.2 clio rn on a r plate, shes wants to get rid on the cheap and as i've done all the work on it i know its sound. but it is silly slow, how hard is it to drop a 1.8 16v engine in it or even the lesser 1.8 8v rsi engine? any advice would be greatly appreciated. darren

 

[u33db]

Easy enough.

Just engine (inc exhaust manifold), box, ecu, loom, 16v mounts, 16v shafts, dash with rev counter/speedo that'll keep up and suitable suspension (either uprated 1.2 gear or 16v shocks/springs and hub carriers)...oh and fit an anti roll bar as hers will be missing one.

Plug and play basically...likewise with the 8v altho it's easier to get a 16v engine cheaper (like 50-100quid).

 

[darrenjasper]

basically the front end of a 16v then!! but doesnt sound like all that much effort, hmm, me starts to think lol