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I like you thinking! How about dropping a V6 lump in 182 then supercharging it! Power to weight ratio would be unreal!
Even with a standard 3.0 v6 lump running 255, you'd still have a better power to weight ratio than a clio v6.
If the flywheel was the same size it really wouldn't be that much of a challenge.
Start taking donation and then do it as a project! Or post it in projects, some rich idiot would do it!
Better engines to use than that, the v6 is pretty heavy and not on a strong gearbox etc.
Big power to weight is fun for a bit but the novelty wears off if it doesnt drive as well.
My mid engined rwd turbo nova has over 400bhp per tonne, but I bet you could do a quicker laptime of most tracks in my clio turbo with under 300bhp per tonne.
Yes it can be done, and I have seen this in person - http://www.fastcar.co.uk/2012/07/31/v6-kitted-renault-clio/ (This is a 1.4)
Engine swap has not been done, just body kit. However the wheel spacing on the rear of this is stupid and I would never dare drive it. Also can't imagine it to be cheap!
Engine swap has not been done, just body kit. However the wheel spacing on the rear of this is stupid and I would never dare drive it. Also can't imagine it to be cheap!
I've found (not that I intend to purchase or indeed carry this out) a Renault V6 with 66k for under £300.
It would be pretty cool to shoehorn a significantly more powerful Renault lump into a Clio, keeping things reasonably OEM. I'm guessing a Megane 225 has been done before?
Chip - that's an interesting and very informative point.
Why not just turbo the 172 lump? Fairly cheap and easy to do and works really well.
Mk2 V6 #007
As mentioned I think the width of the V6 is the biggest issue for fowk trying a conversion. The majority of conversions fall down when you look at the wheels, the rears are usually the giveaway. Wouldn't like to think what size of spacers are on that yellow kitted one. Looks good though, just a shame he's got all that crap on the roof to make it look "cool"
I'd really like to.
I have neither the understanding nor the skill to do so, though!
What can the gearboxes handle before that s**t themselves?
Then you dont have the understanding or skill to get the 225 lump running in there either I would imagine mate, its not any easier!
I dont personally think they can handle standard power if driven hard, but with a bit of mechanical sympathy my turbo did 10K miles at 250-300bhp (started less and I increased it) on a box that wasnt just a 90K miles box that hadnt been rebuilt or anything.
I got it rebuilt a couple weeks ago as it was out anyway and I wanted to fit a quaiffe, but its not really upto the job still sadly, its just the only option I have that is an easy fit and im not interested in making that car a big project, I have the mk1 and my nova for that.
LOL, true!
It's not something I was seriously considering doing tbh, but maybe one day.
[/QUOTE] I dont personally think they can handle standard power if driven hard, but with a bit of mechanical sympathy my turbo did 10K miles at 250-300bhp (started less and I increased it) on a box that wasnt just a 90K miles box that hadnt been rebuilt or anything.
I got it rebuilt a couple weeks ago as it was out anyway and I wanted to fit a quaiffe, but its not really upto the job still sadly, its just the only option I have that is an easy fit and im not interested in making that car a big project, I have the mk1 and my nova for that.[/QUOTE]
That's impressive, you must have some mad skills! Especially to build that 400 odd bhp Nova of yours.
Would a DCI box be any more manly, as I'm guessing they have a reasonable torque figure?
BoatNonce
ClioSport Club Member
Gtrnav has put a V6 kit on his Rooby. But IIRC he did it because the Impreza's wheelbase is wider than a clio's.
Not mad skills, just mad mate, lol
I dont think the DCI version of the JC5 is in anyway stronger, its just taller geared.
iceberg phase 2 172
http://www.swapz.co.uk/swapz/3230708/renault_clio_sport/
thats my mates ..
thats my mates ..
That one certainly looks the part.
LY Clio V6
Just couldn't stop laughing at this thread, the whole subject and some of the comments would be so easy to pick at but I thought I'd just have my input into couple:
Other aspects have already been covered but I'll focus on supercharging the vee's engine. It's very costly and very unreliable to perform such a upgrade on the Renault 3L lump, it's been done yes but various issues occurred and resulted in more time spent in the garage with a bill increasing. The principle of being able to supercharge one engine doesn't mean it's the same for another ie a Mini isn't as easy as the Clio V6
Many topics and routes have been taken, search the project section in the clio v6 forum you'll see the failures and issues I mentioned above.
Didn't think the sunroof was a optional extra and where is the fuel cap?
Other aspects have already been covered but I'll focus on supercharging the vee's engine. It's very costly and very unreliable to perform such a upgrade on the Renault 3L lump, it's been done yes but various issues occurred and resulted in more time spent in the garage with a bill increasing. The principle of being able to supercharge one engine doesn't mean it's the same for another ie a Mini isn't as easy as the Clio V6
Many topics and routes have been taken, search the project section in the clio v6 forum you'll see the failures and issues I mentioned above.
Didn't think the sunroof was a optional extra and where is the fuel cap?
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Headlights and spoiler let down a very tidy car
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
its not, and it'll be in the boot
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
This, with a vee front bumper would be epic
BoatNonce
ClioSport Club Member
No, it's just epic full stop. Doesn't need anything else.
RS grille
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
I was just about to say that lol!
cant believe all the work that went into it, then they stick a POV grill on
cant believe all the work that went into it, then they stick a POV grill on
