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Turbo Conversion Reliability?
- Thread starter masekwm
- Start date
Golf 7.5R & Clio 200
From what I have read, and people I have spoken to, more hassle than its worth.
Golf 7.5R & Clio 200
Would be interesting to hear from some, not sure I've seen any!
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Ol’ Tarby
ClioSport Moderator
Clio 220 Trophy
M2 Comp
Lol, his user name should tell you everything you need to know!
Monaco 172
But they were designed to have a turbo as standard rather bolted to the engine of a circa 10 year old car....
SQ5
It's the same engine... There or there abouts!
Megan's are also a ten year old car. The Clio just hasn't had boost for the last ten so it's probably in better order!
Monaco 172
I know what you're saying, but the Megane was designed and built with a turbo in mind where as the clio wasn't.. all the R&D was carried out on the Megane to make as "Reliable" as it can be.
Im not trying to argue or anything.. just trying to add to the converstion..
6k in 3 years, it's a toy
big boost cup
Usually just realised they have done 3k on an £1800 car lol
R5gtt, 182, volvo...
I'd love one, but wont pay the Cliosport maths..
£1000 car + £5000 conversion = £8000
£1000 car + £5000 conversion = £8000
BoatNonce
ClioSport Club Member
Everyone I know who has turbocharged a clio has had it fail spectacularly.
I looked at turbocharging mine but it's just not worth it.
I looked at turbocharging mine but it's just not worth it.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Whilst not a turbo, I have had zero issues with mine.
If built properly, and mapped properly, and you don't try to chase stupid figures, then I can't see them being unreliable.
If you shoestring the build / map, get it built by someone who doesn't pay due care and attention, and turn up the boost for "teh lolz" then don't be surprised if your engine goes pop.
If built properly, and mapped properly, and you don't try to chase stupid figures, then I can't see them being unreliable.
If you shoestring the build / map, get it built by someone who doesn't pay due care and attention, and turn up the boost for "teh lolz" then don't be surprised if your engine goes pop.
Tim.
ClioSport Club Member
Is it problems with reliability that are the issue, or is it people's expectations? I think too many people choose to spend x thousand pounds modifying a 10 year old car to use for 10k hard miles a year and are expecting to have exactly the same running/maintenance costs. You surely have to adjust your expectations.
I hear what people are saying about getting it done properly and not on the cheap, and you're absolutely right, but if you're putting more stresses on the engine, gearbox and everything else, things are bound to degrade more quickly resulting in failures that will need addressing.
I hear what people are saying about getting it done properly and not on the cheap, and you're absolutely right, but if you're putting more stresses on the engine, gearbox and everything else, things are bound to degrade more quickly resulting in failures that will need addressing.
banther
ClioSport Club Member
Another suggestion - buy one thats already turbo'ed? Cheaper and (if its a known car) you know the works been done properly. Forum purchase only I'd suggest.
P.s. Has it really been 3 years??! Jesus.
P.s. Has it really been 3 years??! Jesus.
Was going myself for a low boost turbo by Engine Dynamics,but was put off by mixed reviews and a few threads on here I think 3 cars where stuff had gone wrong.If you can maintain them yourself when they go wrong fair enough.But its a 1hr 30 min drive to my nearest specialist and could not justify the worry of stuff going wrong.Settled for the rs2 xtra and more than happy with it.Keith what about Imprezaworks Megane 225?
@banther - I've had it since Jan 14, it's done 6k since it's mot in 2013.
Trouble with buying one boosted is you don't know the car. Least with AD52, I know the car and that everything else is replaced, it owes me £4500 anyway.
Trouble with buying one boosted is you don't know the car. Least with AD52, I know the car and that everything else is replaced, it owes me £4500 anyway.
Nearly bought the R26 in For Sale, Greenlight refused to issue a mirrored bonus due to a fault accident. Trying another broker but having no luck. GL are happy for me to boost the Clio
ForceIndia
ClioSport Club Member
Gentlemans spec 200
It's always seemed a silly idea to me. Sink 4-5k into a 10-15yr old Clio. Really?
I wouldn't sink that much cash modifying a £10k m3, let alone a shitbox Clio.
(no offense intended, I've had 7 of said shitboxes)
I wouldn't sink that much cash modifying a £10k m3, let alone a shitbox Clio.
(no offense intended, I've had 7 of said shitboxes)
Golf Gti edition 30
Im due to get my clio 182 back from clioturbo next weekend after getting a stage 3 conversion and will be putting up how it goes on my thread....
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/my-racing-blue-clio-182.751865/page-2#post-10893879
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/my-racing-blue-clio-182.751865/page-2#post-10893879
big boost cup
that's pretty much what i said when i saw it!!
SQ5
That's all well and good but most people will sell due to problems
turbo 182
Boost pipe?
turbo 182
I've got a clio turbo runnjng 330 with the 02m box, I've done 4-5 Trackdays in it and 3000 Mile.
Issues I've had due to the conversion are
Turbo manifold studs comjng loose
got the turbo tack welded onto manifold - 2 track days later no issues
Boost pipes popping off whilst on track - I need a proper bead put on the ends of the pipes instead of them just been flared ends
Gearbox mount coming loose whilst on track - simple fix is to keep an eye on all mounts after each session
Loss of clutch pedal whilst on track, due to 02m box using a hydrolic clutch I had to have a feed retro fitted and to start with the turbo was boiling the fluid so had the clutch line moved and then fitted a direct feed to the pedal box - now no more issues
Brake fade on track - turbo boiling the fluid in the brake lines that run along the bulk head behind the heat sheild - will need to re- route brake pipes along the other side of the bulk head or inside the car so the heat Carnt affect them
Other than that the cars been fine. And as you can see this is a track car and gets worked hard! I'm 90% sure if it was purely used as a road car then the above issues wouldn't effect you.
It depends what your reasons are to want to turbo your clio.
Issues I've had due to the conversion are
Turbo manifold studs comjng loose
got the turbo tack welded onto manifold - 2 track days later no issues
Boost pipes popping off whilst on track - I need a proper bead put on the ends of the pipes instead of them just been flared ends
Gearbox mount coming loose whilst on track - simple fix is to keep an eye on all mounts after each session
Loss of clutch pedal whilst on track, due to 02m box using a hydrolic clutch I had to have a feed retro fitted and to start with the turbo was boiling the fluid so had the clutch line moved and then fitted a direct feed to the pedal box - now no more issues
Brake fade on track - turbo boiling the fluid in the brake lines that run along the bulk head behind the heat sheild - will need to re- route brake pipes along the other side of the bulk head or inside the car so the heat Carnt affect them
Other than that the cars been fine. And as you can see this is a track car and gets worked hard! I'm 90% sure if it was purely used as a road car then the above issues wouldn't effect you.
It depends what your reasons are to want to turbo your clio.
Just to point out that when the car is running 100% its bloody brilliant fun and they are quick, mine is 279hp 250ftlb.
Mine went in for the conversion early last September for the gt2560 plus megane internals, I picked it up in November last year completed.
Down pipe studs coming loose after every couple of days, they still do from time to time.
Turbo to manifold studs coming loose and blowing the gasket out - now sorted.
Miss fire due to new plugs being fouled from over fueling due to turbo studs coming loose causing air leaks - new plugs, sorted.
Banging from the downpipe hitting the subframe, I took it to Powerflow in Doncaster, they revealed that the downpipe was actually resting on the subframe, and that the gasket in the downpipe was too big and didn't fit and was squashed together when bolted up tight causing it to blow - full new poweflow exhaust now, sorted.
I lost 2nd gear totally in the first gearbox, bought a supposedly good gearbox on here which crunches from 2nd to 3rd - on the lookout for a good replacement box.
Dipstick keeps popping out - got a replacement dipstick which didn't help( I'm thinking excessive pressure)
The coil pack that comes with the package keeps vibrating loose.
Cam seal popped out causing a massive oil leak(didn't realise until the missfire) causing engine damage - at Clioturbo in for repairs atm.
All this happened within 10 months of driving and 8k miles(no track days) iv had a few other problems but these are the main ones that I can remember.
Dont get me wrong they are bloody brilliant to drive, and if someone owned one with good mechanical knowledge that could fix things themselves then id say go ahead.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Depends on;
- what you bought the 10 year old s**t box for
- how long you intend to keep it for
- how much money you have I suppose
I doubt I'd modify mine at all if it was bought as a daily. I'd keep it exactly as it was. But that wasn't why I bought mine.
dann2707
ClioSport Club Member
Should just put nyloc nuts on the turbo stud nuts
cjgower
ClioSport Club Member
As someone who has booked their car to be turbo'd in 2 weeks time... this thread is giving me mixed emotions.
turbo 182
It's the heat/vibrations that do it, also the studs stretchShould just put nyloc nuts on the turbo stud nuts
