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u33db
14-01-2008, 14:20
Can anyone tell me which clio subframes will support an F7 conversion?

I know they're all the same basic shape but i've heard that some (possible only the phase 3s?) have a different internal shape meaning that the sump will connect with it.

Does anyone know as i'm thinking of getting a secondhand one and painting it and want to be sure?

MAXIBOY
14-01-2008, 14:22
never heard that thought they were all the same except the willy one which was double skinned. but all the same dimension wise

u33db
14-01-2008, 14:38
That seems to be the general concenus from what i've read.

Reason for my query goes back a year or two...i had an F7R to go in my bug-eye 1.2. Chris H mentioned something about the subframe and possibly having to modify it (a.k.a sledgehammer) to clear the sump but i can't remember exactly.

He knows his stuff so there must have been something in it?

Maybe it is just the phase 3s...no-one seems to mess with them to know for sure so i'll just stick with a phase 1/2 RT item to be sure I think...

MAXIBOY
14-01-2008, 16:12
the only place they seem close is on the front crossmember where the rad sits. don,t think these have altered over time but thats the only place i would think

matt_clio
14-01-2008, 19:51
i put i phase 3 subframe on my valver and it was fine!

u33db
14-01-2008, 21:23
What was it off...1.2/1.4/1.8?

summeh
15-01-2008, 05:11
I'd try and get a phase3 sub frame as it'll be newer and in theory less rusty :D Even if it means cutting it back a bit, which I don't think is necessary. Normal sub frame only clears the sump by about 1cm on the drivers side. So should be fine.

kelv94
12-03-2008, 23:32
so will any mk1 phase 1 or 2 subframe fit the williams with no problems?

MAXIBOY
12-03-2008, 23:58
yes but won,t be double skinned...

Daz.
13-03-2008, 09:06
Buy a new willy one!

Only £300 :roll:

The things I do for my shitter :lol:

Top Cat
13-03-2008, 15:11
what are the advantages the williams frame have over the valver ones?

I'm thinking of geting one thats less rusty for mine

Thanks


TC

paudi294
13-03-2008, 19:14
1.2 subframe will fit a 1.8v engine. ive done it. and myns fine