1.2 Conversion.

[scoobs]

I have a 1.2 with a knacked engine.

Looking for possable upgrades. This is my first clio so i am not clue'd up on everything yet. Honda's are my main pleasure. :D

Anyways,

I have a P reg, Mk1 Phase 3 Clio, with a 1.2 8v engine.

Looking into a 1.8 or a 2.0 engine swap. (valver or willy engines)

Been doing alot of searching and came up with this, but i need some help on some things.

Parts needed :

*Engine, ECU, Harness
*Mounts inc Dogbone
*Fuel Pump
*Brakes, 1.2's might be too small

*I have been told i need the 16v suspension, but i have also been told, since my clio is already lowered, the springs i have should cope with the extra weight?

*Valver/Willy driveshafts, But been told my ones would do?
* I will use the Valver/Willy gearbox, unless you can sugest a better one?

If someone could confirm if i am right or wrong that would be great. Cheers

[summeh]

Save yourself the bother. It isn't cost effective, and probably more hassle than it's worth. You'd have to uprate the brakes, suspension, yada yada.

Just buy a valver for 300quid.

[u33db]

I had one of those clios and almost 2ltr'd it.

You'll need;

- Engine (loom and ECU),
- Coilpack,
- 16v Radiator and fan,
- Top engine mount (rest are fine),
- 16v Fuel pump,

You're drivehshafts will fit and you suspension will get you buy altho 16v ites would be better/stronger, you may need to butcher the underside of the phase 3 bonnet due to the 16v inlet, you can use your own gearbox altho 16v box will be better ratios.

Get a antiroll bar tho as you're doesn't have one!