more power for skidding!

[stu_16v]

hi, what can i do? i mean what engines can i fit in which arent too tricky? its a 1.7 340.......lowered, locked diff etc....

common one is clio valver lump but that can get expensive when it comes to tuning it!

i have access to my mates workshop so got tools, welder.......etc

any ideas would be great ta

[Speedy88]

Well my idea is to try out a williams clio lump but I'm not 100% yet. It appears to be simpler than 16v as well as cheaper to insure.

[340GLT]

Williams clio lump is 16v......
Adam

[volvosneverdie]

Well my idea is to try out a williams clio lump but I'm not 100% yet. It appears to be simpler than 16v as well as cheaper to insure.

Yeah, Williams is just 200cc bigger than your run of the mill 1.8 16v engine.
It's the same swap though.

[Speedy88]

uh, 3am not good for speedy. I think I was on about the f3p or f4p

[stu_16v]

yea dont fancy going down the road of valver lumps! girlfriend had a valver clio, ended up spending silly money on cams, verniers, re map etc.......

[340GLT]

I have a good B20 lump from a volvo 440 going spare........
Adam

[stu_16v]

you've always got goodies but your a million miles from me lol!!

[classicswede]

The 400 series 2ltr 8 valve lump is the mega easy swap. It does all just bolt in with no real modding required.

[Bazboy]

Im guessing you still need the 1.7 stuff for the 400 series engine swaps?

Dan

[classicswede]

If you are starting with a 1.4 then you will need the 1.7 bits

[340GLT]

I have those bits too!!!
Adam

[Bazboy]

What engine options are there which would require the 1.4 stuff if any? apart from the r5 turbo.

Dan

[340GLT]

Gordini head and carbs.....

[Speedy88]

Does the 400 2l have the same loom as the 1.7? Isn't it essentially the same as the 360 engine though? If not, does it have moar powaz?