renault 1.4 variants

[olie30]

Hi all, Iv read a thread where somebody stated that a c1j, i.e a gt5 turbo engine, is a direct replacement for a b14 as the head ports are the same, can anybody confirm this please? Iv found this on ebay.co.uk item number 361849861279, would this work for me?
Thanks, oli

[benji1985]

Hi all, Iv read a thread where somebody stated that a c1j, i.e a gt5 turbo engine, is a direct replacement for a b14 as the head ports are the same, can anybody confirm this please? Iv found this on ebay.co.uk item number 361849861279, would this work for me?
Thanks, oli

I belive you are correct, but let's actually see what the damage is to the head and pistons, there are heads around, and other bits too, I know coz I have a 1.4

[olie30]

Sweet okay buddy thankyou. I agree, im just making sure i know where im guna find a simple solution if it is ruined, im not buyin anything until i know whats damaged. I finish work at 11 so il finally have a chance to take her appart. Il keep you updated

[olie30]

Does anyone know how the c1j's compression is lowered, is it the pistons or a plate? Im thinking the pistons may be shorter in which case the c1j is not a direct swap atall lol

[SteveP]

Not 100% sure either but I think you'd be correct in assuming the pistons are probably different. A 1.4 engine should be easy enough to source from people upgrading to 16v units, have you tried posting on the Facebook group?

[olie30]

Not 100% sure either but I think you'd be correct in assuming the pistons are probably different. A 1.4 engine should be easy enough to source from people upgrading to 16v units, have you tried posting on the Facebook group?

Thankyou Steve, yeah I think the pistons will be shorter. iv concluded that il just get a c1j and turbo her when times right. Iv been in touch with Dai and someone else. I hadnt been on the facebook page as i avoid facebook at all costs lol

[benji1985]

Not 100% sure either but I think you'd be correct in assuming the pistons are probably different. A 1.4 engine should be easy enough to source from people upgrading to 16v units, have you tried posting on the Facebook group?

Thankyou Steve, yeah I think the pistons will be shorter. iv concluded that il just get a c1j and turbo her when times right. Iv been in touch with Dai and someone else. I hadnt been on the facebook page as i avoid facebook at all costs lol

Hey, I put a request out on Facebook for you, that was how dia knew you were in need

Ben