Hi There I Need More Power From My 1.7 340 any tips

renault 19 16v engine.

Is it a mamoth task or pretty easy and do u know anyone with one also if i was to do that do u know anyone who would want to buy my engine it's only done 57000 and a full service history i was also thinking saab 2.3 turbo

funny that i have: http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... php?t=4576
thanks lee

so anywhere u can think of that i can get a renault 19 16v engine also there fuel injected arn't they u'll need the ecu aswell

And convert the tank so it's baffled so the high pressure pump doesn't run dry, and uprate the fuel lines, unless you want to convert to carbs. It's a straight swap in that the block bolts in, doesn't mean its an afternoons work.

I'm currently dropping a turbo lump in mine, you'll learn a lot from it. I believe the OP's question was however how does he get more power from the stock engine

Firstly, is it running well now? You'll find a well serviced engine will offer more of a power change than a K&N ever will.

look on ebay for a cheap car take what u need sell what you can and weigh the rest in.
thaks lee

Chris_C wrote: It's a straight swap in that the block bolts in, doesn't mean its an afternoons work.

2days max with all the parts.
thanks lee

That on stock injection system with wiring it in? I'm impressed if it is. How much longer does it take to get the knowledge to have a clue how to do it

it runs ok but as i haven't passed my test yet i can't drive it so it's stuck in a garage at the mo when i bought it the guy at the garage said it would go 2.5 miles and then cut out so i took the fuel sender out and took the stupid little filter off cut the pipe at a 45 degree angle and blew the pipe out and it ran better than it did but don't know if it's solved it but i have a spare carb for it anyway

Chris_C wrote:That on stock injection system with wiring it in? I'm impressed if it is. How much longer does it take to get the knowledge to have a clue how to do it

took a few months of reading and a sized engine to work it out.

In which case, will an insurance company take you with an engine swap having only just passed your test? Something else to think about, I'm now 23 and can insure the turbo easy enough.

Tbh, to get to learn driving, a stock 1.7 running well will do you fine, I compete in rallies in one. It's 85bhp/ton when running well.

bennett wrote: took a few months of reading and a sized engine to work it out.

Thats what I was meaning! How easy is the 16V loom? And are you running carbs, or did you convert the fuel to high pressure spec?

the 1700cc is very quick. all you will need is to get the breathing rite lots of air in and lots of air out.

Thats a shame I scrapped a f7p engine t'other day out of my clio cos nobody wanted it.

Matt