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5GTT Engine in mk1 Clio

mk1leeRT

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ok i got a mk1 1.4rt clio. will a renault 5GTT engine fit in? and will i need loom and ECU? will my Jb1 gearbox fit directly to it too?
 
yes it will fit in mate,you will get away with useing your loom because a 5 turbo is very basic electrics wise , doesnt have a ecu (its got a carb), and yes you could use the gear box you already have
 
Its not a straight fit but its simple done , use 5 gt front engine and gearbox mounts you'll have to drill the clio subframe,use the 19 16valve rear gearbox mount and bracket,the loom is straight forward the gt engine is carbed get it power, spark and fuel. I used a modified SPI loom with the injection part chopped out
 
so all i really need is a 5gtt engine, and the mounts?

i can use my own wiring loom, and gearbox.

thanks for the replys guys.
 
could i not get away with my own rear gearbox mount? quick look on ebay and it says the mounts are for R19, clios and kangoos?
 
you will need a bit more than just the engine mate , engine , turbo , down pipe , rad, hoses, intercooler, boost hoses ,carb, carb top etc .then you gota think about pumping fuel
 
you would need the AEI unit to , wich is the coil, not sure how much pressure your original pump would suply. you would probly need the fuel pressure reg to
 
ok, could i not use my original coil and just get a fuel pressure regulator?

also will the AEI unit and fuel pressure regulator already be on a renault 5 gtt so i can just pull one off the car?
 
you couldnt use your original coil , because the 5 coil/AEI controls advance/retard of the ignition system, yer these will be fitted to the 5
 
ok so ill get the AEI unit straight off the 5GTT then. cheers mate for your help. its much appreciated.

Do you have any links to projects or people that have done this conversion before?
 
just been on another forum and they reccomend the williams or RSI lump instead. im guessing ill need the engine, loom and ECU for that? assuming my JB1 box fits straight to it?
 
The RSi Lump would be a nice quick simple conversion, they are also fun and torquey engines. You could use your original loom with minor tweeks. You would need ECU for the RSi engine. 1.4 box will fit straight to it. Hope this helps.
 
No Problem. The box will fit but I'm not sure if the ratios are different? Wouldn't of thought so tbh.
 
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