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Mar 11, 2017 11:12:42 GMT
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I've been tempted to do this conversion a few times, maybe next time I come across a tidy mk1 I will. Used to curse word about with mk1s all the time, still got a 172 and 182, great cars for the cash.
You can get the immobiliser bypassed by efi tuning which could save you a headache!
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Bonnet will fit if you cut away the bonnet skin x members That is the intention yes. I don't think ill need to to all of it though, just across where its hitting. The EFI mod i think is only for the pre facelift ecu's I have the phase 2 ecu with the uch which I don't think can be bypassed because it sends a different message to the ecu each time. I have the keys, the reciever ring, th euch and the ecu but none of the wiring. I also need to find out how to connect the pedal to the ecu. I will ask efi though if they can help, because as you said, it would save me a hell of a headache! On another note. Got the header tank bolted up, its holding fluid. And i filled the gearbox. Next I need to sort an exhaust and get the pump in. |
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Mar 20, 2017 13:37:06 GMT
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Done a compression test on the engine at the weekend     Cant remember the order but I can live with those, considering its not run for a while, I think they will come up even. It cranks nicely, no odd noises, no valves smashed to pieces. Got the bonnet to fit aswell.  Cut this section out  It fits, shuts, bit flimsy in that area and a couple of small creases, but its in keeping with the sleeper effect I think. Got hold of some 172 hubs and brakes I need to get on aswell. They are a fair bit bigger than I thought so I'm confident they will be more than man enough for me. Still need to finish the fuel pump side, exhaust and try to get on with this wiring. Oh and fit the throttle pedal, which from a quick look, looks like it will need modification. I spoke to Chris at EFT and he hasnt had much dealings with this setup, only the cable throttle. But I have managed to find the pinouts I need, in confident I can get it all worked out. |
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Exhaust was started on friday. Plan is to have a discreet sidey, shooting towards the floor like a diesel.  I just need to join that cat (without its innards) to the rear and mount it up. I think that my downpipe will clear the subframe or I'm oging to have some knocking. I have also started working on caliper adapters to fit 172 brakes on the standard hubs, as 172 hubs wont fit my driveshafts. I found out the hard way. |
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Adey
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1994 MK1 Clio OasisAdey
@adey1984
Club Retro Rides Member 171
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discreet it wont be, you might find its very loud, great work though keep it up. you might be able to sell on some calliper adapters on fb or some of the renault clubs
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It'll have 1 silencer and a chamber to resonate in, so it will be loud still yes, but at least it'll have a box, I'm used to cars without nowadays.
If they work id like to make a few sets yes, still working on the design.
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Apr 25, 2017 19:38:03 GMT
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What driveshafts are you using?
If I ever do this conversion my thinking is basically dropping engine and subframe and everything else from the front of a 172 and placing a mk1 on top of it. Possibly from a great height.
The brakes will be more than up to it as you say, I run standard calipers on track, upgrade the pads and fluid and you'll never have an issue.
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At the moment I'm still on the 1.2 driveshafts and hubs. so standard track width, brakes, suspension and hubs. Ill need to have another think about the brakes but for now I just need to get it running. Exhaust and fuel pipe first, get it ready to wire and then fiddle with the rest later.
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Been a while since ive updated.
1 engine and interior loom later.
Have since run it up to temp and its a good strong feeling engine.
First drive was a slow one but it does move.
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nothing bets that feeling when it splutters into life for the first time, good stuff!
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