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Rexy
08-08-09, 05:27 PM
Would a 20xe Fit into a Mk1 Phs2 Clio?

Fitted in muppet as its exaclty that and i keep pondering if its poss or not.

Engine mounts would need to be welded into place on the clio chassis legs, which shafts would It would either have to have cut and welded shafts to used the clio sus or a full setup retro fitted from something else.

Posted for a bit of funn but could it work?????
AlexW
08-08-09, 05:33 PM
Its been done, but i cant remember jack **** about it.

Id presume shafts would be custom jobbies.
Rexy
08-08-09, 05:34 PM
LMFBO did a quick google search and it came up with:

clio 16v track car, good or bad - PassionFord (http://passionford.com/forum/general-discussion/163655-clio-16v-track-car-good-or-bad.html)
24 posts - 14 authors
TBH mate I come from a vauxhall background and a stock clio 16v is far better than a xe nova (even when nova is on half decent suspension) ...
craig green
08-08-09, 06:00 PM
/\ usual response!

Tbh a Williams would make a better car than a 20Xe powered Clio, but lets face it, will take minimal abuse before something gives up.

My guess is it will fit in, though will prolly need a powercap, custom exhaust to mate to the XE manifold & the shafts I'd cut & shut (weld tbh) done properly they ought to last.
John
08-08-09, 06:01 PM
Anything can be done fella, hell if it'll go into a cinq it'll go into one of these. Custom shafts and exhaust as craig says.
Southie
08-08-09, 06:12 PM
Put the c20xe in the back instead. :)
Rexy
08-08-09, 07:04 PM
/\ usual response!

Tbh a Williams would make a better car than a 20Xe powered Clio, but lets face it, will take minimal abuse before something gives up.

My guess is it will fit in, though will prolly need a powercap, custom exhaust to mate to the XE manifold & the shafts I'd cut & shut (weld tbh) done properly they ought to last.

PMSL, I know i've had one and destroyed the bugger pmsl It was an option of putting an xe into the williams shell before i broke it and scrapped the bugger. But meh... our lass has a 1.2 RL which will be well a toy shortly, Might just take it on track as a 1.2 pmsl.
paddy138
08-08-09, 07:37 PM
id say it wouldnt be that hard actually, you might have a problem with the gearbox clearing the chassis leg, wiring and all wouldnt be that bad if your going to have a stripped out car for track, your only problem will be the shafts id say, there a big enough engine bay prob a wee bit bigger than a nova, would be well worth a try me thinks, would easier finding a cleaner clio shell than nova one anyway
craig green
08-08-09, 07:37 PM
Track it, Put some bonkers spec brakes & coilovers on it.

It'll go all day without missing a beat.
paddy138
08-08-09, 07:40 PM
what about a c20let clio
craig green
08-08-09, 07:41 PM
what about a c20let clio

Might aswell run a French engine in that case.. lol
mowgli
08-08-09, 07:49 PM
how about a v6 from a laguna???????
paddy138
08-08-09, 08:08 PM
Might aswell run a French engine in that case.. lol

why :confused:
Rexy
08-08-09, 09:28 PM
lol @ mowgli.

TBH, it looks like the 1.2 is staying and its being stripped pmsl. she said as long as she can and i quote " roll it and get it sideways" im allowed to have it :D

top lass, She can roll it tho. Dont fancy that one.
mowgli
09-08-09, 12:05 PM
lol @ mowgli.

i was serious for once........
Rexy
09-08-09, 02:53 PM
umm, i think if it was a serious one i would opt for an f4r over the v6. Would sound rather nice mind.
stylesy451
09-08-09, 03:08 PM
space frame the front make a tunnel RWD FTW!
Plug
09-08-09, 03:10 PM
if i remember correctly wasnt there a phase 1 clio running a evo lump on ebay many moons ago?? all i remember is a huge ass spoiler
dannyb
09-08-09, 05:39 PM
Have a PPC mag with a Clio with a 1.8T VW/Audi lump in it. More tuneable and more good lumps about. Unless you have your heart set on an XE and want the challenge I guess!