Engine bay strengtening

[dandan]

Is it necessary to strengten the bay if putting in a 1.6 turbo lump in? If so which way does everyone recommend........ seam welding the bay or putting in a kit? Decided that a 1.2i is just girlie and wanna start preparing for the refit.

[General Baxter]

iv had mine done and its only a 1300 :lol:

but i need to fine a gearbox that can withstand around 200bhp that will fit onto the 1300 :roll:

[Phil GTE]

i need to fine a gearbox that can withstand around 200bhp that will fit onto the 1300 :roll:

F20 with your std flywheel

http://members.lycos.co.uk/novarally2003/rally.htm

big block gear boxes can go onto small blocks

[General Baxter]

sorry burgo i have a new lover in life Phil GTE :wink: :oops: :lol:

[Aragorn]

if u use standard 1300 flywheel on a F20 you'll need a custom clutch plate

if you have a 1600 u can use a 2.0 8v or x20xev flywheel, clutch and clutch plate which will mount streight up

[burgo]

sorry burgo i have a new lover in life Phil GTE :wink: :oops: :lol: :cry:

[ANDYRACER]

Yes u will need to strengthen the bay due to the 1.6 turbo running about the same power as a 2.0 plus i recommend the kit coz its just easier to fit.