Lewis's RB Clio 197

Update 12/12/2020

Been a while!

I've been busy. Collected a bunch of tools, parts etc.

Started off with a V6 airbox acquired a long while back. Then a good deal came on on an odyssey pc680 which I couldn't refuse on eBay. (Brand new. Just a discount code)

So I bought all the relocation parts & set about doing it.

Honestly dead chuffed with it, considering I did it all myself and I usually don't like messing with electrics But with thanks to a couple members on here on what bits I needed etc I got it all done & most importantly the car runs!

Yet to test it properly as I have a couple things I need to bolt down properly but I lost my T40 socket in the process so I need to get a new one. But here's some pics.
IMG_20201212_132349.jpgIMG_20201212_122913.jpg

IMG_20201206_144256.jpg

IMG_20201207_113356.jpg

The fuse box to the right of the battery is mounted with a little 8mm bolt/self tapper thing to the plastic trim also.

I had planned for this to go under the passenger seat but without a fair bit of work I couldn't get it to fit so opted for behind the passenger seat. Which as you can see meant I had to trim the carpet slightly! & Also there was no point for rear seats anyway so they've come back out. (Again!) I will need a bit carpet now though. (again )

IMG_20201212_132340.jpg

Oh and last but not least, I booked donington for the 22nd Jan with Javelin. Now obviously this is probably going to be wet & I've heard stories about how slippy donington is in the wet & I still have my stock 197 wheels. So I did some researching into tyres & settled on a set of 225/45/17 Goodyear eagle F1 assymetric 5. Reviews look fantastic & all in its cost me £310 fitted for the full set.

Cheers
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20201207_113356.jpg
    IMG_20201207_113356.jpg
    5.1 MB · Views: 14
  • Like
  • Love
Reactions: Joec1996, LiamRS197, Sean197 and 8 others
Be sound them Goodyear’s :sunglasses:
Donington is pretty slippy but there’s plenty of track width. Just make sure you do your breaking before you turn left in Craners, else you’ll end up in the gravel. Definitely don’t lift :sweatsmile:
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Reactions: lewishunter98, suj and Beany
RSRowe said:
Be sound them Goodyear’s :sunglasses:
Donington is pretty slippy but there’s plenty of track width. Just make sure you do your breaking before you turn left in Craners, else you’ll end up in the gravel. Definitely don’t lift :sweatsmile:
Click to expand...
Yeah I've heard the wet grip on them is very impressive & seen some reviews online. Got a bargain on them too. Far cheaper than PS4 too.

But yeah, we'll see! I'm looking forward to it, it's a track I've wanted to do for a long time. And I'll probably learn my lesson early on [emoji23]

Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: RSRowe and Beany
lewishunter98 said:
Yeah I've heard the wet grip on them is very impressive & seen some reviews online. Got a bargain on them too. Far cheaper than PS4 too.

But yeah, we'll see! I'm looking forward to it, it's a track I've wanted to do for a long time. And I'll probably learn my lesson early on [emoji23]

Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

I run Eagle F1s and on my roadtrip the rain was so bad one of the days, even I was shocked how well they coped, I could push it way more than I thought I'd be able to! You'll be impressed by them
 
  • Like
Reactions: lewishunter98 and Addison
No update as such.

More, discussion time, should anyone want to chip in [emoji23]

I've been tempted to meg swap the car

My thoughts were 250hp ish & Clio box?

Seen an engine package for sale for £1200, mapped for 267hp, has a 225 box, single mass flywheel, R26R clutch etc with it. All compression tested and looks solid too. Plus belts done!

Here's the thing, my belts are due this year which is a £500 job basically. And I still want it mapping but that's going to be £3-400.

So realistically

Buy package, sell 225 box £100-150?, sell my predator manifold which would fetch a pretty penny £350 maybe?, sell my airbox for £200? Engine £4/500? Swap over my crank pulley from the Clio engine first though

Fit myself which would just leave the loom really & somehow getting a link pipe from downpipe to match up with the Oreca

Thoughts? Anything I'm missing?

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: Big Ben, j!mbob, suj and 1 other person
Keep the meg gearbox and fit a diff. Sell your engine and gearbox, and get rs tuning to do you a loom and the ecu immobiliser swap. With regards to the exhaust: megane decat downpipe and link pipe, then reducer (2.75" to 2.5") to clio sports cat and your oreca. Mechanically the actual swapping of the engine is a piece of piss.
Don't for one second think 267bhp will be enough though, you'll soon want more!
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Big Ben, lewishunter98, j!mbob and 1 other person
When I asked this question, the general response was it’ll cost a hell of a lot more than first anticipated to do the swap properly. And i would forever be chasing heat issues and wanting more power :tearsofjoy:

dibs on the manifold tho
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Reactions: lewishunter98, j!mbob and Addison
Actually, re. the exhaust, a few people make conversion-specific 3" full systems now for around 900. You may as well forget the oreca sound as the exhaust note will change anyway so you're as well selling. Airtec also make a specific radiator and intercooler for the conversion.
 
Sean197 said:
Keep the meg gearbox and fit a diff. Sell your engine and gearbox, and get rs tuning to do you a loom and the ecu immobiliser swap. With regards to the exhaust, megane decat downpipe and link pipe, then reducer to clio sports cat and your oreca. Mechanically the actual swapping of the engine is a piece of piss.
Don't for one second think 267bhp will be enough though, you'll soon want more!
Click to expand...
Not sure I'd want the hassle of getting a diff fitted to the megane box when I already have a quaife diff fitted to the Clio box. Plus I think the Clio ratios will keep it a little more 'exciting'? Also I'd potentially like a PMS shifter at some point and I'd really hope it still fits with the meg lump in there! [emoji23]

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sean197
lewishunter98 said:
Not sure I'd want the hassle of getting a diff fitted to the megane box when I already have a quaife diff fitted to the Clio box. Plus I think the Clio ratios will keep it a little more 'exciting'? Also I'd potentially like a PMS shifter at some point and I'd really hope it still fits with the meg lump in there! [emoji23]

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

Ah ok, couldn't remember if you already had a diff fitted. In that case you may as well keep it but you'll be changing gear a lot more often. You'll also need to budget for an uprated clutch obviously.
 
  • Like
Reactions: lewishunter98
RSRowe said:
When I asked this question, the general response was it’ll cost a hell of a lot more than first anticipated to do the swap properly. And i would forever be chasing heat issues and wanting more power :tearsofjoy:

dibs on the manifold tho
Click to expand...
Yeah. To be fair I have seen people struggle with heat management on the meg engines. Must be because it's so compact?

Not sure I'd want more though! Atleast 260-270 keeps it "reliable" without forging which I really wouldn't want to spend the money on doing [emoji23]

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk
 
Sean197 said:
Ah ok, couldn't remember if you already had a diff fitted. In that case you may as well keep it but you'll be changing gear a lot more often. You'll also need to budget for an uprated clutch obviously.
Click to expand...
Do you know if the R26R clutch that would come with it would still fit when using a Clio box?

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk
 
Sean197 said:
Not sure but I don't think so as the clio boxes are TL4 whereas the megane box is an ND0.
Click to expand...
Yeah I wasn't sure it would to be fair. That adds a little spanner to the works then! Would need a new clutch in theory which is an extra cost to consider. Annoying as mines only done 4k or so! [emoji23]

Sent from my AC2003 using Tapatalk
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar Thread Suggestions

Thread starter Similar threads Forum Replies Date
S Clio 197 in Racing Blue FSH 65k £5,500 Clios For Sale 1
S S88THL - Supercharged Clio 200 Projects/Progress Threads 3
K Ricambi tuning exhaust for MK3 Clio? Clio 197 Area 1
C Clio 197 alternator Clio 197 Area 1
Lewis Watson Lewis's Clio 200 Cup Projects/Progress Threads 95
Similar threads
Clio 197 in Racing Blue FSH 65k £5,500
S88THL - Supercharged Clio 200
Ricambi tuning exhaust for MK3 Clio?
Clio 197 alternator
Lewis's Clio 200 Cup
Top Bottom