R5 questions...

Level 4 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 91

Hey all,

Some quick questions:

1.Will an R5 GTT exhaust manifold fit a standard campus manifold?

2.I have a late 92/early 93 R5 1.4 with single point injection rather than a carb, possible to fit bigger injectors?

3.would some GTT springs work ok if they were cut? Im talking cutting the equivalent of another 20mm off....

Any help would be muchly appreciated!

Doug

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

buy lowered springs as there just as cheap and are built accordingly cutting springs is bodgy

Level 4 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 91

yeh they are,but new springs are Â£50 quid and Im a student! It would only be a temporary measure until I get a fullpaid job..

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

1. No, as thats 2 manifolds. The manifold will fit the engine though but then you need a turbo and a downpipe etc.

2. Yes btu theres no point at all, the 5's injection system is so shite its not funny, thats why so many are scrapped, its extremely expensive to sort and its an oddball so nothign shared, normal CTS's for the rest of the cars are 12 quid, the 5's is Â£140!

3. Yes but you don't cut a wee bit off cut a coil off. That will be about 30mm drop at most.

Level 4 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 91

Cheers Chris, I know it isnt worth me spending loads on the bucket, but I am just doing alot of work myself to save money with the help of a mechanic mate.

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

better to change to another engine in all honesty.

Engines I would go for.

1. Due to you being a young un and insurance costs etc a 1.4 energy engine from a 19/clio. Benefits, GREAT engine, one of the best you'll get. Instant 20bhp more than the C type thats in there. Cheaper parts etc. Also you only need to change the engine number on the v5 and you can get away without declaring it to the insurers as well.

2. 1.6 energy engine, this is out the megane, 30bhp more and around 90ftlb of torque, not that great compared to its smaller 1.4 brother. Also puts it in the higher road tax bracket, not worth it for the gains.

3. 16V 1.8, more than double the existing bhp, cheap and plentiful. Insurance won;t liek it.

4. 2l 16V same as 1.8 but a bit faster and a bit dearer.

5. GTT lump, archaic and over rated, especially for day to day living.

Level 4 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 91

I have thought of usng a 1.4 energy engine but its surely a big big job for someone whos got basic experience of changing oil/pads/filters/bulbs/interior parts? It wont be a basic like for like replace will it?

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

boltign the engine in place will take about an hour at most.

fuel lines will need changed from the metal ones that are there, easy job though.

then the ECU will need to be mounted near the battery.

energy downpipe should bolt up to the 5's cat.

Level 4 User Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 91

ah right,so its just a case of finding a good solid complete engine,taking the old out and putting new in.Ill talk to some mates and see if they are up for a bit of hard work,cheers Chris!

Retroholic Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 5685

I'd go for a carb energy if it was me but once its in the inj one would run for about 200k without trouble!

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

carb energy will do 200k no bother as well chet.

his is a post 92 car as well so to save hassle go the injected way

Retroholic Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 5685

I was refering to the carbs gunging up etc

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

they don;t gunge up unless the breathers are clogged and that affects the SPI's as well.

Maybe not as bad as the general! I will strip and clean that bad boy.

Retroholic Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 5685

Was on to the brothe rtoday about getting the digger fixed and building a ramp in one of the fields to finish it off Very Happy

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

I'm driving

Retroholic Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 5685

Suits me!

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

how much do I get per roll?

Retroholic Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 5685

250g dinner, 150g dessert + 8hrs bed per complete revolution