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will121 - 11/5/07 at 11:46 AM

I'm looking at a mid engine setup and wonder if its possible to connect a renault clio 2litre 172bhp transverse engine to a renault UN1 tranaxle and if so what clutch system? alternativly could go the complete renualt 21 turbo route but think this engine is a bit dated now.
thanks

RazMan - 11/5/07 at 12:19 PM

I used the 2.5 Duratec V6 which will give you more power. Lightest (I think) V6 around and the MTX75 transaxle is very strong.
I have seen complete engines go for a pittance on eBay.

thomas4age - 11/5/07 at 12:29 PM

yes the UN1 and Clio 172 engine (f4R) can be mated together

the clutch would be an arrangment of v6 plate and clio presureplate and flywheel.

I'm not 100% sure wheter an adaptorplate is needed But I've seen the combo in the autocross over here.

Very good engine BTW. and I think a little lighter than a V6 duratec

depending on the weight of the car and sort of use the much lighter & smaller and much cheaper renault Ng3 transmission can also handle up to 200hp and a fair amount of torque.

grtz Thomas

[Edited on 11/5/07 by thomas4age]

MikeRJ - 11/5/07 at 12:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
I used the 2.5 Duratec V6 which will give you more power. Lightest (I think) V6 around and the MTX75 transaxle is very strong.
I have seen complete engines go for a pittance on eBay.


The MTX75 is a transverse box though, the UN1 is a conventional longitudinal transaxle.

will121 - 11/5/07 at 02:15 PM

what is the mtx75 gearbox from? looking at building a spire GT-R, but still not convinced with bike engines!

iank - 11/5/07 at 02:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by will121
what is the mtx75 gearbox from? looking at building a spire GT-R, but still not convinced with bike engines!


mondeo mainly. It's transverse so not what you were asking for.

DIY Si - 11/5/07 at 04:10 PM

Have a look under Audi's. You'll find much more modern stuff lurking....