will121
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 11:46 AM |
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mid engine/gearbox
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
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RazMan
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 12:19 PM |
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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.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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thomas4age
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 12:29 PM |
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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]
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 12:44 PM |
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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.
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will121
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 02:15 PM |
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what is the mtx75 gearbox from? looking at building a spire GT-R, but still not convinced with bike engines!
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iank
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 02:39 PM |
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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.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 11/5/07 at 04:10 PM |
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Have a look under Audi's. You'll find much more modern stuff lurking....
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
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