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I have a mate who is looking at buying a Renault Turbo. Does anyone know who in NZ would be a bit knowledgable around these? Location doesn't matter.
Also they run mechanical fuel injection similar to the early 911's. From a modifying perspective who difficult are these CIS or K-Jetronic systems for getting more power?
TIA
Also they run mechanical fuel injection similar to the early 911's. From a modifying perspective who difficult are these CIS or K-Jetronic systems for getting more power?
TIA
Kiwi Carguy said:
I have a mate who is looking at buying a Renault Turbo. Does anyone know who in NZ would be a bit knowledgable around these? Location doesn't matter.
Also they run mechanical fuel injection similar to the early 911's. From a modifying perspective who difficult are these CIS or K-Jetronic systems for getting more power?
TIA
I had a R5GT Turbo back in 1989. They are carb'd so no engine management. There is a valve you can fit which allows wastegate to open later. Also, decent cat free exhaust system is worth while. I had a Devil system on mine.Also they run mechanical fuel injection similar to the early 911's. From a modifying perspective who difficult are these CIS or K-Jetronic systems for getting more power?
TIA
They also had a recall in 1990 on the cooler system which runs after you turn off engine. I knew of many which caught fire (in the UK).
Dean
PS - great fun car - quick for a 1.4!!
Ah, the old french rollerskate! That brings back memories. Not as well rounded as a Pug GTI but soooo much fun. Compared to modern hot-hatches it'll feel quick but the turbo-lag will be noticeable and it'll torque-steer pretty badly too. Old school turbos are much more fun than the flat-feeling ones these days though IMHO. R5GT Turbo handled well too.
They are very fragile in the interior and body department (feel like they're made out of recycled egg-boxes) but the mechanicals are excellent if well maintained and you don't expect to be able to add 200bhp and get the same reliability. I think the same basic engine was used by volvo in their little saloons 340/360 and I seem to remember it's just a push-rod? The hot-start kit is a must as the carb used to get too hot, evaporate the fuel and not allow enough juice through to get the engine to start!
Devil exhausts were the first 'drain-pipe' systems - they were so cool then but now I just laugh at people with 5-inch tail-pipes!
Devil exhaust, K&N airfilter and waste-gate mods = 160-180bhp. Nice.
They are very fragile in the interior and body department (feel like they're made out of recycled egg-boxes) but the mechanicals are excellent if well maintained and you don't expect to be able to add 200bhp and get the same reliability. I think the same basic engine was used by volvo in their little saloons 340/360 and I seem to remember it's just a push-rod? The hot-start kit is a must as the carb used to get too hot, evaporate the fuel and not allow enough juice through to get the engine to start!
Devil exhausts were the first 'drain-pipe' systems - they were so cool then but now I just laugh at people with 5-inch tail-pipes!
Devil exhaust, K&N airfilter and waste-gate mods = 160-180bhp. Nice.
Edited by jamieheasman on Monday 24th September 00:52
AlpineAndy said:
You could ask on the renault part of the aussiefrogs forum.
Plenty of NZ members.
Thanks mate.Plenty of NZ members.
The deal is now done so I can be open about it. Just had to give my mate a chance to decide and do the deal. He is a real Group B nut and has been rebuilding an EX Lancer Turbo from the ground up the last 4-5 years. We're picking it up this weekend so I'll let you know what it's like after the weekend. Thanks for all that helped. I will try the other forum for more info.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Specialis...
Conversion:Ffirg 005 said:
Thought that was the one - sorry, didn't mean to blow the cover earlier 
The seller also has a rather tasty looking RHD Integrale up for sale...
Hey no worries. I wondered if anyone else had spotted it. I had seen it and emailed it to him. The rest, as they say, is history. I was just trying to respect his privacy. The Integrale has indeed been converted but I think just doesn't have that wow factor that the crazy French thing does.The seller also has a rather tasty looking RHD Integrale up for sale...
His EX Lancer Turbo will be coming up for sale and is a very special little car with lots and lots of tasteful bits on it. I will post details & pics about it when I can.
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