Help with clio turbo conversion plz..

[RUSTY-480-TURBO]

Hi all..

I'm new round here but was kind of wondering if you guys can help me..

I have a very rusty 480 turbo, to bad to restore so i have heard that this engine will go straight into a clio with pretty much no hassle.. Was wondering if maybe some one on here has done it or perhaps knows some one who has..

I got questions like will it fit any clio, will i have all the bits i need on my 480 turbo or do i need a shopping list of parts.. I'm a fully skilled mechanic so i'm sure i can do the job but i just need some inside info of exactly what i need..

The car I'm using is a 1990 480 turbo, 1.7 i think.. Only down side is it's a auto so not exactly sure what gear box i will need, clio one, or does it have to be a volvo one..

Also the rest of the car is breaking for bits so if any body wants any thing then please say..

Thanks for any help in advance...

[Clan]

Best to get a 400 turbo Renault based manual gearbox which volvo has strengthened for the Turbo engine and will have a suitable final drive ratio . The Non turbo Renault gearbox will fit but it might not last too long ..
You might be better looking on a clio forum for advice on fitting the engine to a clio ..

[B20F]

You will need the M59E or M59M gearbox. The E stands for electronic drive of the speedometer. The M59M(echanical) stands for a cable driven speedometer. Those are the strongest gearboxes of the Volvo 400 series.

[RUSTY-480-TURBO]

The speedo would be manual on the clio so wud be better with the m59m gearbox, i spose i wud also need the fly wheel and clutch from the same model.. ?

Thanks for the help so far people, keep it comming..