200+bhp 480 or 440?

RSF · Aug 14th, 2009, 17:55

Any one got one?
What did you do to get it over the 200bhp mark and what sort of money are we talking?
would I be better off fabricating some mounts or what ever I have to do to get the t5 engine in?
I guess what im trying to say is,would it be cheaper for me to just get a t5 engine or can the 480 2.0 or turbo,or 440 get over 200bhp for similar money to a t5 engine?
Thanks

Ps any links to rear wheel drived 440/480s and 200bhp+ ones would be much appreciated.all advice appreciated too.

Clan · Aug 14th, 2009, 18:26

you would need the Renault 16 valve head and a turbocharger for that power. But then the transaxle wouldnt last too long ..

Steve Hogg · Aug 14th, 2009, 20:52

Simple answer - bolt on a 100hp nitrous kit - and enjoy it while the transmission lasts.

RSF · Aug 15th, 2009, 02:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

you would need the Renault 16 valve head and a turbocharger for that power. But then the transaxle wouldnt last too long ..

Any stronger tran axles?

RSF · Aug 15th, 2009, 02:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Hogg

Simple answer - bolt on a 100hp nitrous kit - and enjoy it while the transmission lasts.

Any transmissions that could handle the power?
wouldnt fancy nitrous any way,just some thing 2.0 turbo which should be around 200bhp any way,that will fit in there.

GTMaster · Aug 16th, 2009, 13:30

You could try to use the 1.7l turbo engine and rich mod it (chip tune). They say power rises to approx. 170hp, and then try to modify other things (cam, exhaust,turbo etc.) to get more power. Maybe a Renault Clio Williams gearbox could take that much power if you could find one.

Clan · Aug 16th, 2009, 13:37

The 400 turbo already has a strengthened gearbox i would think the Williams uses that , its the torque which the box can have problems with rather than BHP .

GTMaster · Aug 16th, 2009, 13:56

Or what about a gearbox off a Renault Safrane Biturbo? It's gearbox would probably be too big to fit on the 1.7l engine, but maybe after modification (some sort of bell housing conversion or spacer)? Or something off a Renault Turbo that might fit

RSF · Aug 18th, 2009, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTMaster

Or what about a gearbox off a Renault Safrane Biturbo? It's gearbox would probably be too big to fit on the 1.7l engine, but maybe after modification (some sort of bell housing conversion or spacer)? Or something off a Renault Turbo that might fit

This is the way I think

Think I'm going to go with t5 engine in boot,less complicated then doing cas and every thing and then only getting 170 bhp with hardly much torque.

GTMaster · Aug 19th, 2009, 19:49

Good luck with it. Must be an interesting setup having an RR layout in a 480

In my opinion the t5 might be a bit too heavy, so upgrading the suspension is probably a must.... Also that 170hp with the turbo 1.7l is only after chipping it, so turbo and intercooler upgrade would push the hp and torque up more...

Aug 14th, 2009, 17:55	#1
RSF Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2011 03:44 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WALSALL/STECHFORD/BIRMINGHAM	200+bhp 480 or 440? Any one got one? What did you do to get it over the 200bhp mark and what sort of money are we talking? would I be better off fabricating some mounts or what ever I have to do to get the t5 engine in? I guess what im trying to say is,would it be cheaper for me to just get a t5 engine or can the 480 2.0 or turbo,or 440 get over 200bhp for similar money to a t5 engine? Thanks Ps any links to rear wheel drived 440/480s and 200bhp+ ones would be much appreciated.all advice appreciated too. __________________ BLACK MANUAL VOLVO 850 T5 ESTATE (CRUSHED). T5 WANTED,CHEAP PROJECT WITH MOT

Aug 14th, 2009, 18:26	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	you would need the Renault 16 valve head and a turbocharger for that power. But then the transaxle wouldnt last too long .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 16th, 2009, 13:37	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The 400 turbo already has a strengthened gearbox i would think the Williams uses that , its the torque which the box can have problems with rather than BHP . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 16th, 2009, 13:56	#8
GTMaster Senior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne	Or what about a gearbox off a Renault Safrane Biturbo? It's gearbox would probably be too big to fit on the 1.7l engine, but maybe after modification (some sort of bell housing conversion or spacer)? Or something off a Renault Turbo that might fit Last edited by GTMaster; Aug 16th, 2009 at 14:06.

Aug 14th, 2009, 20:52	#3
Steve Hogg Member Last Online: Jul 8th, 2018 10:38 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Taillebourg	Simple answer - bolt on a 100hp nitrous kit - and enjoy it while the transmission lasts.

Aug 16th, 2009, 13:30	#6
GTMaster Senior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne	You could try to use the 1.7l turbo engine and rich mod it (chip tune). They say power rises to approx. 170hp, and then try to modify other things (cam, exhaust,turbo etc.) to get more power. Maybe a Renault Clio Williams gearbox could take that much power if you could find one.

Aug 19th, 2009, 19:49	#10
GTMaster Senior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne	Good luck with it. Must be an interesting setup having an RR layout in a 480 In my opinion the t5 might be a bit too heavy, so upgrading the suspension is probably a must.... Also that 170hp with the turbo 1.7l is only after chipping it, so turbo and intercooler upgrade would push the hp and torque up more...

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