480 1.9 16v

Scott Stephen · Jun 24th, 2004, 22:36

Hi, I dont know if this one has been asked before but forgive me if it has.

The Renault 19 16v shares the same injection system as my 1.7 ES 480 K-reg. Can this engine go in without any modification? Can the standard gearbox mate to it?

The thing is I'm turning my 480 into a hill climber and really need some decent power. Are there any other suitable engines out there??

Thanks.

Peter Milnes · Jun 25th, 2004, 00:37

To start with Scott, you could try the turbo version of your engine as fitted to 480 Turbos. It has a small turbo unit which gives no lag and a surprising amount of urge. Then there is the 2-Litre version, which I think is the 1.9, but I don't know if they turbo'd it.

All the best, Peter

Daniel M · Jun 30th, 2004, 18:56

Hi.

I believe i've come across this kind of thread somewhere before. Yes, you can drop the engine in, but all the engine management system has to come out and be replaced with the system from the Renault. It's not as simple as it sounds (so i remember!). Not sure about the gearbox though.

Peter's got a good idea. You could drop a 1.7 Turbo lump in-these are quick-around 129hp standard if i remember. Volvo did make a 2.0 (1998cc) engine, but no Turbo version. Why not get in touch with Dave Slater (davebslater(uk))-he can be found here-check the User profiles. He does work on Volvo's-im sure he could offer you some advice on what the best thing to do would be. The Volvo lumps are well reliable, i would def. consider something down this route before you think about dropping the Renault 19 lump in.

Later,
Dan M

Jun 24th, 2004, 22:36	#1
Scott Stephen Senior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2012 10:32 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: aberdeen View Photos By: Scott Stephen	480 1.9 16v Hi, I dont know if this one has been asked before but forgive me if it has. The Renault 19 16v shares the same injection system as my 1.7 ES 480 K-reg. Can this engine go in without any modification? Can the standard gearbox mate to it? The thing is I'm turning my 480 into a hill climber and really need some decent power. Are there any other suitable engines out there?? Thanks. __________________ Volvo 244 (BREAKING),240,850 + Rover 800 Vitesse + Reliant SuperRobin!!!!

Jun 25th, 2004, 00:37	#2
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: 480 1.9 16v To start with Scott, you could try the turbo version of your engine as fitted to 480 Turbos. It has a small turbo unit which gives no lag and a surprising amount of urge. Then there is the 2-Litre version, which I think is the 1.9, but I don't know if they turbo'd it. All the best, Peter

Jun 30th, 2004, 18:56	#3
Daniel M Inbetween Volvo's... Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 23:13 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lowestoft View Photos By: Daniel M	RE: 480 1.9 16v Hi. I believe i've come across this kind of thread somewhere before. Yes, you can drop the engine in, but all the engine management system has to come out and be replaced with the system from the Renault. It's not as simple as it sounds (so i remember!). Not sure about the gearbox though. Peter's got a good idea. You could drop a 1.7 Turbo lump in-these are quick-around 129hp standard if i remember. Volvo did make a 2.0 (1998cc) engine, but no Turbo version. Why not get in touch with Dave Slater (davebslater(uk))-he can be found here-check the User profiles. He does work on Volvo's-im sure he could offer you some advice on what the best thing to do would be. The Volvo lumps are well reliable, i would def. consider something down this route before you think about dropping the Renault 19 lump in. Later, Dan M __________________ Current: 2014 Ford S-Max Titanium X Sport -- Previous Volvo’s -- :: 480 Turbo, 1993, 234 Polar White (with 'Richmod') :: Sold :: 440 2.0i SE, 1994, 306 Smoke Silver Metallic :: Sold :: 440 1.7 GLEi, 1991, 219 Ocean Blue Metallic Metallic :: Sold

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