englebert

You're not wrong! This is from JBS and yep, 225bhp... I did read that the early ones are the best, head gasket is better or something...

This thread has taken me all afternoon, but it has been worth it! Wish i had your talent to do all of that style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

Nice! Hmm..just got a quote for £7500+VAT, that is for an S3 engine with front mount intercooler, exhaust and neccessary brake and suspension upgrades. I guess i can get that down a litle by doing without brake/suspensions parts till i can afford them but that is still pretty steep! If i got a 150bhp Golf engine would that be a false economy or does it simply have a different turbo to get 225bhp?

I know what he means, no point having a big power FWD but it's all about the application. I have a track car so cornerning ability isn't priority here, i just want cheap-ish fun!

I like the Lupo GTI but i don't want to sell my Clio and then pay more for a slower car to be honest... I've always been into dubs, and having seen these VR6 Lupos knocking around i thought you could lob anything if you like, and i have been keen to get a turbo'd car for a while because of the VFM factor when it comes to tuning! From the limited knowledge i have, the 1.8t is very well made, and can take a reasonable amount of power before needing major re-work, whereas i would imagine the 1.4 needs all that, and won't be as reliable for my dreams of 300bhp+. So, how many people have actually had the conversion? I was expecting it to be really popular! Can i ask how much it cost all in? Thanks for everyones help so far style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />

Yep, i'm starting to get worried now...i looked at one site (Storm Developments i think) and they had a little bar graph showing estimated costs and it looked like £6k for a conversion all in. A bit expensive...what are the big hurdles then, space? I was hoping it would be quite an easy project but perhaps i walked into this rather naiively style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> Thanks Petrified, cool car btw.

Really? There is a guy on Cliosport.net with one but he is a mechanic... As much as like the Clio i've had two now and they are under engineered, whereas we have had many VWs in the family (my sister has a red 1.4 Lupo) and by and large they have been very good. Also, the Lupo is a easy 100kg lighter and i think a converted one will be cheaper to insure! (fingers crossed). Sunroof, yes! I'll note that.

As you say, i think there are under 1000 GTIs are in the UK so prices will probably remain high for that reason alone... Thanks for the advice then...1.0l shell, lightest, but would you say it makes it the weakest too?! I don't want a rollcage so elimating as much flex as possible will be quite important for me... The Sport sounds like a good tip then, gotta love those little exhausts! Any contact links for those suppliers mentioned?

A wider track will help quell bodyroll and weight transfer. Just remember that spacers aren't good for other suspension components.

Hi Guys, I have tried doing a search so i don't bombard you with too many questions but due to my ineptness i couldn't find much, so here goes...! My first big question is if there is any benefit of getting any particular Lupo? I'd like to get a GTI for the added engineering gone into it (and better) looks but personally i find them expensive for what they are. Having said that, i wouldn't rule out upgrading bits on a normal Lupo down the line... My second question is who are the trusted fitters for the engine (Dubsport, Jabbasport etc.)? I can barely change a wheel let alone do an engine conversion so i would have to let them do everything! Should i let them source the engine or track down one myself...the theory being i will save a bit of money there? Finally, i guess the 1.8t will prove too much for the standard chassis so are there already suspension kits in existance to handle the extra weight/power and can i upgrade the brakes with something without going above a 14"/15" wheel. Sorry to be a pain with that, i will make every effort to contribute to the forum so i'm not just a pain in the ass style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Cheers, -Rob