Megane Coupe 225 Conversion [Archive]

Gaz2405

05-03-2009, 20:31

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Hi people,

Thought I'd start one of these on this site, as I'll soon be officially a Renault turbo owner!

This is the car a couple of years ago (at Uni), pretty similar to how it was when I took it off the road.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/cleanishcar0046wo.jpg

However the car hadn't moved for a while whilst been in the garage, check out this all you detailing peeps!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0527.jpg

So started with the obligatory stripping of the interior.

All door cards out, doors off, bonnet off.

Few pics

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I'd been having problems with my fuse box, since I'd taken it to pieces to sort some wiring out, so I made bracket to keep it out of the foot well a little more.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0528.jpg

I then cut dash in half and cut all the ribbing out of the back of it, so it was just a shell.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0529.jpg

Then I went and collected one of my ebay bargains.

ta dar!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00067.jpg

So then I had to take this out.

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Couple of hours and a few swear words later this was out.

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And the shell was looking like this.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00080.jpg

Gearbox and engine came out as one but then were split to sell.

JC5 box from 172 up for grabs pm me if interested.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00079.jpg

Engine bay was absolutely filthy as it wasn't cleaned for a good 9 months, quick jet wash with some degreaser and it was looking a lot better.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00077.jpg

You can actually see the colour of the subframe and power steering pipes lol

Last thing I did was tuck it back away in the garage, with the engine crane and sheet of 6mm steel plate I'd bought for making the alternator bracket and power steering pump.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00085.jpg

It will be a good couple of weeks if not months until I'm able to get over to it again.

So progress will be slow, but I'll keep you updated with purchases I make as I have quite a large shopping list

Gaz2405

05-03-2009, 20:32

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Now I told you all progress was going to be slow, so here's my next update.

I managed to get a few quick pics before I left last night.

New purchases, that have arrived:

One rather large NDO gerabox, seen hear half in situ

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/BIGASSGEARBOX-1.jpg

Drive shafts and hubs with discs, discs need a quick clean up asthey've been stood for 9 months!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/NSSHAFT.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/OSSHAFT.jpg

I literally just dropped the engine in, to see where it was catching.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/TRIALFIT.jpg

I've still not taken out the old drive shafts from the JC5 box so its catching a bit there. Looks like it going to be pretty close to the steering rack too.

But gearbox clearance wise it seems ok.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/GEARBOXCLEARANCE.jpg

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Its catching a tiny bit on the front sub frame member but hopefully when its on the top engine mount(which I've just found one on ebay and bought it now!), it should clear.

My other purchase that hasn't arrived yet it this:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/CLUTCHPEDAL.gif

Floor mounted hydraulic clutch pedal as the NDO box is hydraulic and not cable driven, the linkage is also cable driven and not rod, which should be fun!

Next task is to get a top gearbox mount made and get the engine mounted in properly.

Cheers

Gaz

Gaz2405

05-03-2009, 20:33

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

I've done a bit of work on the car today.

Managed to get the old drive shafts out, remove quick shift and rod change, remove rest of exhaust down pipe.

And oh yeah get the engine sitting on all three mounts!

It fits haha!!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00126.jpg

Gearbox mount is a mix of 225 and jc5 mount used together.
Only had to cut a very small piece of chassis out 1x2 inch, which is just under the mount, then just reinforced it from behind.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00128.jpg

Top engine mount is F7R bottom rubber mount type and f4r mount from most new renaults.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00129.jpg

Dog bone mount is a 225 mount and some box section made up to mount to the original mount. No pics unfortunately!

Here it is with the bumper still undecided on the splitter but i need a deep bumper to house a large intercooler!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00124.jpg

Next on the list is adapting the throttle body mount to take a F7R cable type.

Getting the drive shafts measured and butchered.

Got a turbo and manifold on its way from a breakers.

Shopping list includes, OMEX600, cable change mechanism and gear lever assembly, intercooler and pipe work. And the rest..

Comments and suggestions welcome as always :)

Gaz2405

05-03-2009, 20:34

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

About time i put some pics up of what I've done a couple of weekends ago!

Made the brackets to use my F7R alternator and power steering pump.

The pic looks like they don't line up perfectly, but thee is room for movement as it's not bolted together tight.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00137.jpg

Managed to get the turbo and manifold on, its a really tight fit getting it on.

But once its on there's a fair bit of room.

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Depending on how big the down pipe is its looks like I might have to lose a bit of the scuttle tray/bulk head.

Luckily K-tec have just released a de-cat pipe for the 225 as the cat is usually in the down pipe.

Then its just a case of getting a short piece made up to mate to my own system.

I've been having some wishbones played with with different ball joints.

So it looks as if i might be needing a wide arch kit as well, as I may be going with the 225's wider track and full drive shaft assembly.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo00144.jpg

I'm going over again this weekend to start prepping the shell properly and taking the engine out, now I know it fits.

So I'm preparing my self to be breathing in Monaco blue dust for while!

That's all for now!

Gaz2405

05-03-2009, 20:36

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Right then I'll start with downpipe idea.

Here you can see how the F7R downpipe exits the bay.

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Its Goes underneath the steering rack.

If you look at scotty's bay, you can see it exits above the steering rack higher up.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/phase2downpipe.jpg

And her is where the downpipe goes from the cat on a 225, so should be pretty easy to sort the exhaust looking from these pictures.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/RSEngine-1.jpg

So engine was back out again, here it is just ready to go back in to get the rear mount sorted. You can also see the alternator and power steering pump attached to the engine, but that will be changing as I'm ditching the power steering and going hard core all out manual! haha

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0591.jpg

You can see in that picture that its well and truly day light, here's what it was like when I finished doing the mount as it was harder than expected as the mount from the 225 and f7r are completely different, and on opposite sides of the engine!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0593.jpg

Managed to make a start on the interior by getting a few coats of primer down, interior will be staying white, but unsure whether to stay with the primer as its a decentish finish and a little grippier.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0589.jpg

As said previously I got the ns coilover on and was pretty disappointed as i out it on without the engine in the bay, until i dropped the engine in then it was low, very low!, but didn't get any pics!

So I left it like this with the inlet manifold off as I've brought that home get the throttle body fitted properly.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0594.jpg

That's all for now, but 'm having 10 days off in Feb for the sole purpose of just working on the car, so should have some serious progress pretty soon!

Gaz2405

05-03-2009, 20:36

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Exhaust mid pipe arrived today, I'm surprised at the size of the bore for a standard exhaust shouldn't be a problem mating it to mine.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo0055.jpg

Bend looks like its in the right place and may not even need modifying, but I'll wait until I get it up against the car.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo0057.jpg

Collecting something else for the car on Sunday, which is a bit of a funny thing and a bit unusual for this stage of a project, but all will be revealed.

Gaz2405

05-03-2009, 20:37

Been to Rochdale today to pick up my newest part for the conversion.

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Found another gearbox on the bay, so thought why not!

Its always handy to a spare lying around as I tend to go through gearbox's quite often!

That's it for the moment.

gtmatt

05-03-2009, 20:50

your soon cracking on with that love how much effort you have put into your project , will be different as i dont know any 1 who has done that conversion yet happy days :)

Os8472

05-03-2009, 21:21

Nice looking project, I've seen a megane that shape with the 2ltr turbo'd but I never though about dropping the newer engine in, good work, keep it up and they'll yet another unique motor at national day

Matt Cole

05-03-2009, 21:45

Nice one mate. Bags of room in there, think yourself lucky!! Welcome to 225 engined world!!:agree::D

Gaz2405

05-03-2009, 21:51

Nice one mate. Bags of room in there, think yourself lucky!! Welcome to 225 engined world!!:agree::D

Cheers I think I've got the box that was originally with your engine as I went to Durham to pick it up from a lad up there, and he said the engine had been put into a r5.

Matt Cole

05-03-2009, 22:26

Sounds about right. I didnt want it due to physical size.

Winston

05-03-2009, 23:13

Wow!!!!

Great project :cool:

James5

06-03-2009, 15:29

Looking good matey, seeing all these 225 conversions makes me think why didn't I just this engine:cooter::cooter:

Gaz2405

07-03-2009, 18:07

This is the most recent update, from about 2 weeks ago.

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Quick shots of downpipe that I fell out with.

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I'll leave that one to the pros and K-tecs de-cat pipe!

Pic of mid pipe from 225 and pas taken out and blanked.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Picture010.jpg

It even mates straight up with own system.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Picture029-1.jpg

Brake fluid res and pipe work moved.

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Driveshafts cut and shut, they won't be staying like this by the way!

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Then started to play with this.

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Loom and plumbing now on.

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Thats how I've left it for the time being need to find one radiator hose for it and some fuel hoses.

Kenny_GTT

07-03-2009, 19:04

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Interesting engine.
Doesn't seem very easy to fit.
Good work ,nice project.:)

Matt Cole

07-03-2009, 19:06

Gaz, do me a favour and do a little diagram of how you have/are piping up the cooling system. Have you removed the blocked off outlet on the stat housing and piped it to the expansion tank??? Im having cooling issues and had to drill the stat to get circulation round the clio 172 rad im using. Not sure why im having this trouble as it seems piped up correctly.

Gaz2405

07-03-2009, 19:45

I've removed the blocked of inlet and used that to go up to the expansion tank, it's a similar set up in the k4m (1.6 16v) as the water pumps look the same and possible are but I haven't checked part numbers yet on Dialogys.

I've used all F7R pipe work apart from the top rad hose and I'm using a k4m one for that.

I went round a scrap yard and took a load of hoses from some different renaults to see what fitted. Came back with this lot for a tenner.

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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/P1030107.jpg

You can see set up on the k4m here, and is very similar to the F4R Series.

Got some goodies today.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo0073.jpg

And this is what I'm thinking for my seats as I've just sold some sidewinders so have some money burning a hole in my pocket.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/highside1.gif

danielmk323

08-03-2009, 09:02

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

great work man keep it up love your car :D

Gaz2405

29-03-2009, 17:08

Just a quick update.

Managed to source a cable change mechanism and gear stick from a Laguna on ebay.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10292.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10293.jpg

Quite a bargain as the last one that came up went for close to £100!

Blick

29-03-2009, 17:21

cant wait2 see this finished!!!!! a real wolf in sheeps clothing.... :agree:

dickiegtt

31-03-2009, 18:52

Love the project, real nice work too, restecpa!:agree: No power steering?? Nice idea, old skool feel to a modern turbo engine:D!

Gaz2405

31-03-2009, 19:26

Cheers Guys, just ordered some new bits for it.

Clutch pedal from a new scenic diesel and clutch pipe work from a Laguna.

A full exhaust and turbo gasket set, just trying to hunt down a cheap downpipe or cat for it.

And I've ordered my paint for it too(colour a secret until it's sprayed!) should be here next week.

Should be working on it in the next couple of weeks hopefully.

I'll get some pics up when i do.

J$£5GTT

31-03-2009, 19:30

nice work there,very interesting too !!

:agree::)

Gaz2405

01-04-2009, 19:34

New Parts arrived!!!

Only boring stuff mind!

Scenic 1.9DCI Clutch pedal and Laguna Pipe Work.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10299.jpg

Gaz2405

04-04-2009, 16:23

Just ordered some more stuff.

K-tec decat pipe for the 225 megane.
Lockwire set and exhaust heat wrap
Mixture of 57mm Intercooler pipes with beads on the ends.
1 meter of 57mm blue silicone hose
1 meter of 8mm hose
Lift up reverse mechanism for the new renaults
Brake fluid reservoir to use as clutch fluid reservoir.
Gasket set for turbo and downpipe.

Next month is when I'll be spending the big bucks as its engine management time!

Matt Cole

04-04-2009, 18:50

Have you decided on which one your going for mate??

Gaz2405

05-04-2009, 09:42

Yes mate going to go for adaptronic, spent ages going through its foum and it had some relly good feedback, plus I know it can work on the 225 engine as you're running it.

Plus if i get stuck on the install there seems to be some expert knowledge on here ;)

Gaz2405

07-04-2009, 20:25

Matt Cole

08-04-2009, 13:50

Your bank account must be huge!!!

Gaz2405

08-04-2009, 19:03

Not as big as i would like, I've just been really lucky with ebay and done a lot of shopping around whole project hasn't cost more than £1k yet.

Gaz2405

08-04-2009, 21:25

Woo hoo!! Just bought some new seats!! So engine management will have to go on the back burner for a couple of months, I just couldn't resist.

Pics up as soon as they arrive!

Little clue is they weight around 3kg's each hehe!

Gaz2405

15-04-2009, 19:17

Well here they are and they absolutley nothing!
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10086.jpg
mmmmm Carbon Fibre
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10087.jpg

I have got two of them don't worry the other one is still at work.
Still waiting on the decat pipe from ktec who said it would be here yesterday, called them today said its still not in stock and will be next week now. awful customer service aswell, I won't be using them again.

Blick

15-04-2009, 19:58

Gaz2405

18-04-2009, 21:41

Right been working on the car today and yesterday.

I've managed to fit the seats, respray the car and engine bay in its new colour!

Intercooler is fitted, coilovers fully fitted, clutch pedal fitted and gear lever assembly.

I'll get some pictures up tomorrow night when I'm back home.

Gaz2405

19-04-2009, 17:47

I've only got a few pictures as I haven't got the interior quite how i want it at the moment.

The seats fitted fine luckily my old subframes from my sidewinders fitted perfect!

Biggest ball ache of the day was cutting the grill out of the bumper!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0641.jpg

But I think you'll agree it was worth it :)

Here's what the car is looking like at the minute.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0635.jpg

That looks mean and moody enough for me i think!

Here's one seat trial fitted and you can see the new gear lever mech fitted too.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/IMG_0637.jpg

Thats it for now folks!

Matt Cole

19-04-2009, 18:07

Some graft going into that mate! Have sorted the engine, mounts, shafts etc?

Gaz2405

19-04-2009, 18:23

Yes mate, all the engine mounts are sorted, splits drive shafts have been mocked up and just need a new set made up from a single piece.

Engine is now out of the car whilst I get a clutch sorted.

Plan is to finish the body work and interior then the few niggly bits for the engine.

Gaz2405

28-04-2009, 20:10

Well here's the de cat pipe.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10131.jpg

and the little tab saying not for road use :wasntme:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10138.jpg

I'm really pleased with the quality of it, its made by miltek by the looks of it, but sold by k-tec.

xenon

20-06-2009, 01:49

des news de ce projet ? :eek:

Matt Cole

20-06-2009, 12:09

Yeah been a while for an update on this. Gaz did you cross reference the water pumps in diolagys?

Gaz2405

21-06-2009, 22:03

Not mNged to xroa ref the pumps as I don't have dialgys anymore as my old lappy messed up.

Progress has been painfully slow.

Quick little update, bought a couple of things from the bay of e!

7 push button steel switches, 3 x carbon effect toggle switches, A3 sheet of 1.5 Carbon fibre, 2 x carbon effect sheet 1.6m x 1.2m.

Started remodelling the centre console to fit all the switches in and have the design for my door cards in my head.

I'll put some pics up when stuff starts arriving.

Managed to get hold of an internal fuse box from a breakers this monring as well for £15.

Buttons are for windows boot popper and door solenoids.
Dash is just a template at the moment and will be carbon once complete, also starting to shape the hole from the phase2 airbag slot to mount three gauges.
Just screwed in temp for time being but will be bonded in when done all nice and neat.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo023.jpg
and quick one of new fuse box.
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Decided to go with a ali plate for the switches and stuff instead of carbon, started to trial fit where the gauge pod will go aswell.
I've used a LHD a pillar gauge pod as its sets the gauges at a better angle than RHD one.
Had to reshape the bottom part of the dash using a heat gun and took about 2 inches out of the circumference of the curve, just needs a skim with some fibreglass.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo032.jpg
Stared working on the adapter plate for the throttle body, just about done, just needs matching up and polishing, got no pics of that yet sorry.
Just on the search for a f4r flkywheel at the minute as i tried turning mine over with an F7R one and its was just too small, so I've been told by a reliable source that the 172 flys fit the 225 engine. Only time will tell!

Thats it for the time being, prop looking at april 2010 for finishing.

Matt Cole

21-06-2009, 22:16

yeas mate the 172 fly will fit along with the volvo 440, 460 480 and turbo, 215mm clutch size

Theros

30-06-2009, 21:06

You are doing great! Good luck with the project. It is looking very interesting... why we have so tight laws in Finland...we cannot do that kind of modifications without paying big money... (not bribes :D )

gtmatt

30-06-2009, 21:21

love it gaz , u have put some effort in that , such a great project ,and u dnt see many megane coupes any more , what breaker are u using in rochdale seem to have loads of renault stuff ,thanks matt:)

w35ty

30-06-2009, 21:30

looking well good mate! carnt wait to see this finished!!:agree:

Gaz2405

05-07-2009, 22:54

Cheers for the comments guys, just been working on the dash board still and grinding out the stand 225 intake manifold to accept the f7r cable operated one.

Haven't been using a specific breaker just so happened that a couple of things popped up on ebay that were that direction.

Should be picking up a flywheel this weekend coming.

Gaz2405

06-07-2009, 20:37

Done a few more bits on it recentley.

Dash work has had its first taste of fibreglass, just needs filling and sanding.

Pics.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo034.jpg

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Started to open out the plenium chamber a bit too.
F7r TB now sits on perfect and just needs finishing and polishing off inside.

Not much metal left from the plenium, might have to get it carbon wrapped for strength.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Photo001.jpg

Getting there slowly but surely!

Gaz2405

10-10-2009, 21:05

Right time for an update, haven't touched the car since July!!

I bought a new toy to play with

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/front.jpg

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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/recaros.jpg

Driving this has given me the drive to get mine sorted.

So I've been on a massive parts ordering binge.

Ive decided to go with a clio 172 ecu and use the turbo map from rstuning.

Ordered/won on ebay today. 172 ECU, clio engine loom, interior loom, clocks/speedos, new lowering springs and front shocks, coil pack and leads, clio 172 throttle body, Megane f1 clutch and flywheel.

Started a new job so no more working weekends now so should be able to work on the car most weekends (misses permitting!)

Also looking for a cheap a frame/car transporter to tow it with the Other Megane.

Matt Cole

11-10-2009, 09:20

Lovely megane chief. Did you give much for it??

SP33DY

11-10-2009, 09:58

Gaz, not wanting to put a dampner on things but can you get a tow bar for a 225 meg?

I know on the rating plate of my 182 it says zero. As the twin exit exhausts make it impossible to fit.

If it was me now that you've got a 225 I'd spend the money tuning that instead of the coupe.

Both looking good though.

Gaz2405

11-10-2009, 11:32

Paid exactly 10k for it however, its not the 225 petrol version.

Its the lesser known 175 DCI, so towing won't be a problem with 360NM torque standard. Stage 1 rempas show 200+bhp and 400+NM

Renault do a removable bar for it, according to my local dealer and owners manual.

Don't really want to playa round with the new one though as I use it for work.

I'd rather tune the 225 engine in a much lighter car.

SP33DY

11-10-2009, 12:10

Sorry mate, I just saw the 18 inch meg sport alloys, brembos, recaros and just assumed it was a 225.

I didn't realise that the dci came with all the above.

But a v nice car, and as it's not the 225 disregard my previous comments and get the coupe finished :)

Steve

Ashy

11-10-2009, 12:20

Its the lesser known 175 DCI, so towing won't be a problem with 360NM torque standard.

Great car, thats what i was gona buy to replace the V6 until I got a works car!!

Gaz2405

15-10-2009, 20:36

Had a few parts arrive today, ecu, clocks, coil pack, dual mass fly and clutch and struts.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Jacket010.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Jacket011.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Jacket012.jpg
Going to work on it this weekend so should have some more stuff done by Monday.

gtmatt

15-10-2009, 20:52

doing well gaz ,your new motor is well nice like that colour as well, whens your target to get the car finished ??

Matt Cole

15-10-2009, 20:57

Gaz, i would check the dual mass flywheel. If there is more than 5mm play in the drive, then its paggered!! They dont seem to last very long!:(

Mudslinger

15-10-2009, 21:45

whats the reason behind using the 172 ecu and not using the omex 600 ?

Gaz2405

15-10-2009, 22:09

Target to getting it finished, well there isn't really one its just asap really but fnds depending.

Matt, there's no play in it at all came from a car with under 10k on the clock, I was going to hold out and wait for someone to make a solid fluwheel, but i got impatient.

Decided to go for a 172 ecu for a few reasons, can pick them up really cheap (£30), Paul at rstuning can map them through the ODB for turbo and supercharged applications and get awesome results (he's only 10 miles away too!). Unlocking them is under £100, plus I can get the car running NA as it were with the boost pipes disconnected on the standard 172 map well (roughly running anyway)

I just want to get it sorted as soon as possible now and in the future I may well go stand alone.

Andrew Cooke

16-10-2009, 13:11

Gaz2405

16-10-2009, 14:05

Yeah phase 1 and cable throttle, may have to drill and tap the plenum for icv, but I'll cross that bridge when i get to it.

Gaz2405

19-10-2009, 08:26

Right been working on it this weekend, no pictures as i didn't get off to a good start, so i didn't trust myself holding the camera for fear of throwing it through the windscreen.

First job was to take of f7r flywheel and put on the dual mass one, this is where my problems started! The dual mass fly has slightly smaller heads on the bolts, but it didn't get supplied with them!! arrgghhhhh! So that job was out of the window.

Second job, sorting an icv out, made a bracket to mount it, and plumbed it all in, easiest job of the lot just drilled and tap'd the plenum.

Then onto the easy task of fitting the decat, offered it up, thought this doesn't look right. Out came the grinder, to take off a slightly large lug on the manifold that was fouling the decat, once that was off fitted like a glove!

Whipped of the old struts (going off to get reconn'd with diff springs) and whacked the ones from brucie on with some new gmax 40mm springs.

Got some help from the misses, so got her to prep and spray the gearbox and some other engine bits in hammerite smooth silver. She loves playing with cars really!

Once everything had dried, slung the engine into the bay to check for clearance with the decat.

Low and behold, it was ****ing catching on the brake cylinder! That was awesome thought all my christmases had come at once!

So thats going to need sorting next time! Can't wait.

So started on the loom, took at quick look at it and thought, there seems to be a few sensors missing of that?! Brilliant!

So spent the rest of the afternoon today tracing back the loom from the ECU using the pin out diagram and soldering on new connectors where they were needed.

So next time, I'm going to have to whip the engine out AGAIN!!! to sort the flywheel and clutch and hopefully my decoded ecu will be back by then so fingerscrossed it could be turning over next time. Although knowing my luck it will probably be seized!

Gaz2405

22-11-2009, 21:25

Quick update on parts, just bought another TD04 14T turbo for it so it can go away and get reworked with bigger wheels.

Right had a full morning on it today.

Things are starting to get tight in the engine bay now, as with the deact pipe on and the engine ounted on all three mounts, I'm about 5mm away from the brake master cylinder. So I'll be having a look at solutions for that next time. I may have to play around with the thrid mount to pull the ceact away from it, or look at using a remote brake servo and diff pedal box.

Welded up the holes in the steering rack as I'm going manual not assisted, may look into trying to use a clio manual rack.

Started tidying up the loom and getting rid of any stuff not needed.

Also made a bracket to fit the idler pulley I had bought for an MX5, the tension on the aux belt will now be adjusted by moving the alternator.

Tomorrow I'm going to swing the engine back in check al the clearances are ok, then i need to order a few things from renault, new turbo oil drain pipe, some clutch parts and few nuts and bolts.

Swung the engine back in this morning, it would seem that the master cylinder was taking quite a bit of the weight of the engine. So thats come out!

Looks like I'll need to use a universal 3 in 1 floor mounted pedal box and go unservoed on the brakes and use a bias bar instead.

Once the engine was in though, I came across another problem. It is a very very tight fit for the exhaust once its mounted to the de cat pipe.

So instead of having a full exhaust made up, I've cut away the existing exhaust tunnel upto the gear lever mount.

So next time I'm over I#'ll be putting my welding skills to the test and making a new exhaust tunnel, the gear lever hole needs plating up anyway as I've decided to run the changing mech inside the car away from any heat.

Ill be making a new rear mount next time as well, that goes across the subframe similar to a lower strut brace and bolting the rear mount to that, unsure whether to use a rubber mount or go solid.

So jobs for next time are.

1. Exhaust tunnel.
2. Rear mount
3. Plate up servo hole
4. Fit new pedal box
5. Fit clutch and plumb up the hydraulics for it.

That'll do for now I think!

But overall had a fairly decent two days on it and got back into it again.

Gaz2405

22-11-2009, 22:14

Whoops!

Just bought this

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/pedalbox.gif

My bad (don't tell the misses!)

Theros

23-11-2009, 07:23

I see that there is a lot of work and this project is interesting to read! Good work!

Shane P

23-11-2009, 11:34

Fantastic project, cant wait to see it finished :agree:

Gaz2405

07-01-2010, 21:13

Its been a while since an update.

The neighbours just brought round a parcel that was delivered this morning!!!

First up, is a brand new gear lever and change cables specifically for the Megane 225.

As the last one I got turned out to be from a laguna and it wouldn't fit.
£120 plus vat from renault or £50 on ebay BARGAIN!!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/pedalbox004.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/pedalbox005.jpg

And my pedal box finally turned up!!!

Just slung it together quickly in the front room to get some pictures.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/pedalbox003.jpg

Very impressed the quality, Wilwood cylinders are a nice touch as well.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/pedalbox002.jpg

Just need to drill and bolt the throttle pedal on.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/pedalbox001.jpg

rs250nut

08-01-2010, 13:31

Nice project mate looks good. Where did you get the pedal box from?

Gaz2405

08-01-2010, 13:52

I got it from either Merlin motorsport or Rally design, ordered it ages ago can't remember receipt is at home

Gaz2405

04-02-2010, 10:32

Notupdated this on here for a while..

So here goes.

Right then posties been today.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10976.jpg

We've got 10 stainles clamps, 6(ordered 7!!) flywheel bolts, exhaust manifold gasket, bulk head sealer, sikaflex, and a sheet of teflon, also had a load of aluminium heat shield delivered too.

Plus you can see the royail mail delivery note, that i missed today!!

Should only have one thing coming special delivery so that should be my ECU from Mr Scoff!

Working on the car this weekend so should have some more progress by then, need to pick up a few things from renault today too.

andyrg

10-02-2010, 11:40

any devolpments with yours gav

Gaz2405

10-02-2010, 12:28

Yes mate, had it turning over on the key this weekend just gone.

Got an ECU from adaptronic, just need to finish off the engine loom and its nearly there!

Ordered a few mote bits this week, fse adjustable fuel pressure reg and braided fuel lines.

Gaz2405

26-03-2010, 19:24

Quick update,

Just done a little more spending.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/highsport-1.jpg

These bad boys should be winging their way towards me next week, courtesy of our friends at FK-Automotive.

New wheels arrived today.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11022.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11019.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11023.jpg

Last time I worked on the car spent most of the time measuring the engine bay for boost pipes.

I've had a load of silicone hoses delivered aswell but can't be bothered getting them all out of the garage to take pictures.

Drivers seat, gear lever, hand brake and steering wheels are all being moved backwards 8-10 inches to accomodate the floor mounted pedal box and also to even out the weight distribution a bit better.

rs250nut

26-03-2010, 19:55

Those wheels are sick:)

NayJ

28-03-2010, 14:46

Another little parts update.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC10068.jpg

Intercooler elbow pipe work, lockwire and pliers, 57mm silicone hose and exhaust wrap.

Got some more stuff due this week.

where did you get those 90 bends and 57 silicone from and how much was it???
car looks sweet by the way, lovin the seats and the matt paint!!

Gaz2405

28-03-2010, 18:59

Got them both from autosiliconehoses.com can't remember exact price, but I've been back there since for other stuff, delivery is very quick.

Cheers

Gaz2405

30-03-2010, 19:42

Whoop whoop luckily my girlfriend was ill and off work today so could stay in nd collect my parcel for me

And here they are:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11035.jpg

I'm just on the shop around for some tyres at the moment.

Having a little play around with the car this weekend so should have some more pictures by then!

Gaz2405

30-03-2010, 21:28

Well....didn't spend too much time shopping round for tyres.

Just ordered 4 x Yokohama Parada spec 2's, it was a toss up between those and some Toyo proxes T1R.

Just on the look out for some new top mounts now, but can't seem to find anywhere that do them for the 2.0 16v!!

Gaz2405

08-04-2010, 11:10

Right then its update time!

Had a fullish 1 1/2 days on it.

Managed to get done most things I wanted to do.

Got the misses on with the job of sanding down my headlights and front grills.

After she'd done that she sanded down the front inner archers treated them with rust preventer and the waxoyled them.

Whilst she was doing that I started the task of moving the hand brake back 6 inches, probably the easiest job on the car to date! Once I'd moved that back I then moved the gear lever back six inches and the seat all the way back. (all this for a bloody floor mounted pedal box!)

Once the arches had dried it was coilover time, got them on no problem the rear shocks where a bit of a ball though!, then it was new wheels time!
Car is now sitting very low, with plenty of thread left on them.

New brake discs on, whilst the wheels were off I took all of the brakes calipers off and I've brought those home to rebuild.

Also managed to fit in a quick oil change and bleed the clutch through properly.
Couple of pics of how I left it.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Megane002.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/Megane008.jpg

modfather

08-04-2010, 11:17

looking good m8 tell your misses she doing brilliant job :laugh:

Wallace

08-04-2010, 13:31

Liking the wheels mate and the motors looking mean:agree:

xenon

08-04-2010, 21:18

superbe style que tu lui as donner !!
vivement la fin du projet

superb style that you have to give to him!!
highly end of the project :goodJob:

Gaz2405

14-04-2010, 13:40

Quick update, the car now has some doors on it again.

Got a load of wiring to be getting on with, as I'm getting rid of the standard renault loom altogether and doing my own, so I'm up to my eyes in relays and fuses at the moment!

I'll be fitting a gloss black polycarb sunroof next time i'm over there as well.

Gaz2405

22-04-2010, 09:11

Been doing some wiring this weekend.

Worked out all the pin outs for the indicator and wiper stalks.

Started of working out pin outs and ins for the speedo, got most of them and then decided, I wanted to go down the LCD speedo route.

Stripped back the interior loom to the bare bones.

All the wiring is in and routed round the back of the dash for the electric windows, doors solenoids, boot solenoids, central locking, interior blower, fuel pump and starter button.

Wiring also in from the stalk control and routed down to where standard fuse box used to be.

Well here's the dash as it stands at the minute.

I was getting fed up of it moving around so I decided to screw it to the cupboard.

Starter off by sanding down some of the fibreglass and adding some additional fibreglass to the back of the gauge pods to hold them in place better.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11072.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11073.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11074.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11075.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11076.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11077.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11078.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11079.jpg

And one off my new spanners for track days.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11080.jpg

There's still quite a bit to do, biggest pain is that the car is 90 miles away so I can't work on little things during in the week, so when I do work on it I've got to do all niggley things to it first. As well as trying to remeber what I did last ime on it!

Got the dash sprayed tonight in a textured primer (tester) that I'm using next up will be the finsh colour which I'll try and get done this weekend.

Pics below.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11087.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11089.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11090.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11091.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11092.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11093.jpg

Its going to need rubbing down again and another coat adding as I'm not happy with the finish, but you get the idea.

Gaz2405

01-05-2010, 19:25

Quick update, most of the dash is finshed now and all the wiring behind as well.

Should be able to get to the car next week to get some more stuff done it.

I've bought a steering column from a scenic hoping its going to be longer than the standard Megane one.

Ordered a new speedo to.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/speedo.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11230.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11231.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11233.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11235.jpg

dave j gtt

01-05-2010, 20:52

wow nice project :cool:

andyrg

02-05-2010, 22:05

all this hard work and your putting green stuff pads in CRAZYYYYYYYY :crap:

Keep up the other good work tho my son :)

Moggy

02-05-2010, 22:19

LMFAO @ Andy, i was thinking the same

this has had me hooked, really really good project!

keep up the good work

Gaz2405

03-05-2010, 12:08

Haha I knew someone would mention the pads, I've never had any problems with them personally.

Any other pad wise recommendations?

r5 rich

03-05-2010, 12:20

Haha I knew someone would mention the pads, I've never had any problems with them personally.

Any other pad wise recommendations?

ferodo ds2500

Andrew Cooke

03-05-2010, 15:00

I can't see where you've sorted out driveshaft, do you have them, where from, or do you know where you'll get them from?

I've just tried cutting my 172 ones, and they're made of tough stuff :cry:

Gaz2405

03-05-2010, 15:29

I've sleeved the F7R ones and 225 ones, can't remember measurements of the top of my head there was something like 4mm diff in diameter.

So I've machined one end down to match and then sleeved over.

This is only yo get it running mind, as I plan to get one piece solid shafts made.

I'm looking to get them made at a company called pro shaft.

I've got the guys business card somewhere I'll dig it out and get his details.

andyrg

03-05-2010, 16:54

ferodo ds2500

Plus 1 if you cook 2500;s your trying far too hard :) LOL

Gaz2405

03-05-2010, 18:37

http://www.propshaft.co.uk/

Gaz2405

04-05-2010, 11:55

Speedo has just turned up at work, looks very cool.

Brief spec is.

0-225 mph speedo
0-10,000rpm tacho
speed warning
Top speed record
Shift light
Pre-Shift Light
Max rpm record
water and oil temp
over heating warning light
Fuel level reading
Indicators, high beam, low beam, engine management light.

Basically all the things a normal speedo does and more.

But it only weighs 240g!!

Need to start making a mounting plate for it when I get home tonight

Duncan Grier

05-05-2010, 15:02

Interesting project ;) keep up the great work

Agree with the others green stuff are terrible in my experiance

DG

markey b

05-05-2010, 21:35

Gaz2405

05-05-2010, 21:39

I got it from digital-speedos.co.uk, was just over £200, there's a couple of different versions you can get.

They are originally designed for ATV and motorbike use, but carbuildersolutions have started selling them as they are SVA approved, but they sell them at £280 plus vat.

Pete@Backyard Racing

06-05-2010, 00:19

0-225 mph speedo

ever the optimist :p

Gaz2405

06-05-2010, 09:30

0-225 mph speedo

ever the optimist :p

Haha, can't beat a bit of over engineering, just like everyone always choosing tyres with the highest speed rating. Knowing full well its going to go 190+mph

Gaz2405

09-05-2010, 22:13

This is how the car looked when I rolled it out yesterday morning.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11262.jpg

Right I'll start with the sunroof.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11270.jpg

You can see the two brackets here that were riveted into place.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11269.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11271.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11272.jpg

Then I added another two either side.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11275.jpg

The took my perspex that I 'd spent what felt like years shaping! and tried it for size.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11274.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11273.jpg

Then I sealed it into place, and thats where it all went tits up for a bit with the sikaflex.

Anyway I sorted that out the next morning by sanding down the excess.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11276.jpg

If i were to do it again I'd not be a nob and forget to mask up and seal it tkaing my time. But anyway its in now and it does its job it keeps the water out.

I'm just going to spray it Matt black or possible spray the roof matt black and the sunrrof gloss.

Next up was dashboard and carpet.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11267.jpg

Engine bay shot.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11268.jpg

Started on some of the interior wiring, I've got the passenger door popper working from the wing mirror and from the button on the centr part of the dash.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11287.jpg

Then just a couple more shots of other stuff that got done.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11281.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11279.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11286.jpg

One just before it was rolled back in.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11282.jpg

Then one with all the **** piled in front of it!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11288.jpg

I've brought the ECU home so I can check that the next cable i get works properly, with a bench test.

I've probably done loads more but forgotten and I'm knackered!!

Oh here's one more.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a83/Gaz2405/SDC11278.jpg

I'll probably remember more as the week continues!

Cheers guys for the comments btw.