The swap itself is quite straightforward, you can use original pre 1996 Twingo engine mounts and they fit on R5GTT engine block without any problems. The most work is with finding place for a tubo downpipe, intercooler, all the hoses, etc.
This Twingo came out as 1.2 55HP version. The 1.4 turbo engine is from R5 GT Turbo Phase 2 (standard 120HP), with some modifications.
The transplantation was done by a friend of mine, who has many interesting engineering stories to tell (old Fiat 600 with again arround 200HP, VW Lupo 1.8 Turbo co...
tTwingo 1.4 Turbo - Hajdose MRC Track Day
Renault Twingo 1.4 Turbo on gokart track
61,190 views
tTwingoMRC said:
The swap itself is quite straightforward, you can use original pre 1996 Twingo engine mounts and they fit on R5GTT engine block without any problems. The most work is with finding place for a tubo downpipe, intercooler, all the hoses, etc.
tTwingo 1.4 Turbo - Hajdose MRC Track Day
Renault Twingo 1.4 Turbo on gokart track
61,190 views
tTwingoMRC said:
I forgot the link to mrcturbo's channel:
youtube.com/user/mrcturbo#g/u
tTwingo 1.4 Turbo - Hajdose MRC Track Day
Renault Twingo 1.4 Turbo on gokart track
61,190 views
tTwingoMRC said:
This Twingo came out as 1.2 55HP version. The 1.4 turbo engine is from R5 GT Turbo Phase 2 (standard 120HP), with some modifications.
The transplantation was done by a friend of mine, who has many interesting engineering stories to tell (old Fiat 600 with again arround 200HP, VW Lupo 1.8 Turbo co...
+ View allshow less