bigger engine for my gtl

[iancr900]

What bigger engines will fit into my 1.1 gtl (without any modifications)

 

[mr-reno-139]

hi easiest choice is mk1 renault5 (1973-1984) available in 1289 and 1397cc
1289 gtl has single barrel carb
5TS and 5TX were fitted with twin barrel weber
5 auto engine will also fit but not straight forward

ask if you need more info
have just sold 5tx engine but have got 1300 for sale
beware just asking for r5 engine as most breakers yards will try to sell you (1985 on) transverse engine (definitley not straightforward)
paul

 

[iancr900]

Thanks Paul,what sort of power gain would the 1.3 unit give me?I'm not expecting to smoke the tyres,just a bit more mid range omph.Does the engine come complete with carb and distibutor?
Please could you email any info and price .
ian_sally@onetel.com
Thank Ian

 

[entwistlecymru]

1300 (TS of TX spec) is 64 HP I think (I'm sure Paul will clarify!) which is very nearly double the power of the 4's 1100! The 1400 puts out slightly less outright power but is more torquey.

 

[mr-reno-139]

hi ian
at the moment 1300 engine is a bit buried under aload of stuff (mostly what i moved to get at the tx engine i sold to chris above)
if you are serious i will try and move some of it to get acess and tell you more
think should still be ok but will see if it turns over next week ,as busy this week (see other threads !!!)
price think prob £100 if complete
cant do email at mo
PM me or call/text 07973423795
paul

 

[iancr900]

Thanks for the info Chris,sounds just the ticket!
Paul, I'm very intrested in the engine as long as it's not knakered.Mine seems to be running rough and I'm thinking one of the valves could be burnt.Theres no rush I've got a kawasaki gpz400r that needs the head gasket doing first.
Ian

 

[mr-reno-139]

running rough

not trying to stop you buying my engine but a very easily overlooked runing problem on R4s (and R5s) is manifold gasket
try spraying WD40 at the joint where it meets the head see what happens to idle speed on tickover
sorted Matts F6 out when others were stumped !!

remembered the 1300 i have got is gtl spec ie single barrel solex carb
will prob take 30 mins or so b4 i can checkout any further next week
was def ok when removed as was originally destined for SWIFTS toy (pic http://www.renault4.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=5805#post5805 ) after they copied my idea

paul

 

[iancr900]

Paul,I did a compression test yesterday and it confirmed my fears.Number 2 pot was way down on compression.I'm pretty busy for the next couple of weeks or so(packing the wife and banbinos off to Palma Mallorca on sunday and have list of thing to get done while I have the time).
But I definitely want the engine I'll give you a call in a couple of weeks and sort out the details.I'm away all next week but after that I can be reached on 01271 324697 if theres any problems.
ian