1991 Renault 5 GT Turbo 230bhp/213lb/ft (service/engine overhaul 10/04/2014)
13-08-2010, 03:00 PM
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got the small samco boost hose fitted and also wired in the head unit, will get new pics of engine bay once it stops raining (could take a while) lol. engine bay is much tidier now eg leads etc all assembled neater
new turbo to be fitted next sat as well
only a standard t2 but will be me for the time being
new turbo to be fitted next sat as well
only a standard t2 but will be me for the time being
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13-08-2010, 06:12 PM
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yeah, thats what im hoping for! anything over 350 id be happy!
https://passionford.com/forum/pictur...-the-saff.html
more pics there, got a rs500 splitter now though.
https://passionford.com/forum/pictur...-the-saff.html
more pics there, got a rs500 splitter now though.
13-08-2010, 06:16 PM
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that is a real nice saph and a credit to you fella, where bouts in shropshire are you ? 350 sounds a good fast road figure, im hoping get about 180-200bhp outta mine which aint to hard tbh its pretty common in fact now just need a t25 or t28 and a 285 cam n well set up of course
13-08-2010, 06:22 PM
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yes i know it fella your not that far from me really, might have a lil run out one wkend. oh yeah mate i know of a mates old 184bhp one used to really get on a few subaru owners nerves as they could not get anywhere from him and he even used be on the bumper of a 300+bhp cossie. even now with my little knackered t2 turbo i still beat an audi tt the other morning which was rather funny as alot of these newer cars that are meant be a bit handy always try it on with my car lol
13-08-2010, 06:46 PM
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cool mate i think sept could be a good time for it after iv fitted the new rear drilled brakes and pads as my rear uns are pretty worn. also can bed the turbo in nice as well
13-08-2010, 08:16 PM
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My sister's old 5 turbo
Best mod you can do. . . fit a Volvo 1700 turbo lump with a few mods
She sold it 18 months ago
. . . its not treated the same anymore and dont look half the car it used to be 
A 1400 5 Turbo look alike as her 1st car
And the Raider was her 1st 5 turbo
You gotta love Renault 5 Turbo's
Best mod you can do. . . fit a Volvo 1700 turbo lump with a few mods
She sold it 18 months ago
. . . its not treated the same anymore and dont look half the car it used to be A 1400 5 Turbo look alike as her 1st car
And the Raider was her 1st 5 turbo
You gotta love Renault 5 Turbo's
but as said there great motors if you spend the money on them. and dont just turn the boost up and hope for the best
i never had one of mine brake down.
19-08-2010, 07:57 PM
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car is being dropped off to ian nixon 2moz evening to get my replacement t2 turbo fitted and oil/filter changed of course.
future plans are as follows
end of sept will be fitting new drilled rear discs and pads
october is m.o.t time so fingers crossed it does ok i shall be having a pre mot check done by ian nixon so hopefully ill get anything sorted that needs doing before it goes in.
then as winter comes car will be taken off the road covered up with battery disconnected until the time comes to take it the bodyshop to be treated to a respray and louvered bonnet fitted, also want a replacement drivers side door as mine is goin at the bottom and also has a dent in it where some scum bag tried bend the door back.
new year will bring a few changes engine wise eg getting inlet/exhaust manifolds ported/de burred and keep my eyes peeled for a full t25 turbo and maybe more headwork and a change of cam.
19-08-2010, 08:13 PM
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lol cheers fella i do like ronals but am really happy with the turbines in black they go well on a tungy grey 5 .
funnily enough i had this over a frst as i couldnt find one that was decent or if they was half decent people were wanting strong money for them
.funnily enough i had this over a frst as i couldnt find one that was decent or if they was half decent people were wanting strong money for them
22-08-2010, 09:58 AM
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goin pick car up from ian nixon a bit later its now got the replacement t2 on there and he informs me am goin need get 2 new hoses ( excuse for a couple more samcos) . i shall be having a nice sunday drive i think and the sun is out 4 once lol
. i shall be having a nice sunday drive i think and the sun is out 4 once lol
22-08-2010, 03:51 PM
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This looks awesome! I had one 2/3 years ago,loved it to bits,it was a red one,G386 WRY!
Kiddie that bought it off me had loads of work done on it at K-Tec then sold it on for peanuts,would love another,seen some go for good money standard! Best memory was nailing a Fiesta ST who was ''giving it all the chat'' haha!
Kiddie that bought it off me had loads of work done on it at K-Tec then sold it on for peanuts,would love another,seen some go for good money standard! Best memory was nailing a Fiesta ST who was ''giving it all the chat'' haha!
22-08-2010, 04:36 PM
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got car back had boost turned down to 12psi as well.
thanks for the comments fella they are so addictive its unreal am not surprised you nailed a fiesta st there aint much of a challenge there tbh lol. i just had some chav in a subaru tryin get me race just wasnt happening at all
thanks for the comments fella
they are so addictive its unreal am not surprised you nailed a fiesta st there aint much of a challenge there tbh lol. i just had some chav in a subaru tryin get me race just wasnt happening at all
30-08-2010, 03:55 PM
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bored of 12psi 
just been out and re set the boost on my car to 16psi took 3 diff attempts the first time it was hitting 20psi second 18psi then bang on the 3rd time. my god what a difference it makes as well was bored at 12psi plus the fuelling is set up for 16 so its miles better now and certainly the quickest since iv owned it . had some great a roads round crewe to give it a test.
next engine plans are port inlet and exhaust manifolds
just been out and re set the boost on my car to 16psi took 3 diff attempts the first time it was hitting 20psi second 18psi then bang on the 3rd time. my god what a difference it makes as well was bored at 12psi plus the fuelling is set up for 16 so its miles better now and certainly the quickest since iv owned it . had some great a roads round crewe to give it a test.
next engine plans are port inlet and exhaust manifolds
30-08-2010, 04:58 PM
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oh yes it is indeed mate not keeping this t2 for long tho, want a full t25 on there at 18-20psi this will really compliment the cam,headwork etc etc.
hoping stick it on a rolling road in october after the mot
not keeping this t2 for long tho, want a full t25 on there at 18-20psi this will really compliment the cam,headwork etc etc. hoping stick it on a rolling road in october after the mot
30-08-2010, 05:16 PM
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yea i know alot of people in crewe that have had them and some still have. i had a black one a tungsten grey one and a red one but i always sold them after a while because i was offered good money for them. but the gf says i should not have sold them lol.
but i always sold them after a while because i was offered good money for them. but the gf says i should not have sold them lol.
31-08-2010, 12:03 PM
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I loved my old 5 . uprated carb and silly boost! brakes a nd suspension, exhaust and k+n its was very quick but god it cost me money ! everytime i booted it something broke. i loved it and if i could of afforded to keep it i prob would have done. it was a love hate relationship. a very quick car . not sure ive got any digital photos of it! the lad i sold to crashed it with in 7 days of having it i told him it was quick
the lad i sold to crashed it with in 7 days of having it i told him it was quick
02-09-2010, 02:52 PM
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thats sad to hear when somebody kills your old pride and joy . tbh iv been really lucky with mine not had anything really break had a few leaks n worn turbo and worn rings so i just replaced the whole bottom end lol. been faultless since that
. tbh iv been really lucky with mine not had anything really break had a few leaks n worn turbo and worn rings so i just replaced the whole bottom end lol. been faultless since that
06-09-2010, 03:53 PM
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for anyone interested the uk c1j 1/4 mile time was broken at santa pod yesterday
Glen from the RTOC in his EFI'd 1397cc C1J engine ran an 11.40 @ 124mph , knocking Stuart Clark off the top UK C1J spot.
Glen from the RTOC in his EFI'd 1397cc C1J engine ran an 11.40 @ 124mph , knocking Stuart Clark off the top UK C1J spot.
09-09-2010, 05:41 AM
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haha aint it just am not sure on what bhp/torque its running ill try find out.
i will just be happy once i get the inlet/exhaust manifolds ported and a t25 on there
i will just be happy once i get the inlet/exhaust manifolds ported and a t25 on there
09-09-2010, 05:28 PM
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heres a brief spec of what glens car spec was
C1J, 1397cc
Steel rods, forged pistons, steel liners, custom compression
EFI, Adaptronic management mapped by yours truely
BP285 cam, standard cylinder head, MLS gasket
GT28r core and compressor, large HKS turbine
External wastegate
Direct port Wizards of Nos nitrous, programmable controller with gear based programable injection.
Solid engine and gearbox mounts
23" M&H slicks
C1J, 1397cc
Steel rods, forged pistons, steel liners, custom compression
EFI, Adaptronic management mapped by yours truely
BP285 cam, standard cylinder head, MLS gasket
GT28r core and compressor, large HKS turbine
External wastegate
Direct port Wizards of Nos nitrous, programmable controller with gear based programable injection.
Solid engine and gearbox mounts
23" M&H slicks
10-09-2010, 02:58 PM
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little update
taking car upto Ian Nixon on the 25th Sept for the following
fit new rear brake discs and pads
port inlet and exhaust manifolds
carb rebuilt with solex 32dis service kit (only one thing needs doing but going get the lot done as its done 110k cant do it any harm)
Got tax it end of this month then M.O.T time next month fingers crossed it will pass or only fail on minor things.
Ill be taking it off the road start/mid December for the winter and getting the bodywork sorted at a place called Turning Heads in Stoke On Trent.
then the plans everyone likes the most the engine well ill be looking to add a hybrid t25 running @ 20psi and a possible change of cam to compliment the bigger turbo, also going look into Ian Nixon doing me some proper headwork on the head i already have as its only a very basic porting job thats been done. If funds will allow am looking into getting a set of Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 in black as well and maybe a set of perspex windows apart from the windscreen
taking car upto Ian Nixon on the 25th Sept for the following
fit new rear brake discs and pads
port inlet and exhaust manifolds
carb rebuilt with solex 32dis service kit (only one thing needs doing but going get the lot done as its done 110k cant do it any harm)
Got tax it end of this month then M.O.T time next month fingers crossed it will pass or only fail on minor things.
Ill be taking it off the road start/mid December for the winter and getting the bodywork sorted at a place called Turning Heads in Stoke On Trent.
then the plans everyone likes the most the engine well ill be looking to add a hybrid t25 running @ 20psi and a possible change of cam to compliment the bigger turbo, also going look into Ian Nixon doing me some proper headwork on the head i already have as its only a very basic porting job thats been done. If funds will allow am looking into getting a set of Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 in black as well and maybe a set of perspex windows apart from the windscreen
10-09-2010, 11:04 PM
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Sounds like a plan,who are these Turning Heads?Are they any good for full resprays?
11-09-2010, 02:57 AM
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mate they are prob the best round stoke sean who works there used to work for spraynique. if you want contact details then ill gladly post em up on here
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11-09-2010, 11:59 PM
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You can do yea,could always get a quote off them.
