1986 Renault 5 GT Turbo

[sridgett]

Love these things, nice one

[dan]

Didn't realise the rot was that bad. That's going to keep you busy for a while bennyboy

bookmarked

[benleegraham]

Thanks guys, I'm keeping it blue and the engine spec is going to be

Turbo technics t25
Piper 285 cam
Big Chinese intercooler
2.5 inch turbo back exhaust
Big air filter
Malpasi fuel pressure regulator
Alloy radiator
Separate oil cooler
Rejetted carb
Uprated head gasket and bolts

Probably make between 180-220 depending on boost pressure

[benleegraham]

Oct 13, 2015 12:23:24 GMT dikkehemaworst said:

Mmmmm would clio williams runninggear fit ? #startsearchingtheinternet

People put 1.8 or 2.0 clio engines in and turbo them. Some guys have mega power. Have a look for scoff who owns efi parts co uk. I think he has about 800bhp

[Paul W]

Your plans sound so good, they look better with the phase 1 trim this is bookmarked.

[sdc900]

Bookmarked too. Always had a soft sport for these!

[benleegraham]

It the 1st of the month that means it's new youtube video time

[Bozwell]

I had this one 20 years ago.





ended up putting a 1.8 16valve engine out of a R19 in it.


pretty much a bolt in affair. used the turbo ignition system, the turbo gearbox and the turbo fuel pump and regulator to feed a pair of 45 Webers. had 30 more horsepower than a 16valve with fuel injection.


only needed to modify the front engine mount, the other two were stock turbo mounts. used the stock 16valve exhaust manifold.

probably one of the easiest engine upgrades to do

[benleegraham]

Nice one, a few people run those engines with turbos and achieve massive hp

[ChasR]

I did not realise that we have met before Ben!

I certainly like the plans you have in store for the R5! It should be spot on once complete. 80s hot hatches are quite addictive eh?

[bass]

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[benleegraham]

Nov 1, 2015 22:48:46 GMT ChasR said:

I did not realise that we have met before Ben!

I certainly like the plans you have in store for the R5! It should be spot on once complete. 80s hot hatches are quite addictive eh?

Hi chasr, we most certainly have met. Loving the rst thread by the way. It'll be nice to have a retro ride of my own instead of relying on dan to cart me about.

[benleegraham]

Nov 2, 2015 9:04:56 GMT bass said:

OMG This is one itch i have ALWAYS regretted not scratching, Mate can you point me in the right direction, i really want one, i don't mind paying a premium for one in good condition, My concern is running it, parts availability etc. People have recommended the RTOC forum you have to pay to join, is it still an busy forum with lots of active knowledgeable members or is it quite? I really want one but need a reliable source to turn to if i ever run into problems with it.

I can help you out there buddy...

The rtoc is definitely worth signing up to, they are very knowledgeable and have some parts in the club shop.

Troc is the other forum, apparently they used to be one and the same but split due to "differences". They also have a club shop

The most active is the Renault 5 gt turbo owners on Facebook and its free.

When buying one rust and non oe parts are the main price dictators. Expect to pay £1500-£2000 for a shed. £3500 for something that needs tlc and £6000+ for a nice one. £15000 gets a low mileage phase 1

Honestly I could bang on about it in fine detail all day so I'll stop now lol

[ChasR]

Nov 2, 2015 9:57:02 GMT benleegraham said:

Nov 1, 2015 22:48:46 GMT ChasR said:

I did not realise that we have met before Ben!

I certainly like the plans you have in store for the R5! It should be spot on once complete. 80s hot hatches are quite addictive eh?

Hi chasr, we most certainly have met. Loving the rst thread by the way. It'll be nice to have a retro ride of my own instead of relying on dan to cart me about.

Nov 2, 2015 10:07:42 GMT benleegraham said:

Nov 2, 2015 9:04:56 GMT bass said:

OMG This is one itch i have ALWAYS regretted not scratching, Mate can you point me in the right direction, i really want one, i don't mind paying a premium for one in good condition, My concern is running it, parts availability etc. People have recommended the RTOC forum you have to pay to join, is it still an busy forum with lots of active knowledgeable members or is it quite? I really want one but need a reliable source to turn to if i ever run into problems with it.

I can help you out there buddy...

The rtoc is definitely worth signing up to, they are very knowledgeable and have some parts in the club shop.

Troc is the other forum, apparently they used to be one and the same but split due to "differences". They also have a club shop

The most active is the Renault 5 gt turbo owners on Facebook and its free.

When buying one rust and non oe parts are the main price dictators. Expect to pay £1500-£2000 for a shed. £3500 for something that needs tlc and £6000+ for a nice one. £15000 gets a low mileage phase 1

Honestly I could bang on about it in fine detail all day so I'll stop now lol

Glad you like the thread even if it does sound like a moanfest at times! It will be great to see it back on the road.

It seems that the prices of the cars have gone up on a few hot hatches. I never thought an R5 GTT would be worth £15k now . I have seen the cheaper cars for sale and it does seem to be more a varied price than the Ford stuff.

However, I think this could tempt me away from the RST...

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-5-ALPINE-TURBO-LHD-5-GORDINI-TURBO-STUNNING-CAR-/262092396378?hash=item3d05ec975a:g:4uwAAOSw1-RUY5nE

[benleegraham]

That's a nice example

The mk1 alpine/gordini turbos are very rare beasts, I think the lhd models are all alpine and rhd (uk) are all gordini

The cylinder heads are cross flow on the alpine/gordini turbo and flow a lot better than the gt turbo heads. The flip-side is they have a suck-through carb rather than a blow-through like the gt turbo. This makes the early cars a bit of a fire hazard due to petrol being blown through a hot turbo.

I love the series 1 rst and If I had one I wouldn't want to change it, I suggest you buy more garage space and have both hehe

[ChasR]

I may need a lottery win to solve my problems TBH. I do adore the RST but I do alos like trying out new cars. People thought I was nuts when I sold the 944 Turbo for the RST but I don't mind to this day .

[darrenh]

gerald dale sticker on the side, i remember that place ! club rolling road days in the noughties!

[benleegraham]

A change of direction today, Renault 5 for sale in parts (everything to build a campus turbo)

I'm picking up a Ford scorpio cosworth next weekend. It belongs to a friend of mine and he is letting me have it cheap. Besides the budget for the gt turbo was getting out of control.

So yeah I need to shift all the Renault parts to make way for the massive luxo barge