Renault Sport Clio 197 200 Tuning Engine Dynamics Part 3

In this episode we finally get the Renault Sport Clio 200 on the road with its newly gained 20bhp & monstrous intake/exhaust sound!

[@richardseager6065]

Seriously tempted going back to a 200 from my Fiesta ST3 Mk7.5 240BHP CP2-E and having this package fitted! Takes an all time great hot hatch and turns it into the GOAT

[@stoneautomotive]

Honestly the engine dynamics package is how they should have left the factory from Renault 😎

[@richardseager6065]

Exactly, I understand why people Turbo/ supercharge them for that low down grunt which is fun just like my stage2 ST, but needing to rev it out is so much more involving

[@RotrexfezST]

Sounds wicked - I really like this,looks spot on too

[@stoneautomotive]

M3 next on the channel 👀

[@RotrexfezST]

@@stoneautomotive let’s do it!

[@ocsltd3251]

Great series of vids, like your honesty. Was the rev limit raised with the new cams, or kept the same?

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad you enjoyed 😬

[@joehodges9871]

Top video👍 love the series

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad you enjoyed Joe 😎

[@samcourt6228]

That sounds bloody good.

[@stoneautomotive]

For a little 2 litre four cylinder it certainly sounds awesome 😎

[@r5btc259]

My belts due this year 😬👍👍

[@stoneautomotive]

Perfect excuse 😬

[@simbo5681]

Looks great considering cams when my belts are due is there a big difference between the 402 & 403 profiles?

[@stoneautomotive]

Pass, Andy advised he generally see’s better results over all from the 403 so that was the chosen profile for the best outcome 😬

[@lukekindred1999]

Well, guess I'm sticking cams in my 200 then 😂

[@stoneautomotive]

Honestly it really transforms the engine/ power delivery 😎

[@JN-qj9gf]

How does the TL4 cope with added power? Are the cheese synchros delaminating a power handling issue or just a material fault?

[@stoneautomotive]

Absolutely no issues with the increased hp/torque, the synchro failure on the TL4 is generally driver error - a Honda gearbox can stomach hard shifts with big power but the Renault 197/200 needs an element of mechanical sympathy like the box in the 172/182.

[@ravenmaster6364]

great video thank you, do these changes also apply to a 197 aswell? and what are the prices involved please?

[@stoneautomotive]

Glad you enjoyed 😎 Yes the modifications/ engine packages are the same for the 197/200 - check out engine dynamics website for full details on the packages

[@ravenmaster6364]

@@stoneautomotive brill many thanks for your reply 👍👍

[@ravenmaster6364]

@@stoneautomotive hi ive looked at the prices for this work, and i was very pleasantly surprised to be honest! 👍👍

[@css172]

Sounds sick!! 8:40 coolant temp switch playing up? shouldn't coolant temp be in the middle? Great series.

[@stoneautomotive]

Second bar on them, thought the same with Matt’s previous white one which was the same 🤷‍♂️

[@c.b.4270]

In my Clio it's even below what's shown here...

[@css172]

@@stoneautomotive Ahh I didn't know that. My 172 sits in the middle so was going off that 😀

[@css172]

@@c.b.4270 I'd be checking your coolant temp sensor or thermostat.

[@simbo5681]

Temp looks spot on they sit just under the third line and get up to it when they on it if thermostat has issues they sit around the second line

[@vincevince309]

this engine is the vtec of renault

[@stoneautomotive]

It’s certainly as close as you’ll get sound wise 😬

[@MisterMaa]

so conclusion when you could start from zero: would you go with a 172/182 or a 200? :) not as a daily driver, as a fun tool for B-Roads

[@stoneautomotive]

Tough one! There is something magical about the 172/182 that I can’t seem to let go but the 200 is more suited to my driving style now which is rarely just b-road blasting, I think with the cams, airbox & ecu calibration it sounds fantastic and genuinely put a big smile on my face blasting about 😬

[@stoneautomotive]

PS the 172 cup comes back out next week 😎

[@MisterMaa]

@@stoneautomotive im actually to make the same decision. build up a 182 or buy 200 and do some customization. im from switzerland so it is not guaranteed that i can fit the engine kit due tue emission restrictions and stuff. so.... what im gonna do... :/

[@MisterMaa]

@@stoneautomotive have fun with it.

[@stoneautomotive]

@@MisterMaa oh that is a tough one, the Uk is a little more “relaxed” when it comes to emissions! Both cars have there niggles and the 172/182 are starting to suffer with rust if used all year round (just do what I do with the 172 Cup and never drive it, nothing goes wrong then 😅)

[@michaelsabin4727]

WOW thought mine sounded good, where is the front splitter from ?

[@stoneautomotive]

Pass I’m afraid, it was already fitted to the car when Matt the owner collected it.

[@hxllxman]

What RPM is the TQ? still around 5000rpm+ ?

[@stoneautomotive]

TQ?

[@hxllxman]

@@stoneautomotive TorQue curve :). As we know F4R only come around 5000rmp ish

[@stoneautomotive]

@@hxllxman I see 😅 You can see the graph in episode two 😎

[@MrCaterhamr500]

Needs a lwfw, shorter diff, and some weight removing.

[@stoneautomotive]

Been there done that with my 172 cup, makes for a horrible road car 😅 As a b-road blaster + track car that you could drive home it’s a great set up

[@MrCaterhamr500]

@@stoneautomotive as I have I, not sure I’d agree. The 200 is a bit fat compared to the 182 etc so a shorter diff and sensible weight loss works very well. I personally love a Rev happy engine. You wouldn’t want to drive to France in one but it focusses it for B road blasting IMO.

[@kouyu0o7]

Please tell me the manufacturer of the rear spoiler

[@stoneautomotive]

Hi, It was already fitted/ painted on the car when Matt bought it so we don’t know I’m afraid ☹️

[@xslyiix-3242]

How much did stage 2 cost?

[@stoneautomotive]

Message Andy at Engine Dynamics, been a few years since this video so pricing may have changed 👍

[@dickie8184]

👍

[@GeneratieX01]

5:27..... look at the temp...🤔 kinda 🥶

[@stoneautomotive]

New thermostat has been installed since this video 😅 (and a new radiator too)

[@francescofranco6254]

0-100?

[@stoneautomotive]

🤷‍♂️ We didn’t have a equipment to time it, I think the launch will be more important than the power increase

[@paulhoang820]

Up for sale already ??

[@stoneautomotive]

Yep Matts put it up for sale, it’s the longest he’s owned a car in years (he normally gets bored in 3 months) Stunning little car for someone!

[@37tibo]

Hellooooooooooooo!

[@stoneautomotive]

🤣