205 Mi16 conversion just done
18 May 2003, 05:51 PM
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Just back with my 205 Mi16
Conversion from a 1.6 was done over the weekend – with an 80k mile MY90 Mi16 1.9 alloy 16v engine put in place.
First off can I say how incredibly satisfying it is driving a car that looks like an 11 year old 1.6 which can do so much more
Very impressed with the difference – it’s a much smoother car to drive under 4k revs and there is a big difference in low down and mid range torque. Once over 4k revs the car flies
It’s a very different speed experience than the Scooby. The pug is all revs and dramatics and it feels initially strange to keep your foot down when my natural reaction is to change up.
I suppose my biggest concern about getting the Mi16 work done was that the difference in power and driving experience in reality didn’t match with my expectations (given all you read about how good the Mi16 conversion is). I’m pleased to say that it really does live up to everyone of my expectations.
I'll put some pics of the engine up tomorrow.
Richard.
Conversion from a 1.6 was done over the weekend – with an 80k mile MY90 Mi16 1.9 alloy 16v engine put in place.
First off can I say how incredibly satisfying it is driving a car that looks like an 11 year old 1.6 which can do so much more
Very impressed with the difference – it’s a much smoother car to drive under 4k revs and there is a big difference in low down and mid range torque. Once over 4k revs the car flies
It’s a very different speed experience than the Scooby. The pug is all revs and dramatics and it feels initially strange to keep your foot down when my natural reaction is to change up.
I suppose my biggest concern about getting the Mi16 work done was that the difference in power and driving experience in reality didn’t match with my expectations (given all you read about how good the Mi16 conversion is). I’m pleased to say that it really does live up to everyone of my expectations.
I'll put some pics of the engine up tomorrow.
Richard.
18 May 2003, 06:19 PM
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80k 1.9 16v Mi16 engine supplied - fully fitted (inc. new timing belt + pulleys) + various additional parts (H/D rear mount, radiator bracket etc).
Also got a 309 front end at the same time which gives longer bottom arms + shafts (and hence slightly more negative camber), and a stiffer anti-roll bar, and it also gives 1.9 hubs + brakes.
All in for £1,100 (no VAT) + I'm getting an unlimited mileage 3 month warrenty with the work and engine.
Also got a 309 front end at the same time which gives longer bottom arms + shafts (and hence slightly more negative camber), and a stiffer anti-roll bar, and it also gives 1.9 hubs + brakes.
All in for £1,100 (no VAT) + I'm getting an unlimited mileage 3 month warrenty with the work and engine.
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19 May 2003, 02:04 PM
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Boss Hogg - it was a couple of guys near Dunfermline (Scotland).
They've done a pile of Mi16 conversions before and race their own at Knockhill. One of their cars currently puts out around 220 bhp
They've done a pile of Mi16 conversions before and race their own at Knockhill. One of their cars currently puts out around 220 bhp
19 May 2003, 02:06 PM
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Cheers ChrisB.
It's was in good nick when I got it but a couple of the seats were ripped. It did cost me all of £50 to get replacement front and back seats from an knackered doner car
It's was in good nick when I got it but a couple of the seats were ripped. It did cost me all of £50 to get replacement front and back seats from an knackered doner car
20 May 2003, 09:47 AM
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I am moving to dunfermline in the next few months and really fancy a 205 mi16 that i could use for track days. Do you have any contact details for the guys who do the conversions. Are you planning on taking yours to Knockhill?
20 May 2003, 10:23 AM
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Sounds cool
A couple of mates are considering the conversion, one has a 1.9 205 the other has access to a reallycheap 405 mi16
How did you go on with the wiring and management, I heard the wiring is the same, it's just a case of swapping the ECU?
Cheers
A couple of mates are considering the conversion, one has a 1.9 205 the other has access to a reallycheap 405 mi16
How did you go on with the wiring and management, I heard the wiring is the same, it's just a case of swapping the ECU?
Cheers
Pah - miami blue, schmiami poo
20 May 2003, 12:38 PM
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DW, no worries mate, giv us a shout when you're ready
As you mention it, my mates 205 is up for sale, unless this project comes off, that's blue...well, whitey blue.....ok it's white
As you mention it, my mates 205 is up for sale, unless this project comes off, that's blue...well, whitey blue.....ok it's white
20 May 2003, 12:56 PM
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Dont mind white, 205 gti is one of the few cars that looks great in white. Does he fancy a swap for an XS?
As long as I dont get one of those Sorrento black things
As long as I dont get one of those Sorrento black things
20 May 2003, 01:56 PM
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You can do it by using the 205 dizzy and keeping your existing wiring loom and ecu - you need to buy and adaptor to fit the dizzy to the Mi16 - I think Autofive do the part - it's detailed in CCC mag's conversion.
Scotsman - next thing - some throttle bodies!
Scotsman - next thing - some throttle bodies!