RAF1

iTrader: (5)

Hi,
drove a peugeot 306 D turbo today on an R reg and it seems that the turbo only kicks in @ 3000rpm and is over at 3700rpm...
its quite a bit slower than i thought it would be - are they meants to be like this..

any1 had any experience???

Raf.

Pie_n_Chips

Yep only a 1k powerband on the oil burner (I also have access to a R plate D Turbo), around 100-105 mph top end.
On the upside 40 mpg isn't to be sniffed at

[Edited by Pie_n_Chips - 8/15/2003 8:29:49 AM]

Brun

The last one i was in pulled hard from very low down. 3k doesn't seem right

Tommy 2000

I had one as a uni runabout. D turbo's are a good compromise between great fuel economy and a bit of power. Like most diesels you have to stir the gears to get the power out of them, but considering they will do 40/50 mpg that's a small price to pay.

p.s. Van Aaken near Bracknell will 'tamper' with it for you and make it noticeably quicker, whilst maintaining excellent mpg.

DMC12

IIR the pre-facelift ones only had the 1.9 90bhp engines. The later ones had the 110bhp 2.0 HDi's.

Tommy 2000

The 2.0 HDI engine was introduced when they revised the range in '99 but it still only had 90 bhp, the common-rail technology just meant it used less fuel than the 1.9 TD.

mattstant

had one before my wagon they handle quite well too that big diesel lump on the front wheels means plenty of traction

pugoetru

3000 is not right should be making boost about 1800-2000 sure it wasnt an escort diesel you were in

DAVE-W

My dad had a 306 d turbo which we took to Van Aaken for them to "play" with. A VERY noticeable difference and worth every penny IMHO.

Dave

RAF1

iTrader: (5)

peugoetru - it was defo a pug... my mate reckons its the way i drive it as i just put my foot down but he reckons when i reach around 3500rpm i should release it a bit and then put it down again...!!! (does any of that make sense!!???)

Raf.