205 GTi 1.6 engine options (conversion)
205 GTi 1.6 engine options (conversion)
02 May 2005, 04:25 AM
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Make sure you do all the other bits for a track day car before upgrading the engine.
A stripped out 1.6 will be nearly a match for a more powerful mi16 and being lighter the brakes and suspension work better. Losing 100kg, adding slicks/upgraded suspension will gain you so much even on a 1.6.
If you've ever driven a trackday with stockhatch 205s around, you're be shocked how well they go for a 1.6.
A stripped out 1.6 will be nearly a match for a more powerful mi16 and being lighter the brakes and suspension work better. Losing 100kg, adding slicks/upgraded suspension will gain you so much even on a 1.6.
If you've ever driven a trackday with stockhatch 205s around, you're be shocked how well they go for a 1.6.
02 May 2005, 12:51 PM
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Thanks Guys.
My 1.6 needs some minor work done to it to rectify some water leaks and oil leaks, together with some other bits. I just wondered if a 1.9 conversion would be the better way forward - I am very limited on what can be done to the engine for the Road Modified Class in hillclimbs.
Car is part prepared to 750 MC specification, just need to sort out the power, as the current engine feels a bit "flat".
I am checking on the 205GTi Driver's Forum as well.
Will let you know outcome
My 1.6 needs some minor work done to it to rectify some water leaks and oil leaks, together with some other bits. I just wondered if a 1.9 conversion would be the better way forward - I am very limited on what can be done to the engine for the Road Modified Class in hillclimbs.
Car is part prepared to 750 MC specification, just need to sort out the power, as the current engine feels a bit "flat".
I am checking on the 205GTi Driver's Forum as well.
Will let you know outcome
02 May 2005, 01:08 PM
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Well a 1.9 8v unit will see around ~150bhp with cam's, gas flowing etc.
Blackscooby is the one you should talk to as he stayed on the 8v route for his hill climb car...........
Blackscooby is the one you should talk to as he stayed on the 8v route for his hill climb car...........
03 May 2005, 11:35 AM
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Thanks for that - sourced a low mileage 1.9 engine (+ ECU) today (cheap as well), so am going for this.
With the car being stripped of all the interior + only one lightweight seat, the more powerful engine should suit my needs perfectly (for now).
Thanks for that - sourced a low mileage 1.9 engine (+ ECU) today (cheap as well), so am going for this.
With the car being stripped of all the interior + only one lightweight seat, the more powerful engine should suit my needs perfectly (for now).
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