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    Thread: Performance Rads
Post: RE: Performance Rads

Stef205 Wrote: (13-12-2018, 09:56 PM) -- I've got a 70mm deep core in my 205, it was made by my friend at jek fabrications. A decent core is key to a radiator. Mine was designed with space in mind bu...
PUGNUT_XS XU Petrol Engines 11 4,332 20-12-2018, 11:53 AM
    Thread: Performance Rads
Post: RE: Performance Rads

Ruan Wrote: (12-12-2018, 01:41 PM) -- In honesty, the water cooling system radiator shouldn't really need an upgrade with the extra power, as long as your oil temperatures are kept under control with...
PUGNUT_XS XU Petrol Engines 11 4,332 12-12-2018, 03:14 PM
    Thread: Performance Rads
Post: RE: Performance Rads

Eeyore Wrote: (12-12-2018, 12:07 PM) -- Stef may be the person to ask. Im sure he has something special on his sc gti6 205. -- Cheers I was running a GTI-6 Rad which was ok but i need something ...
PUGNUT_XS XU Petrol Engines 11 4,332 12-12-2018, 12:33 PM
    Thread: Performance Rads
Post: Performance Rads

Does anybody know of anywhere that make a performance alloy radiator for the 306?.
PUGNUT_XS XU Petrol Engines 11 4,332 12-12-2018, 12:00 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

Magenta Sunset Wrote: (30-11-2018, 03:14 PM) -- crossflow head? -- Standard head but fully gas flowed and ported
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 12-12-2018, 11:56 AM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

Engine and gearbox all back in hopefully no more issues and will be ready for next summer 
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 30-11-2018, 11:44 AM
    Thread: From 1.8 16v to 2.0 turbo XU10J2TE
Post: RE: From 1.8 16v to 2.0 turbo XU10J2TE

HI  I am building the exact same project. i had a 406 loom converted by PUG1OFF to fit my existing 306 loom http://www.pug1off.com/
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 2 2,061 30-11-2018, 11:32 AM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

Hi All The engine build is almost complete.  The biggest problem so far was the camshaft was worn out of tolerance. looked at a 205 GTI one but then there would be a valve overlap problem.  For the...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 23-10-2018, 08:22 AM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

Hi all.  Been a long time since posting. Still have my beast. The turbo failed recently so had it rebuilt and modified by AET Turbos. Currently the engine is out and I’m just about to start ...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 16-06-2018, 07:12 PM
    Thread: XSI Twin Turbo
Post: RE: XSI Twin Turbo

welshpug Wrote: (03-11-2015, 05:08 PM) -- be limit is not 220 bhp, its torque limited, I know quite a few running significantly more than 220 bhp without any gearbox problems other than the few anima...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 89 34,535 03-11-2015, 05:18 PM
    Thread: NSF HEAVY suspension clonk/knock
Post: RE: NSF HEAVY suspension clonk/knock

Its getting to the point, im going to drop the N/S Suspension off and rebuild it again, bloody frustrating.:@
PUGNUT_XS Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 68 12,441 03-11-2015, 05:05 PM
    Thread: XSI Twin Turbo
Post: RE: XSI Twin Turbo

Good luck with the build, i converted my 306 to the 2.0 8v Turbo engine, still having a few niggles at the mo, but on the whole, pleased with it.  Have you allowed for uprating the gearbox?.  The BE3'...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 89 34,535 03-11-2015, 05:00 PM
    Thread: NSF HEAVY suspension clonk/knock
Post: RE: NSF HEAVY suspension clonk/knock

Piggy Wrote: (29-10-2015, 02:08 PM) -- Pugnut... You dont need a press. Cut couple slots through it and smack it out :tup: Powerflex red lower bush just slides in -- Cheers Piggy, ive got a BBM ...
PUGNUT_XS Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 68 12,441 29-10-2015, 02:15 PM
    Thread: NSF HEAVY suspension clonk/knock
Post: RE: NSF HEAVY suspension clonk/knock

I have the exact same issue and its annoying the hell out of me. on mine i have all new shocks, drop links, lower arms, ball joints, drive shafts.  I have uprated the gearbox mount and engine mount wi...
PUGNUT_XS Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 68 12,441 29-10-2015, 01:54 PM
    Thread: Manual Fan Switch
Post: RE: Manual Fan Switch

I had a coolant tem sensor fail on my old Diesel 306 and it made the cooling fans stay on, worth checking out.  Either that or the fan swich on the rad has gone.
PUGNUT_XS Electrics 11 3,211 29-10-2015, 01:37 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

Poodle Wrote: (17-09-2015, 10:23 AM) -- That doesn't even make sense, when is a project car finished? ;) -- I said 100% happy, not finished :rofl: .  I dont think this one will ever be finished, it...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 17-09-2015, 11:08 AM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

MY95 Wrote: (16-09-2015, 02:32 PM) -- Any videos of how it goes bud? -- Once i am 100% happy with it, i will do a couple
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 16-09-2015, 02:43 PM
    Thread: Any Kent meets?
Post: RE: Any Kent meets?

Hi All   Would anybody around the East Kent way be interested in going to the Dockside Outlet Centre cruise in Chatham?   Its the last one of the season next month (October) and takes place on ...
PUGNUT_XS Meets 26 8,994 16-09-2015, 02:34 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

Been runnng it around fr a bit now and it still does not feel quite right. I have ordered a set of group N Rally engine mounts and some uprated gear lever rods from Pug1off, so fingers crossed that...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 16-09-2015, 02:20 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

ginge191 Wrote: (29-08-2015, 06:15 PM) -- An interesting read, that's for sure; shame some of the previous images aren't available. Maybe this poor wifi I'm on. What power is this putting down? -...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 01-09-2015, 03:03 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

insomaniac45 Wrote: (19-08-2015, 11:58 AM) -- Thats pretty similar to the 5 box in my 2.0l 2000 306. it is very happy at 55-60, any more than that and she is quite revvy. Although she will sit happil...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 19-08-2015, 03:28 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

renault9turbo Wrote: (18-08-2015, 05:53 PM) -- My 306 runs a gti6 box which seems to work well after I ruined the VTS xsara box I originally fitted. Top end I have no idea because I've never changed ...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 19-08-2015, 08:46 AM
    Thread: Rare cars you dont see anymore,
Post: RE: Rare cars you dont see anymore,

http://fastestlaps.com/photos/Ford_Escort_RS_Turbo_S14b64708925d79.jpg I would swap my 306 for one of these in a heartbeat
PUGNUT_XS The Couch 805 233,489 12-08-2015, 10:04 PM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

maxzy Wrote: (12-08-2015, 07:33 AM) -- Looking for some clips, Was this car fitted with the gti-6 gearbox? -- Yes it has, but in order to fit it, i had to use the GTI-6 Flywheel and clutch plus ins...
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 12-08-2015, 07:46 AM
    Thread: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo
Post: RE: Project- 306 2.0 8v Turbo

Passed with flying colours, no advisorys, Taxed and legal now My first victim was a Leon cupra who was right up my ass on the way back from the test centre :tmi:
PUGNUT_XS 306 Projects 243 126,895 11-08-2015, 01:25 PM