29-01-2014, 08:52 PM
The 2 litre Mi16/S16 (XU10J4) feels like a grunty 1.9 Mi16 when run on Mi management/inlet - it's the ACAV and management that "spoils" it IMO even though, on paper, they should make it much better with a flatter torque curve and more advanced management.
No real surprise given that the two engines share so much in common, notably head design and cam profile.
GTi-6 (XU10J4RS) doesn't have the same feel or buzz that you get from an Mi but is technically better in any measureable way besides weight. I still keep getting tempted to put an Mi back in mine given that I've a rebuilt one sat in the garage, until I remember how much of a PITA they can be when they don't work and/or I blow them up...
No real surprise given that the two engines share so much in common, notably head design and cam profile.
GTi-6 (XU10J4RS) doesn't have the same feel or buzz that you get from an Mi but is technically better in any measureable way besides weight. I still keep getting tempted to put an Mi back in mine given that I've a rebuilt one sat in the garage, until I remember how much of a PITA they can be when they don't work and/or I blow them up...
1990 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 // 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 16v // 1992 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 // 1999 Peugeot 306 HDi Estate