01-06-2014, 11:57 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-06-2014, 12:22 AM by renault9turbo.)
(01-06-2014, 08:13 PM)Sambarker Wrote: So are you leaving it registered as a diesel?
Well, seems a shame to hassle DVLA to get it all changed and pay £100+ extra to tax. Was as I said a very good reason for wanting a 2001 shell. I was looking for a 205/309 shell but they were either shitters or minters. Nothing inbetween for reasonable money. I also wanted pas and abs too which makes the chances of finding one as likely as a catholic priest who doesn't "like" little boys!!!! Also think corrosion more of an issue with the '80's gti's. I've been fortunate with my gti's over the years to have solid shells but now its a real struggle. Had a Mi 309 but paid to have it converted whereas this one was me and a mate!!
Think the turbo issue isn't a problem in 205's and 309's but never heard about it for 306's until doing swop and finding it wouldn't bolt up lol!
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150bhp.
Pretty ineffecient too.
Old engine tbh.
Most would drop a GTi engine in.
But to be fair, at least you have a one off engine!
I would say you have two options:
1) find a smaller but more modern turbo, thus providing more power but in a smaller package.
2) gearbox mount the turbo...and while you're at it, use a GT25 too!!
Its an old one but bullet proof design. Never had problems with it and very few others have had issues with them either. I had a boost pipe clip missing, actuator bolts coming loose and exhaust gasket blowing. 3 little problems since being in 306 and 11months in 406 nothing at all.
Runs 182bhp 24/7 and never misses a beat. Cost nothing for extra 32 bhp. Cant say that for a gti-6 engine. Filter, decat & s/s exhaust not peanuts even 2nd hand. The bottom ends, top ends, head gaskets really don't seem to last now they getting on, coupled with poor maintenance cam belts too.
I'd say back in the day they were good but now they need a comprehensive history or a lot of work beforehand to guarantee a reliable motor.
These seem throw in and forget engines. Think its the beauty of 8 valves. Don't think phase 1 XSI engines got too many problems generally even if they were rather lacking power.
Thank you for the suggestions on turbo too
(01-06-2014, 03:05 PM)Jimbo Wrote: As said not very common, is it not only 150bhp engine? Or is it 200??
Looks a neat job though mate
Well done
Thank you, its complete with the grime of the past 17yrs as well. As my mate said "clean it" but its factory spec as much as I could keep it. He wanted to redo engine loom to move ecu behind the battery like 306 but that's not how Peugeot do 406 2.0 turbo's lol.
There are a couple of things that could do with finishing off better like the expansion bottle secured and re shortening the rear mount after trimming bulkhead which should hopefully give radiator 2/3mm more space from boost hose at front of engine.
Don't know why its uncommon really.
(01-06-2014, 02:26 PM)luke306rallye Wrote: I don't think you've got many replies because this conversion isn't done very often?
Get some more pics up of the engine bay?
I'll get a few more of engine bay hopefully 2moz when I'm at work!!