Got A Dilemma

[gaz832 7 1 Cars]

bought a mi16 engine and loom. now im thinking of just keeping with the standard theme and tuning the 8v to its former glory. this mi16 game is alot of hastle i think. anyone else think i should just keep it standard. ? all replys welcommed.

[GSXR_J 0]

Ive got standard 1.6 at minute and looking for mi16 engine and loom if you fancy giving me first dibs if you decide to let it go????

[gaz832 7 1 Cars]

Ive got standard 1.6 at minute and looking for mi16 engine and loom if you fancy giving me first dibs if you decide to let it go????

no problem mate.

[flyfisher 6 2 Cars]

im got same rearly dont know if i should convert ive got a kreg 1.9 8v 72.000 miles ive also got a 70.000 mile mi16 1905 lump mi16be3g/box with 4.4cpw.plug nplay loom reangled ex manifold shortened inlet manifold in fact all you would need to convert and run on mi16 management. but i havent got is the heart to take it apart.after haveing a go in a friends 205mi16 i would like to but haventgot the balls to change such a nice car.

[gaz832 7 1 Cars]

im got same rearly dont know if i should convert ive got a kreg 1.9 8v 72.000 miles ive also got a 70.000 mile mi16 1905 lump mi16be3g/box with 4.4cpw.plug nplay loom reangled ex manifold shortened inlet manifold in fact all you would need to convert and run on mi16 management. but i havent got is the heart to take it apart.after haveing a go in a friends 205mi16 i would like to but haventgot the balls to change such a nice car.

what does the mi16 go like, never been in one but told they are rapid like. it makes me want to do it.

[flyfisher 6 2 Cars]

what does the mi16 go like, never been in one but told they are rapid like. it makes me want to do it.

yes me to to be honest the one i went out in was running the same set up that i would do. up to 4000rpm i would say not much in it but abovewhen the mi hits 4000to4500 rpm its like youve been kicked in the ar-e right up to 7500rpm i was impressed

[allanallen 528 2 Cars]

You two need to man up and get them valvers in!!!

[Veero 1]

Worth every drop of hassle so long as it's done right and not bodged. Smiles per mile are much more frequent in my Mi than ever were in my 1.6 8v. Do it

[CaptainK 11]

As above, having a 16v (GTi6 in my case) engine in the 205 makes it a right hoot and its very brisk on the acceleration. I love driving it so much, and the difference is power between the 1.9 8v engine and the GTi6 engine is immense. When it was a 1.9 8v my 205 could in no way keep up with my FTO and felt very noticeably slow in comparison. With the standard GTi6 engine in it it was doing about the same kind of times of acceleration with the same drvier (me) as my FTO. Now it has ITBs and is fulyl mapped it just nudges ahead of my FTO now. So I'm well pleased with the performance of a 16v 205. 8)

 

HOWEVER, I feel my 205 has lost its original charm, sounds and feel now and in the future probably won't be worth as much as its not original. The 205 is a classic, but soon there won't be many standard ones around. Which would be a shame.

Edited October 28, 2010 by CaptainK

[Baz 421]

It's ALOT more difficult to get (real) Mi power from an 8v.

[lfallgti 12]

im got same rearly dont know if i should convert ive got a kreg 1.9 8v 72.000 miles ive also got a 70.000 mile mi16 1905 lump mi16be3g/box with 4.4cpw.plug nplay loom reangled ex manifold shortened inlet manifold in fact all you would need to convert and run on mi16 management. but i havent got is the heart to take it apart.after haveing a go in a friends 205mi16 i would like to but haventgot the balls to change such a nice car.

 

 

Is that the whole car that's done the miles or is it a replacement engine. If it was the whole car i'd be tempted to sell it, as it should fetch decent money providing the bodywork and general wear is reflective of only 72000 miles. Then with the funds, buy a decent shelled/knackered engine and put the mi in that. Or sit on the 8v and let it appreciate (if funds,space,etc allow) and buy a tidy shell for the mi.

 

Just my 2 pence worth.

[Bigtimmy 1]

It's ALOT more difficult to get (real) Mi power from an 8v.

 

I'm having a go though!!

[gaz832 7 1 Cars]

how much is a turbo kit to fit straight onto the 1.9 8v engine . considering my otions on engine work here.