Billy_boy 0 Posted July 29, 2006 hi i have just got hold of an Mi16 engine which has been rebuilt and done 4k miles for my standard 1.6 GTi. i see alot of people here own 205's with the Mi16 conversion. my question to you all is do you think its worth doing? and is the performance that much better? i have heard people having problems with fitting the engine like wiring issues and oil starvation due to tilting the engine to avoid damaging the radiator/bulk head. also what modifications do you need to do for the conversion??? many thanks Billy_boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypug 0 Posted July 29, 2006 Take a look at this, taken off the main site. Once you've had a look at that use the search facility and you will find out all you need to know about the conversion. A short answer to your question is, Yes its worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted July 29, 2006 The wiring isn't actually very hard imo, there are only around half a dozen wires needing splicing together to do it. To avoid the oil starvation problems don't use an extended lower mount as a cheap way of getting around the exhaust bulkhead clearance, there are people onhere that can sell you a modified Mi exhaust manifold (although you'd still need to adjust the downpipe) or the proper design Maiflow type four branch manifold that fits pefectly. Trimming the radiator cowling to give enough clearance for the inlet manifold is also easy & has been covered on here plenty. Like Dave says though, try a search as it has all been covered before in depth. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted July 29, 2006 hi i have just got hold of an Mi16 engine which has been rebuilt and done 4k miles for my standard 1.6 GTi. i see alot of people here own 205's with the Mi16 conversion. my question to you all is do you think its worth doing? and is the performance that much better? i have heard people having problems with fitting the engine like wiring issues and oil starvation due to tilting the engine to avoid damaging the radiator/bulk head. also what modifications do you need to do for the conversion??? many thanks Billy_boy Just also got hold of an mi to transplant into my cti during the winter and not far away from you! When are you hoping to start? I'll be using gti injection system with a dizzy converter because I have no loom, afm or ecu, but may be interesting to compare notes on bulkhead/rad clearance issues. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted July 29, 2006 An mi conversion is seriously worth it, especially over a 1.6. My mi should be done in the next week or two, i'll take you out in it if you like seems you are only down the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy_boy 0 Posted July 29, 2006 Just also got hold of an mi to transplant into my cti during the winter and not far away from you! When are you hoping to start? I'll be using gti injection system with a dizzy converter because I have no loom, afm or ecu, but may be interesting to compare notes on bulkhead/rad clearance issues. Good luck! yes that does sound like a good idea, im hoping to start within the next 3 weeks fingers crossed! An mi conversion is seriously worth it, especially over a 1.6. My mi should be done in the next week or two, i'll take you out in it if you like seems you are only down the road. sweet mate that would be awesome if you could take me out one day i have never experienced the speed or power of an Mi16... it will probably just persuade me even moer! lol and thank you to pugtorque and easypug for your advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted July 29, 2006 Mine will be running tb's as well but i promise you that you WILL be converted!! Pound for pound i think a standard mi16 is such good value for money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted July 29, 2006 My mi should be done in the next week or two, Hope so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugboyracer 3 Posted July 30, 2006 Just also got hold of an mi to transplant into my cti during the winter and not far away from you! When are you hoping to start? I'll be using gti injection system with a dizzy converter because I have no loom, afm or ecu, but may be interesting to compare notes on bulkhead/rad clearance issues. Good luck! Steve, Try and locate a loom etc, as the 8v management seriously impairs an Mi16 and you're only getting half the experience. I ran my Mi on 8v stuff for 18 months and it was idling all over the place, awkward in traffic and generally not happy. Since its been running on proper Mi motronic stuff, its a totally different car. Starts and idles properly and is happy to roll along in traffic too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted July 30, 2006 Steve, Try and locate a loom etc, as the 8v management seriously impairs an Mi16 and you're only getting half the experience. I ran my Mi on 8v stuff for 18 months and it was idling all over the place, awkward in traffic and generally not happy. Since its been running on proper Mi motronic stuff, its a totally different car. Starts and idles properly and is happy to roll along in traffic too! It will be a work in progress, so as parts become available and funds allow- it will run on mi management, This really is a budget build and has to come in at well under a grand- including the purchase of the car!!! ( It's close to the project PPC promised all those months ago) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveK 0 Posted July 30, 2006 Ive just finished my mi conversion and i really wish i had done it sooner. Far superior in every way! End of! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
