Mi-16

[kevp's 205gti 0]

hi guys what sort of final figure on just parts no labour, do you think i should be looking at for a mi-16 conversion to my 205gti 1.9?

and where is best to purchase one?

Edited September 7, 2007 by kevp's 205gti

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

Go on!

 

Have a go yourself!

[t16ryan 1]

hi guys what sort of final figure on just parts no labour, do you think i should be looking at for a mi-16 conversion to my 205gti 1.9?

and where is best to purchuase one?

 

You should have a go yourself they really aint too bad to do just look in the search pages for the conversion it goes through it it good detail also can get a mi lump complete with loom and ECU and all ancillariesfor under £400, if ya interested i may have a 86k engine for sale shortly

[kevp's 205gti 0]

You should have a go yourself they really aint too bad to do just look in the search pages for the conversion it goes through it it good detail also can get a mi lump complete with loom and ECU and all ancillariesfor under £400, if ya interested i may have a 86k engine for sale shortly

what sort price you talking im not desperate as it a project so iff all is good i would take it off you.

i definatly doing myself as im a technician and love my little projects

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Don't forget any MI16 engine will need a rebuild as 99% of them have been miss-used over the years, Head's can corrode on the surface and under the surface even on the odd good one, I could go on but budget on about £1000.00 for a MI rebuild,

Cheapest option is the GTi6 lump

[kevp's 205gti 0]

Don't forget any MI16 engine will need a rebuild as 99% of them have been miss-used over the years, Head's can corrode on the surface and under the surface even on the odd good one, I could go on but budget on about £1000.00 for a MI rebuild,

Cheapest option is the GTi6 lump

what sort results you get with that lump and how hard is it copmared to a mi-16?

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

It's a better engine in all area's, 86x86 so a nice square config, Better torque and 7bhp more in the 306/Xsara, The wiring is easy and a number of posts have been posted about this install.

Yes it's heavier but it is now the cheapest option is you just want to stick it in without a rebuild

[gti_al 1]

While nothing is particularly difficult with the conversion, it is more involved than a straight engine swap. It may be worth removing the old engine yourself, getting the new one on its mounts and then find someone to help with the details.

 

And gti6 is definately a good move. I couldn't go that way as they are far too expensive here ($7k for the one engine i found!), but my mi16 rebuild got ugly thanks to corrosion in the head and liner seats.

Edited September 8, 2007 by gti_al

[kevp's 205gti 0]

It's a better engine in all area's, 86x86 so a nice square config, Better torque and 7bhp more in the 306/Xsara, The wiring is easy and a number of posts have been posted about this install.

Yes it's heavier but it is now the cheapest option is you just want to stick it in without a rebuild

hmm intrestiong so all in all the gti-6 is a better option?

does it use the same mounts as the mi-16?

and what figure we talking to purchuase?

[taffycrook 2]

While I can't argue with the advice you have been given it's sound.

I picked up a mi16 a little while ago that was ok. Becoming harder to find now but if you know what you are looking for they are still out there.

Avoid e bay unless it is local and you can insp it before buying.

Try local rags the free ads etc as you may find a local complete car to use as a donor.

 

I have found after 90k they are past their best, if left out of the car they are often trouble. So best bet is a runner you can peform some tests on before stripping.

Pay around £300 for a bx and £450 for a 405.

 

Try salvage sites for a 306 gti6 plenty come to grief.

[kevp's 205gti 0]

Try salvage sites for a 306 gti6 plenty come to grief.

any you can recommend?

Edited September 9, 2007 by kevp's 205gti

[steely205 0]

Due to a change of plans and a business venture I have for sale a full GTI6\Xsara VTs Conversion.

I have a 78k mile xsara VTS engine and gearbox, all ancillaries, manifolds including exhaust down pipe, All mounts,

The ECU(still locked), Loom, All water hoses, accelerator cable, Plus calipers, with decent Disks and brand new pads.

 

The engine ran very sweetly but doesn't currently have a cam cover, and was from a rear ended vehicle. I would advertise it for sale, but I don't have enough posts. I'm looking for the first £450

[RonnieG 0]

I've bought two Mi16 engines now using a similar method to Taffycrook previously. I saved the search 405 / Bx 16v on Ebay within 75 miles & bought the last one which was a written off accident damaged 405 which I could still drive/test/listen to thoroughly before buying for £270. That way you can really listen for top or bottom end rattles & any smoke at all also look at the rest of the car too - Does it look cared for vs a rally driver wannabee......I also agreed to do a compression test on the engine before buying it which was taking the p... a bit but he was desperate to get rid so let me away with it.....

 

The conversion is very satisfying but still a lot of work so worth taking time to find a good 'un I say!!