mechsmurf 0 Posted January 2, 2008 i have only recently joined this forum this is my first gti that was originally a 1.6 with a 1.9 engine i have recently aquired a donar engine off a friend that i will be stripping and rebuilding i am planning on running a rally cam with r1 carbs and headwork also replaceing most components just wondered what sort of bhp i would be running also just brought some 1.9 calipers and hubs to upgrade car but now wondering if 1.9 brakes would be enough stopping power for the donar engine and also the 1.9 that is in the car runns a little rough from cold does not want to idle from cold just dies till it is warm so today i went to shanpar a specialist in 205 he said it could be the sad or the vacuum compensater just wondered what you guys thought also idles between 1000-1500 when warm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTI6BOY 29 Posted January 2, 2008 you will need 1.9 driveshafts aswell. welcome to the forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mechsmurf 0 Posted January 2, 2008 are 205 1.9 gti shafts the same as 309 1.9 gti shafts also will the standard 1.9 brakes be sufficient for donar engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTI6BOY 29 Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) iirc they are different? you would prob be running about 150bhp and could put some uprated disks and pads or put some 306 brakes on. Edited January 2, 2008 by GTI6BOY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mechsmurf 0 Posted January 2, 2008 was planning on putting mintex 1144 pads and grooved and drilled discs with braided hoses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number2301 1 1 Cars Posted January 2, 2008 Hodgy off here is running a very similar engine, R1 carbs and something like a 300deg cam, as for brakes he's just got mintex pads with standard everything else and doesn't seem to have any complaints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted January 2, 2008 If you have 309 shafts ten definitely use them, you will also need the 309 wishbones as well though. Imo one of the best mods you can do to a 205. I think with decent pads and disks your brakes will be ok, its always nice to have some bigger ones though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mechsmurf 0 Posted January 5, 2008 think will just go for 1.9 calipers with grooved discs and mintex pad have just brought 309 wishbones and shafts just need 1.9 hubs does anyone have any idea about the cold start and is it best to put a 309gti rear beam on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
