Arch Nemisis - Pug 205 GTi

[devsgolf]

Guys have any of you come across anyone with a 205 GTi 8v with a turbo conversion?? I've got one at home and seriously considering bolting on a blower. I've heard of Turbo Technics doing these conversions in the past, but a quick visit to there website tells me that the have stopped doing them. Any help would be great guys.

[ini]

The original T16's were excellent, especially the E2 with 450bhp and 0-60 in 3.3 seconds.

Turbo conversion kits for the original XU5/9 blocks are thin on the ground, and most will be 'low boost' kits for standard compression on the favoured alloy block Mi16, or later Mi/S16/GTI6 XU10 2.0ltr lumps.

It is generally much more economical to buy a 2.0ltr 8v/16v Turbo engine to transplant (405 T16/406/605/XM etc).

The first link has 8v kits based on GT25-30.

http://www.dp-engineering.com/EN/pro...onent_package/

http://www.hiflowheads.co.uk/engineering/index.php

http://www.205parts.com/services.php...ces-engineconv

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index...howtopic=83516

http://pug205gti.tripod.com/id16.html

[devsgolf]

Fantastic stuff. Still not sure what to do with the Pug. I like the 8v lump and would rather keep it in it as it has only 60k on the clock. But if I was to say that i would be looking for a gain of about 85hp to bring it to about the 200-210hp mark, would i be better off with a 16v or could the 8v cope?? The origional chassis is very stiff but would it need to be re-inforced in any way to handle the extra stress??

[ini]

Depending on what lump you put in it, brakes and lowering kit.

The 16v engines are all much heavier than the original blocks, even the alloy Mi16.

It seems a shame to touch it if its mint.

If you just want more 'go' for the street, i would consider simply altering the gearing.

16v box for 1.9

Maybe XS final drive for 1.6.

Wheel spin/clutch control will be a problem.

[RickT]

cant help you with the turbo question..

I remember years ago a mate of mine had a 205 with the dimmer kit and the Mi16 in it.... pretty fast car!

Rick