Boosting the 306

dlittlelion · Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:50 am Post subject:

the boost is out to do some cosmetic upgrades but the breaks needs some work urgently that upgrade is carded for feb next year........project austin powers is now on the front burner

Plex · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 4:47 am Post subject:

good move with the brakes. what i found is that the front and rear discs were the same size when i did mine conversion..so what i plan to do next yr is upgrade the front to a larger disc first..then keep the same size rear but a better brand..

DNicK · Sith-ing down in the corner Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 57

If anyone interested, Sheldon selling the 1.6 turbo engine and gearbox from Bissessar's green sedan. I think his starting price is $8500.00

Plex · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:00 am Post subject:

good price..how much hp that engine pushing with the turbo?

DNicK · Sith-ing down in the corner Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 57

REALISTICALLY, the estimate is about 145 WHP

Plex · Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:47 pm Post subject:

145 whp for a 1.6 is good..

DNicK · Sith-ing down in the corner Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 57

well its not bad. it needed 8 more valves and another cam Very Happy

Plex · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:58 am Post subject:

true, the real thing is a 16v and double cam..that why i feel the 2.0 16v double cam is a good engine to start with..
i find the older pugs which comes with the 8v single cam does not have much options..

solo · Jedi Hopeful Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 249

Yuh have tuh remember, yuh taking a non performance engine and converting it to something worth talking about eh... Unless yuh want tuh actually race yuh car 145 WHP is excellent for street and everyday use.... I've seen his setup and i'm convinced it's done correct.... $8,500. is ah good price...
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Plex · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 3:06 pm Post subject:

that hp is good for a 1.6 engine..

DNicK · Sith-ing down in the corner Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 57

yah

the 8vers were made mainly for economy and comfort. that's why its so hard to squeez the power out of them.

The setup is correct, been tried tested, redone and retested, its done well.

Plex · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 8:01 pm Post subject:

how does it run...?

LionTamer · Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:43 pm Post subject:

Hi guys,
sorry i have not posted anything else yet but my job is one that has me very busy. I am reading alot about boosting pugs, Matt Collins from Ecosse told me not 2 even attempt 2 modify my 1.8 single cam 8valve cause it will not make any power, well i spoke 2 him recently after i came off the dyno making a whopping 345bhp which is only 5bhp less than his monster conversion on that 2litre engine. I also have a friend in Europe with a 1.6 8valve golf making 620hp but using nos also. the concept of more cams & more displacement is not the only thing that will allow u 2 make big power.
I will love 2 sit in any meeting with u guys & shre the knowledge i have gained over the years in pug tuning. A rally driver from Barbados came over here 2 drive my car when it was on the dyno, this guy has a 206 rally spec which is lighter, smaller & more parts than i have. His experience with my ride was according 2 him he will not like to meet me on the road cause he is very sure he will not be able to keep up. If u guys r serious my cell# is 680-1835 set up a constructive meeting 4 the guys who r interested in power not looks & i will gladly sit in & advise as much as i can. for the record u can make impressive power from an 8 valve single cam.....i did it....also i am increasing power as we speak to over 400hp with same engine in January...i have the dyno sheet to prove it....the owner of this site Narend can testify to that as he did a photo shoot where the dyno sheet was asked to be produced. One thing to know whatever Hp level u want u need to spend some real cash 2 acheive it, no bamboo parts will work on these pugs.

Plex · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:19 am Post subject:

LionTamer, it would be good if you could attend our next meeting it will be held in jan but a date not yet set. there are interests in boosting the pug so your experience would be good to share..

Plex · Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 4:20 am Post subject:

so can u say the 2.0 16v is the better engine for tunning..