1600D engine

[jeffhowat]

Can anyone give me any advice on making my 1600D engine more powerful. eg fit Turbo swap engine.
Could you also suggest any good reliable mechanic's who could do work I live near Bolton Lancs and what sort of price I would be looking at. Any advice would be appreciated.

[kit]

Upgrade it you will never get blistering performance from a 1.6.

[jeffhowat]

Upgrade it you will never get blistering performance from a 1.6.

thanks any idea who could do it for me

[kevtherev]

Can you give us a clue as to your location?
Somebody could help with a recommendation if they are in your area.

Have you read the "alternative engines" information in the club wiki?

[jeffhowat]

I live in Bolton area Lancashire. Yes I have read write up.

[kevtherev]

I live in Bolton area Lancashire. Yes I have read write up.

Great so what do you fancy fitting in place of the 1600D?

[jeffhowat]

I would be look at either a turbo or a 1900 LPG is a bit beyond my cash flow unless I come up on lotto

[jimpainter]

It depends how much power you want. You could go with a jx motor (t25 turbo diesel), or something like an aef motor from a polo (non turbo but 1.9 and more power than standard 1.6) they are also quite cheap. There are plenty of others aaz, 1z etc but cost more.

More power= more money, so it comes down to your budget.

Jim

[jeffhowat]

Just want to be able to do 50 = 60 on motorway inclines with out slowing down 1900 sound like the way to go.

[jimpainter]

Have done a couple of aef (1.9) conversions, there not mega powerful but a lot more torquey. They would benefit from a better ratio gearbox rather than the standard 1.6d gearbox, however it does do the job fine.

[jeffhowat]

what sort of price range are we looking at. Would I need to get the engine and would mine be worth anything to someone.

[colinthefox]

I'll recommend an AEF engine too. I've done it and it works well. They can be got from breakers for around £250. Or buy a Skoda Felicia 1.9D for £500 and break it to recoup the cost. Allow a couple of hundred for sundry bits and bobs as well. Plus fitting of course.

There's a complete guide to this conversion at http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/16cs- ... KW=#413096" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Make sure you read the first bit about exactly what bits to buy.

I've got a perfectly good low mileage 1.6CS here, but no-one has shown any interest in buying it! I'll get more by breaking it for bits I think.