Buying An Upgraded Camshaft

[matty205xs 1 1 Cars]

hi everyone, iv got a 1993 Peugeot 205 1.4 xs with just a standard TU engine but now im looking to upgrade some parts on it to hopefully gain a couple of hp. The first thing I was thinking of doing was an upgraded camshaft, but as iv got no experience with anything like this im needing some advise on which camshaft to get and if I do replace the camshaft will i need to upgrade anything to suit it and if I do replace it how much hp will I gain and how much money are we talking to buy one.

thanks matt.

[scbond 15 1 Cars]

Don't mean to play your ideas down or anything but there's little to no point doing upgrades like this to a low power car like that. You'd save more and get more power by either doing an engine change or by getting a GTI.

[welshpug 1,626]

Its not that low, the alloy block 1360 xs is 85bhp and not far off the pace of a 1.6 gti as its a fair bit lighter.

[hexhamstu 9]

Fit a vts engine?

[aarontrophy 26]

fit a vts engine mate there about 300 quid complete, pretty simple conversion alot of information out there about doing the conversion.

[Batfink 201]

I'd rather have the 8v with a lighter and more responsive front end due to the lighter weight of the engine.

[welshpug 1,626]

Yup, tis a hefty lump, i think i would rather an xu5 and its stronger gearbox, or a refreshed tu3.

[calvinhorse 870]

Another vote for keeping the tu3s engine

 

I fitted a 205 Rallye cam (fairly mild really) and DIY ported the head on an otherwise standard xs and it made a huge difference

 

Catcams are well known for their Tu cams and are extremely helpful, give them a call

[kyepan 291]

and if you check out what they sound like on bodies... you'll be very happy!

[calvinhorse 870]

Agreed, and the term 'screaming 16v' is bulls*it, only an 8v tu can truly scream