phil05 0 Posted July 11, 2007 I want to change my engine out of my 205 but im not sure which one to go for, the Mi16 or a 2.0 Turbo. What would anyones apinion be on the engine change such as the mantenance of the engines, which is easier to fit, which is more fun to drive and just any other advise on which would be better Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted July 11, 2007 Mi16 everytime out of the two (but I'd say S16 or GTi6 if they're an option) as I find standard 2.0 Turbo's dull and completely out of sorts with the 205 GTi ethos, but maybe that's just me as I freely admit to prefering revvy engines over lazy sluggers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted July 11, 2007 I think you need to drive/passenger ride both, then you can form your own opinions As what you'll most likely get on here is poeple who own Mi v's turbo saying fit each respectively I freely admit to not really caring for valvers, thats why I choose the Turbo route. Turbo @ 1bar is not dull, even in standard form it pulls like Casanova on a bad night More modern management, rock solid idle, very reliable, more Torque, minimal lag , more fun, easy & cheap power upgrades, You can tell im biased !(see above) (Im sure someone will reply with a granted explanaition of why you should fit a valver also) All subjective though as different poeple get there kicks from different things I have no idea what this 205 ethos is?! but \I know I love driving my car and not really fussed about 'in' keeping that goes on, on here I guess if you fit a TT then that IS in keeping Im in Hampshire, so if you want to come over and sample a 2.0L turbo you're more than welcome (it will be going in for paintjob soon though) Sam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj_mini 7 Posted July 11, 2007 My mi track car will be completed soon with any luck so your more than welcombe to have a run out in that to help you decide. (im only in shaftesbury) Cheers Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesper Cronelid 0 Posted July 11, 2007 I would say 2.0T, if youre up to the electrical headscratching. Mi16 is more common than original 205s here in Sweden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEKNOPUG 3 Posted July 11, 2007 Totally different animals - need to drive them both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted July 11, 2007 GTi6 engine, Best of both worlds really and most are reasonable money too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bales 1 Posted July 11, 2007 Turbo!!! without a doubt! I have no idea how people can they say they are dull as mine certainly isn't they just feel sooooo quick cos of all the torque and the pops bangs whistles flames and chatter completely outweighs any noises a mi16 would make in my eyes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gtiracer 0 Posted July 11, 2007 best of both worlds would be an Mi16 turbo surely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEKNOPUG 3 Posted July 11, 2007 Do you want to go fast or have the sensation of going fast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted July 12, 2007 Do you want to go fast or have the sensation of going fast? You can't get one without the other IMO!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEKNOPUG 3 Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) Low ratio box and high revs gives the sensation of going fast even when you aren't......long box and low revs can be the opposite when you have a lot of torque to play with.... Edited July 12, 2007 by TEKNOPUG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted July 12, 2007 Low ratio box and high revs gives the sensation of going fast even when you aren't......long box and low revs can be the opposite when you have a lot of torque to play with.... Very good comment Andrew! I have been asked to slow down when an Mi16 owner was following me a it is just too damn noisy for them when cruising at 85mph! They are both different beasts, but a turbo with a short box on is just silly! All depends how many miles you do and what your driving style is the GTI6 engine is the best normally aspirated one though and is pretty powerful out of the box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
