206 Gti 180 Engine Conversion

[Jean_quemener 0]

Hi i tyred a search i had read a while ago on some one who had done a engine conversion using a 206 gti 180 engine into his 205, was just wondering if the conversion work and worth doing,or if any one knows of a build diary of the conversion or if the conversion is worth while?

thanks

[welshpug 1,622]

its a fair bit of work on the engine mounting and gearbox side of things, mainly fabricating mounts and getting the right ratio's etc.

 

it is a good engine however.

 

IIRC Hilgie did the only documented conversion, see www.205v6.com go to the gallery then select gallery again but on the right hand side.

[richsmells 2]

I've seen one before at FCS or somewhere and there have been pics on here. I think the brake servo and master cylinder have to be relocated on RHD cars using a mondeo setup or something. I can't find any post using the search function: "gti 180"+engine, "206 gti", 180+conversion return sod all.

 

 

 

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Edited February 7, 2008 by richsmells

[Jean_quemener 0]

yeah im sure i did read it on hear there was also a little video, i also think i heard that the engine sits very low in the car and clearance is a bit close, this true?

[Hilgie 16 2 Cars]

It does sit about and inch lower than an XU engine. This is because the engine is about the same size, but sits more upright (15 degree instead of 30 degree).