Simple But Effective Performance Upgrades 1.4

[TheHawk 0]

Hello there i have a 1.4 peugeot 205 GR which i have been working on as a project. The engine is a 1.4 with a single carb, i was wondering what upgrades and/or tuning i could do on the engine to give it abit more power. My reasoning behind this is that im only 18 and cant afford to insure a car with a larger engine . Another reason i want to possibly do some performance upgrades is constant p*ss taking from my mates because I brought the car from an older lady they seem to think its a bit of granny mobile so it would be nice to show them up a little bit.

 

I know its the stereotypical young person thing to do but im not just looking for the standard barry boy bolt on part which will give "so much more power" i am open to all possibilities and i just want to make the most out of the car i have!

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

Dale

[Tom Fenton 1,524]

The 1360 isn't a bad engine as it is, so focus on making it handle with suspension and brakes and then your mates in their new cars won't be able to keep up.

[Jrod 7]

Swap the cam and carb for one from a XS - that will give you an extra 10 bhp.

[Anthony 1,000]

I've got a spare XS camshaft here surplus to requirements if you need one.

[Tandoh 17]

And try to find an xs gearbox, then your laughing

[TheHawk 0]

Hi guys thanks for the response i have looked into the xs parts and it does seem like a good option to go down would the carb and cam be a direct swap? Someone mentioned in conversation about putting a single direct fitment weber carb on but i don't know how to go about doing that or if it is even possible . Also Anthony id like to take you up on your offer of the cam how much would you like for it posted to West Sussex?

[welshpug 1,621]

tbh I'd just look to buy a complegte XS, instant upgrade and you wont have the trouble of insuring a modified car, a point well worth considering at your age.

[TheHawk 0]

Do you mean a complete XS engine or buy an XS car because i don't think its feasible to buy are new car at the moment and im not sure if i would declare the XS parts as they are OEM and not really noticeable but maybe im wrong, but this being said i would declare other after market parts.

[Liquid_106 97 1 Cars]

not sure if i would declare the XS parts as they are OEM and not really noticeable but maybe im wrong

d*ck! That is all.

 

Edit. In retrospect, a little harsh as you've not said you'd defo do it. Suggestion:

don't

Edited August 15, 2011 by Liquid_106

[TheHawk 0]

d*ck! That is all.

 

Edit. In retrospect, a little harsh as you've not said you'd defo do it. Suggestion:

don't

 

Haters gonna Hate

[Liquid_106 97 1 Cars]

Rozzers gonna arrest - your point is?

Edited August 15, 2011 by Liquid_106

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

Crash into another car, insurance deemed nul and void. Third party covered by compo paid via own insurance. Our premiums go up. You get lifeted and your nuts waxed.

[allye 530 3 Cars]

Back on topic.

 

As it doesn't sound like you want to change the engine then carb, head and exhaust. Get hold of a solex twin stage carb and manifold or weber dgav, xs heads are cheap enough-you Can also get lumpy cams for them, possibly port/polish, then a 4-2-1 but getting hold of one for a tu3 is very hard! Lots of debate whether a straight through centre section is better, xs came with straight through, rallye had 2 silencers....!?! Swordfish and tdr -(I think) should be along shortly to help.

 

If you go further then use a Ali block xs engine with twin webers or bike carbs!!

Good luck!

[TheHawk 0]

I understand where your coming from but im not convinced the 'extra 10bhp' would change the outcome of a crash enough to give the insurance company due concern to rip apart my engine and check for performance upgrades. And I would state to the insurance company that a carb from another pug is on as the old one wasnt running correctly. And like i said, any aftermarket parts would be declared.

[TheHawk 0]

Back on topic.

 

As it doesn't sound like you want to change the engine then carb, head and exhaust. Get hold of a solex twin stage carb and manifold or weber dgav, xs heads are cheap enough-you Can also get lumpy cams for them, possibly port/polish, then a 4-2-1 but getting hold of one for a tu3 is very hard! Lots of debate whether a straight through centre section is better, xs came with straight through, rallye had 2 silencers....!?! Swordfish and tdr -(I think) should be along shortly to help.

 

If you go further then use a Ali block xs engine with twin webers or bike carbs!!

Good luck!

 

Hey there i just saw your post thank you for the advice i am going to go for the carb, cam and straight through centre section

and also does the head on the XS have bigger valves and inlet/outlet ports or do i only need the cam?

Edited August 15, 2011 by TheHawk

[trogboy 17]

Hey there i just saw your post thank you for the advice i am going to go for the carb, cam and straight through centre section

and also does the head on the XS have bigger valves and inlet/outlet ports or do i only need the cam?

 

I think the head off the TU3S engine may be unique as it has a big 3S cast on it and separate part number from the remaining TU3 heads. No reason that you can't use an XS cam in your head though.

 

As it happens I too have a few TU3S bits hanging around including a new old stock head and cam that have never been run. The head is complete bar the rockers which I used in my hybrid engine. I've also got a couple of carbs and inlet manifolds, a dizzy, low mileage alloy bottom end and a 4-2-1 manifold available if you need any of these.

[TheHawk 0]

I think the head off the TU3S engine may be unique as it has a big 3S cast on it and separate part number from the remaining TU3 heads. No reason that you can't use an XS cam in your head though.

 

As it happens I too have a few TU3S bits hanging around including a new old stock head and cam that have never been run. The head is complete bar the rockers which I used in my hybrid engine. I've also got a couple of carbs and inlet manifolds, a dizzy, low mileage alloy bottom end and a 4-2-1 manifold available if you need any of these.

 

Hi there thanks for the response this was very helpful i will send you a PM regarding the spares you have on offer! Also is the TU3s the engine code from an XS or is the one on the other TU engine cars?

[trogboy 17]

TU3S is the XS engine - also known as a K2A. Same engine found in the AX GT

Edited August 15, 2011 by trogboy

[TheHawk 0]

Thanks for the help i sent you a PM about the parts!

[joe1joe 3]

I have carb/inlet