How to fit a VAG blowoff valve on a 1.6THP engine (Peugeot/Citroen/Mini)
Friday, 02 June 2017
A few years ago we tried and successfully installed a VAG blowoff valve in place of the stock one on the Peugeot 207 GT/GTI/RC 1.6T. Both valves are made by Pierburg. They are electrically compatible but the VAG bov has a better coil and better overall build which allows it to withstand more boost without
Peugeot 207 RC 1.6T – Stage4 K04 hybrid 95RON
Saturday, 29 April 2017
We keep getting different hybrid turbo combinations to remap. The most common choices are usually with John Cooper Works (Mini R56) compressor wheels installed on the stock cartridge. This hybrid is the exception to the rule. It is supposed to have received a larger K04 compressor wheel and an upgraded turbine wheel. Upgrading both
- Published in 207, ECU Remaps
Peugeot 207 RC 1.6T – Stage5 Garrett GT28
Wednesday, 26 April 2017
Maybe, just maybe it would be a good idea to use upgraded engine mounts on this one.
- Published in 207, ECU Remaps, Peugeot
Peugeot 308 GT 1.6T – Stage4 Works Hybrid turbo 98RON (260bhp)
Saturday, 25 March 2017
Peugeot 308 GT 1.6T – Stage4 Works Hybrid turbo 98RON (260bhp) Hybrid turbos work very well on 1.6 THP engines. This one has had its turbo’s compressor wheel upgraded to a Mini Cooper S JCW. By doing so, the turbo gains top end performance without any penalty in spooling or responsiveness. However, to get the
- Published in 308, ECU Remaps, Peugeot
Peugeot 207 Rallye 1.6T – Stage5 430hp+ with Garrett GTX28
Saturday, 11 March 2017
This Peugeot 207 Rallye 1.6T (THP150 with EP6DT) delivered fantastic power results. The turbo kit comprised of a GTX28 compressor wheel on a Garrett GT2860, upgraded camshafts, improved fueling and WMI combined with a built engine, upgraded full exhaust and big intercooler. The engine just likes to rev! Upgrade specifications 98RON fuel Water/Methanol Injection
- Published in 207, ECU Remaps, Peugeot
Peugeot 207 1.6 THP/GT/RC/GTi (THP150/THP156/THP175) – Recommended Upgrade Stages
Sunday, 29 January 2017
These are the recommended upgrade stages for our beloved Peugeot 207. We strongly recommend making sure the engine is in good health before remapping. All the common problems THP engines face need to be addresses and proper maintenance needs to be done. Using a remap on a healthy engine will produce incredible results and lots
- Published in 207, ECU Remaps, Peugeot, Technical Files
Peugeot RCZ 1.6T 156hp – Stage 4 Works turbo 95RON
Sunday, 13 November 2016
There are two main breeds of RCZ that are available in the market: THP156 and THP200. Then there is the RCZ-R, but that is a very rare car sold in small numbers. Upgrading your THP156 to produce power like a tuned THP200 is a very reliable and cost effective project. Only few things are required:
- Published in ECU Remaps, Peugeot, RCZ
Peugeot 207 RC 1.6T Stage4 98RON (hybrid turbo+boubis cams)
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
There are many ways to make the most power out of a stock 1.6T Prince engine. One of the best is by combining upgraded camshafts and a hybrid turbo, along with an upgraded intake, boost pipes, full exhaust and intercooler. This setup uses 98RON fuel and does not require the use of Water-methanol injection or
- Published in 207, ECU Remaps, Peugeot
Peugeot 207 GT 1.6T – Stage 4 Frankenturbo F21P 98RON (prototype testing)
Monday, 09 May 2016
Following their very successful line of turbos for the Mini Cooper S, Frankenturbo has designed a new hybrid turbo for the Peugeot/Citroen THP (Prince) Engines. It is called Frankenturbo F21P and it shares the same core as the F21M from the Mini world. Combined with a newly designed compressor housing, it is a bolt-on replacement
- Published in 207, ECU Remaps, Peugeot
Peugeot 508 1.6 HDI – Stage 1
Sunday, 01 May 2016
Peugeot 508 comes with the Euro 5 version of 1.6 HDI engines, producing 112hp according to the manufacturer. It is a very fuel-efficient engine, primarily aimed towards low cost in transportation. However, for the 508 platform it lacks torque and the power curve makes the car very sleepy to drive. What is very good about
- Published in 508, ECU Remaps, Peugeot