Peugeot-Citroen/Mini 1.6 THP engine naming, maintenance and servicing – 101
Thursday, 29 March 2018
How to keep your THP engine healthy and happy Keeping your THP engine healthy and happy is a simple process. All you need to do is follow some key points in its maintenance. We hope this guide will help extend your engine’s life. Prince engine codes covered are EP6-DT, EP6-DTS, EP6-CDT, EP6-CDTX, EP6-CDTM and EP6-FDTX.
- Published in Citroen, ECU Remaps, Peugeot, Technical Files
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 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/Citroen 1.6 THP – Mini N14 – PCV delete modification (Prince engine)
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
PCV delete – why do it? One of the most discussed and debated modifications on THP/N14 engines is deleting the rear PCV system. THP200 has this by default, but all smaller THP variants use the PCV system in the plastic cylinder head cover. How the PCV system works All engines with pistons always have a
- Published in Technical Files
Peugeot 207 1.6 THP / RC / GTi / GT – Seat Ibiza Cupra Intercooler installation
Monday, 23 January 2017
The stock intercooler unit on the Peugeot 207 is very small. All the turbo versions share the same one, ranging from the smallest diesel turbo engines, up to the most powerful in the range – the Peugeot 207 RC / GTi. For reasons of economy of scale, all these cars share the same intercooler/radiator assembly.
- Published in Technical Files
Citroen DS4 THP200 1.6T – Stage1 98Ron
Monday, 20 June 2016
THP200 is a great engine for the DS4, specially when its hidden potential is unveiled with a performance remap. Combining the RCZ turbo and a front mount ic, the DS4 with THP200 comes ready for a stage 1 ECU remap. Etuners FlasherTHP reflashing technology allows the owner to reflash the ECU via OBD with our
- Published in Citroen, DS4, ECU Remaps
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
PSA/Mini 1.6 THP – Problems in the intake camshaft timing system
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
The first generation of Prince (THP) engines features variable cam timing on the intake cam. This means that it can be advanced or retarded based on what is requested by the ECU calibration software. Newer engines like THP200 feature variable cam timing on both cams. How it works Oil pressure from the oil pump goes
- Published in Technical Files
Citroen DS3 1.6T stage 1 98RON
Monday, 26 October 2015
This Citroen DS3 came to us for a stage 1 ecu remap. The gains were amazing for its small turbo and the customer left with a smile on his face! The expected gains are quite high: +35hp (50hp max at the midrange), +60Nm of torque just with the ecu remap and everything else left stock.
- Published in Citroen, DS3, ECU Remaps
Peugeot 207 Rallye 1.6 THP – Stage 1 98RON
Monday, 19 October 2015
The Peugeot 207 Rallye THP 1.6 Turbo comes with 150hp or 156hp as stock. Remapping its ECU brings very good results both in power and torque. Engine code is EP6 DT. Upgrade specifications for the Stage 1 ECU remap -Upgraded intake kit -Upgraded catback exhaust -98RON fuel Performance results Maximum horsepower: 195hp (measured 152hp as
- Published in 207, ECU Remaps, Peugeot