need more power for my 206

[african]

i own a peugeot 206 standard issue, model 2001. the problem is i feel it real lacks power. how do i overcome this problem?

[bettyswollocks]

if its diesel remap it

[R-Kid83]

remap anyway if not get a bigger engine or a new car. problem solved!
if you decide to remap get the fuel saver too, cost a bit more but you will need it.

[Sheepdisease]

Could someone please explain what remapping is?

[bettyswollocks]

Originally Posted by Sheepdisease

Could someone please explain what remapping is?

Fuel
All modern vehicles use an ECU (Engine Controll Unit) to control fueling. When the manufacturers write the program for fueling at full throttle they tend to program for best economy rather than for maximum power. We set the fuel ratio for best power at full throttle this allows us to modify the program at mid range throttle so that over all fuel consumption is improved.
Fuel ratio for best power 12.6:1
Fuel ratio for best economy 15.4:1

Ignition
Ignition (spark) timing is also controlled by the ECU this is also an area of adjustment that will release power from an engine. Years ago it was possible to adjust the distributor to adjust timing and replacing the internal centrifugal bob weight springs to help with advance curve, modern day engines no longer have distributors so the only way to optimize ignition advance is to remap the ECU to give a more advanced timing curve resulting in greater power and more responsive throttle.

Forced Induction (turbo/compressor)
Forced Induction is the process of using a mechanical system to force more air into an engine. This includes superchargers, turbochargers and other mechanical systems. Both superchargers and turbos use a compressor to force air into the engine, making it more dense (i.e. more oxygen). When fuel is added this creates a much larger explosion and more power from the engine. These mechanical compressors are controlled by the ECU, remapping the intake boost pressure gains as much as 40% more power.


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[Rickmates]

Originally Posted by bettyswollocks

Fuel
All modern vehicles use an ECU (Engine Controll Unit) to control fueling. When the manufacturers write the program for fueling at full throttle they tend to program for best economy rather than for maximum power. We set the fuel ratio for best power at full throttle this allows us to modify the program at mid range throttle so that over all fuel consumption is improved.
Fuel ratio for best power 12.6:1
Fuel ratio for best economy 15.4:1

Ignition
Ignition (spark) timing is also controlled by the ECU this is also an area of adjustment that will release power from an engine. Years ago it was possible to adjust the distributor to adjust timing and replacing the internal centrifugal bob weight springs to help with advance curve, modern day engines no longer have distributors so the only way to optimize ignition advance is to remap the ECU to give a more advanced timing curve resulting in greater power and more responsive throttle.

Forced Induction (turbo/compressor)
Forced Induction is the process of using a mechanical system to force more air into an engine. This includes superchargers, turbochargers and other mechanical systems. Both superchargers and turbos use a compressor to force air into the engine, making it more dense (i.e. more oxygen). When fuel is added this creates a much larger explosion and more power from the engine. These mechanical compressors are controlled by the ECU, remapping the intake boost pressure gains as much as 40% more power.

How much would it cost to get a 1.4 206 remap??

[chopper1192]

In the diesel, anywhere from c.£150 to £400ish, depending on whether it's a live or generic map, and how well developed it is.

On the 1.4 petrol it's not worth it. Without some major head and piston work, the TU14 hasn't got anymore to give.

[damers2000]

I had a 1.4HDi 206sw and decided to have that remapped, didn't really notice too much difference and was a bit dissapointed. Plus wallet was considerably lighter!

[Rickmates]

Originally Posted by chopper1192

In the diesel, anywhere from c.£150 to £400ish, depending on whether it's a live or generic map, and how well developed it is.

On the 1.4 petrol it's not worth it. Without some major head and piston work, the TU14 hasn't got anymore to give.

ok thanks for the heads up :-)
what would you recomend to get more power out of my 1.4 206??
also what size alloys can you fit on a 206??

[damers2000]

I put 17's on mine and it was also lowered, can't remember how much though but it was low! Didn't have to roll arches etc or any messing about like that