THP engine naming, maintenance and servicing – 101 While today’s cars and engines are by all means much better technology-wise compared to the ones before, manufacturers play a dangerous game with consumers. By presenting longer service intervals they create a false image of...
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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...
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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...
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Peugeot/Citroen 1.6 THP – Mini N14 – PCV delete modification (Prince engine) 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...
Read morePeugeot 207 1.6 THP / RC / GTi / GT – Seat Ibiza Cupra Intercooler installation 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...
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Citroen DS4 THP200 1.6T – Stage1 98Ron 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...
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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...
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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...
Read moreThis 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.
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Peugeot 207 Rallye 1.6 THP 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...
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