I've finally found the time and funds to make a start on my 205 project.

The plan originally was to keep the car stock and stick gti6 brakes and engine into it.

Things have changed a little now and I've aquired an OMP 10 point cage and a 206 gti180 engine and box.
The car is still giong to look standard inside and out, with the exception of the cage (going to paint it steel grey to match the body colour of the car - dont want it to really stand out) and all of the seats etc will be kept, even if the rears will be un-usable (may be able to get the baby seat in!.

Externally, I've already fitted the 309 rear axle and wishbones, as well as the slightly thicker 309 ARB to take the extra engine weight. Gti6 calipers are also fitted.

I'd already aquired a couple of 6 engines, but last week was offered a 206 gti180 for a stupidly low price. I know this conversion has already been done, but its not as common as the 6 swap and the VVT and noise of this engine, along with 180+ bhp standard, makes it a no brainer - plus ive managed to cover the purchase cost of the donor car without selling anything engine wise (so kinda got a free engine )

Donor car:



The engines only covered 44k and is still very clean. I'll add more pics when I get chance.

If anyone has already done this conversion, or knows someone that has, Please let me know as I'm gonna really struggle with the wiring

Cheers guys, More to follow.

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Passat B5.5 TDi estate (174bhp, 260 lbs/ft)

Cant you just stick the 206 180 stuff in there like with a gti6 conversion? It works in a 206?

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Passat B5.5 TDi estate (174bhp, 260 lbs/ft)

You also would need to cut the cradle for the top engine mount and re-weld it slightly further forward. Brake master cylinder might be an issue as well.

Just found this thread on 205drivers: link

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Cherry Red Rallye Project thread
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180 out of the box...

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306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips
306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges
gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3)
winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club]

180 reliable standard brake.

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Passat B5.5 TDi estate (174bhp, 260 lbs/ft)

Cheers for the info

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Passat B5.5 TDi estate (174bhp, 260 lbs/ft)

What sort of money am I looking at and who in the Midlands can help me?

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Passat B5.5 TDi estate (174bhp, 260 lbs/ft)

Interesting thread is this. Can i ask what made you decide to go down this route rather than sticking a 6' engine in?

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Bang'in 7 gram rocks!
I have one gear, GO!

Nice going with the 205 GTi180 project. I've got a 205 GTi6 myself and its a fun car.

Are you gonna put the 205's 1.9 engine into the 206 afterwards?

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When I got home last night, my G/F demanded that I take her somewhere expensive - so, I took her to a petrol station.

1993 L reg 205 with GTi6 engine and GTi6 brakes
1995 M reg FTO GPX manual

Cool. Can't wait for the finished product.

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good idea this... not seen it done before..

if you need a hand give me a shout..

management wise.. id get the specs on all the sensors and figure out what sort of ecu you want...

megasquirt] springs to mind As theres quite a few maps out there for the 180 engine on bodies etc..

i wouldnt let anyone but wayne schofield (chip wizards) map pugs

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Going to be quicker than dribbly sh!t off a shovel

Did you see the Topgear where they raced a GTI180 against a 1.9 8v 205, 206 kicked its arse.

Image that in the 205!

Make sure you keep updated with pictures... Thats an order!

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205 GTI6- Rebuilt engine, lightened flywheel, lightened pulley, 307 hdi brakes, Koni struts on gravel spec springs, 22mm TB's, 24mm ARB, Roll cage, Citreon ZX rear dampers, SL434's, Xsara box, Quickrack, Pipercross enclosed induction kit.

Private work, not a prob