Turbo-converting The Citroen Bx, Anyone ?

[tomten2]

Hi !

 

As in the topic :

Turbo conversion of (gasoline) Citroën BX

would be a natural thought when considering the

obvious potential of the cars low weight . :)

 

First, one might think of the "16V" 1.9 litre - already

w some healthy speed (148bhp) , but

actually both the 1.6 litre 8valve and even the small

1.4 litre engines seem interesting to my mind -

the deciding factor obviously being the low weight of the car.

 

Even a modest 100bhp per litre in the 1.6 engine appears

tempting.. :ph34r:

( better torque band than in a relatively highly tuned

normal aspirated engine ).

 

Anyone with tips ?

Comments ?

 

Except from older versions of the BX, all engines are fuel injeccted,

from what I gather.

That definitely helps a turbo conversion.

And...

Keeping boost pressure low - say 0,5 bar - would make low

compression superfluous to an extent.

 

 

Thanks for your answer !

 

Cheers !

 

'G'

[Guest wozza]

If you want to go with a turbo engine why not drop an engine that is already turbocharged into the car? Say like a VW 1.8 turbo can pick them up pretty cheap they are already good for 200+hp straight away with no real mods and will work out a lot cheaper.

 

Will cost a small fortune setting up a properly done turbo conversion.

[Guest charlotte]

Hi !

 

As in the topic :

Turbo conversion of (gasoline) Citroën BX

would be a natural thought when considering the

obvious potential of the cars low weight . ;)

 

First, one might think of the "16V" 1.9 litre - already

w some healthy speed (148bhp) , but

actually both the 1.6 litre 8valve and even the small

1.4 litre engines seem interesting to my mind -

the deciding factor obviously being the low weight of the car.

 

Even a modest 100bhp per litre in the 1.6 engine appears

tempting.. :angry:

( better torque band than in a relatively highly tuned

normal aspirated engine ).

 

Anyone with tips ?

Comments ?

 

Except from older versions of the BX, all engines are fuel injeccted,

from what I gather.

That definitely helps a turbo conversion.

And...

Keeping boost pressure low - say 0,5 bar - would make low

compression superfluous to an extent.

Thanks for your answer !

 

Cheers !

 

'G'

 

Hi to turbo a non turbo engine is a massive job it will involve having the manifolds made for the turbocharger also the engine internals will need uprating also the engine must be rebuilt or known rebuilt especially with liners otherwise the engine goes bang in a major way. I turbo charged a Volvo 760 GLE two years ago and mounted up £3000 just in parts most importantly you need to locate a suitable turbo charger don't nick the one of the diesel it will blow the petrol engine to heck and back

 

It's not important if its fuel injected or carburettored although fuel injection is easier as the fuel delivery is known in bar where as a cam driven pump is a variable in a tiny amount. It would be a fun project but a touch pricey