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by TurboTaxi
Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1997 (R) 406 SRi Turbo 2.0i 8V for sale £1000 ono
Replies: 0
Views: 1173

1997 (R) 406 SRi Turbo 2.0i 8V for sale £1000 ono

hi guys decided to finally give up the beast , Avalanche White 1997 (R) Peugeot 406 SRi Turbo 2.0i 8v.drives well no knocks or bangs its the XU10J2CTE engine block alloy 8v head. standard cams and internals, hybrid turbo upgrade, standard FM Intercooler. Recent heavy duty clutch installed brakes don...
by TurboTaxi
Sun May 17, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 1998 406 2.0 SRi Turbi w/Hybrid Turbo For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 3429

1998 406 2.0 SRi Turbi w/Hybrid Turbo For Sale

FOR SALE (£900 ono) 1998 (R) REG Peugeot 406 2.0 SRi Turbo Colour : Avalanche White Mileage:107,000 (Engine internally refurbed at around 85,000 Reciepts available) MOT FAILURE Nearly all electrical faults apart from handbrake not working Mods: K/W Variant Coilovers dropped to around 50mm, 18" Team ...
by TurboTaxi
Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:23 pm
Forum: Cruises and meets
Topic: Santa Pod USC 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 6841

Re: Santa Pod USC 2008

take into consideration that the 406 weighs just short of 1.5 tons........and yes traction was a huge issue, even my mate in his chipped gti6 only managed 200's of a second quicker on any given run
by TurboTaxi
Tue Sep 16, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: breaking 97 2.0 turbo exec
Replies: 15
Views: 7596

Re: breaking 97 2.0 turbo exec

just wondered if the bottom end of the engine is in tact as i need a new one for my beloved taxi lol,
by TurboTaxi
Tue Sep 16, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: THe TurboTaxi is finally up for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 2845

Re: THe TurboTaxi is finally up for sale

yes there are photos of the car uploaded here on the photos section, if not search facebook for Sam Purvis and there are a few photos of the car on there
by TurboTaxi
Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: For Sale / Wanted
Topic: THe TurboTaxi is finally up for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 2845

THe TurboTaxi is finally up for sale

hi all just thought id let you all know that my beloved 406 SRi Turbo is up for sale. id rather let it go to an enthusiast such as myself and not some pre-adolescent chav whos going thrash it around on an estate inside the m25 ring lol. so basically it a 406 SRi turbo came off the production line on...
by TurboTaxi
Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:45 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 turbo 2.0 problem
Replies: 13
Views: 7662

Re: 406 turbo 2.0 problem

mine pumped 207bhp at the wheels from 11 psi so realisticly 15 running the std clutch nd box ida say anywhere from 230-250 eayh ur about right,. 5.5 secs ir realy good to 60mph/100kmh
by TurboTaxi
Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: Cruises and meets
Topic: Santa Pod USC 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 6841

Re: Santa Pod USC 2008

tyre pressures on the way down were 30 fron and 32 back.. track was really really sticky, the only downer was i was beaten by ma best mate in all 3 races by his GTi6 :(
by TurboTaxi
Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Cruises and meets
Topic: Santa Pod USC 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 6841

Re: Santa Pod USC 2008

hey all, santa pod USC was a brilliant this year, when i wasnt at camp gettin trashed, i was checking out sum really nice pugs while i was ther espescially the GTI6 club. thought id post my times on here so here we go Run 1 0-60 mph 7.55 secs 1/4 miles - 16.15 secs Run 2 0-60 mph 7.30 secs 1/4 miles...
by TurboTaxi
Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 406 turbo 2.0 problem
Replies: 13
Views: 7662

Re: 406 turbo 2.0 problem

dude trust me, if ur gonna run im guessin what is an XU10J2CTE lump from the 1997/98 SRi Turbo 15/16 PSI will kill it, the internals will only take it for a few thousand miles, my SRi turbo was run and 12 psi for 2 years and before i bought it it had to be reconditioned. the standard internals just ...
by TurboTaxi
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:48 pm
Forum: Pug pictures
Topic: My 406 Work In Progress
Replies: 38
Views: 27129

Re: My 406 Work In Progress

kudos for owning and modding a 406.... but that jus aint rite. take a look at my pics... thats how a 406 should look. subtle mods compliment the car not cloak it in halfords rubbish.. havin a SRi turbo helps ;)
by TurboTaxi
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.0 Turbo Exec - Is the Turbo working ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: 2.0 Turbo Exec - Is the Turbo working ?

ill have the exact time after santa pod. but belive me. the SRi moves, launching it from the lights at 4500 rpm it will do 0-60 in under 7 secs trust me, it mite sound wrong and u mite think im blaggin it but trust me, the ole girl moves, even as fwd with no lsd at 9.5psi. heads been skimmed to the ...
by TurboTaxi
Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: Pug pictures
Topic: finally got round to uploading pics
Replies: 5
Views: 6592

finally got round to uploading pics

here are pics of my previous 306 and my current car the SRi turbo :) . unfortunatly i kinda put the blue one into a ford fiesta of all things... http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l363/xaHybrid_019/l_385eafec7a9d8355a958aab1642a9993.jpg http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l363/xaHybrid_019/l_82b769f9...
by TurboTaxi
Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: Cruises and meets
Topic: Santa Pod USC 2008
Replies: 7
Views: 6841

Santa Pod USC 2008

anyone heading to santa pod this year keep ur eyes peeled for the Turbo taxi rippin the strip. gonna be good, should of sorted a cold air feed and have my wheels powder coated black by then
keep em peeled guys, if anyone is there and manages to spot me, cum sy hi, im allways game for peugeot lovin ;)
by TurboTaxi
Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:15 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: 2.0 Turbo Exec - Is the Turbo working ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3533

Re: 2.0 Turbo Exec - Is the Turbo working ?

i find that a very strange comment. true but strange, i have an SRi turbo.. its been tweaked a little but i can snap 0-60 in 6.5 secs and the turbo whistles like hell, ive got a baileys dumpvalve, but i think the actuator arm on the waste gate is seized need to get it off and have a look...