C5 HDI 110 or 90 how can I tell?

Allanxantia · Post by **Allanxantia** » 21 Aug 2006, 23:07

I am out looking for a C5 as they are cracking value now! I keep seeing them advertised as just HDI. I want a 110 but how can I tell quickly, is it the lack of intercooler like the xantia or is there more to it?

406 V6 · Post by **406 V6** » 22 Aug 2006, 09:34

No intercooler on the 90

primo · Post by **primo** » 22 Aug 2006, 10:22

With the mark 1 model at least, the VIN has RHZ in it for a 110 and RHY for a 90. I think.

Allanxantia · Post by **Allanxantia** » 22 Aug 2006, 12:01

I'll check the chassis number, there one at a local auction tomorrow which looks good but they don't state output. I really want a 110. If it is a 90, how easy/expensive is it to chip it?

Post by **RichardW** » 22 Aug 2006, 12:30

If it's the same as the Xantia, then a 110 will have 2 air pipes over the top of the engine, whereas a 90 will only have 1 pipe.

Shouldn't be too hard to chip, but that's a compromise really, as no intercooler, plus no variable turbo. Better off finding what you want in the first place! Cheap isn't always a bargain......!

406 V6 · Post by **406 V6** » 22 Aug 2006, 12:37

I got mine "chipped" (actually a smart box on the common-rail bus, but the same as being chipped). 140bhp, always gently squeezed (i just want the extra torque and power when needed, i.e., overtaking and such).

steelcityuk · Post by **steelcityuk** » 22 Aug 2006, 13:34

I bought a tuning box off ebay for about £150 including postage. Although mine's a 110 already it really improved the pickup at low revs. Just plug and play.

Steve.

ssray · Post by **ssray** » 22 Aug 2006, 15:43

Allanxantia keep us updated as to how much you paid ,if you dont mind sharing. Cheers Ray

bencowell · Post by **bencowell** » 22 Aug 2006, 22:26

I have a PSI powerbox on my C5 HDI 110. Makes it fabulous with about 135 horses now! I wouldn't go back!

http://www.bluechiptuning.co.uk/ is their new website.

apec15 · Post by **apec15** » 23 Aug 2006, 21:22

The 110 bhp have tha larger tyres fitted (think they are 205s) that would be the first thing too look for

bencowell · Post by **bencowell** » 23 Aug 2006, 21:40

NO! The HDI 110 has the same 195 section tyres. The 205 tyres are on the 2.2 HDI!

Post by **Sir Clive** » 24 Aug 2006, 07:25

Well, when I bought my Hdi 110 C5 it had alloy wheels fitted with 205 tyres-and this was factory fresh

steelcityuk · Post by **steelcityuk** » 24 Aug 2006, 08:26

That's a funny thing. My Xantia has 205s fitted but the label on the door pillar isn't for this size of tyre, something like 195s I think. I just assumed the last owner put wider ones on.

Steve.

Post by **Sir Clive** » 24 Aug 2006, 08:47

Well strangely enough I had a Xantia 110 Hdi before I had the C5. It ran steel wheels, but also had 205 tyres fitted to it from new.

AtitudeJim · Post by **AtitudeJim** » 24 Aug 2006, 19:30

anyone knows were to get a power box for the c5 hdi 110 here in the uk?

for 150 quid its a good price but where?