V6 with Chips

zzf00l · Unread post by **zzf00l** » 25 Mar 2005, 11:03

Does anyone have any experience in improving performance on the Xantia V6? Something simple like chipping, air filter etc.

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 25 Mar 2005, 12:25

Yeah, get rid of that stupid gearbox!

ActivaV6uk · Unread post by **ActivaV6uk** » 25 Mar 2005, 14:07

totaly agreed.
I'd (I am) do that prior to doing anything with the ecu.
Andy

zzf00l · Unread post by **zzf00l** » 25 Mar 2005, 17:39

Replace it with what? I understand Citroen didn't bring a manual V6 into the UK!!

ActivaV6uk · Unread post by **ActivaV6uk** » 25 Mar 2005, 18:27

They did with the 406 it is avalable with manual box and fly wheel (you will need both). you will also need to raid eather a xantia 2.1 or CT for the clutch actuator and pedels as there hydrolic. I figured while doing this it was easyer to buy an activa and just transfer the engine and interior.
Andy

zzf00l · Unread post by **zzf00l** » 28 Mar 2005, 13:53

Hmmmm even easier - I don't think i'll bother.

Kowalski · Unread post by **Kowalski** » 28 Mar 2005, 18:23

Is the auto box that the C5 comes with any better than the Xantia one?

ActivaV6uk · Unread post by **ActivaV6uk** » 28 Mar 2005, 18:42

nope its the same unit.
Andy

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 29 Mar 2005, 03:22

I thought the C5 had the AL4 box with the sequential change option. The new C5 has a six speed jobber! Supposed to be a lot smoother.

ActivaV6uk · Unread post by **ActivaV6uk** » 29 Mar 2005, 04:17

they may have changed it at some point then, i nearly bought a c5 v6 engine and it came with the same auto box I got with the 406/xantia.
Andy

xantiav6 · Unread post by **xantiav6** » 31 Mar 2005, 02:46

There is a company in Germany that claims to do a chip for the Xantia V6, giving an extra 13 BHP. http://www.dbilas.de/English/dbilas.html
The engine certainly feels like it is being held back by the tuning.

ActivaV6uk · Unread post by **ActivaV6uk** » 31 Mar 2005, 04:45

the exause manifold on these engines is terable, i am going to get a full exaust made up for mine at some point i would think that that will help a bit...
Andy