Mo Powa

Site Subscriber Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 731

Right then. Been doing a little research into getting more power for around the Â£500-750 mark. I don't mind doin the work myself as of course thats half the fun, so I'm after parts but don't know where to go with this really.

I want to get the best i can for me money so was thinkin inlet mani and twin webber/dellorto 45's (or similar). Another possibility is cam's/head work which I gather Chris H can do.

I guess the main question is which is gonna give better driveability in non "rag it" mode and which is easier to get parts for as well as of course which gives biggest gains. A few opinions on either route would definitely help my research a bit.

just thought I would add this (Ideally after more torque than power)

Cmon the sleeper!

Mr Quoter-vator Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7405

power is a function of torque.

what car is it?

id say, headwork and cams to start with.

Site Subscriber Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 731

PH1 16V. I know you can't tune one without the other but I'd like to get more torque at lower rpm if possible rather than goin for more bhp which as far as my knowlege goes basically gives more top end. I guess a williams conversion will achieve this but bit out of my money range.

Can pick up webber 45's for Â£100 off a mate but they need a part refurb and an inlet mani. Have seen inlet mani's about but they're around Â£200 odd.

Can get cams and pulleys for about Â£300 ish but everyone who does head work puts P.O.bloodyA on their prices so I don't know where to start.

If anyone has any other suggestions I'd be happy to hear them.

Mr Quoter-vator Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7405

how about asking chris H for an idea of work he could do for you?

Site Subscriber Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 2317

Could get a willy engine for under 750!

Site Subscriber Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 731

I will send chris a pm about head work (this is as good as asking). Although having said that the 19 is a daily runner so I need to get a spare head to have the work done.

Don't think my chances of getting a williams lump are too great down here but you never know.

Level 9 User Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 435

Speak to gentle ben. does he not havew something similar?

Mr Quoter-vator Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7405

no ben has a 1.4, this dude has a 16v.

Level 9 User Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 435

I ment the engine he bought to go in the 1.4.

Ok done a search!!! its a V6 he's got.

Site Subscriber Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 731

At the moment I'm just lookin to make a plan of action so I know what to do. I think head/cams is probably the best way to go though in terms of power for money and driveability.

Don't want to go stupid with cams as I still do a fair bit of driving through town and don't wanna screw things up on the idle.

My little dream is starting to come true, 449 PH1 Hatch with a bit more of a kick up the arse.

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Mr Quoter-vator Joined: 16 Feb 2004 Posts: 7405

thewonderfulme wrote:

I ment the engine he bought to go in the 1.4.

Ok done a search!!! its a V6 he's got.

aww u were tryin so hard as well Razz

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pm's headwork, Wicked Neo sent me one and I still ain't replied!

To caught up in doing headwork and so on at the mo.

Right ladies I will come up with a decent structured price list me thinks.

Level 9 User Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Posts: 435

JB wrote:

thewonderfulme wrote:

I ment the engine he bought to go in the 1.4.

Ok done a search!!! its a V6 he's got.

aww u were tryin so hard as well Razz

I know!!!!

I made a real effort!!! don't say im not nice to you people - present to the usual address....

Site Subscriber Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Posts: 2281

JB wrote:

no ben has a 1.4, this dude has a 16v.

Quite true, but are we forgetting I now both? Very Happy