john aston Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 Having had sand kicked in my face once too often I need more power for my 1.4 S/S - and go department not helped by interstellar gearing on 5 speeder.Like everyone else I know what I would like but sadly that doesnt coincide with what I can afford.The other factor is i'd like to keep the car and upgrade rather than get a new car- sentimental tosh I know but these cars are about heart not head. So I intend to look around for a secondhand 1600 k engine and then fit the s/sport kit to it.Good idea ?Demand for selling my existing engine? P/exes ? Or should I look for 1800 k instead and s/s that ? Any idea on prices or availability of secondhand engines ? Or should I do something different ? I DO plan to get 6 speed in a year or two but at moment my priority is a bit more power and a lot more torque if poss. Incidentally the plan wont be implemented until later in the year so cannot actually buy anything at moment (if you happened to have just what I want for sale I don't want to disappoint you ) All comments and ideas welcome- especially if you've been in same boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 Exhaust! (recent enthusiastic convert!) Already have a 1.6k SS, but a 4-1 has transformed it more than I thought possible. Edited by - angus&tessa on 12 Apr 2002 11:09:07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 I would think that for a good torque spread, there is no substitute for engine size - go straight to the 1.8 and maybe go S/S at a later date. Although I guess it depends on where you drive as to whether you are prepared to go for a peaky engine that requires a 6 speed (I would imagine track driving), or a less peaky engine that can get away with a 5 speed (albeit with the close ratio semi-helical gearset). YMMV Graham Low tech luddite - xflow and proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 Stick a 275 bhp VX in her.... Oh my god I am sounding like Arnie.... BUT, Having seen the speed of Lol's tuned VX and the 275bhp Jade I am in awe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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