pinkprincess Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 Price to do such with new CKD approx. £1000. Would it be a similar amount to convert an existing standard unit? Are any other major upgraded components included (comp. exhaust, etc.)? Do they all really need the 6-speed 'box? Is this a popular upgrade after originally running the standard spec. or do most not bother with the hassle & go for SS spec. to start with? If you have, where would you recommend the best place to go? R992RJM teeth.gif teeth.gif teeth.gif 51! teeth.gif teeth.gif teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 The Supersport kit will give you cams, ecu/immobiliser to match. It will cost much the same as an aftersales experience as speccing it at the same time as ordering a kit. A competition exhaust is a completely separate item and is worth a huge chunk of performance at these specs. On an older car, I would be tempted to DIY source a Supersport alternative. By speccing cams and a programmable ECU you will get everything the Supersport gives plus the flexibility to go further should you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Dixon Posted April 22, 2002 Share Posted April 22, 2002 http://freespace.virgin.net/seven.workshop/services.htm http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/dvandrews/kengine.htm Have you seen these 2 web pages. Can't recommend them enough. The problem with the SS conversion is that whilst it is an easy route to more bhp, if at a later stage you want to go further you have to more or less throw away the SS kit and start again. I was originally going to go the SS route but instead followed Dave Andrews. Now have 190 bhp from a 1.6 K series. There are a number of us that have done likewise. Theoretically you should be able to do this in parts as and when money and time allow. Suggest you start with a replacement ECU as the existing Rover unit does not allow substantial upgrades as it can not be reprogrammed/remapped, then try throttle bodies, head upgrade, cams etc. It all depends what your ultimate end game (and budget !) is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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