anthonym Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 come to that what choices are not available? a friend is asking me and I don't really know. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Anthony Ask oily 😬 I'm sure he'll have the answer and prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted August 22, 2011 Area Representative Share Posted August 22, 2011 It depends upon the point from which your friend is starting. But... from whatever point they are starting from, the most economical solution is probably to sell and buy a s/h example fitting their requirements. If they really want 200+bhp, they should be looking at Duratec power (but if they are also in Switzerland, then 200+bhp VX power will be much easier to find) Edited by - Golf Juliet Tango on 22 Aug 2011 15:33:25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Or as another alternative a 200+BHP Zetec is an option... That was my choice when going from an X-Flow based VeganTune VTA twincam a year or so back. See here: Eugene Zetec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You'd achieve the same thing by losing 100kg and adding 60hp, with the added bonus that it would corner and stop better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted August 22, 2011 Area Representative Share Posted August 22, 2011 losing 100kg I have only once had a passenger who tipped the scales at 15stone! 😳 but I suppose you are suggesting a bike engine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Now there's an idea...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Have to say bike engine 7 are great fun, but when I've been in them I find I miss the torque of a 'real' engine (no insult intended Charlie!)... It's great to be able to drive 'lazy' style. 😬 And torque is needed for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 None taken :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboylaw Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Get a move on Mr Pank, I want to see that car finished.... Hope the exams go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_pank Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I know I know. I want to see it finished more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I've had my 20 stone mate in a 1.4kss. It still went like stink. I had to give it some stick to keep up with Steve Cragg in his 1.6, especially since he only had his daughter on board and she weighs less than a bag of crisps, or at least did back then. These days she's probably old enough to be going in pubs. 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted August 22, 2011 Area Representative Share Posted August 22, 2011 BOSS: I really notice the difference between a passenger of (say) six stone and one of (say) fifteen, or no passenger at all. In my experience the difference is very noticable. Edited by - Golf Juliet Tango on 22 Aug 2011 19:45:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I didn't say it wasn't noticeable, just that I had to row a bit harder. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I have to pedal like the proverbial when my brother comes out... He's a big lad. On the other hand, SWMBO is a crisp-packet-weight 😬 Oh and back on topic... Send the block to Oily, or change the engine completely if you don't change the whole car... Will cost the same anyway. Edited by - myothercarsa2cv on 22 Aug 2011 22:43:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted August 23, 2011 Support Team Share Posted August 23, 2011 220bhp K series is going to be £6k+ You will need: throttle bodies (with airbox or large filter) programmable ECU VVC or MS2 head with extensive porting (VVC needs a blanking kit) cams (at least BP285, more likely 1444) Forged pistons single tang rods (steel rods even better) decent 4-2-1 exhaust bearings, gaskets, etc. bottom end balancing add to that all the consumables and the labour and a rolling road session You could convert to Duratec but I suspect that will be north of £10k unless you do the majority of the work yourself (the engine itself would probably be cheaper but it's the conversion and all the ancillaries that add up) Hayabusa - maybe £15k for the complete engine and conversion? Zetec or VX wouldn't be a sensible move for a K series as they are much heavier engines. Unless the car is a "keeper" it would probably be cheaper and better to sell it and buy an R400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyCoulson Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Quoting Golf Juliet Tango: losing 100kg I have only once had a passenger who tipped the scales at 15stone! 😳 but I suppose you are suggesting a bike engine... I didn't get in your 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 oops I had forgotten about this thread, thanks everyone for looking after it - I'll point my friend here for a read. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted August 24, 2011 Area Representative Share Posted August 24, 2011 how about this? Not an SV however. Surely the cheapest 200bhp around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted August 24, 2011 Area Representative Share Posted August 24, 2011 No Toby, a shame really. You must try harder next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racing Snake Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 220 bhp Duratec conversion Not as much as you might think Plus the added bonus of lots more available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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