Malcolm Posted October 2, 2002 Share Posted October 2, 2002 As a technical bumpkin would be grateful to learn what benefits/disadvantages the above would have on a standard 1700 xflow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 Downsides - expense. Upsides.. Improved economy, much improved part throttle response, better behaviour when off-cam, perfect idle, better starting, no timing wander, perfect dwell angle under all conditions, timing stays correctly set. There is some further bumph here. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted October 3, 2002 Leadership Team Share Posted October 3, 2002 Having recently had this done to my crossflow, the biggest benefit to me is that it makes the engine almost as docile as a more modern engine at lower revs, whilst still being a banging. popping monster at high revs. Strongly recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 Also has the benifits of of being totally programable for any engine tune, for a lot less money and agro than a conventional dizzy. C7 PWT X-Flow all Steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 Have a look in the archive, there is plenty on this. I am one of the many converts having had this done several years ago on my Cross-flow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I've no doubt about the benefits, but are they worth £550 to £600. I can buy a lot of fuel for that money and mapping doesn't effect the top end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 3, 2002 Author Share Posted October 3, 2002 Many thanks for all your comments which have interested me to pursue further - next hurdle to convince other half to offer early xmas present - already up to 2015 since getting the 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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