David Jackson Posted May 12, 2000 Share Posted May 12, 2000 I am considering upgrdes to my 1.6 K series which is currently running in std supersport trim . This would follow the tried and tested route of TB's , bigger valves , porting , management and possibly cams . Following much lengthy dicussions on the pros and cons of porting and revalving my head myself , with many helpfull 7 owners . Can anyone recommend , from experience , a tuner who could do the work for me for reasonable outlay ?. Thanks for any advice you could provide :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Dixon Posted May 13, 2000 Share Posted May 13, 2000 Have you contacted Dave Andrews (DVAndrews@aol.com). He has a wealth of experience and knowledge about tuning K series. I am following his advice to arrive at approx 180-190 bhp from standard 1.6K series engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jackson Posted May 13, 2000 Author Share Posted May 13, 2000 I have read his exellent article - all 27 pages !!, however I'm realy seeking the cost of a reputable company to carry out the head work for me , to a similar spec . I have been recomended Nick Stagg ( Bristol ) , any body have any experiences ?? . Geoff - How are you finding the work , considering the tight tolerances to work to ? Are you going to get a company to do the followers and cams , who are you using to do the map work ? . What stage are you going to uprate the head ? Many thanks for your response . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Dixon Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 Dave, sorry for the delay but I have been away all week. You are way ahead of me with your questions. Have spent considerable time thinking about which way to go.I eventually contacted Dave Andrews direct - he was most helpful. At present I have standard 1.6 K series (non supersport). I intend to do the work in two stages:- Stage 1 Have decided to replace Rover MEMS with Emerald M3D EMU which I now have on order, expected to be ready in about 2 to 3 wks. I then plan to buy from QED direct fit throttle bodies. I have already spoken to QED and these are readily available. Once I have all these I will then install the lot. Between Dave Andrews and Emerald they have the necessary EMU mapping programmes. Stage 2 I then propose to upgrade the head using big inlet vales and exhaust valves. I understand that Dave can get this work done. Once I have the Emerald M3D and throttle bodies I will contact Dave for more advice and help. I have found him most helpful - his email address is DVAndrews @aol.com. Give me a ring some time this week on 07836 608970 (but not tonight) and we can share thoughts etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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