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Posted by: ppetion Jun 30 2011, 11:28 AM
Will 16 inch boxter work fine on the 1.7 engine? In other words I know must of you who had a 5 lug conversion also upgraded or changed your motor. Is it wise to do a wheel upgrade with the stock 1,7. Is that too much pull? Please advise.
Posted by: Grelber Jun 30 2011, 11:54 AM
I just converted to 5 lug, and have my stock (2.0L) engine and run 16 inch Fuchs. I can't tell any difference in straight line performance. The ride seems to be a bit softer, but that's probably due to the different tires.
Posted by: ppetion Jun 30 2011, 12:02 PM
I just converted to 5 lug, and have my stock (2.0L) engine and run 16 inch Fuchs. I can't tell any difference in straight line performance. The ride seems to be a bit softer, but that's probably due to the different tires.
I think that I would feel more comfortable with a 2.0
Posted by: r_towle Jun 30 2011, 12:29 PM
it will be fine
Rich
Posted by: ppetion Jun 30 2011, 12:38 PM
it will be fine
Rich
Thanks
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 30 2011, 12:43 PM
I ran (5-lug) 15x7 with 225/50 tires for the street and 15x7 with 9" slicks for the track with my stock 1.7L D-Jet motor for years. With flares and wheel spacers and all.
You'd be surprised about the amount of trouble you can get into with just 80 HP ...
Posted by: r_towle Jun 30 2011, 01:30 PM
I ran (5-lug) 15x7 with 225/50 tires for the street and 15x7 with 9" slicks for the track with my stock 1.7L D-Jet motor for years. With flares and wheel spacers and all.
You'd be surprised about the amount of trouble you can get into with just 80 HP ...
you could get in trouble walking.....
Rich
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 30 2011, 01:38 PM
you could get in trouble walking.....
Yupp, done that more than once!
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