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More power for my 1.7, Starting to dream |
bzettner |
Jan 22 2014, 09:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 2-June 13 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 15,951 Region Association: Southwest Region |
OK, I have a pretty good handle on my ,80 Hp 1.7, EFI. What have some of you 1.7 drivers done to your existing engines and what was the seat of the pants result? Mine is totally stock.
I'm currently thinking of a 1911. Do you run the existing FI? Do you use the stock cam? Would it be better/easier/more bang for the buck to find a decent 2 liter engine and rebuild (2056)? Not that I have a budget, but reliability and fun matter and so does cost. I don't mind a revvy engine. I would enjoy my car "pulling" longer. It signs off rather quickly. I like to "drive" a car rather than rely on gobs of torque and HP (though more than 80 would not be a bad thing). The ability to break the rear end loose with power. Starting the thinking/dreaming process (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) |
Chris Pincetich |
Jan 23 2014, 08:27 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm having fun with my 1.7, stock D-Jet FI and
1) 12 lb light flywheel = spins up faster 2) high-flow, cold-air intake = sounds louder and faster 3) 4->1 header with 1 5/8" pipes = more power fo real, and sounds louder and faster With a rebuilt suspension, refreshed transaxle, lots of weight reduction, and sticky street tires I am happy. All these mods will stay if and when I actually do something to the engine. Cheapest upgrade is lightness. Removing un-needed or unwanted parts, or upgrading to lighter ones (i.e. smaller battery, smaller starter, composite lids etc). Best purchase was the header. A good header will really wake up any TIV engine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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