combat_sri
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i know it gets asked daily but im deciding if i should put a 2ltr or a 1.6 in my 93 sri 8valve.
i really want a 2ltr but im not to sure about handling,weight,insurance etc.
i would do a 1.6 but will it be much faster then mine as its only another 20brake more.
how much would a conversion with a 1.6gsi engine cost including gearbox,clutch,brakes or whatever i would need to change?
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combat_sri
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oh and has anyone got a 1.6 engine and all the looms gearbox etc for sale?
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Rob H
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[Edited on 15-03-2004 by Rob H]
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combat_sri
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i have,im leaning towards a gsi engine now,are they the ones with 109bhp?what mods would i need to take this up to about 120brake?
would i need to upgrade the brakes from the sri and the suspension or would it be ok?
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Greasemonkey
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suspension is fine, upgrade the brakes, people with gsi's upgrade from the GSI brakes, lee mitchell will fit ya a C16XE for £700 all in i belive, that includes engine etc
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combat_sri
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thats pretty cheap,what kind of power will i get out of the engine if i spent another 500quid or so?
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Adam-D
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if you save more money you van get a tb kit 160bhp 
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Greasemonkey
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for £500 you could get a velos tourqe tube and a filter , probably have 125-130BHP then, blow the lot on a Mantzel power box, or SAVE for TB's thats what im doing i went out and bought the mantzel power box and regrett it now
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jr
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or keep the mantzel and look at the spec i have got and andy h had
136bhp(1.4) and 154bhp(1.6)
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Greasemonkey
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my C16XE with mantzel is gonna be around 160BHP when its finished This week, and im still saving for TB's, i will let ya know how the car drives on the road
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jr
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quote:
Originally posted by Greasemonkey
my C16XE with mantzel is gonna be around 160BHP when its finished This week, and im still saving for TB's, i will let ya know how the car drives on the road
 what tb kit do you want ?
[Edited on 15-03-2004 by jr]
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Greasemonkey
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The one from SBD, or Velos aint decided yet both very similar, think they are Jenvey ones not cheap at around £1700!!!
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jr
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velous ones state 140bhp with dta managment from the x14xw, seems low to me
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combat_sri
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so what gains do these kits give and how much power can i expect from them?
would be nice to get it to 150bhp but i spose that'd cost a fortune. what other modificaions do i need to do if i get the power box or torque tube?
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