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liamcorsa
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I've currently got a x14xe and i'm wondering whether its possible/worth tuning it even more. Mainly in the direction of motorbike throttle bodies??? Is it worth it???

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XE or LET
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you'd get more fun per pound from putting a 1.6 in.
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quote:
Originally posted by liamcorsa
I've currently got a x14xe and i'm wondering whether its possible/worth tuning it even more. Mainly in the direction of motorbike throttle bodies??? Is it worth it???

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Worst thing I ever did...
liamcorsa
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Any pics fad?? What did you use? Why was it crap??
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im with rob. c or x16xe
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no torque, not worth the money for the power it gives you.

seriously, I did it too, I had 116bhp from my 1.4, and a standard 1.6 was better to drive, due to the torque.

I wish I'd just put a 1.6 in from the start.
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quote:
Originally posted by jamesvalver
im with rob. c or x16xe


This is what I was originally thinking. But questioned the actual bhp/torque figures difference..
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
no torque, not worth the money for the power it gives you.

seriously, I did it too, I had 116bhp from my 1.4, and a standard 1.6 was better to drive, due to the torque.

I wish I'd just put a 1.6 in from the start.


Cheers Robin.
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Just don't blow yours up like Rob did.
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116bhp + 96 lb/ft from my tuned 1.6.
130bhp + 123 lb/ft from my 1.6 with the same mods.

Like I say though, Teddy's STANDARD 1.6 was better mid range...
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
116bhp + 96 lb/ft from my tuned 1.6.
130bhp + 123 lb/ft from my 1.6 with the same mods.

Like I say though, Teddy's STANDARD 1.6 was better mid range...


yeah that makes sence
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it's true though, even if it sounds wrong.
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he means his tuned 1.4 ?
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
it's true though, even if it sounds wrong.





1.4 you mean
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Yeah, the 1.4 was slower, I see what you were getting at now

(I thought I said it )
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Guess I won't be doing anything to my x14xe then after reading this
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Yeah, the 1.4 was slower, I see what you were getting at now

(I thought I said it )


its alright we all feel like a dick at some point

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I think an x14xe with a couple of mild tuning mods like an exhaust and mantzel inlet is sensible. Not really much point in spending any more money though because an xe conversion would be cheaper!
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my 1.4 in J18 still is the best combo ive had in J18 (so far)
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an XE conversion is not the be all and end all of the tuning world

small block xe, Inlet, exhaust, decat, panel filter is a decent enough car

cams and headwork mean you start getting nice figures
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jr, imagine what a 1.6 the same spec as your 1.4 would have been like though
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better
liamcorsa
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Originally posted by jr
better


Lol. So to sum up its not worth doing anything to the 1.4. I dont want/need an xe atm. Would be quite happy with a decent powered 1.6 on tb's. Apart from the engine obviously, what else would be required for the conversion? And could I use motorbike tb's?
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noe what i mean is if you havent got the £££ for a 1.6 conversion, you can still get 110bhp-120bhp from them

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