rogie1
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Registered: 8th Dec 03
Location: cambridge
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has anyone got any good ways of tuning my corsa 1.2 p reg for a uni budget im really looking for acceleration rather than more top speed although it would be nicce its lowered 15x7.5 monzas no engine mods yetcheers rogie
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
Location: Norton
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no chance on tuning. i have the same engine. I just have an induction kit and full system for sound. Don't bother trying to tune it cos u cant. save up for another car
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
Location: Norton
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Also i have lowered -60mm for looks
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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Save the cash for some subtle bodywork stuff, that engine is going to take lots of investment to make it any more powerful.
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Anton2K3
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Registered: 24th Jan 03
Location: Peterborough
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2l 16v transplant
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TOMAS
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Registered: 7th Aug 02
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Agreed. You'll get more fun out a can of Stella than trying to 'tune' (cough) a 1.2 8v  . Its pointless trying to tune these engines unless you have a big wallet or need to keep the same engine capacity for whatever reason.
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MattyB
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Registered: 13th Nov 01
Location: 118.5bhp :D
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U wont get a 1.2 8v to do a sub 15s 0-60. No way. But what u can do, to help things....
Drill the air box (free)
Run cold air feeds to the box (bout £5 for some tubing)
Fit a K+N panel filter (£30)
Strip out the back totally - free
Fit wider 14"s (SRi or GSi alloys) to keep acceleration but bit better handling, and cheap!! Prob out £50 off this site.
Dont fit massive sub boxes/installs (free)
40mm drop on Springs (£40)
And last but not least, keep the engine healthy by servicing it regularly. Believe me when i say, expensive flashy spark plugs do NOTHING. Just use good quality vaux parts, good oil and dont cain the engines in the cold. Altho the 8v is pretty bullet proof reliability wise, it does need attention.
Matt
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Demo
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Registered: 27th Sep 01
Location: south wales Drives: astra sri ecoflex
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save your cash for beer. there is absolutely no point in spending money on trying to "tune" a 1.2 8v engine
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