SJW16V
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Registered: 2nd Aug 03
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hey
i would like to know the bhp you can get out of a 1.6 sport xe engine
i notice the gti's and vts are roughly 125 to 130 bhp standard
and the 1600 sport is only 110 i think corect me if im wrong
ive got a sport 1.4 just now and im thinkin bout swappin the 1.4 with a 1.6 then tuning it
manifolds and throttle bodies
is it worth it? i dont want a 2.0
dont want to spend all my money on a 1400 and i cant insure a civic vti yet so please help me if u can
cheerz
woody
[Edited on 23-12-2003 by SJW16V]
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broster
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you can do what im doing tho, i have a 1.4 16v and am spending money on that, bolt on stuff like induction kits, inlet and exhaust manifold etc then when u can afford a 1.6 swop it all over to a 1.6 engine! you can get 150bhp out of a 1.6 easy, look at donnas engine! 130bhp is also an easy target to get with the 1.6's
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Dave
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Why dont you want a 2ltr?
I wouldn't say it was wothwhile swapping the 1.4 for a 1.6,you could spend the money involved tuning a 1.4 up to far more power than a standard 1.6.
Look at SBD or QED's throttle body kits if you want serious power,if that a bit out of reach price wise then filters,cams,inlet/exhaust manifolds,chips etc are gonna be your best bet.
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SJW16V
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i want cams, chip, throttle bodies, manilfolds but i dont want all the for a 1.4 if i can get a bit more power from the 1.6
i dont want a 2.0 coz of insurance and other stuff
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broster
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but the 1.6 will always respond more that a 1.4! the 1.6 is a great engine! id rather have a tuned 1.6 over a 2.0ltr, and its cheaper to insure with companies like liverpool victoria
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J da Silva
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quote:
Originally posted by broster
but the 1.6 will always respond more that a 1.4! the 1.6 is a great engine! id rather have a tuned 1.6 over a 2.0ltr, and its cheaper to insure with companies like liverpool victoria
agreed! after tryin out both engines, 1.6's tuned to the tash are the best bet, 2litre insurance is stupid money
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SJW16V
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ive made my mind up 1600 baby is the way to go its lighter also
now all i need to do is find some1 sellin one
and sell my 1.4
i just wish vauxhall mad engines like hondas
civic sir11 170bhp and its a 1.6 thats amazing there rare tho but the
civic vti still 160bhp
sack insuring that tho
our corsa's look better!
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broster
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there is always a few goining up for sale! try looking on ebay aswell, call places like velos, they maybe able to help
[Edited on 23-12-2003 by broster]
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Cybermonkey
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Registered: 22nd Sep 02
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if you have big money to spend, x16xe is the way to go. At the end of the day, it is the best engine when tuned for the little corsa. It is light, so handling doesn't become an issue, and can be tuned to over 220bhp with throttle bodies. A few members on this board have done this. Andy has a 210bhp 1.6 corsa, and believe me there isnt much that can keep up with it. You also have the satisfaction of being able to handle better than a 2.0 corsa ever would.
Dave
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miles
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
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I love the c16xe 
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Cybermonkey
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yes even better than the X, but getting hard to find a minter
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