daz 16v
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Registered: 12th Jun 06
Location: Pemberton, Wigan
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As you know i've bought a 1.4 sport but its only til next jan when my points come off. But what sort of stuff can be done to the engine? so what have people done to their 1.4's?
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Rhino
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Registered: 18th Oct 03
Location: Falkirk
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Depends on how much money you want to spend?
Usual is, full exhaust, de-cat, filter and inlet manifold.
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Scotty C
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
Location: Kidderminster Drives: 1.6 16v Sport
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If you can afford it, put the 1.6 16v in. More torque, more bhp from mods etc.
But if you cant afford that, get a inlet manifold, full exhaust, cams, remap etc
[Edited on 21-01-2007 by Monster]
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
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J4M13 off here is selling a mantzel copy
replace the inlet with that
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daz 16v
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its a no no on the insurance hence why i had to go for a 1.4. i've already got exhaust and sir filter on the way.
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Ste L
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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
Location: Manchester Drives: 106 16v Rallye
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anything performance wise is going to up your insurance, may aswell wait till you can afford the insurance imo
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Robin
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I agree with Ste.
I also agree with Monster.
If you do want to tune the 1.4 though, you'll want an inlet, exhaust, exhaust manifold, decat, decent filter (viper or similar) and a remap, and you'll see 115bhp or so...
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Scotty C
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
I agree with Ste.
I also agree with Monster.
If you do want to tune the 1.4 though, you'll want an inlet, exhaust, exhaust manifold, decat, decent filter (viper or similar) and a remap, and you'll see 115bhp or so...
which may I add, u'll get bored of 115bhp VERY quickly 
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Robin
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and it will be shitter to drive than a STANDARD 1.6
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Scotty C
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AND you will see 130bhp odd with same mods on the 1.6?
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Jas
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Registered: 13th Oct 04
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Get yoursef and Inlet manifold, decat and a exhaust manifold for now
and then when you can get it remapped
I appreciate that not everyone can afford to insure a 1.6
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daz 16v
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ok then i may just wait and save the money
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IvIarkgraham
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thing is even if you had 1000 bhp you would still get bored and try for more
you just need to cross the line somewhere and be happy with what you have
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Scotty C
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
thing is even if you had 1000 bhp you would still get bored and try for more
True. But with a 115bhp 1.4, u'll always be wishing you spent the money on a 1.6. Ask Robin 
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IvIarkgraham
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i have spent money on a 1.4 and still have 90bhp how do you think i feel
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davey_jack
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Registered: 28th Jan 06
Location: Horley, Surrey Drives: Clio 182
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I fully rebuilt my x14xe, protec 4-1 mainfold, decat, remus racin centre section, filter, had all injectors ultrasonically cleaned. Quick for a 1.4 16V, but im bored of it now, thinkin about buying a c16xe or x16xe.
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Marc
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If you are keeping only for a year then I wouldn't bother doing anything to it.
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topshot_2k
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Registered: 1st Dec 03
Location: Northampton Drives: Pug GTi-6
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fit x16xe with inlet/exhaust manifold, cams, remap and exhaust system - should see 130+ bhp
OR fit x16xe and got down throttle body route which can see gains of 160+ with money thrown at it
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Daimo B
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Free power?
Start stripping that interior and sound proofing panels out. Free power (Power to weight) for nothing
Won't add to your insurance either.
1.4 is a good engine, just always outshadowed by the 1.6. The small amount of torque makes a HUGE difference.
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