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ra5ax
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Registered: 7th Dec 04
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24th Oct 05 at 12:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

anyone know the best way and preferably cheapest way to tune a 1.2 8v got exhaust an induction kit i want a more more top end acceleration but i dont want to lose what ive got at the low speeds its picking up quite nicely i really dont have a clue about engines so any help would be great
Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
Location: Leprechaun Land Drives : Zafira GSI
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24th Oct 05 at 12:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i know you probably dont wanna hear it... but an engine conversion is the only realistic way forward from this engine....

trying getting a 1.6 in there if your insurance can stretch that far...
Adam_B
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24th Oct 05 at 12:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

agreed. Trying to tune that engine is like trying to polishing a turd.

*awaits the 1.2 8v cant afford the insurance brigade
Iain M
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Registered: 18th Aug 05
Location: Wigan - Drives 272bhp corsa ZLET
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24th Oct 05 at 13:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

get a 1.6 sport mate they are quality and quite a few tuning roads to go down. or just buy a bigger engined corsa
j0hn
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24th Oct 05 at 18:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Most u cud do is go custom eg exhaust system including manifold n ecu remap n even then you pushing it at around 70+bhp which isnt worth the money now is it...

 
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