Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
Location: Scotland
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I know theyve not got much power to give but whats the best way to liven it up a little?
Im talking about cleaning bits etc, already serviced it and put a few scooshes of carb cleaner into her
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CorsAsh
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Registered: 19th Apr 02
Location: Munich
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Remove head, push down on pistons with bare hands, much more lively.
I ported and polished mine for a laugh yesterday, will let you know if it feels any better when I reassemble it...
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
Location: Hi
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i was told nova sr cam, 421 manifold and 1.8 cav throttle body should give it a bit more power
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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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quote: Originally posted by kurtofcc
i was told nova sr cam, 421 manifold and 1.8 cav throttle body should give it a bit more power
yup, that should give it 47bhp.
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JayT
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Registered: 26th Jul 06
Location: Stoke On Trent
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how much bhp do you get from a 1.4 16v sport and a 1.6 16v sport?
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DYL
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Registered: 19th May 06
Location: CAERNARFON
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quote: Originally posted by Monster
quote: Originally posted by kurtofcc
i was told nova sr cam, 421 manifold and 1.8 cav throttle body should give it a bit more power
yup, that should give it 47bhp.
is that 47bhp extra or just 2bhp power extra?
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Matt L
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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2bhp extra id imagine
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DYL
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Registered: 19th May 06
Location: CAERNARFON
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not really worth it is it.....
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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The 1.2 8v engine isn't really worth it.
I'm a victim
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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DYL
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Registered: 19th May 06
Location: CAERNARFON
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me 2! hoping to get a gsi this month!
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
Location: Hi
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you could always try r1 carbs
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