Getting more low down power from 8v

mk4ads · Post by **mk4ads** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 10:02 pm

Hey

I'm just wondering if theres anything i can do to get more low down power from the 1.4 8v

Once around 3k revs its not too bad but 1.8-3k is really hard work, which makes it really difficult for overtaking

Im just wondering if anyone knows of anything that can be done such as changing the gearing? changing the optimum rev range, cams and pulley? chip?

Im unsure, but i dont really want to spend more than Â£500!

Im going to do little things like clean the TB's to get a bit better throttle responsone

Anyone any ideas for my budget please?

Thanks

Adrian

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 12:18 pm

shift down a gear then overtake.

i would go for an performance exhaust. dont go for induction kit, some are proven to lose power.

Criz · Post by **Criz** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 2:45 pm

At the end of the day, u arent gonna make the 8v very quick without using forced induction.

Best leave it and get a 16v in there.

SundeepTT · Post by **SundeepTT** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 5:51 pm

rather than out right induction kit.....

a simple k&n air filter is a value for money start

there is always Nitious Oxide

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 7:42 pm

very true, an air filter will make a wee diff.

Criz · Post by **Criz** » Sat Jul 17, 2004 10:16 pm

SundeepTT wrote:rather than out right induction kit.....

a simple k&n air filter is a value for money start

there is always Nitious Oxide

Do you mean panel filter replacement?

Because if your talking about a cone filter then it aint really value for money cos your spending money and losing power.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 12:10 pm

yeah, he means panel. NOT cone as i said b4!