I drive a white 5-door 1.4 8v. It handles great despite the 70 degree angles it reaches on the tightest of roundabouts, but it lacks power! It clears a bit better over 4500rpm since I switched to 100oct fuel but it ain't no Hayabusa.
Sure, I beat 1.4 16v 101hp Ibizas, but then who doesn't?
I get 12.5" for the 0-62mph sprint. Ideally I'd like to be in the high 8s. Low 9s will do
I've been thinking about a 16v 115bhp head, 16v intake and 115bhp ECU from the Ibiza SR. If I go this route, the head will be lightly breathed upon before being put on, aiming for 120bhp.
However, I love how my Polo currently wedges me in the seat when I floor it between 2950rpm and 3200rpm and I'm concerned that a 16v setup won't have the same torque kick. Hence I'm also considering a stock ~100hp 1.6l 8v jobbie.
I'm leaning more towards the 16v setup. The Polo doesn't weigh all that much and a revvy 120bhp might be more suitable than a rumbley 100bhp, but I'm not sure. What do you think?
