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I've got a 1ltr 1988 petrol nova, and am thinking of fitting a :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K-N-57i-Ai...item5d39a30ee3
to my car, but it's said that putting an induction kit on a small engine could actually reduce BHP by up to 3%, anyone know if this'll actually happen or if i should go for it anyway ? and yes, I know very little about cars ! (you've got to learn somewhere..)
You cant really fit that to the point of it bringing any benefit whatsoever.
To make the engine better do a good oil filter plugs change etc.
Indeed that filter will do more harm than good
Thanks bud, I'll look into that.
seriously Llew.. you are throwing good money after bad... tuning up a 1.0 ohv gm engine simply isn't worth the waste of cash.
if you fit an air filter & an exhaust system to it, you'll struggle to gain 2hp.
buying a 1.2 carb engine & box will give you way more performance for well under £100 and the insurance will not be any more.
Even a 1.3 or 1.4 8v is unlikely to increase the insurance any more than an air filter and exhaust on a 1.0 tbh.
Thanks guys, I'll take it into account...I was eventually going to get a whole new engine but i might just do it now
just make sure you get a carb engine. it will be dead easy to fit. i did this article a while ago to help people.
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It would make sense bud, or if anything keep what you have but don't spend a penny on any extra's for it apart from maintenance and then save up and build a fresh, awesome 1.3 or 1.4 perhaps? :)
My 1.0 came with a 6x4 oval exhaust, but my friend told me the previous owner had a bigger engine in it. That would explain the bodged harness and scrape marks up inside of engine bay. I was thinkin of direct feed to filter but then thought for the hassle nd money bothering I cud grab a 1.2 or 1.4 and drop that it then get tuning
But as for a 1.0 they pretty reliable and strong dont wanna take power away from it