tuning

[james_19]

whats the cheapest but most effective tuning u can do to increase bhp??

[Welsh Dan]

The white ring mod.

[james_19]

whats that pal??

[craig green]

Come on! Tell us what you are tuning FFS?

If you want tips on tuning the kitchen blender, you need the Pontiac V8 forums.

[Pistol Pete]

Ebay chips are always a good start IMO. Go faster stripes aswell, but i'm not so sure on these myself.

lol All depends what you a tuning. There are a few guides in the articles section. Have a browse in there first.

[Sloth]

hes tuning an xe. chip, cams, zorst.
then bodies,headwork, 2.2 stroker, dry sump, swindon race engine.*
n.b only applies to millionaires, rick draper etc

[craig green]

Tbh tuning an XE on the std Motronic is almost pointless.

The cost of the parts used will nearly match that required to go to TB's, however most of the parts bought previously will be of no use when the TB's are fitted (mild cams, powercap, chip, filter etc)

I'd put a diff in the box, & spend any other funds on making sure the typically neglected parts are upto scratch.

[Stuart]

What zippy said :)

plate diff, decent suspension (NO not £150 coilovers), sort the rubber bushes etc out, good brakes (no they dont need to be huge ass 4pots to be effective), and a well sorted shell will see you point to pointing faster (with less than 150bhp as lets face it XE's are tired unless rebuilt) than a 200bhp Xe in a shagged setup.


if you just want balls out straight lining, then Nitrous is your friend

[philip]

nitrous oxide. easiest way to gain power. even if not permanant

[Mike]

Personally, Id go out and buy an old ST185 Celica for £900. Job done.

[craig green]

Personally I'd waste the money on something that isnt a waste...

A new dolls house or a jeep for my action men.