1300 or 1400 sr

[daverobson]

i have managed to find 2 engines. both that i would want:D

dunno what to do. can i get more power out of a 1400 sr over a 1300 on the same budget(not big one)lol
whats the best route to take?

1400,
60k miles
150quid

1300,
mileage unkown
100quid

both with everything.

cheers for help with sh*****t question.

[AlexW]

TBH id take the 1300. Better ports to put carbs on and stuff.

[daverobson]

cheers i was thinking 1300. and theres just somthing i prefur about it.
but thought 1400 with 1300 head and stuff would be even better?

[AlexW]

Your right, as standard a 13 would be best. But if you dont mind getting your hands dirty, go for the 1400. 1300 head, 1300 inlet and 14 carb if you want to use standard stuff.

[Leeboo]

As AW06 says the 1300 has better head as std, and one or two people have told me that the 1300 was a bit better back in the day, than the 1400.

I've only had a 1300 with 4 branch f13, but have been in a good fit 1400sr with f10 close ratio box and I was impressed with that too.

If I'm right in thinking you are talking bout he 14nv from the mk2 astra for sale on here? Chances are its never been abused. The 1300 could be a dog. You never know what way things could go.

As aw06 says a hybrid of the two engines would be ideal. PERSONALLY I would go for the 1400, plainly because you know its a good engine and know mileage. You can always pick up 1300 top end etc. My 1300 was sharp enough until the lifters etc seized in the head.... cam was badly worn, there was a flat on one of the lobes.... probably high miles

[daverobson]

As AW06 says the 1300 has better head as std, and one or two people have told me that the 1300 was a bit better back in the day, than the 1400.

I've only had a 1300 with 4 branch f13, but have been in a good fit 1400sr with f10 close ratio box and I was impressed with that too.

If I'm right in thinking you are talking bout he 14nv from the mk2 astra for sale on here? Chances are its never been abused. The 1300 could be a dog. You never know what way things could go.

As aw06 says a hybrid of the two engines would be ideal. PERSONALLY I would go for the 1400, plainly because you know its a good engine and know mileage. You can always pick up 1300 top end etc. My 1300 was sharp enough until the lifters etc seized in the head.... cam was badly worn, there was a flat on one of the lobes.... probably high miles

cheers for input, and have found out that the 1300 is in a track/road car so prob had bollox reved of it lol.
cheers boys:thumb:

[GRUNT 16V]

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[daverobson]

might have to was ment to get 1400 on sat but car got robbed