1.2 8v tuning

[Nova_boy_69]

ive got a 1.2 8v nova and i want more power out of it. Ive already got a racing cam and a pipercross air filter. any ideas?

[Aragorn]

depends how far u wanna go

first off u hsould at the very least follow MC's tuning guide

http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=66761

and if your more serious

http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=75061

if your la=zy and cant be arsed reading all that:

GTE exhaust system including manifold
cam(which uve done)
either a SR carb and 1300 manifold OR twin 40's on 1300SR manifold depending on how far u wanna take it

the next step would be head work and thats aobut it without spending real big bucks - money that would be better spent on a larger engine

[Snowface]

twin 40's don't and won't fit on a 1.3 manifold. they have a special manifold that goes straight into the Head as explained Here (http://www.novaload.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=75061).

[RobHardyUK]

get a bigger lump, sod pissing around with a lil engine, you will put to much strain on it! nice car in ur avartar!!! (@ the poster of this topic)

[Aragorn]

FS

to fit Twin 40's to a 1200 u need a 1300 manifold

NOT a 2E3 manifold, a twin 40's manifold but for a 1300 like i said

there are also 1400 and 1600 manifolds but these aint gonna fit right and since the 1200 has the same ports as a 1300 u need a 1300 MANIFOLD

[mikeoxford]

8) mmmmmmmm 40s :twisted:

cam kicks in at 2 and a half grand, then its roar all the way till gear change!

[Snowface]

Ah, is ee where u coming form now Aragorn. I thought u meant the 2e3 manifold. Sorry. :D

[Stuart]

define racing cam, ie which one is it

[RobHardyUK]

8) mmmmmmmm 40s :twisted:

cam kicks in at 2 and a half grand, then its roar all the way till gear change!

You found this out on a private test track of course :lilangel:

[Aragorn]

no - im sure u coudl legally hit the limiter in say 2nd gear and prolly 3rd gear on a motorway

[RobHardyUK]

i was JOKIN blud

[Nova-Flair]

personally i agree with rob.

unless the engine is a low milage one i wouldnt bother with extensive mods because it will put too much strain on the engine and with the money you spend on modding the engine you could be put towards a 1300/1400 engine conversion.

[Aragorn]

gah folk say this over and over but i'd look at it this way

if im driving a standard sr or gte and get munched by a 1.2 thats had the knackers tuned outta it then im gonna be mighty impressed and a little pissed me bigger engine couldnt win

also most of the tuning parts can be EASILY transfered to a larger engine at a later date - so its not as tho he's wasting money is it

[SKoob]

what sort of performance wud a highly tuned 1.3SR get? when i say tuned i mean cam, port polished head, perfromance manifold, super/turbocharged, twin 40s? GSI eater?

[Ste_Nova]

if im driving a standard sr or gte and get munched by a 1.2

race this then :P
http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/psc/imageup/1055334456__nova2.jpg

[jon_boy]

well i just got offered a 1.3 courteney turbo. it was running 16psi and had about 120 bhp altho that may not be accurate as when the boost kicked it it usually jumped off the rollers. thats had a lot of work done on it tho. dunno how much power gsi is standard but i imagine tiny bit less, say about 110bhp maybe. so not really "gsi muncher" material but a good contender. and i spose it would be lighter. with a good gearbox and clutch etc may do it in a straight line. then work on the brakes and suspension and body work etc, and with the engine being lighter it should do it through the corners.......

[Ste_Nova]

if im driving a standard sr or gte and get munched by a 1.2

race this then :P
http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/psc/imageup/1055334456__nova2.jpg

oops you loose lmfao
http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/psc/imageup/1055334587__nova4xx.jpg

[SKoob]

wud be very embarresing :lol: but funny lol

[Nova_boy_69]

I got my cams off a mate so dont have a clue what type they are. Im hopefully getting either a 1.6 or 2 litre conversion next year, depends on insurance though cos im only 18. Let me know if you know where i can get an engine.