tuning advice

[scottiedog85]

I have just fitted a E16SE into my nova which I have done the following to-

Big valve head (ported/polished and bored out inlet ports)
1300 inlet/cam box and cam
Lightened and balanced flywheel
currently running pierburg 2E3, although I am going to be fitting twin 40's
de-cat
I also plan to get a four branch

Was just wondering if anyone had any ideas of anything else I can do without spending silly money

[NOVA-LE67]

sell the twin 40's so you can forge your block ready for a turbo :) other than that get a xe or let

[scottiedog85]

Did think about turbo option. Didn't know how much work was involved though. Don't want to go 16v, want to keep the 8v

[NOVA-LE67]

i was the same mate but in the end i decided i couldnt aford the power i wanted from my e16se. the turbo does involve a fair bit of work but there are threads on hear showing what they have done. theres a 2.0 8V out there too :P which you could run on twin 45's to get xe power

[Stuart]

I'd put the original intake manifold and engine management back on..... using the 1300 inlet and carb is going to be limiting things somewhat.

A proper cam like an AST2 would be the next best thing to do for the money.

[scottiedog85]

the 1300 cam has a higher lift does it not? I was told it has an 8mm lift. Was aiming to keep it looking like a 1200 engine still to make it abit of a suprise to people. I was considering the ast2 cam.

[Stuart]

Oh.... keep it looking like a 1.2, My help ends here.

[scott.parker]

Lol