lol @ b/t
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lol @ b/t
the easiest option is the xe, no argueing there at all. The other options are based on personal preference and budget.
but....
I'd disagree with that if the engine is built properly :thumb: Only because i drive the proof of how easy it is it to achieve.Quote:
for the above argument, a 150bhp XE will be better & more reliable than a 150bhp tuned (top end) 1600 8v
big block meens your making up for something lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Bottlethroddy
yeah, lack of power from a small block lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Driver
And ignore Dan, he recently stripped his engine, and found it to be in better condition than when he built it! It also has better mpg on the carbs than a Toyota Pryus!
But in essence he's right, even if you build the 1.6 to rev to 10k and produce 250bhp, if its done properly within tolerences, theres no reason why it wont be reliable. The real issue is the cost of getting the 1.6 8v to make 150 bhp. Its not cheap, wheras 200 quid will get you a reasonable XE making that power straight away, plus youll never get a 1.6 to make the torque produced by a 2.0 unless you attach a hair dryer.
But dont forget, you need to spend the money you save on tuning on the chassis and brakes!
pffft, you know what i was trying to get across and its validity, i just hate people saying dont do it it'll break when its aload of old tosh. And where the hell did mpg come into it, not my fault what i get.
(apologies if i read your reply in the wrong context, crap day today)
I agree, hence my post. And dont worry, i was having a dig, so you probably did read it in the right context lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Dan
no replacement for displacement
i say burgo it, ill decide on what engine to use and let you know ;)
xe it
speaking of which it just so happens i have 2 for sale cheap and if your not one for playing with spanners im sure we could crack some sort of deal on fitting 2lol
pm me if interested
Thanx for the advice fellas, im still not totally sure what im going to do but im slowly moving towards the XE idea. i think this will proberly be the cheaper option in the long run.