So to summerise, its still a smallblock, so in theory it still sucks the fat one.
Am I correct? :)
So to summerise, its still a smallblock, so in theory it still sucks the fat one.
Am I correct? :)
Yes :D
It does appear to bridge the gap between the two. Lee303's is a good example making 230bhp and about 170lbft of torque. I don't think he has been able to just buy stuff off the shelf to tune it like you can the 16xe or 20xe though.
iirc the heads aren't that good on the x18xe1s, and that the z head is better, is that right?
They are the same, tappered inlet goodness :)Quote:
Originally Posted by John H
Oh and they are awesome on fuel, not that anyone probably cares lol
Thought so. Thanks Ste, I can sleep tonight knowing I still have a superior engine :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Ste L
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mainly because YOU didnt build it :p
Im sure that wont stop it chucking a leg out of bed lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuart
And knowing who he bought it from, I'd be worried! lolQuote:
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[BrummieChris]BUDGET[/BrummieChris]
;)
Tsk! who started all this argy bargy? Some stupid old fart I expect:roll:
Anyways back on topic, I agree totally with those tipping the use of newer engines. The stats from the std 1.6 T in the Corsa VXR for example are lipsmackingly good - 189 hp and torque to match. And being as its a small block it wont induce those worrying understeer tendencies nor will it require a lorry battery gaffer taped to the rear bumper to rectify that problem:p
Me, Jim and the **** eating cock muncher (BTW how DOES BRoadGhost know so much about him:confused: lol ) have discussed this subject before and I think that the use of newer engines will make the big vs small block argument somewhat redundant
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lmfao :thumb:
In fact if Chris T decided it was wise to buy and tune a 20XE then thats good enough reason to question it all!
Oh god, i imagined you saying that, and now im belly laughing so much it hurts, and I have tears streaming down my face! lollollolQuote:
Originally Posted by CP
One might ask where Jim and Cp are whilst I'm doing all this munching!?;)Quote:
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Chris, Walsall Chris?
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umm northen chris.... yes.... mind you that dosent narrow it down far lol
lol narrows it down erm, a little bit lol north is anywhere above Stoke for me lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuart
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anywhere above northampton sweetie ;)
nova---chris, scummie brummie, budggggeeeet, prossie murderer etc
Known as Nova--Chris on here when he used to use the site.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike
Did a 'Rick Draper'...built an awesome car, used it once then broke it :(
LMFAO lol lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuart
He seemed a sound enough chap when i was there. Saying that, you could have at least popped round mine for a brew when you were there Lee, im only minutes away from him :thumb:
Did Rick actually use his car?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim
We were far too busy breaking every environmental law by leaking many lubricating fluids onto the pavement, whilst pillaging the shell for bits.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike
I think Dan would have unscrewed the roof if there was a chance of getting it home lol
Thats the spirit :thumb: i tough it was just me that dispose's of "lubricants" down conveniently placed storm drains lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Lee
As far as I see lapping a track is made up of accelerating down the straights, braking and cornering. Power only improves acceleration and top speed. Weightloss improves acceleration, braking, cornering, etc etc. Therefore smallblock is the only choice worth making ;)
If you want to spend your time using power to make up for handling defecit come out of the closet and get an LET :thumb:
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KY ?
No, it wasn't deliberate. It was more the fact that Brumski forgot he'd removed the fuel pump, so when we jacked up the car at the front to have the engine out, it pissed half a tank all over the road lol
If thats your bag sugar :DQuote:
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BACK IN THE CAGE GIMP! lolQuote:
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Sure his car wasnt my van in a previous life???Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee
BTW, Ive got his GSi bumpers lol still got his reg plate somewhere lol lol
Love you too :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Lee
Friendly banter is great! lolQuote:
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:DQuote:
Originally Posted by dhdev (Oli)
THIS is the best thread of the year, lmfao.
Speak of the devil! What do you want my to argue about?!:thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by CP
Jet Turbine or Turbo shaft ?
Neither can i! My Corsa will be done and shud be proving 400bhp corsa's will handle! (thats providing the engine stays together this fecking time)Quote:
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Daddy or chips?Quote:
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^^ lets start taking bets then ehh lol