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BB or SB?
Ive got some money on the way soon, and ive decided to spend it on my engine bay. I can`t make up my mind wether to mod the GSI witch is in there now or XE it. Ive Spend alot of money on the GSI lump so it would be a shame to disgard it but i like the thought of the 1/4 m with the XE. Ive been trying to weigh up the good and bad points of both i.e. handling of the small block but lack of power on the straight. If i do spend it on the GSI then i may have some cash left for other areas of the motor but ive always wanted an xe... you can see where im going with this lol . All opinions welcome...
Thanx :thumb:
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Go with the xe blow the cash on what it is you really want in my past experince ive gone for the cheaper option and the easy one to save a few quid to spend on something else on the car but you just end up regreting it and wish you just spent the lot on one thing you really wanted.
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Just XE it!! If It was a grotter, I'd say keep as is, but as its a tidy motor you got, its worth doing. What options would you go for on the 1600, how much power would this get you and would you have reached a ceiling as far as tuning/money goes? Would it be as much as 150bhp from a lump which shouldn't cost any more than 200 quid??
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for the above argument, a 150bhp XE will be better & more reliable than a 150bhp tuned (top end) 1600 8v.
Either bling the 1600 or XE it. Most people cant refuse the thought of a redtop cam cover under the bonnet. Its just a matter of justifying your decision when someone asks, why didnt you XE it?
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Cost wise, a bigger engine is always a better decision.
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If it's power you want then you're better off with the XE, as has already been said it'll be more reliable and driveable than a heavily tuned 1600 8V and there's a lot more scope for future tuning.
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defo mod gsi
small blocks rule
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