Ibiza Reference 1.2 Moding

[rushdentillidie]

This is my first post, so pleas bear with me if this question has been posted before.

I currently have a 1.2 Reference Ibiza, I have had this car for 18 months now and I have had now problems with it and love the great MPG.
But I was wondering if any body could recommend and modifications that can be made to get more power from the engine and more responsive drive. I understand that the 1.2 is not the most powerful engine to make upgrades but any advice would be welcomed. The cost would not be so much a factor as I am looking to config a custom car, not just go out and by a faster car.

I have though about replacing the engine to a 1.8 i.e form a cupra or FR but does nay body have any experience with this and the average cost of the project.

I know that it is a kind of open question but any advice would be most welcomed.

Regards

 

[stezo2k]

Air filter, black box. thats all you can really do to improve the 1.2. although a proper service really helps too

i personally wouldn't change the engine, it would be pretty pricey and you'll have to change a lot more else you'll put too much strain on the other components. youre better off getting an FR/Cupra if you want to do that, it would be a lot easier. you'd probably get a decent one for around 5kish

welcome onboard btw

 

[kidinspace]

I have though about replacing the engine to a 1.8 i.e form a cupra or FR but does nay body have any experience with this and the average cost of the project.

Changing the engine... you would need to change... the engine, engine mounts, gearbox (driveshafts), fuel lines, feul pump, ECU, and possibly the steering rack - and a wee phone call to your insurance company.

As for what you've got there are couple of options, you could put in a induction kit and say goodbye to you fuel economy or install a cotton panel filter instead of the paper one, I have a cotton panel filter - it definately runs a little smoother.

.G.

 

[conkerman]

Just buy a faster car.

Messing about with the 1.2 is probably not worth the hassle.

Simples

 

[flegz16]

buy a bmc cda induction kit iv got one for sale as it happens

 

[ScottHmk4]

plenty of body mods but not so much engine, take a look at my thread below my sig for ideas