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Modifiying a 1.4 s.................
- Thread starter Seat-Chris
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ur all right in what you say but ive had a ride in some quik motors (450bhp RX7, 250bhp series 2 escort rsturbo, 300bhp cossie, v6 mr2) and my dads got a toyota soarer 2.5 tt that has about 280 ish bhp, dont get me wrong the seat is a cool car but the 1.4 is kind of ...well slow and it gets on my nerves (worst sense of patience ever
lol) so was just looking for that bit more go but i like the idea of the diesel so ill HAVE to wait haha but for now ill just get myself a custom exhaust (and some hydraulic tappets 
) and make ma car more show to make up for the go
lol) so was just looking for that bit more go but i like the idea of the diesel so ill HAVE to wait haha but for now ill just get myself a custom exhaust (and some hydraulic tappets ) and make ma car more show to make up for the go 
A custom bean can will probably make the 1.4 even slower
Why not take a look at how people get a mk3 polo gt moving
Why not take a look at how people get a mk3 polo gt moving
CAMS!!! thats how you get a 1.3 GT going! Throttle bodies too depending on your money, you can supercharge too but costs start getting silly
hmmm cams and throttle bodies sound fun but im guessin that there are no ready made cams or throttle bodie kits for my rattle trap of a 1.4
lol my 1.4 was fooking awesome till i blew it up!!! STRIP IT OUT lower it get a strut brace on it!.
it'll feel like a go kart!
you wont be going to fast but it sure as hell feels like it when you have a full exhaust system and nothing in the back! lol all sound and no go FTW!!
it'll feel like a go kart!
you wont be going to fast but it sure as hell feels like it when you have a full exhaust system and nothing in the back! lol all sound and no go FTW!!
Honestly thats the best way tbh. Do the above plus get a set of rear spacers and decent brakes. Fair enough it wont be any quicker but the handling will be excellent.
To make the 1.4 alittle more responsive get a mk3 cupra cat back system and a Green Cotton air filter. They do make a difference. Maybe flush the engine through with some Forte Gas Treatment just to give it abit of a clean.
Seriously though you can still have loads of fun in a 1.4
Big Sam
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you've wasted years of your life reading max power, fast car and watching the fast and the furios
NOS!!!!!!!
Nope. never ever baught a copy of MAX POWER in my life, but i have just spent the last three years of my life getting my level 1 level 2 and level 3 NVQ and diploma in motor vehicle repair
, so thats how i now a lil bit bout motors... lol
If you are looking at styling mods you could get a gti front splitter and carbon effect decals for the back. You could also get a set of pressed number plates.
Right some sensible answers
More bhp:
Cat back exhaust without making the backbox too big. (£300)
Powerboost valve (£80)
Performance panel filter (£30)
Total increase with all the above 5-20bhp
Braking
Change front set up for hub and calipers from a mk3 1.8 20vt. Buy some new discs and pads. (£150)
Handling
Front ARB (£160)
Front and Rear Strut braces (£100)
Uprated suspension (£200-£400)
If your handy with spanners you can fit them all yourself
All this will increase your car's resale value by about £100.
Good luck
More bhp:
Cat back exhaust without making the backbox too big. (£300)
Powerboost valve (£80)
Performance panel filter (£30)
Total increase with all the above 5-20bhp
Braking
Change front set up for hub and calipers from a mk3 1.8 20vt. Buy some new discs and pads. (£150)
Handling
Front ARB (£160)
Front and Rear Strut braces (£100)
Uprated suspension (£200-£400)
If your handy with spanners you can fit them all yourself
All this will increase your car's resale value by about £100.
Good luck
Right some sensible answers
More bhp:
Cat back exhaust without making the backbox too big. (£300)
Powerboost valve (£80)
Performance panel filter (£30)
Total increase with all the above 5-20bhp
Braking
Change front set up for hub and calipers from a mk3 1.8 20vt. Buy some new discs and pads. (£150)
Handling
Front ARB (£160)
Front and Rear Strut braces (£100)
Uprated suspension (£200-£400)
If your handy with spanners you can fit them all yourself
All this will increase your car's resale value by about £100.
Good luck
Does anyone have any more information on the power boost valve?? Ive heard of them but dont know that much about them.
Regarding the exhaust, you could always just get a mk3 Cupra cat back system and put that on. I put one on my 1.4 and it did make more of a difference, much more responsive etc.
Big Sam
Guest
They are only £17 new from the dealers. Just ask for a Mk2 Gti front splitter, they should know what you mean.
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