8-valve XR2i tuning

CVH and Zetec tuning, suspension and braking mods.

Postby Danny 2i on Mon Jan 14, 2002 2:38 pm

What are the first things I should think about doing?
What things are actually WORTH doing and what is just a waste of time/money? :???:
I hear air filters can be a waste, so should I save my money and go for a full through stainless steel exhaust system instead? If so which one? :???: :lol:
As many ideas as possible please... :grin: :lol:
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Postby AndyBlackFRST on Mon Jan 14, 2002 2:45 pm

I've had the same thoughts mate. I have a K&N 57i filteron mine and it seems to clear a few flat spots. Also fitted a PSE power boost valve which feels nice on pull away.

I'm looking at getting a mongoose exhaust next but not 100% sure as the existing Ford exhaust sounds nice
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Postby Excursion on Mon Jan 14, 2002 2:59 pm

Standard exhasut is very good, so is the airbox.

Headwork and cam will reap the most rewards
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Postby Danny 2i on Mon Jan 14, 2002 3:19 pm

I might whack a new back-box then (purely for cosmetic reasons if the standard exhaust is ok anyway) and then look at prices for head & cam work.
What sort of things would you suggest I look at doing? :???:
Not bothered about insurance...(I just wont tell em! :rolleyes: ) :lol:
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Postby KEVFRST on Mon Jan 14, 2002 3:50 pm

Panel filter with drilled box works good. Get a decent exhaust with a tailpipe no bigger than a 3", fit a chip. Then its time for head work along with a new cam. :wink:
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Postby Danny 2i on Mon Jan 14, 2002 3:58 pm

Cool! :cool:
Any suggestions as to exactly what to get and what to have done with regards to head work? :???:
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Postby KEVFRST on Mon Jan 14, 2002 4:10 pm

Gas-flowed,
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Postby freak power on Mon Jan 14, 2002 6:37 pm

What HT racing do to get big power out of the EFI is to discarded the EFI head with a lean burn gas-flowed big valve head that is skimmed 160thou ( compession of 10.2:1 ) and machine scallops in the head to clear the injectors, Put RS turbo piston and crank in the standard block, Use a kent 27 cam with solid liffters and aluminium retainers, Machine the flywheel to reduce its mass and swap the manifold and keep the standard zorst to get 150BHP :eek:
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Postby freak power on Mon Jan 14, 2002 6:39 pm

What HT racing do to get big power out of the EFI is to discarded the EFI head with a lean burn gas-flowed big valve head that is skimmed 160thou ( compession of 10.2:1 ) and machine scallops in the head to clear the injectors, Put RS turbo piston and crank in the standard block, Use a kent 27 cam with solid liffters and aluminium retainers, Machine the flywheel to reduce its mass and swap the manifold and keep the standard zorst to get 150BHP :eek:
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Postby freak power on Mon Jan 14, 2002 6:39 pm

What HT racing do to get big power out of the EFI is to discarded the EFI head with a lean burn gas-flowed big valve head that is skimmed 160thou ( compession of 10.2:1 ) and machine scallops in the head to clear the injectors, Put RS turbo piston and crank in the standard block, Use a kent 27 cam with solid liffters and aluminium retainers, Machine the flywheel to reduce its mass and swap the manifold and keep the standard zorst to get 150BHP :eek:
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Postby freak power on Mon Jan 14, 2002 6:40 pm

What HT racing do to get big power out of the EFI is to discarded the EFI head with a lean burn gas-flowed big valve head that is skimmed 160thou ( compession of 10.2:1 ) and machine scallops in the head to clear the injectors, Put RS turbo piston and crank in the standard block, Use a kent 27 cam with solid liffters and aluminium retainers, Machine the flywheel to reduce its mass and swap the manifold and keep the standard zorst to get 150BHP :eek:
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Postby freak power on Mon Jan 14, 2002 6:46 pm

Sorry mess that one up :lol:
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Postby Phil Si on Mon Jan 14, 2002 6:48 pm

u dont say! :lol:
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Postby Danny 2i on Mon Jan 14, 2002 8:29 pm

Out of the five posts you've made four were the same thing and the other an apology for the other four! :lol:
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Postby Excursion on Mon Jan 14, 2002 8:41 pm

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go there for the headwork - you WILL NOT be dissapointed
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Postby AndyBlackFRST on Wed Jan 23, 2002 5:02 pm

how much does the headwork cost?
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