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[CULLEN]

I dont really know anything bout engines guys so bear with me

but im conserdiring chipping my si

what is involved ?? how much more power would i get form the car

also what price range am i looking at ???

any help greatfull

[Mr Jungle]

Hey, your probably looking at about £220 to £280 for a chip and install. Your really not going to gain much power just from a chip, maybe 5Bhp tops.All it will alow is reving up to 7,5K Rpm and will remove any flatspots.

That is unless your engine has had some top mods done to it, fast Road Cam, Port and Polished,Gas flowed head would be a good start.Add a pukka induction kit and a full exaust to get the car breathing right.

Whatever you do, get the chip last on your list as it will have to be mapped to take advantage of all your mods.

[CULLEN]

Right ok

so what mods am i looking at before the chip then ??

whats the fastest and cheapest way to improve my bhp

thanks jungleguy

[chumkila]

[Robin]

u can't do much with the si engine your best bet is to drop a bigger zetec in instead

[chumkila]

u can make the drivability better and ALOT more fun with the above.

[Mr Jungle]

But you have to remeber guys, we dont all have the money to drop Zetec's in left right and centre.

The bad new's for you cullen is the Si Zetec was never meant to be a quick engine, and the boy's are so very right about dropping in a Zetec, or say a Turbo'ed lump as you will get more power for your money.

However why dont you start with a Pipercross AirFilter and Straightthrough exaust like a MOngoose or MAgNex. That will provide a few extra BHP, but more importantly its the base for Tuning the engine!

Really you need a fast road cam and a port and polish on the head as i said, once you have these mods in place get that chip in and mapped to get the timing right

If you cant afford the Cam and Port & Polish, still opt for a Filter and Full Exaust then a chip to make use of the mods. that should get your car far mor responsive without any flatspots.

[Mr Jungle]

:D

Has Chum Given me the "Grin of approval"? take notice of this chap guys, he knows his stuff

[xr2i 1649]

so u r in herts try scc performance on 01727 867747 or http://www.stalbanscarclinic.co.uk they do some of my work and do a good job as there r some that r not that good can not till u the names

[Fiestasi-Andy]

I have a Si and added a RS 1800 throttle Body, a pipercross induction kit, and a powerflow SS Back box and it pulls alot better than standard.

[CULLEN]

did that take a lot of work fitting the rs1800 throttle body ???

how much did that cost as well for fitting etc

[Fiestasi-Andy]

£60 and so easy to fit i take it yours is a 1.6 zetec?

[CULLEN]

IM REALLY INTRESTEDED IN DOING THESE
SO WHATS THE NEXT STEP WHERE WILL I BE ABLE TO THROTTLE BODY FROM ???

WHO CAN FIT IT FOR ME ETC

HOW MUCH WILL IT INCREASE THE BHP BY ???

[xander7]

i've also been told a 2ltr mondeo throttle body and inlet manifold will go striaght onto the 1.6 16v zetec, and add around 10bhp, only thing is finding one !!! what kind of gains will you get from an rs1800i one rather than a 2ltr mondeo one or vice versa ??

Xander

[Bad Boy Si]

Yeah good question xander7, wouldnt mind knowing that as well,

anyone know ?

[chumkila]

the 2L and rs1800 throtlle bodies are much of the same thing.

[Bad Boy Si]

cheers chum

[chumkila]

pleasure