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[Dexter]

i've heard that you can't do anything to make a SI 1.6 faster, is this true?

[Brycey]

Yes.

Do a 2.0ltr conversion.

[Dexter]

ain't exactly a 1.6 SI then is it

[Brycey]

No,its a 2.0Si

[Dexter]

lol, don't want to spend big bucks on a conversion, but does chipping it make much difference? stuff like that u know...

[Brycey]

It'd be cheaper to do a 2.0ltr conversion than trying to get more bhp outta the 1.6.

Zetec_Si is in the middle of doing one now.

PhilSi has done it.

Fiestakingfisher has done it.

[Rich si]

induction kits etc can improve throttle responce but not that much will be added to the over all power. Is yours unmodded at the mo then?
What area are you from out of interest?

[Dexter]

Leeds, just past my test the other day. bought a standard 1.6 SI and i want to mod it

[TJ]

Filter, zorst, chip, will free up a little more power.

You can tune them, but you wont get big power from them.

If its big power then the most ocnomical way is a 2 litre conversion.


But at the mo, the filter and exhaust on mine is good enough for me.

Its more responsive, and a little more powerful!

Go for that first mate!

[Johnny_16v]

you can tune them up a bit!
you would have to go
filter,exhaust,throttle body ( from a 1.8 or 2.0 ),cams, chip and anything else would just be a bonus!!!
thats about all you can do and it can be quite expensive!!!
if you were lucky with all that done you would be touching on standard 2.0 power!!

[Dexter]

so how much for an induction kit, exhaust and chip?

[Rich si]

I have a fairly new K & N induction kit for a 1.6 si if you are interested?

[Fiestasi-Andy]

i went the silly option and bought a RS1800 TD, full S S exhaust (can be used for 2.0l conversion ), chip & filter etc

I noticed i had improved the drive & smoothness a bit on speed and pull, but for what a spent i should of gone 2.0L

[Dexter]

wanna go new. also, how much does it cost to have it lowered, and what will have to be done to put 17in rims on?

[Johnny_16v]

for those 3 about £400 to £500 unless you get some nice deals off rich for example!!!

[Rich si]

If you clean it with the K&N filter oil it will be like new, it only been on the car a matter of months.

[Dexter]

only 500 quid? thats alright. what about having it lowered and the 17in rims?

[Rich si]

lowering kits startfrom about £200 plus fitting. 17's will be a mare if you want to go low. 16's are bad enough!

You will need arches rolled, bumpers trimmed and you'll still have to get an angle grinder out after that if your car is low, trust me I know!
You also need to ensure wheel offset is spot on other wise the tyres can rub on the shocks. It will also rub on full lock!

[Brycey]

http://www.fiestaturbo.com/content.php?page=fitting17s

[Johnny_16v]

£400-£500 for the filter, exhaust and chip i reckon all new!!!

[Dexter]

what size are the standard alloys that come with it?

[Rich si]

Before you do all of this does your insurance company allow modifications?

[TJ]

Yeah thats about right!

Any prices you see in magazines for lowernig and wheels are pretty much what you'll get em for.

Have a word with Jay from X factor motorsport (contact details on advertising on here) about ordering stuff, as his service level and prices, are second to none, and also he's a great guy.

[Dexter]

i asked them if i could mod the car, and they just said yeah, but keep the reciepts.. they were a bit vague

[Dexter]

the main thing i want to do is just shave a bit of time off the 0-60 sprint. i would like it to be under 10secs.

[Johnny_16v]

it's 10.4 standard so that should be a piece o piss mate!!!

[mmogenius]

you lot always miss my 2 litre conersion out

if your anywhere near manchester i'll do you the conversion for £500 all in

[Johnny_16v]

if only i had someone like you in my neck of the woods mmo

[Dexter]

i live in leeds mate, not to far away. only problem with the 2litre conversion is that i don't think my insurance company will like it... so whats the best induction kit for a fiesta then?

[TJ]

you lot always miss my 2 litre conersion out

if your anywhere near manchester i'll do you the conversion for £500 all in

INC engine??

I would of course supply the tea!!

[Johnny_16v]

most people get the k&n induction kit but it does suffer from heat soak!!!

[TJ]

Mate try using the search facility, for some of the same questions answered many times before.

[Dexter]

heat soak?

[Rich si]

sucking in hot air from the engine bay thru the filter thus lowering performance

[mmogenius]

yeah mate that's including the engine....

but i only do the conversions in my garage as i have all the tools spars and ramps