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nitro12
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ive got a 1.4 8v and im wondering if there is anything i can do to get more power from it, ive already got a k&n panel filter and a de-cat and i service it reguarly, a bigger enigne is the only thing i can think of doing but was wondering what you guys recommend, cheers
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NOS!!! :D
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nitro12 wrote:ive got a 1.4 8v and im wondering if there is anything i can do to get more power from it, ive already got a k&n panel filter and a de-cat and i service it reguarly, a bigger enigne is the only thing i can think of doing but was wondering what you guys recommend, cheers
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get a perfomance inlet manifold,straight through exhaust..and strip the interior..bout it really lol
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Weight reduction like dan sed. Seriously - my m8 removed his rear seats in one of those things and u wudnt believe the difference. Basically just get rid of anything that u dont want - seats, plastics, carpets etc
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Jimi137 wrote:Basically just get rid of anything that u dont want - seats, plastics, carpets etc
Radio, air con, central locking, spare wheel, replace steering wheel...
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thanks for the quick replies will strip out what isnt needed and maybe get a new camshaft and pullley
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