Originally posted by twybrow
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this is a good setup to have, i've got it and even the BEC owner i went out with the other day was surprised how well i was keeping up!
Not quite how I put it, but if it makes you feel better....!
After driving a 1.8 Zetec Focus (t Reg) got me thinking my Indy doen;t pull that well on Bike carbs....
so what is best for a quick car on a budget for road use with ocassional track.
Currently car is
MK Indy
Stock 1.8 Zetec with GSXR750 Carbs and MegaJolt
[Edited on 5/808/09 by mad4x4]
hmm, i'd be thinking about rolling roading it if you haven't already. no reason why it shouldn't pull as well as a standard focus
Bike ITBs and Megasquirt. Been done a thousand times, so lots on info out there.... I wouldn't think it would make as big a difference as possibly you are hoping for. Have you had your current setup properly sorted?
For a budget job I just fit a stock setup of a scrap car, if you can squeeze it all in
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Originally posted by twybrow
Bike ITBs and Megasquirt. Been done a thousand times, so lots on info out there....
R1 throttle bodies attached to an R1...
...now where's the popcorn!
adrian
Bike ITB's, wish I'd done it from the outset rather than spending a fortune on Boggs and bike carbs.....
Its not as complicated as it first looked.
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this is a good setup to have, i've got it and even the BEC owner i went out with the other day was surprised how well i was keeping up!
quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
quote:
this is a good setup to have, i've got it and even the BEC owner i went out with the other day was surprised how well i was keeping up!
Not quite how I put it, but if it makes you feel better....!
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Originally posted by mad4x4
After driving a 1.8 Zetec Focus (t Reg) got me thinking my Indy doen;t pull that well on Bike carbs....
so what is best for a quick car on a budget for road use with ocassional track.
Currently car is
MK Indy
Stock 1.8 Zetec with GSXR750 Carbs and MegaJolt
[Edited on 5/808/09 by mad4x4]
your better off changing the cams first,have a look for a good second hand pair.i really wouldnt bother going to the rr till you have done the cams at least.then sick on the tbs and mj
im running a stock 1.8 from a mondeo with 2litre cams and twin 40's it pulls well enough an ST170 couldnt lose me up to 90 we then both backed off. Sounds to me like its not set up properley.check the timing and take at for a blast then check the colour of the plugs to see how the mixture is
For Reference it has the 130 Cams in it it is an old red top zetec from an Auto Mondeo or Escort
what car is that 1.8 in?
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Originally posted by austin man
im running a stock 1.8 from a mondeo with 2litre cams and twin 40's it pulls well enough an ST170 couldnt lose me up to 90 we then both backed off. Sounds to me like its not set up properley.check the timing and take at for a blast then check the colour of the plugs to see how the mixture is
No disrespect, but if your 600ish KG indy isnt pulling as well as a 1.8 focus then there's something seriously amiss.
Likewise, an ST 170 shouldnt be challenging any of the cars on here either??
Our pinto powered car (110@ wheels) will easily see off the above. I'd expect any 7 with a zetec and bike carbs to be quicker than ours.
Bike ITB's with megasquirt. Simple and cheap.
If you dont want the hassle of setting it up yourself you can always pay £1200 for a complete set up from one of the many companies offering bolt on
throttle body injection systems.
You will get better flexibility and economy with fuel injection too without losing any performance.
David
never had a problem with my bike carbs