goodall
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| posted on 13/11/06 at 07:08 PM |
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K-series 1.4
i have a MPi 1.4 dohc, i know it is a rather torquey engine but i want to know if its any good in a seven alike and how much horse power i can get out
of it?
[Edited on 13/11/06 by goodall]
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mookaloid
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| posted on 13/11/06 at 08:01 PM |
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Well Caterham use this motor in their base model theirs is quoted at 105 BHP and 6.5s to 60 so can't be that bad....
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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britishtrident
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| posted on 13/11/06 at 08:18 PM |
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Not a very torquey engine at all - but one that loves revs power output depends on exact spec model it came out of. But low ouput specs engines from
entry level 200/25 models are easy to uprate to 104ps
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Humbug
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| posted on 13/11/06 at 08:23 PM |
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I've got the 1.4 with standard ECU etc., just a different air filter and I would say it's good enough!
If you haven't got one already, either replace the the throttle body with the one from the 103/4/5 bhp version, or adapt it to allow the flap to
open fully - that's the only different between the lower power one and the higher output version.
It's a nice light engine, though a little high with the standard inlet manifold etc., and I am more than happy with the performance. As
Mookaloid says, the base Cateringvan uses it. At my first track day a couple of weeks ago I got up to 110mph before runnoing out of space on the
straight.
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goodall
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| posted on 13/11/06 at 08:50 PM |
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i already have the engine its from a rover 214 from 1995. i also already have one or two A-series engines and 3 GM OHC engines in sizes 1.3, 1.4 and
1.6 engines but i don't think much of them or i could use what ever i find in my serria donor but there not that many about so its going to be
what ever i find.
does anyone know how much power the GM engines kick out
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Danozeman
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| posted on 13/11/06 at 10:02 PM |
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Forget the GM's that k series is a cracking engine providing you get the cooling right to save the head gasket.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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