These 1.6 16v engines do seem to fly when they've had decent money spent on them, and the right modifications. Especially when super/turbocharged.
What I'd like to try determine as best as possible, is how far can the standard engine be pushed with a turbo before it does an xud and spits a rod? How long is a piece of string and all that... Yh. But I've read between 250-300bhp? Granted it's the torque and nature of delivery - mapping; afr controlled well and avoiding it detonating itself to death that will determine longevity. But, naturally, we'll assume that will all be hunky dory in my potential build :p
I could drop compression ratio with thicker head gasket, but would prefer standard internals and fastners.
What revs can the head cope with?
Management would probably be using mega squirt. Will be a steep learning curve for me, especially making the loom up and wiring. Its pre multiplexed, but even so I have no experience in this. I'd have to retain original ECU for car electrics but splice in megasquirt. Any tips on this would be appreciated. Mapping doesn't look atrocious.
Turbo, possibly a td04 or 05 with a 18/20g wheel or t28. Something cheap and solid.
The aim is old school, xud style lash up - I.e. small budget, (relatively) big power and some lols. Somewhat disposable blocks really, seen longblocks sell for £50
would stock pile a few
Its just a bit of fun to see how well it works, input appreciated (Ruan!! Haha)
Cheers
What I'd like to try determine as best as possible, is how far can the standard engine be pushed with a turbo before it does an xud and spits a rod? How long is a piece of string and all that... Yh. But I've read between 250-300bhp? Granted it's the torque and nature of delivery - mapping; afr controlled well and avoiding it detonating itself to death that will determine longevity. But, naturally, we'll assume that will all be hunky dory in my potential build :p
I could drop compression ratio with thicker head gasket, but would prefer standard internals and fastners.
What revs can the head cope with?
Management would probably be using mega squirt. Will be a steep learning curve for me, especially making the loom up and wiring. Its pre multiplexed, but even so I have no experience in this. I'd have to retain original ECU for car electrics but splice in megasquirt. Any tips on this would be appreciated. Mapping doesn't look atrocious.
Turbo, possibly a td04 or 05 with a 18/20g wheel or t28. Something cheap and solid.
The aim is old school, xud style lash up - I.e. small budget, (relatively) big power and some lols. Somewhat disposable blocks really, seen longblocks sell for £50
would stock pile a fewIts just a bit of fun to see how well it works, input appreciated (Ruan!! Haha)
Cheers
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