Re: adding hp to 1.7L

[Mark Peele <type53@yahoo.com>]

--- T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com> wrote:
> luis flores wrote:
> > 
> > i've followed the threads about adding horsepower
> to the 1.8 but i have
> > WEAK 82 with the 1.7 ... will the same mods like
> changing the 4-1
> > exhaust manifold and downpipe, intake manifold,
> etc work for the 1.7?...
> > or should i just wait till the engine goes and get
> something better?
> > 
> 
> In prep for a better lump (engine) down the road you
> should swap the
> single down pipe for a dual downpipe from an early
> Mk1. The header and
> down pipe combo will let more power flow. 
> 
> Needing a O2 sensor fitting usually eliminates the
> diesel's as donors.

Not true. Just get a downpipe with the OXS fitting
from  TT.

> but it might work for a given car. Most folks think
> the manifolds from
> gas chewers have had an easier life,

Actually, diesel exhausts run cooler, so the Ex
manifolds have an easier life. I had one on my 1980S.

 take it for
> what it's worth.

The 1.7 will also respond favorably to a G grind cam.
A good exhaust and an 80mm airflow will help too.

I would not do any more than this to a 1.7

HTH

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