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Registered: 2nd Nov 03
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19th Nov 03 at 12:24

Hey all.

I'm in the process of pricing the fitting of a Toyota 4AGZE based supercharger to my 1.4L 16v Corsa C engine. I'm looking for around 110kw @ flywheel with low boost (like really low boost until im confident with the strength of the engine).

Just wanting to hear what you have done and how your engines are coping with the modifications. Dyno outputs would be great if possible.

Also, Can anyone tell me what the output of the european Corsa C 1.4L engine is (i know what our Australian delivered version puts out, but the manual claims it will do more on premium fuels like that found in the UK, so I have been running it since I've owned it on premium... but have no idea just how much this actually increases the power).

Thanks everyone.

broster

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19th Nov 03 at 12:49

PiperX Viper induction kit, Lexmaul inlet manifold, Ecotek Valve, Scropion Grp A cat back system, super chip on a 1.4 16v. engine is fine with these mods. what bhp is 110kw?

[Edited on 19-11-2003 by broster]

Gambit

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19th Nov 03 at 12:53

1kw = 1.33333bhp

broster

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19th Nov 03 at 12:57

147 bhp, nice for a 1.4!

Tom

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19th Nov 03 at 14:57

Never seen a blower on a xe

how far u got with it?

miles

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19th Nov 03 at 15:51

C16XE, the number in the top corner is 199.4

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20th Nov 03 at 05:41

What have you done to acheive 200hp miles?

But yeah, my goal was 150hp for the engine (around 80% increase of power over standard), but as I said nothing has been done yet. Im looking into how well these engines respond to mods and how much this is all going to cost before I proceed with the project. Also, I emphasise 150hp will be only the initial goal with VERY low boost. If the engine is handling the power well enough I will then aim for a higher ouput.

[Edited on 20-11-2003 by break]

ultrabluesxi

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20th Nov 03 at 06:14

go for a turbo gives you more headroom when it comes to power output

paul_spurrell

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20th Nov 03 at 08:15

neon washer jets

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20th Nov 03 at 12:28

quote:
Originally posted by ultrabluesxi
go for a turbo gives you more headroom when it comes to power output

Indeed it does, but pure output isn't my goal at the moment. I'm just looking to make it a bit of fun, not a wild beast. Also, taking the supercharger route is MUCH cheaper... to the point where it is actually half the price (to do it properly).

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20th Nov 03 at 14:49

quote:
Originally posted by break

Also, Can anyone tell me what the output of the european Corsa C 1.4L engine is (i know what our Australian delivered version puts out, but the manual claims it will do more on premium fuels like that found in the UK, so I have been running it since I've owned it on premium... but have no idea just how much this actually increases the power).

Thanks everyone.

The official figures for the 1.4 16v engine found in the Corsa r as follows:

SRi- 90bhp, 113mph and 10.5 to 62

Other 1.4 16v models- 90bhp, 112mph and 12 to 62

Hope this helps

miles

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20th Nov 03 at 18:23

I've got a throttle body set up with cams and headwork....

Turboing these engines is a lot of work, and will probably be unreliable, but if you get it right, it should be good.

Personally I'd got for the tried and tested throttle bodies. Depends if its the engineering project your after.....

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20th Nov 03 at 22:53

Miles, what throttle body configuration did you do? Did you just use an enlarged single throttle body or quad throttle bodies or what? But yeah, I understand using forced induction will be a bitch, but if done correct It would produce a far better power curve (for supercharging anyway).

Greasemonkey

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20th Nov 03 at 23:57

he has quad throttle bodies
You want an engine like mine, wont idle properly, big ends gone, and the valves might also be a bit bent!!!!
Will be all better by wednesday

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21st Nov 03 at 03:59

quote:
Originally posted by Greasemonkey
he has quad throttle bodies
You want an engine like mine, wont idle properly, big ends gone, and the valves might also be a bit bent!!!!
Will be all better by wednesday

How did that all happen?!

Greasemonkey

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21st Nov 03 at 08:50

Dunno how it happended matey, i bought a fully re-built and modified C16XE engine only got 1500 miles on it, put it in and the engine was knackered, serves me right really. The bloke who had it said he was driving along and it suddenly went, wouldnt go above 60 etc, was told it was just hydraulic lifters which are easy to change so i changed them and that wasnt the problem

James R

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21st Nov 03 at 10:26

I'm running a couple of 1.4 16V on 40mm tb's and modded exhasut sytems. not RR yet as still mapping, but be about 125-130BHP

[Edited on 21-11-2003 by j1400]

GAVINO BAMBINO

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21st Nov 03 at 12:56

Go faster stripes and max power sticker

mjw_2k2

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21st Nov 03 at 15:12

all ive done to my engine is looked at it!!!

userstephl

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21st Nov 03 at 22:57

to much faff on 4 an engine that will go bang!

mjw_2k2

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21st Nov 03 at 23:32

mines a 1.2 8v and i aint got a clue wot to do 2 increase bhp

whitter45

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22nd Nov 03 at 00:58

i have a 1.2 8v and there is nothing u can do mate. just grin and bare it till u get another car

Daimo B

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22nd Nov 03 at 12:58

Go for it, be good to see someone doing somethign different.

Everything is 1.2 8v/16v, 1.4 16v, 1.6 16v, 2.0 16v over here. Although the 2.0 16v is quite fun, its a commen sight now.

Still, 155bhp, 145lb ft torque, £1500, not to be sniffed at

Meat-Pie-SRI

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22nd Nov 03 at 13:02

true.........

Daimo B

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22nd Nov 03 at 13:09

true.....