Speedi
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Registered: 1st Feb 03
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I've got a 1.4 16v Sport wiv Magnex cat-back system (6x4 tailpipe) & K&N induction kit. Below 3k rpm it is really sluggish even when I floor it. How can I overcome this? Cheerz
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AdiSRI
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Registered: 1st May 02
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Me too it doesnt really go util over 3k in 3rd or higher. I think its just the way the engine is as mine is only 1000 miles old now and its like it, me old one was too.
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Daimo B
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No, its just the way teh 1400 is why u put an ind kit on it and a cat back system. It'll get really sluggish below 3000-3500rpm.
Only way to sort this is to errrr, get a bigger engine. Its just where our lumps lack torque. 1600cc's dont really have the problem 
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Speedi
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Yeah I've reset the ecu running on optimax noticed it was a bit more responsive straight away. had it on the rollers, 108bhp at the flywheel not bad considering the mods n size of engine.
I think it's just wiv it bein a 16 valve coz they hav more mid-range torque rather than low-range like on the 8 valve models
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Daimo B
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U've got more like 95-100bhp. Overreading rollers.
8v were all low down yeah, they would loose power top end. 16v's are rev happy. Higher the revs, teh better they go.
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