2.0 Conversion or Not

[Ex-Finesse]

How much more torque do you get out of a 2.0?

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A hell of a lot!!

 

Compare the 130spec 1.8 against the 2.0, only 6bhp gain with the 2L, but it's got about 20lb/ft more torque!!

 

To get up to standard 2.0 torque, you'd have to spend thousands on headwork, hairy cams, chip and maybe a 4-2-1 manifold too.

 

Even then, the power would be at 4k rpms and above. It won't have the drivability of a standard 2.0L

 

£1400 should buy you a decent (2nd hand) 2.0L engine, lots of new parts (cambelt, clutch, etc), allows about £300 for labour, and allows £500 for a unichip.

 

You should see at least 145bhp with the chip and usual breathing mods, but if possible go for some extra mods while the car's off the road

[DRAVEN]

The 1.6 ecu runs the engine but not at its best. Get the ecu chipped and your'll see alot more power- got 154.5bhp from mine thats only with exhaust, induction kit and chip.

 

Read the guide for a idea of the swap

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thanks