throttle bodies

5th January 2009, 20:46

im lazy so im wondering if any one else has done any interest into sticking some tb's on a 1.1 now i know i will prob get the usual judt do a s conversion and do it to that but im trying to go outside the box rather than the usual done thing. what exactly would i be needing and rough prices on things.any help is aprechiated (spelling) lol

5th January 2009, 20:48

there really isnt alot of point imo

when you factor in the costs of an inlet manfold, tbs, ecu, mapping etc.. plus TBs work best with wild cams (thats the point of bodies, allowing wild cams to get the air in each cylinder they need)

Even using bike bodies, inc mapping id expect it to come to 1500-2k

5th January 2009, 20:49

i know its now worht it when you factor in the costs but im just curious

5th January 2009, 21:31

well you could put any engine on bodies really if you wanted to

would deffo make for an interesting drive in a 1.1

5th January 2009, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Alex-VTS

well you could put any engine on bodies really if you wanted to

would deffo make for an interesting drive in a 1.1

remeber though that TU engines dont gain as much power on bodies in comparrison to say a vauxhall lump. TU inlet manifiold design seems to be very good as standard which could be part of the reason why bodies dont just give huge power hikes on standard engines.

5th January 2009, 21:36

tis true ryan

boooost is the way forward, think if i could go back i would have done boost

5th January 2009, 21:37

yea i know but it would be really quite a revvy little engine lol

prolly still not see much over 100hp but its all about the fun of body noise on a tiny motor

5th January 2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Alex-VTS

yea i know but it would be really quite a revvy little engine lol

prolly still not see much over 100hp but its all about the fun of body noise on a tiny motor

why would it be revvy> without changing the standard cam you are keeping the same peak rpm power output.

1.1 on bodies without changing cam i wouldnt expect to see over 80bhp tbh let alone 100.

I dont even know what profile you would want to run in a 1.1 to, as im not sure how weak certain parts are.

5th January 2009, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Cupra-Craig

tis true ryan

boooost is the way forward, think if i could go back i would have done boost

you cant beat the noise of 8.5k on an NA set up though

5th January 2009, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Ryan

why would it be revvy> without changing the standard cam you are keeping the same peak rpm power output.

1.1 on bodies without changing cam i wouldnt expect to see over 80bhp tbh let alone 100.

I dont even know what profile you would want to run in a 1.1 to, as im not sure how weak certain parts are.

well if you had a cam ect it would be
no point in bodies without the cam

i should read did he say he wouldnt cam it

5th January 2009, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Ryan

you cant beat the noise of 8.5k on an NA set up though

But for the money booost is better imo.!!!

But the noise is good!!

5th January 2009, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Cupra-Craig

But for the money booost is better imo.!!!

But the noise is good!!

£ for £ boost is the better option.

however it depends if massive bhp is what you ultimately feel you need to enjoy a car. I really miss my bodies when i dont drive the car for a month