8v mk2 tuning

  1. L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 52
    #1
    Hi guys,

    What gains am i likely to see from decat manifold, cat back system, uprated cams and remap?

    Isit worth doing these mods in terms of power? not cost

    1.6 vtr phase 2

    Thanks!
  2. Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)
    #2
    Depends what cam, Newman phase 3 cam with the decat etc then be 15-20bhp gain I'd say.
    I've got all that on mine and its worth it I'd say as long as you can get all the parts cheap!
    If you're spending like £300+ then just get a 16v because you'll have the same power from a standard 16v and then you can cam that, where as you'll near enough be at the limit of the 8v without going forced induction

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  3. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Canvey Island Posts: 383 2 16'v Saxo vtr's
    #3
    ^^this. Been tempted to cam my 8v lump but I'm just going to wait and 16v mine.

    For all the money to get a little bhp gain on a 8v lump your better off starting with a 16v and going from there.