Horsepower increase

1. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

   #1 6th May 2007, 16:23

   I have a 1.1 saxo and obviously want to increase the power i can get out of it.
   I cannot afford much at the moment. Are there anyways of doing this without spending loads. Does fitting an induction kit work? and does removing the catalytic converter have any effect? Help me plz!!
2. bullit Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2005 e-hollywood Posts: 17160 toyata hilux

   #2 6th May 2007, 17:09

   a small difference yes, not noticeable really
3. vtr_stu L-plater Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 80

   #3 6th May 2007, 23:27

   induction kit will give u slightly better response but will not really give u exta bhp a decat will give u about 1-3 bhp but id say for the money is worth it as its louder as well!
4. Reid Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Coatbridge Posts: 673 EP3 Civic Type R

   #4 7th May 2007, 00:39

   iduction kits give u more bhp if u read max power lol. these only work if u have other engine mods and even then they dont gee u much to write home about
5. Tobs Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 London Posts: 3416

   #5 7th May 2007, 10:34

   all an induction kit does is let the engine have as much air cubic as it wants unlike all standard air boxs are reiscted for better fuel ecomoeny thats it!!
6. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

   #6 7th May 2007, 14:51

   induction kits will do nothing on a 1.1, waste of money
   best mod for power if probally a decat without spending loads of money, but id spend my money on lowering the car and going round bends faster because at the end of the day, its only a 1.1 !!
7. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #7 7th May 2007, 15:05

   would get some alloys, get it lowered and a back box. that will cost you about £500. i wouldnt bother trying to increase the power on a 1.1 as it just wont be worth the money. unless you drop a VTR/S engine in it.
8. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #8 7th May 2007, 15:10

   best thing to do is to save your money mate, and then buy a VTR or VTS
9. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

   #9 7th May 2007, 15:18

   get a cheap open air filter & nip to homebase and get some tube to use as a cold air feed.
   
   Will cost you pennies and whilst it might only give you an extra pony or 2 it will definatly put a smile on your face when u plant your foot down
10. saxo_vtr1234 Established Member Joined: Apr 2006 cambridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1208 saxo vtr silver

    #10 7th May 2007, 18:41

    torque is what you need not bhp torque is what makes ya move
11. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #11 12th May 2007, 15:34

    Thanks for the ideas, probally leave it as it is at the moment and save up for a better car. How much can u get a VTS for these days??
12. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #12 12th May 2007, 15:37

    Can anyone give me a link for a website (british) which sells a decat for a 1.1 saxo??
13. STEALTHVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Stone,Staffordshire. Posts: 172 2003 SAXO VTS

    #13 12th May 2007, 15:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomgarrett Thanks for the ideas, probally leave it as it is at the moment and save up for a better car. How much can u get a VTS for these days??

    You can get a mk1 with about 80k on the clock for about £1300 but insurance isnt cheap! group 14 or you could get a nice tidy mk1 vtr for the same price group 7 ive had both mk2 vts & 106 gti iam now running a mk2 vtr best of both worlds cheap to run,insure& go well to with a few mods!
14. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #14 12th May 2007, 15:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomgarrett Can anyone give me a link for a website (british) which sells a decat for a 1.1 saxo??

    egay mate
15. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #15 12th May 2007, 15:57

    Insurance is the biggest factor as im only 16 and not many insurance companys take on 16 year olds
16. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #16 12th May 2007, 15:58

    well i would imagine no insurance company would insure a 16 year old on a car, a scooter yes
17. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #17 12th May 2007, 16:03

    well ive got insurance on my current saxo
18. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #18 12th May 2007, 16:06

    what does it cover you for, fire & theft?
19. tomgarrett Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 UK Posts: 825 Icelandic Vtr

    #19 12th May 2007, 16:08

    and third party
20. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #20 12th May 2007, 16:09

    thats what fire and theft is
21. TypeRhys Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2005 Abergavenny Posts: 3561 Accord Type R

    #21 13th May 2007, 09:14

    think outside the box !!!
    
    they key is power to weight ratio, hence the best way to improve the performance of a 1.1 is to strip any excess weight.
    get rid of the interior and spare wheel for a start.
    
    its a fruitless task trying to improve the power of a 1.1
22. smearsvtr Established Member Joined: May 2007 My House in Burton on trent near derby Posts: 1025 Saxo 1.1 96 Saxo VTR 2000

    #22 13th May 2007, 10:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtr_stu induction kit will give u slightly better response but will not really give u exta bhp a decat will give u about 1-3 bhp but id say for the money is worth it as its louder as well!

    i had a piper cross on my 1.1 i i was a lot quieter then my vtr which has a k'n on mind you it did sound much more throaty
23. smearsvtr Established Member Joined: May 2007 My House in Burton on trent near derby Posts: 1025 Saxo 1.1 96 Saxo VTR 2000

    #23 13th May 2007, 10:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rhysvts think outside the box !!! they key is power to weight ratio, hence the best way to improve the performance of a 1.1 is to strip any excess weight. get rid of the interior and spare wheel for a start. its a fruitless task trying to improve the power of a 1.1

    i removed all my interior bar the dash and front seats and u can tell difference and best part is its free
24. ryhornvtr Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2005 norwich United Kingdom (England) Posts: 821 2003 posi VTS

    #24 13th May 2007, 17:09

    So your 16 and are insured on a car?
25. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #25 13th May 2007, 17:11

    save your money! get it lowered and leave it at that, least you can go round corners faster
26. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #26 16th May 2007, 17:00

    40-60mm drop and going round corners will be rather entertaining depending how brave your feeling
27. ViperRedSaxo__vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Rhondda! Posts: 226 Citroen Saxo VTR

    #27 16th May 2007, 17:56

    De-Cat it.. Lower It and keep to standard size alloys.. put a strut on it to make the steering a lil better.. strip the whole car and just leave your seat in it.. now take it for a lil spin.. keep your foot pinned round the bends i bets you any money you'll have a good bit of fun wif a big smile on your face ..
28. tpreece88 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Hereford (West Mids) Posts: 755 VTR and 307 Hdi

    #28 16th May 2007, 22:11

    de-cat...how the hell are you insured on a car at 16? hope you're not driving it as thats illegal right?!
29. jonnyboi L-plater Joined: May 2007 south shields Posts: 88 citroen saxo westcoast 1.4

    #29 17th May 2007, 09:41

    fit an induction kit but an enclosed filter with a cold air feed the colder the air you get in your engine the more power! i fitted one to my 1.4 with a cold air feed and its good and cheap
30. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #30 17th May 2007, 10:01

    more power and no cash dont work very well imo.