16v engine tuning?

[Flying Custard]

Well a guy on the clubgti forum had a Mk1 with an ABF 16v lump in... standard apart from exhaust, induction kit and chip and he had it running 182bhp... anywhere near there i'll be happy!

If i get serious into tuning this motor i will ultimately be looking at a supercharger or turbo... lots of money but wouldn't be too bad doing it DIY stylee! I have a t25 available for recon off of the 200sx, would give a good bar which is enough... this  year coming is gonna be interesting!

How you thinking of reachin 200bhp+ ??

[Splinter]

Ultimatley I think the cheapest way for big performance would be to put 20v 1.8 turbo in it and just chip it I reckon.

But for close to 200+ bhp from the ABF, the exhaust/manifold, induction filter, mild cam, chip, polished/ported head in my opinion would do it. + a lightened flywheel for better acceleration.

Done all that on a couple of Vauxhall 16V's with great results.

[Flying Custard]

Think i'll see how much i can get out of my ABF first... gonna be a daily driver but should still be rather fun!! 

[Splinter]

just contacted Ap-performance.com. -Chip & Tune for 25 - 30 bhp is £225 + VAT

Half a tank of fuel required for full setup 

Seem like top blokes and a good workshop. Going on holiday next week in the car, so will get it done soon after.

[Flying Custard]

£265 all in... with rolling setup, thats really good... and its in leek! 

you'll be getting yours done before me so u'll have to tell me how it goes... 

Can't believe i was considering AmD at £350 + vat all the way down in oxford! 

[Splinter]

Can't believe i was considering AmD at £350 + vat all the way down in oxford!