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new engine suggestions
so ive decided i want to put a new engine in my fto gpx,
the mivec is good, but a few problems here and there,
i want something with more torque, higher top speed and most likely an allwheel drive set up. any suggestions on what engine i should start with?
keep in mind it just cant be turbo as im still on my P's ): which does limit my engine choices slightly
the mivec is good, but a few problems here and there,
i want something with more torque, higher top speed and most likely an allwheel drive set up. any suggestions on what engine i should start with?
keep in mind it just cant be turbo as im still on my P's ): which does limit my engine choices slightly
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Re: new engine suggestions
k20 lol

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Re: new engine suggestions
Don't the P plater laws mean you can't modify your engine (i.e. change it)?Connor_1994 wrote:keep in mind it just cant be turbo as im still on my P's ): which does limit my engine choices slightly
To do an engine swap and AWD setup is going to cost you an absolute mint. Well into the tens of thousands.
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Re: new engine suggestions
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and why want a higher top speed? you do realise 110 is the speed limit? and fto can do 230 no prob?
and why want a higher top speed? you do realise 110 is the speed limit? and fto can do 230 no prob?
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lol "1994"
Full exhaust and air induction will keep you happy on your P's mate.
Full exhaust and air induction will keep you happy on your P's mate.
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Re: new engine suggestions
If you are on your Ps keep the mivec. It is a highly tuned NA engine and will keep up with most things out there ATM. If you REALLY want to spend lots of money, wait till your blacks and then dump a 6a13tt or 4g63 in there with your awd conversion...
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I top out at 250vipfto wrote:search first
and why want a higher top speed? you do realise 110 is the speed limit? and fto can do 230 no prob?

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True that.vipfto wrote:search first
and why want a higher top speed? you do realise 110 is the speed limit? and fto can do 230 no prob?
And Connor_1994, Even if one can get up to 300, there aint much opportunities to get there anyways, even in the track. And with P-plate restrictions mentioned, it looks like its going to be mainly used on the roads at least. What you should focus on is your torque.
Also looks like you are adhering to the P-plate rules, well, the big ones anyway(engine swap), so the best you can do within those confines is bolt on mods, like this:
Maybe a haltech piggyback ecu if the it is worth it in your case.silverGPX wrote:
Full exhaust and air induction will keep you happy on your P's mate.
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which track did you achieve that speed?aza013 wrote:I top out at 250vipfto wrote:search first
and why want a higher top speed? you do realise 110 is the speed limit? and fto can do 230 no prob?
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Be a dyno I'd say 

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