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JaseWhitley
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Currently Drives:: 1.6 vvt Dynamique, 57 plate- Now written off
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Simple improvements

Postby JaseWhitley » Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:40 pm

I was wondering what the best way to improve the performance of my 1.6 Dynamique would be. Would an induction kit be a good idea or not? Or possibly a remapping??
Megane history:

1.6 vvt Dynamique 57 plate- Written Off
1.9 dCi 130 55 plate

pfeek114
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Re: Simple improvements

Postby pfeek114 » Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:03 am

simple improvements for a 1.6 would be induction kit with cold air feed, cat back exhaust and a remap
you would be looking at roughly 20 - 30 bhp increase because its a n/a engine
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peter h
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Re: Simple improvements

Postby peter h » Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:43 pm

induction kit is best but i have a K&n panel filter and even that has made a difference with no modding.

Generally a good solid service with help a petrol out more than a remap. Diesels benefit more from remaps than Petrols tbh.

Exhaust can make a small difference not massive.

Generally though you will gain an improvement, but you can gain improvement from using super unleaded rather than normal cheap unleaded.

pfeek114
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Re: Simple improvements

Postby pfeek114 » Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:01 am

ive never noticed an improvement from super unleaded

oh why cant modding come as a 'money no object' hobby, then you could go all out with internals, ITBs, turbocharging, or even a engine swap
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JaseWhitley
Posts: 7
Joined: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:12 am
Currently Drives:: 1.6 vvt Dynamique, 57 plate- Now written off
1.9 dCi Expression 55 plate

Re: Simple improvements

Postby JaseWhitley » Mon May 06, 2013 2:05 pm

I've decided that I can't afford a catback, remap or full induction kit. I'm thinking of getting a decent air filter fitted (K&N). I'm also looking at getting some spark plugs fitted. I have seen plugs for an R26 for £4 more than a normal set for my car. What I need to know is can I fit these to my 1.6vvt, and will it make a difference? And are they easy to change??

Also, I need 2 new front tyres, and the garage where I take my car to offer a nitrogen tyre filling service for £12 a set. Is it worthwhile me doing this on my car or is it a waste of money??
Megane history:

1.6 vvt Dynamique 57 plate- Written Off
1.9 dCi 130 55 plate

pfeek114
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Currently Drives:: Megane MK2 1.5 DCI

Re: Simple improvements

Postby pfeek114 » Wed May 08, 2013 6:23 pm

I cant say about spark plugs but the nitrogen air is mainly for a track car or a fast road set up.
The nissan GTR has nitrogen tyres as it doesnt distort under hard cornering, but it does have 500 bhp though so it needs it
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