Originally Posted by neilm
Originally Posted by orion turbo
go for the i4 but get the block from a 2.3 galaxy and with the bike carbs and exhaust system and manifold say hello to 200bhp
In your dreams my friend
I am yet to meet a man with an I4 that gets anywhere that power.
I've seen plenty people on here over the years with their MkV RS 2000's wanting more power and they block off the EGR, they chip them, induction, exhaust the lot and still see about 10-15bhp over standard.
The one thing they share with the pinto is they are heavy old lumps.....
I've done it
2.3 will make over 200 bhp on stock RS2000 cams, stock RS2000 exhaust manifold with pulse air pipes removed and bike throttle bodies.
Best bhp per pound spent has to be 2.3 I4
It weighs no more than the engine he is removing so handling will not be a problem.
Mark