Originally Posted by
mk2 cossie
35-38 isnt too bad. what kind of roads are you commuting on tho? as that has a huge effect on mpg
the missus has managed 41.4mpg in her 1.8 20v petrol passat, but that was mainly motorway miles
its gonna be a ball ache wiring up the ohc KA engine thats labelled as the duratec tho, as they all have built in PATS i believe
get a 1.4 cvh and build that up with RST manifolds and turbo
well here we only have short roads so its everytime firt gear etc, or a hill!
Originally Posted by
Rich170
From a 1.1 to a 1.3 OHV, really not worth the time or the effort mate. Slow as shit in the ka's and will only be worse in the heavier escort. Continue saving your cash until you can afford something a bit better
ure right about the weight mate. not worth the hassle
Originally Posted by
mackers
Hardly worth it, save your money and make the car look good and save for a better car.
yes I want to make her abit better, have some ideas but seeing as its a 5 door, cant do much. maybe rs bumpers, some alloys and a respray in grey, like polaris.
Originally Posted by
martysmartie
These are reliable engines which will go on forever if looked after properly, a bit corse perhaps, they provide low down torque, but as to your question if there is nothing wrong with the 1.1 I can't see the effot and expense in changing for 200CC extra displacement, in the real world there would be very little difference between the two. The 1.1 has around 53HP whereas the KA is 60HP.
The KA is EFI as well.
Martin
no theres nothing wrong with it actually, just need to sort a squeeking sound which i think is the alternator belt, and change a gasket from the thermostat. its 'only' done 64k kms, so not THAT much.
thankx for the replies peeps
