Originally Posted by
hogdog
Those 145 'upgraded' engines are identical to the 130bhp 'non upgraded' engines fitted to the Focus.
Although they're not technically breaking the advertising laws as I don't think they actually use the term 'upgraded' (they shouldn't be anyway) they are preying on the fact that the engine could make that power depending on how it's fitted (exhaust, mapping and intake)...it will only make 130bhp when fitted to an otherwise standard Focus.
It's worth checking with your insurance company what mods will make a difference...you might find it's cheaper to change the engine than it is to fit throttle bodies and/or cams as every insurance company is different.
Ahh always a catch when something says its better like 145bhp lol, well maybe it would be good with my exhaust manifold and planning on getting map in may anyways.
One thing i will say is my mate that works Ginetta says he can get me Fastroad/Race cams, piper, and will need shimming and setting up but thats bout it, never mentioned vavle springs and stuff he said you only have to worry about that with rally cams and stuff.
Is that correct orrr? Im bit lost to be honest lol