Hi everyone,

I have a mk3 mondeo 2l (51 plate), and was wondering what the options are for tuning. Ideally I would like more power (obviously), without sacrificing engine longevity, fuel economy or refinement (is this possible?)

My thoughts on the matter so far are a new exhaust and manifold (any ideas where I would source these from? - I have heard good things about powerflow -although as far as i know they do not do the manifolds). Hopefully I would find something that won't be any louder, is discreet (don't fancy drain pipe exhaust - hidden or something that looks original would be ideal), and will release a bit more power, and liberate a few more mpg's (provided i dont use the power!)

The other idea I had was a new induction system along the same lines, again not sacrificing refinement if possible - K&N?

I have also heard good things about ecotec - does anyone have any experience of this? It claims to release a few more hp and mpg, but i'm not so sure of it...

With these things i think i should be able to go from 145 - maybe 160 or 165bhp, any thoughts? also wondering if it would raise the combined mpg figure too to around 38...?


only thing i think i would avoid (unless i can be convinced otherwise) is a remap - my understanding is that this would affect engine reliability long term...

Thanks!