ezz168

I know most people say fit 1.8/2.0 but i might beable get some 40s cheap if i put these on what kind of power woulditmake the engine is standerd apart from catback exhaust with now middle box allso have stainless 4 2 1 manifold to go on after mot the exhaust alone has madea big deferance as it now revs up much smoother has enyone done this to a 1.6 if so what was it like thanks ezz

tocca

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40's would work on the 1.8 with the bigger chokes etc dude..

ezz168

Would thay work on the 1.6 an who could set them up in northwest erea

massivewangers

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They'd work but I wouldnt expect huge gains as the 1.6 has such a rubbish head. Not sure on figures as I'm not sure anyone has done it.

If they're cheap, buy them, then buy a 1.8 lump too!

ezz168

Dont want loads more power just so it pulls stronger and the sound of 40s is real nice cars comung off road after summer then il be getin 2.0 n rest of stuff together then drop that in for next year try get somthing like 160/170 withought a turbo il be happy with that

ezz168

The engine thats in is below average miles 73000 and is real smooth

btcc93

Don't waste your time and money messing about with the 1.6 they are to all intents and purposes untunable, you could throw shed loads of hard earned at it and end up with 10bhp. Concentrate on the 2ltr option or at a pinch the 1.8, both these easily and relatively cheaply should get to the 155-165 mark on 45's, I say 45's because they are the better option on a 2ltr, 40's will be a bit restrictive.

tocca

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Get the 1.8 on 40's. Use it then when you have cash for 2.0 and better carbs you can use all the stuff off the 1.8 on the 2.0 then. As your gonna need flywheel, sump etc..

ezz168

Ok cheers guys ill just put the 4 2 1 manifold on and leave it at that get the 40s store them till after summer pick up a 1.8 as my 4 2 1 and exhaust will fit will i need diferant management for a 1.8 with40s

tocca

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Depends on what you got now and how much you want to spend?

ezz168

At moment its standerd 1.6 zetec escort cabriolet as for money about 200 for managenent is that realistic iv had loads of cars bot never tuned them before just k n filter exhaust better plugs n leads im capable of doing the work just good advice allways helps

tocca

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Yes for £200 you can buy megajolt. www.trigger-wheels.com

ezz168

Ok cheers i think its project time after summer then id start it now but want cabb on road for summer

massivewangers

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If you're planning an engine change later, I'd just hold out and fit the carbs when you do the engine change. No point going to all the trouble and expense of fitting them to the 1.6, only to have to do it all over again when you change the engine.

Just put up with the 1.6 for the summer and then crack on over winter!

john_p_b

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how cheap is cheap? they webber carbs or delleortos? are they a matched pair? spanish or italian? to be honest 40's aren't big money anyway second hand.

personally i'd go bike carbs, no more work involved than fitting 40's really and they will be far better if you pick the right ones.

Oranoco

1.6 silvertop is a pants motor for tuning. Don't waste your time with it, hold fire and fit it to your new motor when you fit that

mobb-black

you'll struggle at mot time with carbs

DAN400

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as said above , twin 40s arent worth alot off money second hand,
also you will prob have to change chokes, jets etc
if there that cheap they re prob cheap for a reason
not worth the hassle on a 1600 zetec,
might as well piss against the wind imo

ezz168

Ye after reading advice on here as i said above its stayin as is till after summer will get 1.8 over winter as for 40s soz for thi misunderstanding i ment i can pick them up cheap enough of ebay not that i have some lined up if mot is problem with carbs what do you guys recomend cheers ezz

mobb-black

use fuel injection if you want to pass MOT on a post 91 car