Guys the availability of palio mods is pretty scarce and I was thinking of dumping the velo engine in ma palio so is it wise and if so what would I need extra besides the engine?? Thanx
Maybe -- engine, gearbox, one off linkeages, one off mounts, one off driveshafts. Probably can be done -- someone put a Vauxhall Red Top engine and box into a Sei -- but doubt if it would be worth it.
Here we don't get the Palio. 1.4 16v SuperFIRE (Stilo, Idea) engine would probably be a fairly straightforward fit.
You can drop any engine in, as long as you have the skills to do so....!!
A 1,6-16V 100 hp Fiat engine would be my choice to replace the 75 hp 1,2 unit.
You can drop any engine in, as long as you have the skills to do so....!!
A 1,6-16V 100 hp Fiat engine would be my choice to replace the 75 hp 1,2 unit.
No, the Palio came in two versions, a 1,2 8V with 75 hp and a 1,6-16V with 100 hp. ( sometimes claimed at 103 hp..)
If he wants more power from another engine, the 1,6 would be the logical choice, and a not so difficult swap.
And if the 1,2 is sold where he lives, the 1,6 should be available as well.
What family does that 1.6 belong to? (I'm guessing it can't be a FIRE engine) as it would suggest that there's a potential for sticking a bigger engine in other FIRE engined cars...........
It's a very common 1,6-16V engine, same as used f.i in the Marea, Brava/o etc.
But because the Palio is a lightweight compare to those models, it performs really well with this powerfull engine, a kind of pocketracer so to speak....!
I meant complete Engine, gearbox,driveshafts, crossmember and so on..
Just to get the complete package and drop it in
Actually it is a Strada ( pick up Palio) and it would really be nice with more Power and specially a much lower rpms in normal highway speed.... the original gearbox should need many more gears to be useful in speeds over 90 km/ hr... its a pain to drive outside the city..