I've a 1.4 Bravo with SPI did the Bravo/a 1.4 ever come with MPI ?
Technical 1.4 SPI or MPI
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Technical 1.4 SPI or MPI
I don't think the 1.4 used in the Bravo was ever revised. It was just dropped in favour of the 1.2 16v
The 1.4 12v was only ever SPI.
Even though the 1.2 does have the same BHP the 1.4 has a faster 0-60 and more torque.
Ive been thinking about setting up MPI and a custom ECU (like Megasquirt) on my 1.4 if i ever get a bottom end to fix it.
Theres a lot of info about custom ECU's in the cinquecento section.
Even though the 1.2 does have the same BHP the 1.4 has a faster 0-60 and more torque.
Ive been thinking about setting up MPI and a custom ECU (like Megasquirt) on my 1.4 if i ever get a bottom end to fix it.
Theres a lot of info about custom ECU's in the cinquecento section.
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I've a neighbour who claims his 1.4 Brava is MPI, I never seen his engine and doubted his word on this.
Wonder if that would help the appalling fuel consumption.
I've been considering selling my 1.4S and buying a 1.2 with higher spec, but Bravo's are a bit thin on the ground this far North
Im finding that good Bravo/a' are getting thin on the ground full stop.
Adrian is right the 1.4 12v only ever came as a SPI, and ther were no major technical mofifications to it either.
Adrian is right the 1.4 12v only ever came as a SPI, and ther were no major technical mofifications to it either.
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The only gripe I have about mine is its a "S" base model so a bit low on equipment and the awfull fuel consumption around town, be as well with a 1.6 or even better a 1.8
but then theres the higher VED tax to pay and the car was supposed to be a cheap run about.
I almost bought an S just because it does not have a sunroof, and planed to upgrade it to a HLX spec.
I think the car looks better without a sunroof and obviously the leaky problems arnt there.
I think the car looks better without a sunroof and obviously the leaky problems arnt there.
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Sunroof bit doesnt really bother me, unless it leaks. some peole say non-sunroof cars have stiffer bdy shells and handle better.
As I really like the way the wee car handles and drives I had considered upgrading mine, with higher spec dash instruments, electric windows and colour coded bumpers. But thought the 1.2 might be a better base to start from.
Oh and then theres the fact I get a bit of clutch judder pulling away when cold, dissapears after a few miles, but might have to consider a clutch change in the future if I hold onto it.
