Technical Fiat Punto 1.2 16V Engine Modification

[CHSajid]

My last thread got closed because the thread did not get to no where lol and i did not even get a chance to reply how Stupid so i decided to open an alternative thread to that.

Come on guys, it is funny, but CHSajid is obviously a little naive when it comes to the mechanics, and this is one of the best places to learn. Would you rather have a cheap laugh now, or the satisfaction of educating an inexperienced member to become a valuable contributer to the forum?

CHSajid, I am sorry for my little joke about the 55s speedometer. I hope we can actually share some useful knowledge with you. I shall re-iterate that for top speed, you do not get a Fiat. The Fiat group owns Ferrari to take care of the high-speed end of the market.

Clearly, you are interested in increasing the top speed of your vehicle, which comes down to increasing the power to drag ratio rather than power to weight.

First - reduce drag by fixing any loose trim or panels. If you have alloy wheels, there is not a lot you can do, but if you have steel wheels with trims, try to get trims which are perfectly smooth rather than with holes to reduce turbulence at the wheels. Push down the ariel as flat to the body as possible. Streamline any bits that stick out using sticky tape to make a smooth profile. And, of course, keep tyres pumped up to specified pressure.

Second - increase POWER. There are things you can do with engines, and things you can not. Changing the number of valves or modifying to a twinport configuration is near impossible, so forget about doing this. There are also things on ebay like chips and electric superchargers which are little more than resistors and CPU cooling fans, which will just damage your car. Things you can do is invest in a good induction kit, a high-volume exhaust system and an engine remap (if you have a programmable ECU). A good-quality NOS kit will give you yet more power, but these are expensive to maintain and the head gaskets are not the most resistant to excess pressure in the Puntos.

That should be plenty for you to read up about now. Good luck, and be safe.

Mike

Ok now where was i ....

Iv found out that the corsa before 07 shape had the speed meter to 140mph even if it was 1.0 (which i saw earlier at autotrader) LOL.... so thats cleared.

Ok i know about induction kit,.... is NOS legal tho? i found one for £555.00 http://www.express-enterprise.co.uk/nos-full-kit-p-2498.html?osCsid=rob2hlfd35fjobbk4vj2md36s2 is that a cheap prize?

Thanks.

 

[dave]

is NOS legal tho?

no, and it will blow your engine apart

 

[CHSajid]

no, and it will blow your engine apart

Hmmm...

NOS Systems represent some of the best nitrous systems on the market today. Designed to offer great power delivery at the flick of a switch, a NOS system increases both speed and torque.
NOS is a safe, reliable way to increase your cars power and is available for almost all cars.

 

[dave]

Hmmm...

wont sell many if they put buy this an fit it to your punto an blow it up now would they

 

[smokeyjoe03]

The reason the thread got closed was because your suggestions are, not silly, but over the top.

At the end of the day you have just passed and are only young, if you make any serious engine modifications your insurance company will either a) Raise your premium by about a grand or b) refuse to insure you.

And if your thinking of 'not telling the insurance'...........Don't. Not a wise idea.

And forget NOS, it will literally just rip the car apart.

 

[unimatrix1]

wont sell many if they put buy this an fit it to your punto an blow it up now would they

For it to not blow it up your engine has to be re bored and other mods made so it can work with the engine