General New to Seicento!!

[Paterson1990]

Hi everyone,

Just bought myself a little 0.9 Seicento off a guy at work for £150!!!! Bargain i say, only problem is the gearbox so not too bad

I have been looking at projects and and such as i LOVE the look of the 1.4turbo i think i best leave that to a later date! until then im looking at the punto engines?
basically i just want some advice as to which engine would be the best option to drop in?

Any advice will be much appreciated, thanks

 

[edybear]

punt0 1.4 16v or is it the 8v ive got a 1.2 16v and there prity good

 

[Paterson1990]

cheers mate, and which is the best for tuning? the 8v or 16v? sorry if these seem stupid questions just want to know what im getting myself into haha.. is it a big job or fairly straight forward?

 

[Cento Painter]

This may help..........

https://www.fiatforum.com/cinquecen...0-1-4-engine-into-cinq-useful-info-links.html

theres alot of differing opinions here......... its generally divided into 2 camps, the 8 valvers and the 16 valvers........ each say theres are the best, its a personal thing.
me I have both !

 

[rallycinq]

The only wee issue is that any fire or superfire is going to need a tranny change too.

Cheers

D

 

[Paterson1990]

seeing as you have both both which would be the one you recommend?

 

[Cento Painter]

seeing as you have both both which would be the one you recommend?

LOL honesty........ i like the 16v cars, in a street situation i prefer the way they handle their business. The Punto Gt ( 1.4 turbo Mk1 ) is a heavy engine and although its been done many times, probably upsets the sweet handling.

It is going to be more work, ie wiring etc, i suppose the ultimate question is down to your skill, wallet and time. Theres people on here more knowledgeable about Fiats than me.

I hate to copy what someones already posted, but Rallycinq has good advice too. If the gearbox is knackered anyhow............

 

[smokychento]

from what i have heard the gt engine is worthless as a conversion as the engine block is really heavy!!

 

[fingers99]

I'd not say it's worthless without trying it, but one thing for sure, it's a very tricky install -- custom mounts and a fair bit of fabrication.

SuperFIRE 1.4 16v is easier, but nothing like the power available, and you really need an aftermarket ECU or a remap on a 1.2 16v one.

1242 8v with 40mm TB and P75 cam still makes for a spunky little car -- will do a standard Bini.

 

[Paterson1990]

Tbh the whole POWERRRRRRRRRR side of it doesnt interest me too much, i just want a nice simple, reliable engine that we could install without too much complications but have enough power just to have fun with it if you get me?... so would the 8v be a better option or?....

 

[Red Rocket CINQ]

sorry bloody tablet selecting what it wants lol

 

[fingers99]

Yes. 8v 1242 is a lot of simple fun.

 

[Paterson1990]

Yes. 8v 1242 is a lot of simple fun.

thanks mate ill bare that in mind

 

[rallycinq]

Or

put some oil in your current gearbox, give it a damn good service and enjoy it, the 899 can be rowed along very quickly.

Cheers

D