[5trudd3rs]

Hello

Not really a big issue here. Just interested if anyone else has what i describe below.

I notice a real lack of go at all in my 1.4 sport corsa s reg under 2k rpm. I mean yeah it isnt misfiring or anything serious like that, it just seems like thats how the engine is made. Once you get to a bove 2k rpm (ideally 2.5k rpm) the car is off and nothing stopping it.

Just wondering as i used to have a 1.4 8v saxo and this went like a bullet in lower rpm. I'm told by others this is because of the 8v engine in the saxo, theres less to spin up therefore quicker initially but then not much go and 8v's is a more bumpy increase throught the rev range than a 16v. Is this right?

As i say, nothing major, just interested what you guys think. I know theres a fair few other 1.4 sport drivers on here.

Cheers guys

 

[tomosllyr]

Have you got an induction kit or anything?

 

[5trudd3rs]

Nah i have'nt mate. Just standard really. its the same on a mates 16v 1.4 too. Like if you pull away quickly in first (rarely) it gets to about 3k rpm then spins the wheels. I think its just a different power range than what im used to. I've always had 8 valves before you see.

 

[c150student]

I used to have a 1.4 16V, which you could feel kick you in the back as it passed about 3k rpm. I think it's just the way the power band is on these engines.

 

[5trudd3rs]

Yeah thats exactly same as mine c150. Nothing to worry about then. yeah once you had that magical 3000 rpm you're off lol.

 

[Drewber]

just the design of the engines, just get used to using the revvs differently there as good if not better on fuel if you use a small amount of throttle at higher revs (2.5 to 4k) than having your foot down at 1.5/2krpm, the revs are there use them

 

[mattyr]

i have the 1.4 16 and it actually handles the lower revs better when its cold. but yes the engine doesn't generally start to pin you back until you reach the 3k mark. i think its the shape of the inlet manifold as the air moves much faster at higher rpm. i guess it could also be the way these engines "age"

either way its a brilliant engine for motorway driving. although it would be better if the gears weren't so close in terms of ratio.

 

[richie-rich]

either way its a brilliant engine for motorway driving. although it would be better if the gears weren't so close in terms of ratio.

i totally agree my old 1.4 8v had better ratios than my 1.4 16v

 

[5trudd3rs]

Yeah i agree too. 1.4 8v ratio was much better. Lot more changing gear in 1.4 16v. definatly a big difference between 8v and 16v though with these engines.