[yorkshirelad06]

ive got a 1.2 and im after fitting a 1.6 manifold/1.6 injecters
any one else done this

 

[Lee]

I'm guessing you mean intake manifold?

 

[Clutch]

Hmmm ok so what you doing about the ECU etc then? is it a spi?

 

[yorkshirelad06]

ls! so let me get this right id need a 1.6 gsi ecu too?

 

[Lee]

I wouldn't have though it possible to fit a 1.6 intake onto a 1.2 engine.
Even if it was I wouldn't see what gains it would make.

 

[yorkshirelad06]

we are talking bout the exhuast manifold?

 

[Lee]

I'm talking about the intake manifold, not the exhaust manifold.

 

[yorkshirelad06]

oh right so is it poss to fit exhaust manifold? to a 1.2

 

[Lee]

I'm not sure, I wouldn't have thought so though as they are different.
Why not save up for a bigger engine? Say a 1.4 or 1.6 sport conversion. It's quite a simple engine conversion to do.
Changing manifolds and injectors on the 1.2 will have no possitive effect whatsoever tbh.

 

[yorkshirelad06]

yea id love to change engine got enough money but most engines are to high miles mines a 1.2 p reg done 35000miles !,

 

[Lee]

You will easily be able to get hold of a decent lowish miles sport engine. I got a 1.6 engine with 50,000 on for £250 a few years ago.

 

[Clutch]

Id let somebody else do it if i was you, im not tryin to affend you but u dont exactly sound the most mechanically minded, spi stands for single point injection by the way, not the trim level!!

You wont need a Gsi ECU as, well its not a Gsi but standard ECU would need looking at because of the new injectors etc. The manifolds may not fit because of thee size of the ports, but i dont know because iv never tried or seen somebody do it.

 

[yorkshirelad06]

not to good with cars! but with motorbikes know every thing!

 

[Lee]

The best way to learn is to do it. If you have a bit of background mechanical knowledge you would be able to do it. It may not be easy but it's possible.

 

[yorkshirelad06]

yea cheers for the advice! fitted a few things my self and done work on car like takin center box out etc! im gona try fitting springs soon too! just need spring tightner !

 

[Lee]

yea cheers for the advice! fitted a few things my self and done work on car like takin center box out etc! im gona try fitting springs soon too! just need spring tightner !

You don't need a spring tightner at all. It's easy to do.

 

[Clutch]

well its recommend to use a spring clamp, but it can be done without one.

 

[Lee]

It's so much easier and quicker to not use one though.

 

[yorkshirelad06]

but wont the springs fly out ?

 

[Lee]

but wont the springs fly out ?

Nope there's a little method to it.