new to all this :)

[wavedriver]

hi, im new to all this. just got my self a stock k11 1.0l wave.
iv fitted an induction kit and fitted a back box(car sounds amazing)

iv tinted the rear windows and sticker bombed the right hand side of the boot along with racing stripes.

im looking to get more out of it though.

iv never done any mods to any other car iv owned before ( vw golf 1.4 mk3 and a landrover freelander 1.8)
what can people suggest for me that wont cost the earth to do?

id like abit more acceleration but not really fussed on top end as all the roads round here are only small, biggest is a mile straight.

nice to of found a group that likes these little cars coz i think its amazing.

 

[skymera]

iv tinted the rear windows and sticker bombed the right hand side of the boot along with racing stripes.

The truth:
We like little cars, but nobody likes go faster stripes.

The help:
For acceleration you can sort the intake and exhaust.
Stock is pretty restrictive and a cone induction kit will most likely give you mid-range flat spots and only the sense of OMG POWAH.
An Almera airbox and pipe along with a 4-2-1 manifold or a decat pipe should see your wee 1.0 a touch nippier.

1.3 cams are a good mod.

And a 1.3 engine is the best

 

[Enuo]

The truth:
We like little cars, but nobody likes go faster stripes.

The help:
For acceleration you can sort the intake and exhaust.
Stock is pretty restrictive and a cone induction kit will most likely give you mid-range flat spots and only the sense of OMG POWAH.
An Almera airbox (With k&n panel) and pipe along with a 4-2-1 manifold or a decat pipe should see your wee 1.0 a touch nippier.

1.3 cams are a good mod.

And a 1.4 engine with 1.3 head is the best

Fixed. Also suspension, there are made to fit coilies out there for about £350, or you can buy and mod a set of corsa b or polo 6n coilovers to fit cheaply (£170+) (bit more involved than straight fit and a bit of a compromise tbh).

 

[wavedriver]

ok, well ive got a cone air filter and a cold air intake, ill be putting in a scoop on the bonnet later this week. the stipes are just on the back to make the sticker bomb look abit more al over the place, ill post some pics. how easy is it to fit 1.3 cams?? where can i get this sort of stuff?? iv tried looking but cant really find anything

 

[skymera]

scoop on the bonnet

What? Why?

1.3 cams are a direct fit, you can sometimes find them on eBay or get them from a scrap 1.3 in a scrap yard.
No re-shimming required and they gain around 7hp

 

[wavedriver]

so its just a fit and forget type thing. il have to go down scrappy. easy enough to do??

 

[skymera]

so its just a fit and forget type thing. il have to go down scrappy. easy enough to do??

If you're comfortable removing cams and fitting without messing up the timing

 

[Enuo]

What? Why?

1.3 cams are a direct fit, you can sometimes find them on eBay or get them from a scrap 1.3 in a scrap yard.
No re-shimming required and they gain around 7hp

Why would you only take the cams? just take the whole engine

 

[wavedriver]

so its just a fit and forget type thing. il have to go down scrappy. easy enough to do??

any other mods needed for these to work properly??

 

[wavedriver]

im really new to all this and dont want to take on somthing that wil be to hard to do. also i dont want to have to pay out more on insurance and a 1.3 engine will do that.

 

[skymera]

any other mods needed for these to work properly??

Plug and play my friend.

 

[skymera]

im really new to all this and dont want to take on somthing that wil be to hard to do. also i dont want to have to pay out more on insurance and a 1.3 engine will do that.

If you're new to this, removing cams is out of your league atm.

 

[wavedriver]

i do have a guy that can do that type of thing for me so its not out of the question. what he will do is give me directions as im doing it so ill learn. i fitted and welded the back box myself and done a cv joint change.

 

[Enuo]

any intake/exhaust mods will increase your insurance too, as will a bonnet scoop. Except a 1.3 will actually be worth it lol

 

[skymera]

i do have a guy that can do that type of thing for me so its not out of the question. what he will do is give me directions as im doing it so ill learn. i fitted and welded the back box myself and done a cv joint change.

If you are after more power, a 1.3 change is the most cost effective.

Cams will do for now, with guidance you'll have no trouble fitting them

 

[wavedriver]

would a 1.3 transplant be easy enough?? would i have to change anything else or would all the bits on my car fit the 1.3?

 

[wavedriver]

and what sort of change should i expect? like 0-60,

 

[skymera]

would a 1.3 transplant be easy enough?? would i have to change anything else or would all the bits on my car fit the 1.3?

A search will give you the answers you need.

A 1.3 engine can fit on a 1.0 gearbox but you need to swap the flywheel and clutch from the 1.0 to the 1.3

and what sort of change should i expect? like 0-60,

It wont be a Ferarri, it'll still just be a 1.3 Micra. But you gain around 20HP from the swap alone

 

[wavedriver]

mine is around 10 secs at the moment with the 1.0l engine, induction and back box

 

[Enuo]

and what sort of change should i expect? like 0-60,

2-3 seconds faster

 

[wavedriver]

so i would need the engine, fly wheel and clutch? as i said im very new to all this and everyone i know is a dub head sond dont want to even look at my micra

 

[skymera]

mine is around 10 secs at the moment with the 1.0l engine, induction and back box

2-3 seconds faster

You wont be doing 0-60 in 7 seconds though.. xD!

 

[wavedriver]

You wont be doing 0-60 in 7 seconds though.. xD!

whys that?

 

[wavedriver]

im very greatfull for all this guys

 

[Enuo]

You wont be doing 0-60 in 7 seconds though.. xD!

Going by 14 and a bit to 60 for 1l and 12 flat to 60 for 1.3l (all stock)
maybe 9 seconds for 1.3 at around 100hp (manifold, backbox, decat and induction kit), going by a stock saxo vtr (100hp, 0-60, 9 secs) which has more cc's but slightly heavier.

 

[skymera]

whys that?

A 2.0 Civic type R does 0-60 in 6.5 seconds.

A 1.0 0-60 is reality is more like 13.5 seconds+

 

[wavedriver]

im not kidding i had 10 secs 0-60. would a 1.3l engine from a 5 door give any more power then a 1.3l from a 2 door??

 

[skymera]

im not kidding i had 10 secs 0-60. would a 1.3l engine from a 5 door give any more power then a 1.3l from a 2 door??

Unlikely. The maths prove it's impossible, too.

5 door or 3 door. Same engine.

 

[wavedriver]

yh o thought as much, but then i thought if a 5 door weighs more maybe they had to tune the engine differntly to compensate for the weight differnce

 

[wavedriver]

so anywyas, i need to get a 1.3l engine, 1.3 flywheel and 1.3 clutch?? is there anything else i would need??

 

[Daniel_]

Yeah, there's no replacement for displacement

So you're up for the engine swap eh? That's kinda harsh to beginners, but if you have the space,place and time, go for it!

Personally, I'd recommend beginning with simpler stuff, like sparkplug indexing, timing advance etc.

Here's a nice guide to sparkplug indexing: http://www.sr20-forum.com/naturally-aspirated-all-motor/4369-how-index-your-spark-plugs.html

 

[skymera]

so anywyas, i need to get a 1.3l engine, 1.3 flywheel and 1.3 clutch?? is there anything else i would need??

1.3 engine, 1.0 flywheel, 1.0 clutch

 

[wavedriver]

so i just need the 1.3 engine? i have the rest on the car as its already a 1.0l

 

[--alpina--]

fit a turbo to your engine and enjoy that!!! then fit a 1.3 if you get hungry for more horses..... simples!

J

 

[wavedriver]

you can do that??? where would i get one and how would i fit it?

 

[skymera]

you can do that??? where would i get one and how would i fit it?

Not quite as simple as just fitting a turbo

 

[wavedriver]

nah i didnt think it would be

 

[Enuo]

stick to the 1.3 for now, turbo needs welding skills and lots of money haha. Yes all you need is the 1.3 engine, and you use the 1l flywheel and clutch you already have and fit them to the 1.3 engine.

 

[wavedriver]

pics of my micra

 

[skymera]

Ooooo I like the colour

De-wiper job on your to do list?

A tatseful set of 14s or 15s on a 50mm drop will look the business.

 

[wavedriver]

yh iv want to drop it, what do you think of just cutting it to drop it?? and yeah wanna get rid of that wiper aswell.

 

[skymera]

yh iv want to drop it, what do you think of just cutting it to drop it?? and yeah wanna get rid of that wiper aswell.

50mm lowering springs aren't expensive

 

[wavedriver]

any idea as to where i might get a cheap or second hand set?? not sure if 50mm will be too much though

 

[skymera]

any idea as to where i might get a cheap or second hand set?? not sure if 50mm will be too much though

They also do 35mm

Check the Buy an Sell section here, they're regularly for sale.

 

[wavedriver]

Yh I think 35-40 would be better.

 

[MicraPRO]

Yh I think 35-40 would be better.

I bought 35mm thinking will be enough and im on 15" need more lows...

 

[karlj]

I bought 35mm thinking will be enough and im on 15" need more lows...

I'm jacking mine back up come August 80+ back up to 35

 

[MicraPRO]

I'm jacking mine back up come August 80+ back up to 35

Selling the lows your getting rid of...?

 

[karlj]

Selling the lows your getting rid of...?

Not straight away

 

[wavedriver]

Karlj let.me know when you want to sell. Iv have then fore sure