Conference terri::cars_uk

Sounds like the power is obtained to top end engine tuning.
Will the standard botton end handle the increase ? 

    
    Are these the same people as referred to in note 918?
    
    Mark

    
    I am sure that the bottom end on the XR2i is the same as on 
    the RS Turbo and that can withstand considerably more power than
    125 BHP.

    Is the bottom end the same as the turbo???
    
    I always thought that they were made from a different material in order
    to withstand the greater heat and general wear and tear??
    
    
    Ian.

    I'm sure there is a review of a  "Power Packed" XR2i in a recent copy
    of Performance Ford.
    
    I'll have a root about tonight and see.
    
    Gary.

    The review wasn't in fact a power packed XR2i from Power Engineering,
    but instead it was a conversion by a different company (whose name I
    have forgotten! - I left the mag on the kitchen table) which was Fast
    Ford and not Performance Ford.  So you see I have been extremely
    accurate so far :-)
    
    The review had an XR2i with a change of head to make it 1.8 litres. It
    wasn't bored out, but was a brand new block. There is also a
    performance cam put in. Power output is raised to 146bhp with 150
    lbs/foot of torque. The cost though is very expensive. If I remember
    right it was well over 1,000.
    
    Another company called P&P Performance Engineering do an XR2i power
    pack conversion involving a new cam etc and they too promise 125bhp. 
    The company is under the ownership of Mark Lovell and he recommands the
    conversion (well he would wouldn't he :-). It didn't say the cost
    though, but I'll find out the number and address if you like.
    
    Gary.

    
    Thanks for your information Gary. I have visited Power Enginerring
    recently (they are based in Uxbridge) and had a chat with them.
    They certainly know what they are talking about when it comes to the
    Ford 1.6 cvh engine. If any one is thinking of having there Ford 1.6
    (carburettor, injection, turbo) being modified they should ring P. E.
    up and ask there opinion. They have spent along time testing various
    tuning parts e.g. different makes of exhausts, different cams, etc..
    and know what suits what.
    They have a rolling road which will give an accurate printout of the
    power of your car. They regulary advertise in Performance Ford and have
    a good reputation.
    
    ...Simon
    

    
    I am having the mods done on my XR2i by Power Engineering in two 
    days time. I'm looking forward to seeing how much power my car is
    actually producing and what it will produce after the mods.
    Hopefully the improvements will show in that it will be less jerky
    and will have a bit more midrange.
    Let you know what its like after I've had it done.
    
    
    .....Simon

    
    
    	I've had the power pack done to my XR2i.
    	The power and torque graph shows that my car now produces 126BHP.
    	This may not sound very much but it certainly makes the car feel
    	faster.
    	The uprated cam has made the engine sound very racey and pull alot
    	stronger from 4000 rpm.
    	The superchip has made the the car smoother to drive and upped the
    	rev limiter.
    
    	I'm very pleased with the package
    
    	...Simon

    How much extra does your insurance Co. charge you now?
    
    Simon

    
    Simon,tell his insurance company,? you must be joking!
    
    
    
    	;-)
    
    	Andy...

Is this going to degenerate into another "holier than thou" type
discussion ?

    RE-1
    
    No! it was just cute humour! (I work in close proximity to Simon)
    
    Andy..  :-)