Engines : K Series 1.4 - Potential?

nebburns · Post by **nebburns** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 2:37 pm

hi guys,

sorry to butt in here but i need your advice as your talking about the 1.4k,

im slowly modifying it but need your opinions,

1.4 16v 1998, 103ps as standard;

so far ive had the following,

head skimmed,
advanced ignition,
Lotus vernier on inlets advanced by 5degrees
52 mm alloy throttle body

what sort of bhp do you think that will be? ive been told at about 110bhp,
appreciate its difficult to tell because of so many factors concerning how the engine has been traeted, but lets say for arguments sake that the engine has still got 103ps, plus my mods, any thoughts??

and.... would a de-cat be worth it?

appreciate any help

regards
Ben.

Leo · Post by **Leo** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 3:29 pm

K series benefits very well from intake/exhaust mods.

A de-cat with a free flowing system and a good high flow air filter (e.g. K&N) with a good cold air feed (best in a cold air box) will see you some good gains.

stuartm · Post by **stuartm** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 9:35 pm

My old spi gti metro has rr'd @ 95bhp( spot on) fitted a janspeed manifold & exhaust & saw 109bhp & 112torque very quick :twisted:

for just an exhaust swap.

nebburns · Post by **nebburns** » Mon Aug 09, 2004 8:00 am

cheers for that, im thinking about a decat, and a decent filter in the very near future, thanks once again

MarkElvin · Post by **MarkElvin** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 12:18 pm

[quote="Ross9"]A Metro with 120 BHP would be a very potent track car if the handlign and braking were sorted.[/quote

I sprint a Metro GTi, have only done the zorst & filter as far as trhe engine goes.

Have done the handling though, currently come in 2nd in most events to a VERY well sorted Suzuki Swift GTi, he's spet IRO Â£5000 on it, against my Â£1500 all in!!!!

Im sprint at Castle Combe on 16 Oct, hoping for my first win!!!!

114gta · Post by **114gta** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 8:17 pm

i may be starting a little project on a 1400 k-seer soon - have a look if interested : http://www.rovertech.net/forum/viewtopi ... 327#175327

Thanks

Flintstone · Post by **Flintstone** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 8:30 pm

First post, here goes.

Started off with a 1.4 GTi based kit car (don't ASK about the body, it's embarassing). Rolling road showed final output as 125bhp.

800 series brake discs/Braided hoses/Green pads
De-cat/part-Powerflow/part-bespoke system with 4-2-1 1&3/8" manifold
'Green' cone filter and ducting to reposition near the grille
Elise plenum
E-4 (?) coil/uprated leads/plugs
Kent 265 cams & pullies
Flowed/ported/polished head
Valves..........lost the details on these
Emerald ECU

Quite fun for a Metro.

dogzbawz · Post by **dogzbawz** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 1:43 am

is it worth it ??

at the end of the day this will happen

MGTurbo · Post by **MGTurbo** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 2:03 am

If we all lived in fear of HG failure we would quite literally, end up no where. It was a design flaw which can be corrected. It's such a great engine otherwise.

dogzbawz · Post by **dogzbawz** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 2:21 am

i love them!

compair the 1.4 against any other 1.4 in its class and it will out perform it.... lightweight

i can do a hg in 3hrs !

i have perfected the art !!!

T16 Dave · Post by **T16 Dave** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 2:33 pm

You shouldn't rag it from cold then :roll:

dogzbawz · Post by **dogzbawz** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 3:42 pm

ive never done my head gasket when its failed, i did it at 50K miles out of choice!!

the one pictured is my otherhalfs. she drives like a woman and the car had little to none servicing. 80K miles and POP!

evolotion · Post by **evolotion** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 6:58 pm

jstu thought i'd dumop this here, i have ousted my 1.6 "K" in favour of an early 1.4 :?:

why, cause i think its more suitable for boost.

theres not alot (well, none!) of info on forced induciton k-series so im guna be takign mine step by step, seing what fails then sorting that and seign what fails next etcetc

progress to date is here: -
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6561

currently work has stopped as i am 1 bloody collet short of a full head and rover cant get me any till late next week

hope this is of interest to some, as and when i have more info i'll be posting, as like shareing info, taken alot of fantastic info off forums like this one, be good to give sumat back

HOPPY · Post by **HOPPY** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:32 pm

T16 Dave wrote:You shouldn't rag it from cold then

fik me somebody who knows what there talking about yep rag them from cold pop they go 'Thermal shock' its called

pick up a copy of this months retro cars all about K mods there.

good engine very underated

HOPPY · Post by **HOPPY** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:37 pm

1.4 is better for tuning appara... something to do with square stroke and bore.

put it this way there a good engine and I'll get another any day infact waiting
to see what happens with this 200 Vi .

treat them right they'll run for ever decent oil + M/D filter

Roverdose214 · Post by **Roverdose214** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:21 pm

How much and how hard is it to fit the vented discs to the front? And has anyone ever fitted a turbo to a 1.4 and been succesful?

Because i want to fit one to mine now, probably would be easier than gettin a 220 turbo and cheaper on insurance...

SammyP · Post by **SammyP** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:50 pm

Epic thread from the dead. As for rest, use the search.

dac · Post by **dac** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:32 pm

a few year ago i remember seeing a link to a car that was attempting to break the 1400cc speed record and it used a k series. IIRC it had 750bhp but ran lots of revs not sure if it was just the block that was used though.

joyceyjay · Post by **joyceyjay** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:42 pm

i think its a good little motor standard putts most 1.4 + 1.6 to shame

Post by **agw_01** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:47 pm

Was that really worth bumping a 2 month old thread for

joyceyjay · Post by **joyceyjay** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:31 pm

whats wrong with that like mate? not being funny but since i am new to the site i am looking around and reading things and giving my opinion. so wheres the harm there?

Roverdose214 · Post by **Roverdose214** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:58 pm

If anything i bumped the thread when it was 2 years old lol

Post by **Punx0r** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:57 pm

Don't worry about it

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