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Getting more out of a small engine?

  • 29-01-2020 10:25pm
    #1
    LRNM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 164 ✭✭


    Hi all.


    I've a 1.39L i-vtech in my 2016 car. Do a lot of driving, and I mind it very well.
    It's a small engine, but it's a goer when you use it right.
    I get is serviced very regularly and have good tyres etc but I'm just wondering are there any small things I can do to the engine to get a bit more power out of it?

    Admittedly I don't know much mechanically bar the very basics hence why I'm asking here.
    Also I get the impression modern vtech engines are harder to modify but could be wrong.
    Google tells me some things like add a cold air intake, but I'm not sure if these things are do-able.

    Also then you have the question of how the insurance company will fleece me.



    Any opinions?


Comments

  • #2
    johnayo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭johnayo


    You should probably post this in the Motors Forum for a better result.


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Buy a 1.8 or even a 1.6 diesel.
    You’re wasting your time and money modifying a 1.4


  • #4
    LRNM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 164 ✭✭LRNM


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Buy a 1.8 or even a 1.6 diesel.
    You’re wasting your time and money modifying a 1.4


    Yeah I figured as much.
    It's a great car despite the engine, and if I could afford to simply buy a new car I would :pac:
    I plan to hold on to the current car for as long as possible as my daily driver, but at the same time i'd like to get more from it.


    johnayo wrote: »
    You should probably post this in the Motors Forum for a better result.


    Maybe mods could move it. Thanks.


  • #5
    LenWoods
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭LenWoods


    Small wheels,
    K&N induction filter, NGK iridium spark plugs and change fuel filter if one is fitted,
    After that theres not much to be gained in fairness

    As said 1.8 Diesel


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