Hello! 207 vti (120hp)

[Pipcherello]

Hi all. I found this forum after searching for 207 mods... I was originally after a civic type r but decided to be more sensible for a couple of years. I got my 207 1.6 sport and it actually feels... Surprisingly nippy. Nice firm suspension, too. I know it's the 'prince' engine as shared with the mini, if that's good news for anything...

I know it's always air filter first to get a little bit more power and response, but wondered what other people's thoughts and experiences are with these engines? Be nice to get a bit more poke out of it. Good fun little car though!

Great to be here with you guys. Look forward to some chattin'!

Cheers,

Paul

 

[carmods2019]

Hi mate, I'm new to this whole forum thing too, so in the spirit of getting involved - I'll reply to your post!

Depends how much you want to do and how much you want to spend really - there are bolt on mods like air filters, induction kits, new exhaust system (but without upping power that'll be a waste of money). If yours is the turbo version then you could consider a bigger turbo, a remap, both?

Failing that and your down to the old classics: skimming the head, oversized pistons, polishing valve seats, high lift cam etc etc. Is yours the Diesel turbo?

 

[Pipcherello]

Thanks for the reply pal! Mines the 1.6 vti petrol and not a tirbo. It's a nippy car, and I can see the sport element in the firmer suspension it has. I'm waiting for a pipercross airfilter to be delivered and it'll be interesting to feel the difference in throttle response. As it's the same engine as the mini cooper, I was wondering if the supercharger from the Cooper S could be fitted, but I'm sure that's quite complicated!

 

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