my 2ltr 8v c20ne

[jameswilko]

hi i'm new to the site and i have had my calibra since march.I would really be graetfull if any of you could let me know what i can do to get more power out of my engine thanks

[lammy]

Really need to know the engine you have as that will decide what mods you can get done and what gains you can expect?..pop some pics up too.....Another Boro lad..nice to see.

Edit:8V...I've just realised in your thread title LOL...

[big_gordy]

swap it for a turbo or a v6! lol

[k1nty]

a redtop swap would be cost effective.but the usual route of air filter,exhaust,chip,cam,manifold etc.

[v6 steve]

it all depends on your budget and how much more power you are looking for as already said an engine swap would be the most cost effective way a turbo transplant would cost about £1500 and give the biggest gains, a v6 would cost £300/£1200 depending which v6 to go for a red top would cost £300/£500 then you could tune them up with exhausts chips, manifolds, cams, if you want to keep the 8v there is a turbo kicking about for it but not sure much about them or as k1nty has said its "air filter,exhaust,chip,cam,manifold" but with out spending silly money you wont get great power pound for pound you will get better gains with an engine swap

[jameswilko]

cheers guys. the modds u mentioned are what i was thinking. i've recently done an engine transplant but put the 8v back in from a k reg because my orignal engine the bottom end went twice on me lol but the engine thats in now is alot better. thought about the v6 but i'm payin quite alot just for my 8v so not an option lol
thanks

[v6 steve]

the 8v is still a good engine and can keep up with most other engines Ally has proved that many times over sort out the intake and exhaust give it a good service and enjoy some bomb prof driving

[jameswilko]

ok thanks. i was thinking about gettin a mildsteel manifold an exhaust system or would i be best off lookin for a s/s system for better performance.

[BazV6er]

welcome to .net mate

[Calibra_Mike]

full exhaust system, 4 branch manifold, air filter and good service... made my old 8valver sound and go great... until the head went pop...

[k1nty]

ive a spare stainless exhaust cat back if your after one mate.

[ryan_warman]

my standard 8v goes well for the size car n the power but still looking for more good luck with it mate and get sum pics up

[jameswilko]

cheers will do soon as a can.

[Mark1]

Hello and welcome.

A good exhaust and a penel filter saw my 8v go from 115 to 127bhp, that would be a good place to start.

[BazV6er]

and dont forget a cold air feed fed from the towing eye straight to the bottom of the airbox , this is a cheap and recommendable modification .