Need Some Help With "bhp"

March 4, 2003

Hay ya'll

I have a Starlet EP82 (1995) Wich is with a 1330 cc engine..Im new on this Modifying things.. So thought of posting some topcis here & get some help !!!

>> I was told by a friend of mine that taking off the catalctic converter i can increase some BHP's. Is this True?? How ?? Will is damage da exhaust ??

>> Next issue he said is that by replacing the normal Air intake with a Performance Air intake would again increase the BHP of the car !! Is this possible?? Will it hurt the engine??....

Dino..

March 4, 2003

both questions.yes they will release a bit more hp and neither will damage the engine or exhaust if done correctly

March 4, 2003

up grade your brakes......think about it......those extra few feet that you could wait going into a corner could meen the difference of embarassment or plesure!?!?!

just a thought

dan

March 4, 2003

Also if your car came with a cat converter. And you put a cat by pass on it you might fail your mot test. As the car was built with it on in the first place.

If i was you I would just stick with a induction kit and a sports exhaust. I would leave the cat in place!!

jerry!!

March 5, 2003

AS mentioned both questions are YES.

The induction kit and De-Cat allow the car to breathe more freely, working on the more in-more out principal not only does the combination add more power to the vehicle with no damage (read below) you will notice a great deal of difference to the sound of the engine where the induction kit brings more air in, and the De-Cat Pipe also increases the volume, changes the tone of the exhaust.

IMO the first two engine mods on most cars should be the de-cat and induction, although there are a few things to remember. On UK cars which were sold with a Cat it may be necessary to keep the Cat pipe and switch it over for the MOT to keep the emissions below legal levels, it's not a big job and for the extra enjoyment you get well worth it.

Other things to consider, better alloys, lowering springs (new suspension even better)...

Hope that helps a bit ....