rotten herald Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 i want to build a nice engine for my 1500HL, i dont want anything too peaky as need low down grunt, just wondering what mods are recomended, is it worth fitting webbers, or just tweek SUs. also my 1500 doesn't have overdrive, i however have an overdrive gearbox, should i change diff as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herald Freak Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 i built my 1500 with a full bottom end balence ARP bolts a TT fast road 89 cam shaved 60 thou from the head and removed some casting flashings from the ports.Is a very nice engine with good manners and a pleasant increase in power.Have not yet put car on rollers but will soon should be apptox 100-115hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotten herald Posted December 19, 2004 Author Share Posted December 19, 2004 some nice ideas there, any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herald Freak Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Help the gas flow, i have 40mm ram pipes on mine (no filters bit risky) and a custom exhaust.The biggest thing is the crank/flywheel balence judging by the difference made to mine the stock ones cant be too accurate, Would also go for the ARP bolts at close to £60 a set sound pricy but the long stroke of the 1500 can often overload lower quality items.Will be putting mine on the rollers hopefully in the next few weeks at the engine is now run in and with mot looming i will have to sort the emmisions out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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