2002 Corsa performance upgrades

[Rhodri1985]

After four years of driving and finishing Uni in a few weeks I am finally getting my first car. Was looking at a Ford Cougar 2.0, but I have had an unbeievable deal on a 1.2sxi corsa from my mum so will be getting that! I have driven this car for over 3 yrs on her policy, it is nippy but could do with some more grunt!!! I was wondering if anyone had any tips on improving the performance of the engine? It is a 1.2litre 16v ecotec putting out 75bhp.

Thanks

[STattam]

There is a lad on MIGWEB I think that has one on tb's puting out something in excess of 100 bhp!!

[jamie@permagard]

Yeah there is actually quite a lot you can do to these little engines. 100+ BHP is obtainable with an inlet manifold, chip and exhaust system. Will be expensive tho. Head on over to Corsa C UK (www.corsa-c.co.uk), the guys there will ba able to help.

[mainline]

Why not just get a years no claims, save some money up and buy a proper hot hatch?

[chuno]

Yeah, jusy buy a faster car in the first place
What the insurance will cahrge you extra for the mosd will probably be more than it would be to insure a standard car with the same power, thats unless your not planning on telling them plus it'll be worth more when you come to sell it, but thats up to you

>> Edited by chuno on Friday 19th May 13:32

[Rhodri1985]

Thanks for the info guys! Probably will just get a faster car in a couple of years time, once I can afford it! Given me some ideas though if I do fancy it!

[timbo2]

Dont forget to put your back seat down, now that does make a difference