Help - what's the engine diff between 218/240/260 S2
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Hi
As per the title - what are the main differences between the 3 exige 2 variants I see advertised. I previously had a chance to hire a 240 exige back in spring for a coupe week for s euro hoon and really loved it.
I'm just wondering if I picked up the lesser hp version whether I could upgrade to say 260hp and what sort of £££ it would cost.
Looking at models between 2008 and 2010 - thanks in advance.
As per the title - what are the main differences between the 3 exige 2 variants I see advertised. I previously had a chance to hire a 240 exige back in spring for a coupe week for s euro hoon and really loved it.
I'm just wondering if I picked up the lesser hp version whether I could upgrade to say 260hp and what sort of £££ it would cost.
Looking at models between 2008 and 2010 - thanks in advance.
They all have the same engine and supercharger as far as I know. I think the difference is in the map, injectors, intercooler and air intake, possibly exhaust.
A 220 can have the power upgrade to 260 or beyond if you wish. Take a look on the hangar111 site if you're considering buying a standard 220 and paying for the upgrades yourself. It'll give you an idea of what's involved.
A 220 can have the power upgrade to 260 or beyond if you wish. Take a look on the hangar111 site if you're considering buying a standard 220 and paying for the upgrades yourself. It'll give you an idea of what's involved.
Lotus do a factory upgrade for the 220 (or 240) to get to 260. Different injectors, high flow fuel pump and re-map. Add a new intercooler and induction then you are looking around 280 I beleive.
Last time I check cost was around £2k, less if it is a 240 (not inc Intercooler and induction)
Last time I check cost was around £2k, less if it is a 240 (not inc Intercooler and induction)
Better off going straight for the power output you want from the beginning. If you think you want 260, find a car thats been upgraded. Buying a 220, and upgrading to a 260 will cost an arm and a leg. You'll get the performance, but the car will always be seen as an upgraded 220. I'm bias, but for me the best route is a 240 with Performance Pack, having the upgraded brakes, longer roof scoop etc etc etc. Then perhaps have the Lotus 260 upgrage, which involves a re-map, change of injectors.
simpo555 said:
Better off going straight for the power output you want from the beginning. If you think you want 260, find a car thats been upgraded. Buying a 220, and upgrading to a 260 will cost an arm and a leg. You'll get the performance, but the car will always be seen as an upgraded 220. I'm bias, but for me the best route is a 240 with Performance Pack, having the upgraded brakes, longer roof scoop etc etc etc. Then perhaps have the Lotus 260 upgrage, which involves a re-map, change of injectors.
+1 what he saidF.C. said:
simpo555 said:
Better off going straight for the power output you want from the beginning. If you think you want 260, find a car thats been upgraded. Buying a 220, and upgrading to a 260 will cost an arm and a leg. You'll get the performance, but the car will always be seen as an upgraded 220. I'm bias, but for me the best route is a 240 with Performance Pack, having the upgraded brakes, longer roof scoop etc etc etc. Then perhaps have the Lotus 260 upgrage, which involves a re-map, change of injectors.
+1 what he saidTO upgrade a 220 to 260 you would be looking at £2.5k wheres a 240 to 260 should have larger injectors so just high flow fuel pump, ecu and remap so about £1.5k but its a worthy upgrade and very noticable even from a 240. Final figures vary between 260 and 280 depending on the configuration of certain parts like a sports exhausts, sports CAT / decat and trd.
ad260S said:
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TO upgrade a 220 to 260 you would be looking at £2.5k wheres a 240 to 260 should have larger injectors so just high flow fuel pump, ecu and remap so about £1.5k but its a worthy upgrade and very noticable even from a 240. Final figures vary between 260 and 280 depending on the configuration of certain parts like a sports exhausts, sports CAT / decat and trd.
Think that's just the mechanical side. Doesn't include brakes and all the other bits that you have on a 240 as standard. Takes the real cost to more than £5/6K, and you get very little or any of it back on resale. TO upgrade a 220 to 260 you would be looking at £2.5k wheres a 240 to 260 should have larger injectors so just high flow fuel pump, ecu and remap so about £1.5k but its a worthy upgrade and very noticable even from a 240. Final figures vary between 260 and 280 depending on the configuration of certain parts like a sports exhausts, sports CAT / decat and trd.
As above, essentially a map, injectors and fuel pump. I think they actually swap the ECU rather than just flash a new map onto it.
The 240 Performance pack also had the items below as per the brochure at the time although some items (scoop) were included on later version of the standard 220 car.
308 mm front cross-drilled and vented discs with AP Racing four piston calipers
Uprated front and rear brake pads
Full length upsized roof scoop
Variable slip traction control
Uprated clutch plate and cover
Launch control
The 240 Performance pack also had the items below as per the brochure at the time although some items (scoop) were included on later version of the standard 220 car.
308 mm front cross-drilled and vented discs with AP Racing four piston calipers
Uprated front and rear brake pads
Full length upsized roof scoop
Variable slip traction control
Uprated clutch plate and cover
Launch control
A Thanks for the feed back - looks like going straight to 260 of atleast 240 is the answer. I'll bear this in mind, going for the 260 seems the most sensible option but clearly the most expensive option.
One more thing - the s2 changed engines in 2006 right. I was looking at a post 2008 model but not sure if I can go earlier say 2006/7 and what if any difference there would be?
Right the hunting begins...
One more thing - the s2 changed engines in 2006 right. I was looking at a post 2008 model but not sure if I can go earlier say 2006/7 and what if any difference there would be?
Right the hunting begins...
Edited by heelntoe on Tuesday 25th November 23:29
simpo555 said:
ad260S said:
+2
TO upgrade a 220 to 260 you would be looking at £2.5k wheres a 240 to 260 should have larger injectors so just high flow fuel pump, ecu and remap so about £1.5k but its a worthy upgrade and very noticable even from a 240. Final figures vary between 260 and 280 depending on the configuration of certain parts like a sports exhausts, sports CAT / decat and trd.
Think that's just the mechanical side. Doesn't include brakes and all the other bits that you have on a 240 as standard. Takes the real cost to more than £5/6K, and you get very little or any of it back on resale. TO upgrade a 220 to 260 you would be looking at £2.5k wheres a 240 to 260 should have larger injectors so just high flow fuel pump, ecu and remap so about £1.5k but its a worthy upgrade and very noticable even from a 240. Final figures vary between 260 and 280 depending on the configuration of certain parts like a sports exhausts, sports CAT / decat and trd.
heelntoe said:
A Thanks for the feed back - looks like going straight to 260 of atleast 240 is the answer. I'll bear this in mind, going for the 260 seems the most sensible option but clearly the most expensive option.
One more thing - the s2 changed engines in 2006 right. I was looking at a post 2008 model but not sure if I can go earlier say 2006/7 and what if any difference there would be?
Right the hunting begins...
If you have a bit of time on your hands there is a very long but informative history of the elise / exigeOne more thing - the s2 changed engines in 2006 right. I was looking at a post 2008 model but not sure if I can go earlier say 2006/7 and what if any difference there would be?
Right the hunting begins...
Edited by heelntoe on Tuesday 25th November 23:29
http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Elise_model_history
The elise changed engines in 2005 from a rover k series to a toyota, the S2 exiges always had toyota engines
Edited by ad260S on Wednesday 26th November 16:49
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