Skoda Fabia 1.4 8v Tuning?

Chanser · 27-06-2003, 04:03

Is there anyway to get more power out of this engine?
If there is I don't mind info on how.
or
get a new engine block?

**TaviaRS** · 27-06-2003, 06:55

Yes it is tunable, but not massively so. A better starting point is the 16V.

Normal normally aspirated tuning routes apply to this car.

Yes, an engine swap is possible, how about a 1.8T?

Maybe Big K could comment as to whether the head from the 16V will fit?

Chanser · 29-06-2003, 17:10

A 1.8T engine u insane!

I'll see about whether a 16v head will fit.

Dmac1969vRS · 29-06-2003, 17:40

Chanser
Skoda is gonna do it with the vRS Fabia , im sure a VAG tuner somewhere has already done it! (Fit the eighteen tee , i mean) On the subject of your 8 Valve car , I reckon it would be cheaper to trade it in for a 16V one than tune it , but im sure you could gain maybe 10 brake or so without taking the top off the engine , ie airfilter , exhaust and decat , although I'm not sure if the bits are availible to do it!

devonutopia · 29-06-2003, 19:27

I was just going to say is there room for 8 more valves?

As you can tell, I know f*** all about engines, apart from they make car's go quick!

Chanser · 29-06-2003, 20:26

Bah humbug I don't think I can afford another car via trade-in.

I know you can get 100 bhp via a turbo but then that involves major mods. :p
I don't mind gaining an extra 10-30 bhp out of the engine, I think that will make me happy for a while.

Dmac1969vRS · 29-06-2003, 21:26

Try emailing some VAG tuning places (Jabbasport ect) they may be able to tell you if it is viable to tune her.

fab16v · 29-06-2003, 22:08

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Originally posted by Dmac1969vRS in this post
Chanser
Skoda is gonna do it with the vRS Fabia , im sure a VAG tuner somewhere has already done it! (Fit the eighteen tee , i mean) On the subject of your 8 Valve car , I reckon it would be cheaper to trade it in for a 16V one than tune it , but im sure you could gain maybe 10 brake or so without taking the top off the engine , ie airfilter , exhaust and decat , although I'm not sure if the bits are availible to do it!

It has been done abroad. Not sure about here yet. I was considering it, but may just wait for the 3 door vRS instead now!

Fabia 1.8T engine bay

Fabia 1.8T external

Not a bad fit by the look of it!

**robmawer** · 29-06-2003, 22:14

Quote:

Originally posted by Chanser in this post
A 1.8T engine u insane!
I'll see about whether a 16v head will fit.

Easiest options are probably induction, exhuast and possibly
cams. If you're going to start thinking about changing the
head, how about getting one made up? Some manufacturer's
quote their bespokes heads can take 100bhp per litre of engine capacity - 140bhp 1.4 8v Fabia, eh?

Rob.

Dmac1969vRS · 29-06-2003, 22:46

I'd save up a few grand first tho!!

redbaron · 29-06-2003, 22:47

on the 1.4 the easiest way to go quicker is to make it lighter...

ditch the spare (buy tyre foam!)
boot lining
rear head rests etc

will feel like 10-15 bhp more

then try it... if you like the way it feels then good... if you like the speed you need more power !

unless you spend big money I would doubt you will get beyond 90bhp...

or buy NOS

SkodiRS · 30-06-2003, 09:14

I'm sure there are loads but I can think of only TSR who cater for normally aspirated engines. AmD made their name on atmo engines as well.

Checkout the TSR web site but it'll probably be better to ring AmD (as opposed to emailing them).

Cheers.
Adrian.

Chanser · 30-06-2003, 22:49

Thanks guys, I'll consider my options

.

Witchfinder · 01-07-2003, 22:21

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Originally posted by fab16v in this post
Fabia 1.8T engine bay

Fabia 1.8T external

Not a bad fit by the look of it!

That Fabia looks awesome. Going to have to book a test drive in a Fab vRS when it comes out...

devonutopia · 02-07-2003, 08:42

Quote:

Originally posted by fab16v in this post
It has been done abroad. Not sure about here yet. I was considering it, but may just wait for the 3 door vRS instead now!

Fabia 1.8T engine bay

Fabia 1.8T external

Not a bad fit by the look of it!

Looks like he/she has fitted my alloys to it as well. Yay!

redbaron · 02-07-2003, 08:52

nice looking fabia....

SkodiRS · 02-07-2003, 08:55

Nice but, IMHO, needs to be lowered. Or it could be just the camera angle.

redbaron · 02-07-2003, 09:01

I do know what you mean.... if you cant see sparks off the sump you need it lower

Chanser · 02-07-2003, 19:18

Can I ask what NOS means?

redbaron · 03-07-2003, 08:55

Nitrous Oxide System - you inject it in for big power boost...

27-06-2003, 04:03	#1
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Skoda Fabia 1.4 8v Tuning? Is there anyway to get more power out of this engine? If there is I don't mind info on how. or get a new engine block?

27-06-2003, 06:55	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,918 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Yes it is tunable, but not massively so. A better starting point is the 16V. Normal normally aspirated tuning routes apply to this car. Yes, an engine swap is possible, how about a 1.8T? Maybe Big K could comment as to whether the head from the 16V will fit? __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

29-06-2003, 17:40	#4
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Chanser Skoda is gonna do it with the vRS Fabia , im sure a VAG tuner somewhere has already done it! (Fit the eighteen tee , i mean) On the subject of your 8 Valve car , I reckon it would be cheaper to trade it in for a 16V one than tune it , but im sure you could gain maybe 10 brake or so without taking the top off the engine , ie airfilter , exhaust and decat , although I'm not sure if the bits are availible to do it! Last edited by Dmac1969vRS; 29-06-2003 at 17:43.

29-06-2003, 19:27	#5
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,196 Thanks: 60 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	I was just going to say is there room for 8 more valves? As you can tell, I know f* all about engines, apart from they make car's go quick! __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me.** See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

29-06-2003, 20:26	#6
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bah humbug I don't think I can afford another car via trade-in. I know you can get 100 bhp via a turbo but then that involves major mods. :p I don't mind gaining an extra 10-30 bhp out of the engine, I think that will make me happy for a while. __________________

29-06-2003, 17:10	#3
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A 1.8T engine u insane! I'll see about whether a 16v head will fit.

29-06-2003, 21:26	#7
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try emailing some VAG tuning places (Jabbasport ect) they may be able to tell you if it is viable to tune her.

29-06-2003, 22:46	#10
Dmac1969vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd save up a few grand first tho!!

29-06-2003, 22:47	#11
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,261 Thanks: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts	on the 1.4 the easiest way to go quicker is to make it lighter... ditch the spare (buy tyre foam!) boot lining rear head rests etc will feel like 10-15 bhp more then try it... if you like the way it feels then good... if you like the speed you need more power ! unless you spend big money I would doubt you will get beyond 90bhp... or buy NOS __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

30-06-2003, 09:14	#12
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	I'm sure there are loads but I can think of only TSR who cater for normally aspirated engines. AmD made their name on atmo engines as well. Checkout the TSR web site but it'll probably be better to ring AmD (as opposed to emailing them). Cheers. Adrian. Last edited by SkodiRS; 01-07-2003 at 09:05.

30-06-2003, 22:49	#13
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys, I'll consider my options . __________________

02-07-2003, 08:52	#16
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,261 Thanks: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts	nice looking fabia.... __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

02-07-2003, 08:55	#17
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Nice but, IMHO, needs to be lowered. Or it could be just the camera angle.

02-07-2003, 09:01	#18
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,261 Thanks: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts	I do know what you mean.... if you cant see sparks off the sump you need it lower __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

02-07-2003, 19:18	#19
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can I ask what NOS means? __________________

03-07-2003, 08:55	#20
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,261 Thanks: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts	Nitrous Oxide System - you inject it in for big power boost... __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

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