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but as n/a is 125-145bhp then even at low revs it could be similar to an 8v GTI lump which if memory serves felt quicker to pick up.

I appreciate your comments and recognise that they are the sensible options. However if all I was after was a bit more power and fuel economy then would probably just go for a good 2.1 from the local T25 breaker, keeps everything essentially stock (I'm told that its tonnes better than the 1.9) and w...

I appreciate your comments and recognise that they are the sensible options. However if all I was after was a bit more power and fuel economy then would probably just go for a good 2.1 from the local T25 breaker, keeps everything essentially stock (I'm told that its tonnes better than the 1.9) and w...

OK. I've now been donated an R reg Impreza Turbo 2000 with big bore (de cat) exhaust and possibly increased boost pressure. Expected to acheive 260bhp (antisociably loud too). I'll be getting parts from RJES when funds allow to replace our asmatic 1.9 petrol (5 speed box and LPG) along with brake up...

Its happened twice now. In extreme cold the car will run for approx. 1 min then cuts out and refuses to start again, it is turning over but not firing. Last time I got better results with air filter removed, was reluctant to restart but after leaving for the day as OK. Used to get similar on Mk1 goo...