New Punto project build/garage owner,Hi all! :0)

[minifreak]

1400 could see 270+ but its all about drivability.

wil need massive valves, heavy cam, forged pistons, proper rings, steel rods, steel crank and everything to cool and lube it along with a ****off turbo and a work of art manifold.

will cost ££££££

[H8T WP]

the kit is not nice , but the colour makes it more understandable, remove those rear lights and it will look ten times better and make the car from a chavster to more of a show car. wheels are nice !

[Elmo Owen]

Wow!
What a reply guys,thank you very much for the welcoming.(<what a nice bunch )
The car inquestion is the one pictured,yes.I have spoken to the owner on many occasions,ii'm going to be building it to around (a conservtive) 200-220hp as he and i want it to still be v.driveable without the problems you get with more heavily tuned cars.
To give you a quick exaple of what i have done in the past (a more-so this weekend) the following picture is of my MR2 track car,the spec list is too long to post but it saw a proven 446hp @the crank when it was last dyno'd WITH a busted/heavily leaking wastegate.

Anyways,
I've only worked on a few Punto turbo's so i'm just gathering/using generic tuning knowledge to get an idea of what it'll need.As we speak im just carrying out a dry compression test to get an idea of what the bottom end is like.First impressions are that i'm going for a fabricated front mounted intercooler,possibly a T25/T28 sized turbo,a fuel pressure regulation system similar to Aeromotives' product,a 'Seb' style (or similar) chip for fuel/ign control and a higher flowing fuel pump of some description.
I will be studying this as i go along but thats the general idea.
Also,i will need to source a 1.2-1.4mm headgasket,possibly multi-layered steel,does anyone know (i will do a search for this LOL) where the first places to look are?
The garage has been open aorund 9 weeks now,we have been pretty busy (especially for the amount of time we've been open!) so i'm enjoying it.A close friend and i decided after 7 years of working where we were (i have been Renault main dealer trained inc various compound training courses,he has been 2nd in command at an engine specialist for the same duration) that we could do things differently and put a better edge on the motor trade in our corner of the country
We carry out general servicing,MOT bookings and vehicle repair aswell as performance stuff too.
We have a website under construction at the moment, at www.kentcarcraft.co.uk
I'll keep you guys posted!

[H8T WP]

is that the dump valve attached directly to the fmic outlet?

edit - ohh lol its just mounted there

Good job

[minifreak]

regarding the head gasket, the best found one for the GT seems to be the standard Fiat one. just seems to be more reliable that aftermarket ones.

[webber77]

Welcome to the site, by looking at that MR2, seems you know your stuff.

As said, I'm sure we can help you out and vise-versa.

[Mawbster]

PUNTO GT 1.4 MODIFICATIONS

There are varing levels of Tuning for Punto GTs.

Standard – 130 – 136 bhp at the flywheel

For the purposes of this thread they are put into classes:-


Stage one – 165- 170bhp at the flywheel


For this level of tuning you will need:-

Seb0 GT1 - 170hp chip
Seb0 GT2 - 170hp chip
Seb1 GT3 - 160hp chip
Seb2 GT3 - 170hp chip

You will also need a free flowing exhaust and a new boost controller to replace the Peirburg valve that controls the boost as standard at 0.8 bar.

A new controller coupled with the other modifications listed will allow you to raise the boost pressure to 1.2bar and subsequently depending on engine condition should bring you the power in the region of the figures above.

Prices for this level of tuning are &#163;225 - &#163;800 depending on components bought.


Stage two – 195- 210bhp at the flywheel


Seb4.11 GT1 - 190+hp chip - T25, FMIC, FSE, Grale Pump, + above.
Seb4.11 GT2 - 190+hp chip - T25, FMIC, FSE, Grale Pump, + above.
Seb4.11 GT3 - 190+hp chip - T25, FMIC, FSE, Grale Pump, + above.

Coupled with the chip you will need as for stage one – a free flowing exhaust and a replacement boost controller.

Also to gain the extra horsepower you will need A T25 Turbo A Front mounted intercooler, A replacement uprated Fuel Pressure regulator (power boost valve as they can be known), an uprated fuel pump in the form of an lancia integrale one or a fiat coupe 20vt walbro one. The latter being the noiser of the two.

Again engine condition will also play a part in the power levels that you will be seeing from these modifcations and tweaking may be required.

Stage two tuning prices start in the region of &#163;800 for some second hand parts and can stretch to around &#163;3000 for the best parts.



Stage three – 247 at the flywheel

This is based upon a working example of a single car that was on the forum:-

Modifications upon this car were:-
Cosworth Standalone management
Big valve head
Potr Stainless steel manifold
12mm headbolts
Potr “mitsi” T25 Turbo
Potr wire ring head gasket
Along with the other usual modifications Associated with seb4.1

The power rating of this car was never concluded due to an accident involving the car and the parts being split up to multiple buyers. The car was belived to have needed another mapping session before full power was obtained

there you go

[Elmo Owen]

Cheers people,
I really appreciate the pointers so far :0)
The Blow-off valve is mounted directly onto the intercooler,yes ;0)

Oh, i havent worked out how to 'edit' posts yet,lol
The car we have is a 'P' registered vehicle, 1996.
I dont yet know the phases of revision, i'm guessing here,but GT1 (?)

[webber77]

To be able to edit posts you need to join the club.

[heppy]

surely it will be cheaper to fit a 16vt than get 270bhp from the 1.4 engine

mr2 looks good