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 Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:14 pm |
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I was wondering what is different between earlier and later TU engines. I know later ones were multi-point injection but apart from that nothing.
It got me thinking becuse my mate has had two 1.4 saxos. One was a X and the one he has now is a 51. I can keep up with him even though he should have more power and a lot less weight. By rights he should leave me.
Not only this but everyone I know who owns a car says they don't believe how fast it is for a 1.1. Some of them are genuinly shocked.
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Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:34 pm |
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as far as i know saxo only use 1 type of 1.4 engine, that is the TU3JP4. 1 spec only, might use different fuel system but should be the same power.
in terms of speed i wouldn't be suprises.
There is load of reason affect bhp, for example, even for the same engine like 138gti, some gives very good figure on RR, some aren't.
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:40 am |
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A lot of my mates say my 1.1 is a hell of a lot faster than their old 1.2 puntos, fiestas, etc. It does have very good acceleration compared to theirs!?
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:56 am |
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Over the years i've always found the small TU petrol lumps like a good thrashing.
The wheel size also has an effect on acceleration / top speed, start going bigger / smaller & it will affect the overall gearing.
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:17 am |
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Jareds (pugjh) newer 1.1 used to beat my older 1.4 up to about 70ish
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:21 am |
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| NorthantsBen wrote: |
| Jareds (pugjh) newer 1.1 used to beat my older 1.4 up to about 70ish |
He can nearly keep up with my 1.4 to around 70mph ish.
The small TU lumps are nippy enough if driven correctly.
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:36 am |
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Well I'm sure there was Somthing wrong with mine as I drove another 1.4 and that felt much quicker than mine 
But people will think that's just s good exuse now I dont have it lol  lol
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:38 am |
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:48 am |
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TU lump was first born before many of the people on the forum
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:24 am |
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I was 2years old when It came out 
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:27 pm |
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[quote="MrBSI"]
| NorthantsBen wrote: |
| Jareds (pugjh) newer 1.1 used to beat my older 1.4 up to about 70ish |
He can nearly keep up with my 1.4 to around 70mph ish.
The small TU lumps are nippy enough if driven correctly.[/quote]
Rev the nuts off them) 
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Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:32 pm |
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TU engines are very good  proven in fact. I prefer the 1.6 16v to the 2.0 gti engine anyday of the week. it feels more free revving.
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