adhawkins Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 1600 isn't a particularly common engine size. 1800 Zetecs are more common to be honest. Whatever you get, within a couple of months you'll want something faster Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 1600 isn't a particularly common engine size but very under-estimated when in VX twin cam guise 1600CVH is a crackin ideal first time road car plenty of spares available 1700 X-Flow loads of em about and parts easy to come by 1600 Pinto - not too common but still cheap and easy to run 1600 Twin cam Toyota - revvy engine and good for a Westfield 1600VX twin cam - loads of potential - not many around again a revvy engine and well suited for a Westfield 200+BHP is achievable from this unit and still reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 1600VX twin cam - loads of potential - not many around again a revvy engine and well suited for a Westfield 200+BHP is achievable from this unit and still reliable But why not go straight to 2 litre and get 190 BHP in 'standard' trim? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little ed Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 so would you personally reccomend a 1800 zetec or 2.0L I would have thought this would be super quick!!! Im sure you guys would think otherwise. Im sure the insurance would sting me for a 2.0L Decisions decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perksy Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 so would you personally reccomend a 1800 zetec or 2.0LI would have thought this would be super quick!!! Im sure you guys would think otherwise. Im sure the insurance would sting me for a 2.0L Decisions decisions Depends Who you ask 1.8 or 2.0 Zetec will do nicely for a Fast road Westy, but so will the VX (which is more powerful 'out of the bag' ) As for Insurance, Depends how old you are and your record etc. My 2 litre Zetec costs £210 Fully comp' with Footman James (4500 miles a year limit) Go and Try a Few Different Engined cars and Go from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 But why not go straight to 2 litre and get 190 BHP in 'standard' trim? IMHO a smaller CC revvier engine just seems to feel more appropriate and fun, rather than the 2litre 200+BHP grunt I'd end up going for a V8 Perhaps that's the best thing though - so many options for each individuals tastes and use even if you gran a little 1300/1400 cc engine in a westfield with its handling ability its always gonna be quicker than a tin-top on those tight twisty roads Go and Try a Few Different Engined cars and Go from there... Spot on Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Perhaps that's the best thing though - so many options for each individuals tastes and use Most definitely, there's bound to be something for (almost) everyone. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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