Ford Fiesta 1.6 - Ideas for mods

CPH · 13th June 2010, 03:04

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Originally Posted by Pr_007

Can anybody help me with fixing a K&N typhoon kit on my ford fiesta.

Is something like that availbale for a fiesta and how much will it cost. Where can I get it in Chennai and any known, good installer in chennai.

Any suggestions/advice is welcome.

If it is a Mk6 Fiest Zetec or Zetec S there is only one kit that works and that isn't a K&N.

ilive_for_speed · 13th June 2010, 09:11

Hi,my brother is visiting the US and i was just wondering if there were any tuning chips(something like tri phase box etc) you guys could recommend, preferably not on the steeper side in terms of $$ and also which would make sense to get back to India ,in the sense that it actually would be more economical to purchase the same thing from the US instead of india. Also if you could post along where could it be bought from (in NY,if you know the place) that'll be great.
Thanks

Gilead · 13th June 2010, 11:06

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Originally Posted by CPH

If it is a Mk6 Fiest Zetec or Zetec S there is only one kit that works and that isn't a K&N.

It's a Mk 5. 1.6L Duratec petrol. Which kit works?

CPH · 13th June 2010, 11:31

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Originally Posted by Gilead

It's a Mk 5. 1.6L Duratec petrol. Which kit works?

At the moment none that are on the market have a real advantage over stock. Either they loose power or lower end to mid range torque. Thw worst of all is Piperx.

Feel free to pm me for more details, but I won't be much online till Friday as I am leaving today for India and will be back on Friday afternoon.

Pr_007 · 17th June 2010, 13:44

Spoke with Raghav from ignite on going with a K&N filter for the fiesta 1.4 petrol. He says that going for a conical filter or a CAI is not advisable for a 1.4 fiesta as it would disturb the sensor settings.

He suggested that I go with the K&N stock replacement filter.

What say guys????

CPH · 17th June 2010, 23:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pr_007

Spoke with Raghav from ignite on going with a K&N filter for the fiesta 1.4 petrol. He says that going for a conical filter or a CAI is not advisable for a 1.4 fiesta as it would disturb the sensor settings.

He suggested that I go with the K&N stock replacement filter.

What say guys????

I can't confirm this. The 1.4 MK6 hasn't got a sensor that can be disturbed and the Mk5 has got no problems either when done properly.

Moonraker · 18th June 2010, 04:18

PR007 - You never posted the engine start button pics. Post that as well.

Pr_007 · 18th June 2010, 06:14

Sure, I will post pics tomorrow.

rapideffect · 22nd June 2010, 12:21

Why to get it from US when it can be done in India. Talk to Abhishek at Kiirus In | ECU Remap, Car Remapping, Chip Tuning, Fuel Economy Tuning

CPH · 22nd June 2010, 16:08

Any tuning box for this engine is a waste of time.

The only solution is re-mapping. To get the most out of it it is advisable to get a proper induction sorted, but stay clear of the pipercross and K&N solutions.

CPH · 22nd June 2010, 16:15

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Originally Posted by CPH

I can't confirm this. The 1.4 MK6 hasn't got a sensor that can be disturbed and the Mk5 has got no problems either when done properly.

Just continuing on this note. I fitted yesterday another one to a Mk6 1.4 with no issues what so ever.

mayankk · 20th July 2010, 11:41

Hey, Sort of a repeat question here, but has anybody heard of Spectre performance?
I got 2 of their double conicals in blue from atlanta.
Now,the flange is adjustable from 3" to 3.75" to 4"(seals etc provided)
cotton fibre filter.
One is going on my santro(final step in stage 1 mods,although this should have been the 1st).
the other i plan to put in my fiesta(1.6 Sxi).
only problem is, i used to gaze at the modern engine bays(had a 97 carburetted zen before this), and loved the covered clutter.i know that difference between the zen and fiesta bay was only so apparent because of the airfilter box in the fiesta,which covers the block and most of the intricate wires and rubber, and gives the appearance of uncluttered-ness(??).
now, putting this conical in, would involve me removing this airfilter box, which would expose the engine.
now i know there's no way to get around this, but is there some sort of engine shield available(placebo..)?
also,would it be advisable to just use the filter, and not the air intake that ford has so thoughfully provided?
i would need a proper aluminium/ebonite cone for me to have a proper CAI,no?
if someone is using an exposed conical filter in the 1.6's bay, could you share a pic or two?

mayankk · 21st July 2010, 14:56

Oh, By the by...thats a sweetly modded fiesta over there boss.
kudos!
You must be getting stopped by a lot of folks,no, to get details?

Pr_007 · 21st July 2010, 19:36

Thanks a lot buddy..yes that is true..

mayankk · 6th August 2010, 15:34

Hey, can someone help me out here please?do not go by my current install, as it was done quite badly,100% jugaad.1 day old, getting it out,back to OE setup today.has anybody installed a conical without a CAI in a fiesta?if so, could you please please post some pics?and please please give some references in NCR?

13th June 2010, 09:11	#62
ilive_for_speed Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: delhi Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	Suggestions for a tuning chip for a fiesta 1.6S Hi,my brother is visiting the US and i was just wondering if there were any tuning chips(something like tri phase box etc) you guys could recommend, preferably not on the steeper side in terms of $$ and also which would make sense to get back to India ,in the sense that it actually would be more economical to purchase the same thing from the US instead of india. Also if you could post along where could it be bought from (in NY,if you know the place) that'll be great. Thanks
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17th June 2010, 13:44	#65
Pr_007 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 235 Thanked: 19 Times	Spoke with Raghav from ignite on going with a K&N filter for the fiesta 1.4 petrol. He says that going for a conical filter or a CAI is not advisable for a 1.4 fiesta as it would disturb the sensor settings. He suggested that I go with the K&N stock replacement filter. What say guys????
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18th June 2010, 04:18	#67
Moonraker BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 171 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	PR007 - You never posted the engine start button pics. Post that as well.
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18th June 2010, 06:14	#68
Pr_007 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 235 Thanked: 19 Times	Sure, I will post pics tomorrow.
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22nd June 2010, 12:21	#69
rapideffect BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 147 Thanked: 4 Times	Why to get it from US when it can be done in India. Talk to Abhishek at Kiirus In \| ECU Remap, Car Remapping, Chip Tuning, Fuel Economy Tuning
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22nd June 2010, 16:08	#70
CPH BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 579 Thanked: 35 Times	Any tuning box for this engine is a waste of time. The only solution is re-mapping. To get the most out of it it is advisable to get a proper induction sorted, but stay clear of the pipercross and K&N solutions.
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20th July 2010, 11:41	#72
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,148 Thanked: 8,168 Times View My Garage	Hey, Sort of a repeat question here, but has anybody heard of Spectre performance? I got 2 of their double conicals in blue from atlanta. Now,the flange is adjustable from 3" to 3.75" to 4"(seals etc provided) cotton fibre filter. One is going on my santro(final step in stage 1 mods,although this should have been the 1st). the other i plan to put in my fiesta(1.6 Sxi). only problem is, i used to gaze at the modern engine bays(had a 97 carburetted zen before this), and loved the covered clutter.i know that difference between the zen and fiesta bay was only so apparent because of the airfilter box in the fiesta,which covers the block and most of the intricate wires and rubber, and gives the appearance of uncluttered-ness(??). now, putting this conical in, would involve me removing this airfilter box, which would expose the engine. now i know there's no way to get around this, but is there some sort of engine shield available(placebo..)? also,would it be advisable to just use the filter, and not the air intake that ford has so thoughfully provided? i would need a proper aluminium/ebonite cone for me to have a proper CAI,no? if someone is using an exposed conical filter in the 1.6's bay, could you share a pic or two?
	() Thanks

21st July 2010, 14:56	#73
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,148 Thanked: 8,168 Times View My Garage	Oh, By the by...thats a sweetly modded fiesta over there boss. kudos! You must be getting stopped by a lot of folks,no, to get details?
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21st July 2010, 19:36	#74
Pr_007 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 235 Thanked: 19 Times	Thanks a lot buddy..yes that is true..
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6th August 2010, 15:34	#75
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,148 Thanked: 8,168 Times View My Garage	Hey, can someone help me out here please?do not go by my current install, as it was done quite badly,100% jugaad.1 day old, getting it out,back to OE setup today.has anybody installed a conical without a CAI in a fiesta?if so, could you please please post some pics?and please please give some references in NCR? Attached Thumbnails
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