Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.7 how to get a bit more power

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Thu 9 Apr 2009 23:04
1996 1.7 how to get a bit more power - after_burners
i was just wondering if there was a way of getting a little more power out of this 1.7td izuzu engine as it seems a little flat, but just coming from a 200bhp mx6 im not expecting peformance eneven close to that.

the engine seems a little flat esp going up hills needing to change down and redlining it to get it to go up a hill at the speed limit.

{I presume you meant 1996, not 19 for year of manufacturer?}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/04/2009 at 01:25

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Thu 9 Apr 2009 23:23
19 1.7 how to get a bit more power - bell boy
take the back seats out
ditch the rubbish in the boot
put the windscreen wipers on as you boot it (it worked for morecambe and wise)
sell it ;-)
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Fri 10 Apr 2009 08:39
1996 1.7 how to get a bit more power - mfarrow
the engine seems a little flat esp going up hills needing to change down


That doesn't seem right to me my mate's Cavalier could pull in 4th with four in the car up a hill.

First thing's first, does the engine management light come on with the ignition?
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Fri 10 Apr 2009 10:30
1996 1.7 how to get a bit more power - Victorbox
Does it start easily? I ask because this can indicate that the valves need re-shimming to reset the gaps.
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Fri 10 Apr 2009 12:46
1996 1.7 how to get a bit more power - topbloke
agree with previous post valve clearances first, check throttle cable make sure that you get fully open on the pump,Regards TB
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