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d1ck0
PostPosted: Sun May 06, 2012 5:43 pm 
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Honda L-15 iVTEC - Jazz/City engine.

Not after a fire breather but something reliable and thee are small for their capacity. And being an Ex-Honda Service Manager the thought sits nicely.....

Thoughts??

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Matt Read was trying them out - do a search

edit: I reckon it's a great idea BTW ;)
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I had a 2007 VTEC Jazz, it moved along ok. In a mini it should be a hoot.

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simon k wrote:
Matt Read was trying them out - do a search

edit: I reckon it's a great idea BTW ;)


Matt was going to try the Auto's (CVT?) but i'd go the 5 speed. And for when i get bored with the std version Image

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i`m not doin the Jazz donks, they`re too much hassle with all the Twinkys i have on the go atm

i might get back to the Jazz at a later date but at this stage i`ll finish off all the Twinks & the other 5-port race donks i have booked in

Oh & my 1510cc is coming together again now too :-)

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Go for it Dicko!!

I reckon it would sing with the supercharger installed!!

I DARE YOU!!!! :twisted:

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Hmmm, Sprintex kit... 8)
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Mokesta wrote:
Hmmm, Sprintex kit... 8)


Hmmm, Whipple kit... :twisted:

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Quick way to get an Engine......

Say to No1 Son "Look over there!" :o
While he's looking - steal the Engine out of his City :shock:

8) 8)

but I suppose I'll just have to buy one.

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Jackson Racing Rotrex kit.....

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:D :D :D

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I'd go the Sprintex over the Rotrex any day. My mate has a belt driven centrifugal supercharger on his NC MX-5 and I just don't rate it. You have to gear it slow to limit peak torque up high then you don't get sufficient boost down low. It's like a turbo with the waste gate not working. Too much top end.

A Sprintex on the other hand is one of the most efficient blowers around and will give great torque low down and a not-too-hot charge when on it, reducing the need for intercooling.

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