Worth it? Its the one thing I am not sure about, as they are expensive (for my budget of nothing) but I have heard good things. Any views? Its for a 998cc city.
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mattvallins
, Apr 11 2005 09:19 PM
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:28 PM
worth it when fitted with a full stage one kit, otherwise pointless...!
basically to fit an LCB you need a new inlet manifold anyway. and the bottom won't fit in your standard link pipe or back box, so you'll need to replace them. And then as your engine will breath better you'll need a new carb needle, and maybe a K&N air filter to get it running properly it will need carb adjusting a bit...
But yes they're worth it then, up to 25% more power and 10% more torque!
Dave
basically to fit an LCB you need a new inlet manifold anyway. and the bottom won't fit in your standard link pipe or back box, so you'll need to replace them. And then as your engine will breath better you'll need a new carb needle, and maybe a K&N air filter to get it running properly it will need carb adjusting a bit...
But yes they're worth it then, up to 25% more power and 10% more torque!
Dave
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:30 PM
on a 998 get a cooper free flow not a LCB :tongue:
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:32 PM
Right. i am guessing that insurance companies are not so keen then if they give that much of a performance increase! I already have a claim (not my fault, but I have got the blame) so even on a classic policy mine is 650quid, standard! Might have to give it a miss then. Cheers!
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:34 PM
Cooper free flow? Might look into that....... Might not be QUITE so hefty insurance-wise.
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:37 PM
same sort of mod just more suted to a 998
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:39 PM
Most insurers don't care about a stage1 conversion. Definitely use a Cooper Freeflow rather than an LCB for a 998.
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:50 PM
Ok, I will look into it. As I have the engine out, its the right time to give her a new manifold, save ripping the lot apart again!
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 09:55 PM
say it's modified to increase fuel efficiency, it does that too!Most insurers don't care about a stage1 conversion. Definitely use a Cooper Freeflow rather than an LCB for a 998.
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Posted 11 April 2005 - 11:15 PM
Nice one:)
Might even work too, us students have no cash for unleaded anyway, not at 86p a litre:(
Might even work too, us students have no cash for unleaded anyway, not at 86p a litre:(
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