My new 1.3 mkIII

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:52 pm

hey fellow inthusiasts,

ive just invested in a 1994 mkIII polo, and very nice it is lol. i was just wonderin where i should start in terms of modifying

Im just wantin to try n get a bit more performance out of it, i was a bit disapointed cos a fiesta nearly did me at the lights

so any ideas guys? all suggestions welcome!

Rusty

Ps, i am runnin on a low budget so cost savin ideas wil be gladly taken, thanx guys

robz · Post by **robz** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:28 pm

welcome 2 the forum!

you havent said which engine is in your polo, so that will determine wot engine mods you can do & what gains you will get.

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:19 am

First things first. Get the car running like it should, make sure it can breathe properly and everything's in order.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:10 pm

Thnx robz. I fink its just a standard 1.3

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:38 pm

DelGT wrote:First things first. Get the car running like it should, make sure it can breathe properly and everything's in order.

What he said - Damn good service and tune.

Guessing it's a carbed engine CL, etc, rather an a GT or G40?

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:54 pm

yea it is a cl. think i need to invest in a new air filter, standard 1 lookin a bit worn. n den giv the rest of it a damn good seein too.

just 1 Q, wats a lambda probe n wer is it n wtas it for etc????
cheers

SpikeyG40 · Post by **SpikeyG40** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:46 pm

lambda probe is what measure your exhaust emissions, its connected to the ECU and from there it justs the fueling to the engine.

i.e. if the lambda probe pics up it running a bit juicy, it will reduce the amount of fuel going into the engine!

as for location, if you follow the down pipe down under the engine, u'll come to the cat, it is around that area on the top of the exhaust! you shouldn't miss it!

o and by the way, welcome to the forum!