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Viva Ha engine tuning/rebore etc

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:20 pm
by spaceman41
What are the best options for tuning a deluxe 1057cc engine please?.Can it be rebored to next size up and what cams etc are available please?.I know the SL90 is a quicker engine and I dont really wanr to go down the roure of engine swaps axles etc etc.Best regards,spaceman

Re: Viva Ha engine tuning/rebore etc

PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:40 pm
by spaceman41
Is this post invisible?I'm only after some hints please does anyone have any knowledge of tuning the 1057 cc engine ?.Heads valves etc.Best regards,Spaceman

Re: Viva Ha engine tuning/rebore etc

PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:17 pm
by viva boy
Best bet is swap for a 1256 nice upgrade on power (well a little) then look out for a stage 3 head and brabham twin carbs,
You will then be fully qualified and powerful enough to pull the skin off a rice pudding lol
But would be a good power up.
There may even be something online about converting a standard head to a stage head
Good luck
P.s there is a set of carbs on EBay at the moment about £135 if I remember correctly

Re: Viva Ha engine tuning/rebore etc

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:09 pm
by spaceman41
Cheers Viva boy !! :)I have found a 1256 engine on Facebook and its from an HC so guessing fairly straight forward swap ?.I saw those carbs yes !! I Will have a look into getting the head worked for a stage 3.Then I can overtake milkfloats lol!.Joking aside because the ole Vivas are light they accelerate quite well.Not as fast as my Pug Gti 6 I had though !.Coming off the road next week for new engine mounts etc so maybe a good time for swap over of engine.Will let you know how it goes.Cheers dude

Re: Viva Ha engine tuning/rebore etc

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 3:35 pm
by chrismc
I think those ebay carbs are off an OHC engine