Hi All,
I'm new to the whole idea of modifying cars, but very curious. I'm driving an Astra (current model, 1.4 16v) and I'm bored with it. It is just out of warranty.
I was thinking of trading it in for an SRi (etc.) when I saw adverts for NO kits costing way, way, way less than the cost of a trade-in.
The engine is 'as-new' and produces around 90 BHP.
Would Nitrous be a worthwhile addition to this type of engine? Or, is the engine too small/low powered to begin with for the NO to really give any useful gains?
Would other modifications like air induction/filters, bigger exhaust systems be needed to take better advantage of nitrous?
At the end of the day, what kind of power and torque gains am I likely to get?
And almost as importantly, how difficult is it to insure a modded car - will a high-street insurer cover you, or do you need a specialist?
Thanks in advance for your expertise, Peter