SVTA v's WVTA

[BOD160]

Helloo All,

Sorry to be asking what some may think is a stupid question, but I will anyway.

I have just bought a 2000 Elise Sport 160 and have seen in other websites about the two types that were made and see that my one is a later WVTA version and that it is recommended to make a few amendments to get the full 160 potential.

Does this mean just an air intake change and exhaust?

I have a sports exhaust already and was considering a Hurricane for noise and the potential increase in power.

Thanks in advance B

[Hollywood Wheels]

I bet the airbox mod has already been done. Look at the airbox and if there's just the one box with one pipe in from the nearside grille, then it's been done. The other thing for liberating the extra horses was the fitment of a sports exhaust, again i bet that's also been done. The hurricane will no doubt add lots of noise. I have a sports exhaust and a cat replacement pipe and an ITG replacement filter. The cat pipe is a must for me, makes all the difference with loads of popping and banging, for the time being i don't want the induction kit because it would be too loud!

I'm still learning about the car myself, so don't take my word as gospel. S Works is the man for 160's here, so wait for him to post. Have a search on Seloc and you'll find hundreds of threads on this amazing car. Well done on the purchase....

[bod160]

Thanks Hollywood

[S Works]

Brendon, welcome to the forums and congratulations on just buying the best of the S1's

www.elises.co.uk/models/sport160/index.html should help you with a little info in case you didn't know all about them, as Hollywood Wheels has noted there are many many threads in the history here, and on SELOC (http://forums.seloc.org), which discuss the variant and all the things you can do to it in all aspects.

Have a good hunt around and enjoy - there are no stupid questions, but many may have been discussed before so you may find the answer before you ask!

With regard to releasing the full 160PS) 158bhp from the WVTA cars, the simple mods are:
- fit the sports exhaust
- remove the 2nd airbox

[bod160]

Thanks guys. I assume the 2nd airbox would be on the right hand side of the engine as you look at it yes?

I have taken a look and there is nothing on that side

Thanks in advance.

p.s. Looked at the seloc site and it was useful too )

[S Works]

Should be lower left IIRC.

[bod160]

In that case I think its still fitted then

As I am a bit unsure of removal, is this something you would recommend I try to replace myself or go to a specialist?

[S Works]

If you have ramps or axle stands you should be able to give it a go yourself. Will need to take the undertray off to get access.

[lawrence5]

Best mod is emerald ECU and veniers to time the cams..... makes a world of difference cutting out the lumphy tickover and smooths it out through the rev range.