Toledo tuning help NZ

[Bunji]

I'm based in NZ and hava a Toledo 1300 that I'd like to potentially warm up a bit.

I am led to believe that a gentleman called John Kipping who is knowledgeable in such things emigrated to NZ at some point, does anyone know where he is?

[Bunji]

Apparently mine was imported built up from the UK, so is a 1300. Believe all the NZ assembled ones are 1500.

Understood there is limited point trying to modify the large crank 1300. Will keep driving it and enjoying it for what it is.

Cheers.

[Bunji]

caziques said:

I thought all Toledo's in NZ were 1500.

Anyway, were are you and what would you like to do?

Unfortunately the 1300 Toledo engine was the worst in terms of performance, why? because of the large crank bearings mostly - although naff cam profiles, small valve heads and low compression don't help.

Either, fit a small crank engine OR go 1500.

The ultimate, of course, is to offcentre grind a 1500 crank to give 1670cc (using 2.5 pistons).

PS Ecomaster is now Warmth.NZ Ltd, I've just retired

Although, I would be keen to hear more about how to achieve 1670cc from a 1500...