Shell V-Power in the Mk1. Any point?

[Legend83]

I have filled up the old girl with Shell V-Power for the last couple of tanks - am I wasting my money? Feels a bit like it has lasted longer but could just be the placebo effect messing with my mind!

I guess on the plus side it is better for the engine in the long run.

[Legend83]

Greg_D said:

my understanding is that the early ecu's can't advance timing to make the most from V-Power so there would be no power gains as such, what would be of benefit is the detergants in VP cleaning your engine internals, if there is a build up of crap around your cylinder head, that could be sapping several HP, so a few tanks of the good stuff is not a bad idea and in many ways a cheap 'mod'

Have you done the 14 degrees ignition advance mod yet?

Greg

Yeah, Jimparts did the 14 degree timing mod for me - felt the gains with that, a lot more kick from 3000rpm. I get travel expenses through work, so I reckon might keep her clean.

Is there anything else cheapish I can do to squeeze a bit more speed out? K&N and Pipercross induction kits are about £70.

[Legend83]

End result - back to the standard juice and a wallet 6ppl lighter!