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Let me introduce the car in question:
ROVER 111 SLI (1.1)
8 valve
single cam
4 cilynders
Natural Aspirated
aluminium block
Cat
850kg
40.000km
Gasoline
5 speed manual
Only one bosch injector replacing the carb
All the standard sensors and ECU
Year 1995
All original
Belive me when i say that automotive engeniers know what they are "throwing" in when building a car, problem is the economical/financing restrictive budget they must meet.
The best eco-mod you can do for a "standard mass production car" is to change driving habits... works like a charm, it's cheap, reliable, usualy more safe and makes the biggest difference in fuel economy. Other than that you'll find yourself spending more money than the one if you keep your feet light in fuel savings, unless you have a fleet or you're a taxi driver...
Still have no doubt that as a hobby is lots of fun and rewarding, and soon you'll find yourself willing to making your car from scratch, engine and sometimes your own alternative fuel!
Best regards!
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