Tuning guide for the Nissan Micra
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Available in standard form with power of upto 108bhp (depending on the year), so this goes to show the tuning potential of the Micra. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 118.8bhp to 183.6bhp which seems almost too good to be true but is possible if you have deep pockets.
To go over the 100bhp per 1000cc limit you would need to be running a pretty serious forced induction setup. If you head for a maximum power figure you need to expect a lot of unreliability. See this link for more details on Engine Tuning
The more powerful Micra Hatchbacks provide a suitable donor engine for the lower powered models in the range. Nissan have produced some interesting cars over the years. The Micras really will benefit from a hike in the power. Car Tuning Guide have been impressed with the addition of stainless steel exhaust systems on the Micras , if you want to improve your top end go with an panel air filter made from cotton or sponge. You should also get a better fuel pressure regulator such as those supplied by FSE
The Car Tuning Guide recommend that on the Micras , you get a fast road cam. Internal engine modifications that should be high up on your list would be polishing and porting the head. Some Micra owners report increased MPG with a flowed head.
The most powerful Micra in our database offers 108 bhp. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 118.8 bhp to 151.2bhp with mods we have outlined above.
Despite the large cost involved adding forced induction to a NASP engine will give large power gains. Turbos are harder to add to a car than a supercharger. Turbos give boost in proportion to increasing engine speed and this can make mapping difficult. The nice steady boost to rpm characteristics of the supercharger make them easier to map. Suspension improvements can dramatically increase the road holding and cornering of your Micra. To avoid other problems you should lower the car no more than 36mm.
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