156 slow

[Cr4igj]

Hi, I’ve Just got a 2014 156bhp and it feels flat/slugish - no warning lights on and I’ve not had chance to scan it yet. Mates auntie has been pootling around town in it for years. Before I throw it at my mechanic are they known to be slow ? Anybody recommend a decent remap around Manchester/cheshire.

Thanks

 

[EddieJ]

Before you remap it’s best to know it’s in good health.
I have a 156 and don’t find it sluggish at all. Being a direct injection engine and having spent years tootling about it could be in need of the inlet valves cleaning and a very thorough service. Then a bit of gradual Italian tuning to blow the cat and exhaust out.

 

[2retro]

I mean, compared to a Ferrari it's slow but, no it's not a slow car generally!

 

[EddieJ]

Wha

I mean, compared to a Ferrari it's slow but, no it's not a slow car generally!

Whatt, you wouldn’t take on a Ferrari on the motorway??

 

[Pedro]

The 156 is far more nifty than its counterparts I service one of these & when they get new plugs coil packs & clean oil they go very well & where do you find cars with 156 BHP these days they are all now 3 Pot sewing machines with elastic band cambelts that rot in worn oil

 

[lfe]

The carbon buildup in the intake ducts would need to be cleaned.

 

[Pedro]

Recommended at 60.000 Klm on direct injection engines with mine I had the full cylinder head refurb it was a hefty wedge to pay but a lot cheaper than a dealers Mortgage (Friends with benefits) & it now goes like S**T off a shovel & probable even faster now the timing is not staying in bed after a twin Vanos solenoid replacement