1.8L Help

[Tony243]

Well im new here and i just got a 1990 Laser with the 1.8L engine. Im lookin to get some power out of it as of now it aint enough (is it ever enough). Im want to stay n/a and avoid major engine work. i dont want any major hp jus a little more but im having trouble finding parts for this model. Will the 2.0 parts fit the 1.8? Is they any short shifter kit for this car. Headers? i can only find stuff for 2.0 and most from pace setter. Any help would be apreciated Thanks guys

 

[LeX_DoG]

hey sorry to say this.. but your pretty much screwed.. i have a 1.8 and there is like nothing you can do.. what i am doing its droppin a 2.0 nt.. makin that fast.. and then eventually bore it out to 2.2 and put a turbo kit on it.. so all in all i'd save up and do some major engine work..

 

[Tony243]

how much do the 2.0 usually run for. I mean one in running condition

 

[LeX_DoG]

they can run anywhere between 650 and 900 dollars.. im gettin an old used one from my friend for real cheap and just rebuilding it.

 

[Tony243]

If i get a 2.0 will i need a new tranny or will the 1.8 tranny bolt on

 

[ginsu417]

An engine swap is a big job, and not really worth it, unless you're swapping to a rebuilt turbo motor. The transmission fits, but you also need the ECU, wiring harness, coil packs, intake and exhaust manifolds, larger clutch disc, pressure plate, and I believe the driver's side motor mount. Then you'll have paid for basicly a stock 2.0. If you MUST have a 2.0, it would be much more cost effective to sell your car and buy one. If you're feeling adventurous, I've posted a FAQ on DSMtalk about turbocharging the 1.8.

 

[Tony243]

thanks for your reply. Yeah i read ur post on putting in a turbo in the 1.8 and i think im going that route. i will rebuild the current motor i have and go from there. How much hp will i put down with a T3/T4 with 8-9 psi. Also, the ca18det is a 1.8 turbo, will any parts from that fit my motor

 

[fast1.8sohcDSM]

Tony before your rush into a rebuild, please read my FAQ's, I plan to turbo also, but I am already in the process. I want you to reand my FAQ's so you might maybe turn to a different approach.

Rebuilding and timing of a 1.8 SOHC NT: http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70190

Japanese Exchange FAQ 1.8: http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=72229

 

[Avman2119]

Just buy a junked 2.0L FWD Turbo car, rebuild the engine and tranny and drop the whole thing in to ur 1.8. This is what i was gonna do this weekend but i got t-boned by a Chevy Caprice so my baby is out of action for now. There is a car in MA for $425 it's a 2.0L FWD Turbo 5-speed then while rebuilding the motor bore it to 2.2 and u'll be able to push 220HP or more on the stock motor. then just add a few goodies and ur all set

 

[ginsu417]

I beat the drum but no one listens.