Engine Swap

[firemaster]

I have a 1990 eclipse 1.8L NA. I was planning on swapping my 1.8L for a 2.0 turbo. The motor is a JDM just complete head and block. Anyone know what else I need to complete the swap?
thanks,
-mike

 

[mavisky]

alot

and i'd bet that by searching either me, or someone else would be able to not type this one more time.

 

[firemaster]

The thing is I searched and read probably atleast 50 posts of useless information, mainly about how expensive the procedure is, and that 'you should sell the car and buy one with a turbo..", yatta, yatta. I just was wondering if anyone knew exactly what else I need, I know some, and have heard some, but a lot of people don't know exactly what they are talking about and will either leave something out, or add something I don't need. I know I need the intake & exhaust manifold, the electronics, I read you need the driver motor mount, intercolor. I am not all to sure on what else, I just was wondering what I need to pull from the parts car. I know the famous anwser to most questions: "that is a repetative question, try searching for it." I was just asking for a moment of someone's time to use the forum for what it is here for, not to pester anyone with my feeble questions about my sh*tty 1.8 motor and what I need to get rid of the thing so I can say my car has some 'balls' in it.
Thanks,
-Mike

 

[mavisky]

read through the nt wisemen nominations then, one of our members is in the process of rebuilding and turboing his 1.8.

also on dsmtalk there's a guy who has already dropped a 2.0 into his 1.8 and all you'd have to do is combine the instructions for going from 1.8-2.0 and from 2.0-2.0t to come up with the final set of instructions for turning your 1.8 into a 2.0 turbo. of course you'll also need to do some research on transmission compatibility, but i know i've discussed it before and had 1.8 guys chime in.

 

[firemaster]

I've all ready read up on the transmissions, but that doesn't matter to me anyway, I have a trans off of a 1990 GS-T. I don't really need a how-to, just what parts so I don't forget anything. I've compiled this list so far:
intake & exhaust manifolds, Intercooler, Blow Off Valve (BOV), ECU/Injectors/Fuel Pressure Regulator/Fuel Pump, Oil/Coolant Lines, Intake/Intercooler Piping, motor mount (I think).

-Mike

 

[Streetbeat]

heres some stuff ive heard, i wanna swap a turbo engine in my 2.0 n/a....i dont know if this is everything but itll probally help ya out... turbo ecu,exhaust manifold,turbo,o2 housing,downpipe,intercooler, bov,knock sensor, mas from turbo car,fuel pressure regulator,fuel injectors,boost gauge,eft gauge,air fuel gauge, fuel pump, intake manifold... i know theres other stuff but thats the list i got so im just passin it on