List the best parts from 1G and 2G

[AWDSOME]

I have been reading for several months now and it is very clear that there are many subtle differences between the 1G and 2G. In some cases they are for the better and some are for the worse. In order to make it a little easier for everyone's research I thought it would be a good idea to list what are the best parts from 1G's and 2G's if you were to build the best possible OEM Eclipse. I will start...

1G: (Better than 2G)

BOV
Intake Manifold
Throttle Body
6 bolt Block
Rods (only specific years, Can't remember which)

2G: (Better than 1G)

MAS
4 Bolt Rear End
Looks (had to put in there)

Also if you can list specific years for parts that would help as well. I will edit my post with proper years later or if I made any mistakes.

 

[b00sted99-X]

2g has better exhaust mani and TB elbow

and looks

 

[LASERLX]

1G has a better flowing head than 2G
2G IC flows slightly better due to bigger inlet/outlets but core is smaller
2G has better flowing exhaust manifold

 

[98TsiAWD]

Originally posted by AWDSOME
I have been reading for several months now and it is very clear that there are many subtle differences between the 1G and 2G. In some cases they are for the better and some are for the worse. In order to make it a little easier for everyone's research I thought it would be a good idea to list what are the best parts from 1G's and 2G's if you were to build the best possible OEM Eclipse. I will start...

1G: (Better than 2G)

BOV
Intake Manifold
Throttle Body
6 bolt Block
Rods (only specific years, Can't remember which)

2G: (Better than 1G)

MAS
4 Bolt Rear End
Looks (had to put in there)

Also if you can list specific years for parts that would help as well. I will edit my post with proper years later or if I made any mistakes.

1g 89-92.5 have 6 bolt engine, 3 bolt rear end.
1g 92.5+ have 7 bolt engine and 4 bolt rear
EXCEPTION: 92-92.5 have 4 bolt rear and 6 bolt engine.

2g: 95 ONLY have an EPROM computer. Early 95's have the 1g 7 bolt, you can check this by what the oil pan looks like.