1G Beefing up a 1.8SOHC

[Eclipsed93]

Alright, I have a purely stock Eclipse, the little 1.8l SOHC is killing me because I'm used to the 300+hp I got out of my 1970 Monte Carlo.

But, back on topic, what bolt-ons or little things can I do to beef up this lil 1.8l without just throwing in another engine?

Thanks.

*Edit*......What would be be a good exhaust system for my Eclipse also, I hate the fact that I can't hear it down the road...I was something loud, but not sounding like bees in a can...

 

[xveganxcowboyx]

The 1.8 liter is an economy engine. Unless you want to do a LOT of custom work and put $$$ into it it's just not worth trying to get any power out of it.

This is of course my humble opinion....

 

[Eclipsed93]

Ok then, what would be the ideal engine to swap into it?

 

[Perfect Tool]

4g63t

 

[xveganxcowboyx]

Again, probably not worth it. I hate to be such a nay sayer, but when you can get an AWD DSM with the 4G63T already in it for less than $2K why would you bother with the 1.8? More hassle than it's worth.

 

[SinaiTSi]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/sub.php?page=1gntupgrades

http://www.machv.com/goinfasinnon.html

xveganxcowboyx had some pretty good advice considering from where you are coming from (a 300 hp Monte Carlo). Those links I gave you give some pretty good advice, which is basically this, you won't get a lot from your 1.8L engine, but the basic upgrades provided will give you just a bit more. What I might actually suggest to you is keep your N/T Eclipse as a daily driver and pick up a 1g Turbo DSM. I've had both, the 1.8L N/T I used to have was so reliable but now my TSi AWD I own now is so much fun to drive. Still wish I had my 1.8L at times. So, basically if you want power, sell the 1.8L and get a Turbo DSM, if you have the extra space and money, get a Turbo DSM and keep the 1.8L.

 

[splinter51]

everyone is against swap why? how many civics have integra motors out there? I know they could go buy integra for cheaper than swap.

 

[kruci99]

everyone is against swap why? how many civics have integra motors out there? I know they could go buy integra for cheaper than swap.

I think because it is 1g eclipse to 1g eclipse swap, so does not make sense.
Splinter51 post pictures of your 92 Spyder N/T . I have not seen one before!

 

[redfurry]

hey i got two motors you can have. heck. you can take my hole car i'm tired of dealing with it. just give me some money and everything in my garage for a dsm is yours man.

 

[No_Skillz]

everyone is against swap why? how many civics have integra motors out there? I know they could go buy integra for cheaper than swap.

Honda's swap easily provided they have the same series motors, and with a little bit of custom work.

A turbo DSM engine is not a direct swap into a non-turbo DSM. In the end you will spend far more for custom fab, labor, and parts than what a turbo DSM costs in the first place.

If we can't discourage you from this project, maybe this will: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48231

 

[Defiant]

Please. Please make it stop. Please.