1.8L power?, any ideas on power Options

[st18]

i have a 1.8L and im not looking to make a swap. i want so bad to show that this little beast has power i plan a lot of do it my self modifications (worked as a machinist for a little while ) any ideas to get me started? if u look at my profile you'll see the little i all ready have.

[presure2]

meh, for that kind of cash, i would just do the normal I,E, a couple degrees of timing advance, and throw in some cams
i would bet that would net you ~125-130whp, which out of a n/a 7a, wouldnt be bad at all, and would make the 7a feel much more "alive"
cheaper, and less hassle.

[Kwanza26]

meh, for that kind of cash, i would just do the normal I,E, a couple degrees of timing advance, and throw in some cams
i would bet that would net you ~125-130whp, which out of a n/a 7a, wouldnt be bad at all, and would make the 7a feel much more "alive"
cheaper, and less hassle.

I doubt 120-130whp... 120whp if you're lucky... but what then? At least with a 20V you have potential there to spin the engine for additional power, and various cam/piston options to work with. With a 7A... it's boost or nothing.

BTW... prices for a 20V swap can vary depending on how much you know and who you ask. 20V motor sets can range anywhere from 500-800 dollars, calculate in what you know and what you're capable of and that's your starting point. A front clip is NOT needed for this swap because there is plenty of documentation and substitutes for various parts.