1.8L Help

[wtherr]

What can I do to a 1.8L to get a little more HP out of it. I am planing on rebuding the engine this winter and would like some Ideas. Are there any Cam/Carb combo's that work well? Ignition upgrades? Big bore kits, are they worth it?

Thanks

[Jim Smolka]

Ah yes, the quest for more HP. The question is how much HP, and how much do you want to spend.

From my experience, I started with a 1.8, then went 2.0, now 3.0 SC motor. If it is HP you want, I would go for a 6 conversion. 914's with 3.0 and bigger motors [200+ HP] are alot of fun to drive

If I was going to stay with 4 cyl, I would start with a 2.0 liter. Then, figure out how much HP you want. Some type IV motors can generate 200 + HP.

If you want to stay with a 1.8, the Fuel Injection system is a limiting factor. Carbs are great, but require tuning. Aftermarket FI systems are great, but expensive. Also, I think that they make a 1.9 liter piston and jug set

If you are looking for lots of reliable HP, I would go for a 6 conversion.

Give us the amount of HP you want and what you are looking to spend.

Oh and if you increase the HP a bunch, you might want to upgrade the brakes, the suspension etc. This quest of more HP has a way of snowballing and eating savings accounts, but is sure is fun

Just my $0.015 worth

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Smoke Daddy

[This message has been edited by Jim Smolka (edited 11-10-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Jim Smolka (edited 11-10-2000).]

[SteveStromberg]

Keep your 1.8 heads get a 2.0crank and rods 2.0pistons Mahle if you got the $$$$ if not NPR do not put any Brazilian parts in your motor.Do you want top end or mid range?Crank and rods will cost about $300.

[wtherr]

Well I would like a better pull from the line. I don't do any racing just the fun weekend trips on the back roads. I have about $1000 to put into the engine. If that is way to low to do anything the I can allways hold off another year.

I have FI now so carbs are need .