1.8 WHP numbers?

[Goneau]

I'm in the process of getting my cosmetic, and have wheels & coils in the near future but let's talk 1.8 horsepower.
I would like to know if anyone has gone all out and gotten dyno results? I want to go as much as i can without going forced induction, at least for now.

So if i got :
intake
trifecta on 93
headers
straight pipe from headers back
tranny & motor mounts
clutch & flywheel

what would i be looking at for getting power? I know the new headers are rated for 30hp, which is insane but what is everything else looking at with a full tune on 93? Input please.
and yes eventually i want to get better internals and get it nice an go fast before going FI

 

[barch88]

You don't really need better internals unless you really throw on a big turbo/supercharger kit (which isn't out for a 1.8...yet). I'd guess you'd be pushing around ~50hp increase.

 

[Goneau]

so i know the 1.8 and 1.4 are both rated at 138hp factory but what are numbers to the wheels stock does anyone really know?

 

[RoXXXanne13]

I'm in the process of getting my cosmetic, and have wheels & coils in the near future but let's talk 1.8 horsepower.
I would like to know if anyone has gone all out and gotten dyno results? I want to go as much as i can without going forced induction, at least for now.

So if i got :
intake
trifecta on 93
headers
straight pipe from headers back
tranny & motor mounts
clutch & flywheel

what would i be looking at for getting power? I know the new headers are rated for 30hp, which is insane but what is everything else looking at with a full tune on 93? Input please.
and yes eventually i want to get better internals and get it nice an go fast before going FI

u got the exact same mods as me, I got premium tune but I don't have clutch waiting for my factory one to burn out, and bro u got header w straight pipe? HOW DARE YOU not post a rev vid:banana:

 

[RoXXXanne13]

so i know the 1.8 and 1.4 are both rated at 138hp factory but what are numbers to the wheels stock does anyone really know?

bro for the 1.h8te its gotta be like 109 on a tough guy day:blankface:

 

[$ub$onic]

The tune makes a big difference. With what is on the market now it will still remain a "slow" car. Once better internals are made and someone goes balls out to test the outer limits of the engine we still don't know what it is capable of. Is the timing belt a pain. Yes/no depends on the conditions. I do prefer a chain when it comes to forced induction but on a n/a motor it will do just fine. Another limiting factor is the f17. It's not exactly a winner in the handling power category but it will do for now.

Personally once we see a pick up in aftermarket parts I think the 1.8 will start to come into its own. I feel it has a lot of potential and will become a great performer

 

[Goneau]

roxxx i didn't get anything yet. my wheels & tires should be all set in 4 weeks or so, my suspension will be mid july from the looks of things & all performance mods will be coming by christmas at the latest. so im expecting like 160 to the wheels? :S that's depressing....
does anyone know what preloader is getting to the ground?

 

[ChrisJ]

The tune makes a big difference. With what is on the market now it will still remain a "slow" car. Once better internals are made and someone goes balls out to test the outer limits of the engine we still don't know what it is capable of. Is the timing belt a pain. Yes/no depends on the conditions. I do prefer a chain when it comes to forced induction but on a n/a motor it will do just fine. Another limiting factor is the f17. It's not exactly a winner in the handling power category but it will do for now.

Personally once we see a pick up in aftermarket parts I think the 1.8 will start to come into its own. I feel it has a lot of potential and will become a great performer

What does forced induction or N/A have to do with how the cams are driven?

BTW, wishful thinking on the 1.8 becoming a great performer.

 

[$ub$onic]

The cams get driven the same either way I just prefer a timing chain when going forced induction. My personal option.


Also, I don't think it is wishful thinking. I think the engine has a lot to prove And I think the 1.8 will come into its own. It might never break any records but I think there is a lot of untapped power in it.

 

[barch88]

Timing belt or chain doesn't matter. Look at built out S4's and A4's...they all use belts.

 

[$ub$onic]

Ya I know, nothing wrong with belts either. Just my personal preference of using chain for forced induction

 

[mitdr774]

With every N/A bolt on upgrade available for the 1.8 I dont see 160 WHP happening. Per my UG I am at 160 crank HP with what I have done. Realisticlly I would be pleased if that translated to 130-140 WHP.

Knowing what a stock Cavalier can do with 140hp/145tq, I would pleased with a run in the 15s. A stock base model stripped out 03-05 with the 2.2L L61 has no problem running low 15s with a good driver.

 

[RoXXXanne13]

im content with my mods man, because I began with the end in mind. cheap car, cheap insurance, cheap parts, safe car too. intake, trifecta, full exhaust ( I like being loud, never owned a car that didn't have exhaust modification )
, rims tires n lowered. ttr mounts and short throw, perfrect for DD, not too much not too little, fun to drive, still good on gas and my mods don't effect reliability now lets see if I can get a few hundred thousand out this badboy

 

[mitdr774]

I still need to finish off my exhaust and get mounts before heading to the track. I dont really trust the stock mounts to hold things in place properly for a proper launch.