1.8L Max HP
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mitdr774
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Just because it is the same trans does not mean it is the same bell housing bolt pattern. GM is really good at doing this.
Easy example is the F23 manual trans. It could be found in Cavaliers (all three engines offered 2000-2005) Grand Am, and Vue. I know I missed a few vehicle names, but if its the same platform why mention it? A F23 from a 2.2L pushrod engine will not bolt up to a LD9 (2.4L) or L61 (2.2L DOHC) but will bolt up to a 3800 V6. A F23 from a J body may or may not mount to a N body even if it is the same engine. A F23 from a Vue wont bolt into any of the other platforms from what I recall. For most variations it was just a bell housing change, but some have a completely different case.
I like all these ideas but cost is a bitch. I have given up on turbo or supercharge 1.8L engine. I tried trading mines in for a RS but i have to much negative equity and my credit is garbage. My friend suggested that I fix what I have instead of trying to do force injection. I believe there is someone on here who is doing that already. Modding the "internals" replacing pulleys and such.
That is the goal to get max HP anyway possible. Correct me if I am wrong but my g35 sedan gave me 200+hp and my grand prix gt i had gave me good hp. I am not sure if they were NA engines but the turbos for those cost in the 5K range. Hell I found a couple custom shops willing to turbo my car for 5K.
Sorry to be off topic a little.
That is the goal to get max HP anyway possible. Correct me if I am wrong but my g35 sedan gave me 200+hp and my grand prix gt i had gave me good hp. I am not sure if they were NA engines but the turbos for those cost in the 5K range. Hell I found a couple custom shops willing to turbo my car for 5K.
Sorry to be off topic a little.
Scott1_2
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I want to turbo mine but with the research iv done it wouldn't make a huge difference unless i had a huge turbo on it
Its gonna be my fuel efficient car and then me and a buddy of mine are buying a cheap already turbod car to build and make some money off the guys here at my school
Maybe later on after a lot of saving i may do what mighty car mods did and slap a small turbo running waist gate pressure for more mpg
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Its gonna be my fuel efficient car and then me and a buddy of mine are buying a cheap already turbod car to build and make some money off the guys here at my school
Maybe later on after a lot of saving i may do what mighty car mods did and slap a small turbo running waist gate pressure for more mpg
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I reach out to a few junkyards and they got complete engines and trans from the 2012 1.4t I just want to know if its possible. Ebay says i can do a hot swap with-out the trans. So for the 1K maybe a bit more I can just swap out the engine. Just want to know for sure. Because i feel like that is the only way to "turbo" your 1.8 for the cheapest amount and then go down the 1.4t path.
mitdr774
also a dinner prick
Engine, trans, wiring harness, ECM, charge pipes, radiator, intercooler, down pipe, mid pipe, coolant lines, intake system, ect. Its not as easy as just throwing in a different engine and calling it done. As far as I know a 1.8 flywheel and clutch will bolt to a 1.4, but I have concerns about its holding ability since it was intended for a car that produces less torque. My guess is that you will be well over the $2k mark by the time you are actually done and have a properly running car that makes an extra 20 ft-lbs of torque compared to what you are starting with.
Ok, scratch that idea. I was pretty sure the engine came with all that i mean its damn near the same exact car a 1.4t would just get off the line quicker right?
I might just get Nitrous and call it a day. Trying to add any HP to a 1.8 is pointless cause it cant be done. Come on guys lets call a spade a spade. No one is going to do it, but it i hit it big and win like 6k i will do it just because.
Until then i just need to pay down my car until i can trade it in, or anyone want to co sign for me? I will owe you one for life.
I might just get Nitrous and call it a day. Trying to add any HP to a 1.8 is pointless cause it cant be done. Come on guys lets call a spade a spade. No one is going to do it, but it i hit it big and win like 6k i will do it just because.
Until then i just need to pay down my car until i can trade it in, or anyone want to co sign for me? I will owe you one for life.
Scott1_2
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I already paid mine off but i just need to save for a turbo i plan on it lasting me at least 10 years tho
And i know the trans and axle isn't meant for a turbo engine
So Basically if i do it I'm only going to run waist gate psi (4-9) threw it and hope it doesn't blow anything
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And i know the trans and axle isn't meant for a turbo engine
So Basically if i do it I'm only going to run waist gate psi (4-9) threw it and hope it doesn't blow anything
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I found a place that dose custom turbos starting at 3K.
Listen i just want to beat a car off the line I damn near beat a m6 off the line but I could not get that get up and go fast enough. So is there another way to do this. I heard adding the headers any high flow exhausts and CAI will give me a boost but is it like 1HP or 5HP. I heard a tune is only good for turbos. So someone educate me. I am learning a lot about engines since i joined the formu, but still i am lacking in knowledge and kicking my self for not getting a turbo
Listen i just want to beat a car off the line I damn near beat a m6 off the line but I could not get that get up and go fast enough. So is there another way to do this. I heard adding the headers any high flow exhausts and CAI will give me a boost but is it like 1HP or 5HP. I heard a tune is only good for turbos. So someone educate me. I am learning a lot about engines since i joined the formu, but still i am lacking in knowledge and kicking my self for not getting a turbo
acamacho104
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I hear the tune makes a big jump in drivability for the 1.8. I imagine if you ad the header and full exhaust it will be a major improvement with the tune. Not as big of a jump as on the 1.4t but still a significant difference.
Ok. Funny you mention drivability. I feel like even high end cars aint worth sh*t unless the driver knows how to drive and is cool under pressure.
I beaten a few cars so far with my stock 1.8. I aint afraid to put the peddle to the metal but also wise enough not to blow my engine.
Still would love that boost. Like a boost at a stop and go; esp. hitting around corners in say a city like Philadelphia.
I beaten a few cars so far with my stock 1.8. I aint afraid to put the peddle to the metal but also wise enough not to blow my engine.
Still would love that boost. Like a boost at a stop and go; esp. hitting around corners in say a city like Philadelphia.
