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1.8 - 2.0 SWAP ANYONE CAN GIVE ME SOME TIPS!

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Old 12-03-2006, 02:18 PM
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I am doing a 1.8 to 2.0 swap in my 92 eclipse. i have the engine and all the electronics i need to do this. i heard that if the engine you are puttin in is from the same year that the wiring harness will still work. i also would like to know what would it take to turbo the 2.0? any tips or help i will greatly appreciate. thanks
 
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Old 12-04-2006, 05:49 AM
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Here's some good reading.
Here's another 1.8 to 2.0 swap read.
I hope that helps. The rest is up to you
 
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Old 12-04-2006, 10:08 AM
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and on turboing the 2.0. it depends on what you take the motor from, if you get the NA 2.0 then you need a full engine rebuild. I would suggest getting the motor from a turbo car so its basically all set for a turbo.
 
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Old 12-04-2006, 11:36 PM
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well see i got already got the engine from a N/T car. but i heard it is not too hard to turbo them in the long run. And thanks again for all the tips and help.
 
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Old 12-05-2006, 10:58 AM
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then your gonna need new pistons and rods for it, and then of course all the **** that comes with turbocharging (Turbo, manifold, downpipe, intercooler, piping, new intake, guages, ect.)
 
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Old 12-05-2006, 12:43 PM
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shadow_ryder, true it's not hard to make an engine turbo ready however it is QUITE pricey... i'm doing it now and regret every penny of it. trust me, take your time, fine a turbo'd engine. . . or else your lookin at total bottom end rebuild and everything else that TheEngineer mentioned... this is all assuming everything is ok w/ the engine to start with.
 
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Old 12-05-2006, 06:53 PM
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WOW so i guess i would be better off just leavin it non turbo. i heard that the 2.0's got plenty more power then the 1.8 so i think i will be happy. untill i win the lottery or somethin. thanks again for all the help.
 
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there are meny mixed feilling's on this subject! i my self am going to build up my 2.0 n/a every one tells me not a good idea, but to each his own i say. if you are looking for info on this n/a build up or any thing to do with an n/a check out 2gna.com they are devoted to making our type of cars go fast. good luck with the swap!
 
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Old 12-05-2006, 10:45 PM
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well see i got already got the engine from a N/T car. but i heard it is not too hard to turbo them in the long run. And thanks again for all the tips and help.
qft, the blocks are also different
 
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Old 12-06-2006, 09:44 AM
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check out 2gna.com they are devoted to making our type of cars go fast. good luck with the swap!
he doesnt have a 2g
 

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