Nov 24, 2014 - 5:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 24, '14 From Seedless123 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I am putting work into my 97 1.8. This car is a little heavy but the handle is amazing. The motor build I'm going for is real basic n/a build w/ headers,intake,cold air intake, mount batterie in the trunk for better air flow.
Does anyone else that went this route for fun, know how this little motor handles it? Redline caps at 5,700 so Motor isn't a beast. Any input will be useful thanks! |
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Nov 28, 2014 - 6:39 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Same here but i am fixing it up to stock and then will add header/intake/exhaust etc slowly but surely. I had oil-burning issue so I rebuild the engine, essentially complete head rebuild and new rings plus all new bearings. Runs fine now but still uses a little bit of oil.
One other modification i did to keep the oil temp low as these run hot is to add thermostatic control sandwich adapter and an oil cooler. I posted it in this session a while back. So far the difference I have seen is that the oil remains clean but I only have one oil change on it since the install. |
Steveo97limited At200 limited ST Nov 24, 2014 - 5:50 PM
BonzaiCelica 2405 pounds for the lift back is not heavy Nov 24, 2014 - 6:43 PM
cheela 97 ST limited RIGHT HERE! lol.
yeah, the ST is... Nov 24, 2014 - 9:19 PM
igpx12 Same here as Cheela lol, but an upstate NY car. De... Nov 25, 2014 - 5:27 AM
Smaay headers? where did you put the other one? Nov 26, 2014 - 12:29 AM
igpx12 QUOTE (Smaay @ Nov 26, 2014 - 1:29 A... Nov 26, 2014 - 10:51 AM
Box Spend the money on suspension instead, will be a b... Nov 26, 2014 - 1:59 AM![]() ![]() |
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