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Posted by: BCinSC Jul 12 2003, 09:28 AM

CA engines had lower compression and thus less HP: 69 vs 76 respectively. Since I own a CA car, but live in SC, can I make any "free" modifications to increase HP?

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 12 2003, 09:43 AM

You can do whatever you like. Going with a good stock 2.0 would be the first "mild" upgrade if you want to stay "stockish" with injection. Otherwise you can do anything that your wallet can handle.


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Posted by: BCinSC Jul 12 2003, 10:14 AM

I meant can I increase compression, advance timing, etc to THIS motor to improve HP?

Posted by: anthony Jul 12 2003, 11:11 AM

At what cost though to get back 7hp? I think you have to replace pistons to remove the CA specs from the engine but I'm not sure.

Find a 2L core engine and rebuild it over time to 2056 specs. You'll have 110-120 hp if you spend money on head work and a nice cam.

Or, find a known good running complete 2L engine from someone who is doing a 6 conversion and drop it in. That would be the best bang for the buck.

Posted by: garyh Jul 12 2003, 01:31 PM

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 12 2003, 02:27 PM

My 73 is an EB (California) 1.7. It runs strong but not like the stock 2.0's I've driven. I just aquired a 2.0 that's been sitting for 5 years and am about to dive into it & see if it will run. I was told it ran good before being parked so...
the adventure begins Need to find a motor stand and I'll start having fun
bruce