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Posted by: modpr2 Aug 10 2006, 06:31 PM
how much would it cost just in parts no labor to rebuild a 1.8 keeping everything stock.
Posted by: Robert21 Aug 10 2006, 06:57 PM
why not bulid a 2.0 motor , cost about the same.
better engine. more HP . just my thought . But
just do what makes you happy.
Robert
Posted by: McMark Aug 10 2006, 06:59 PM
Build a 2056. Buy a kit from Jake, it makes life so easy.
Posted by: lotus_65 Aug 10 2006, 07:17 PM
why rebuild... are you sure you need it?
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/914tech_articles.htm
...if you did rebuild, as Robert21 said, build it up a little. then don't even put that nice new lump in that dirty, corroded engine compartment. ...and clean the underside. replace the shift bushings. upgrade the exhaust (and ignition). ...then keep going, and going, and...
Posted by: Mueller Aug 10 2006, 08:10 PM
why not bulid a 2.0 motor , cost about the same. better engine. more HP . just my thought . But
just do what makes you happy.
Robert
the 2.0 is not a "better" engine than the 1.7 or 1.8...
Posted by: jim_hoyland Aug 10 2006, 08:24 PM
To take a stab at your question---$2,100?
Posted by: trekkor Aug 10 2006, 08:26 PM
I have a better idea...
KT
Posted by: MW 914 Aug 11 2006, 08:42 AM
Why rebuild when you can get one that runs perfect right here....
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=56723
Posted by: Mueller Aug 11 2006, 08:53 AM
how much would it cost just in parts no labor to rebuild a 1.8 keeping everything stock.
if you really are going to do the turbo you should see if you can get a cam from Jake since you'll have the motor open already....
Posted by: modpr2 Aug 12 2006, 04:23 AM
how much would it cost just in parts no labor to rebuild a 1.8 keeping everything stock.
if you really are going to do the turbo you should see if you can get a cam from Jake since you'll have the motor open already....
thanks for the reply i do want to do the turbo and which cam from Jake do you think i should get. i appriciate the advice since honestly i dont know alot about about it but i really am willing to learn, i just need teachers. do you think i should rebuild the motor before or after i get the turbo and engine in tune. i just want to make sure i am getting everything done right since i probably can only afford to do it once. i am going to school to be an engineer, havent decided electronic or mechanical but am still in my general ed so i have about a year to decide so all of this really interests me but as you probably all know college students dont have alot of money but dream big, lol.... thanks again
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