1.8--->2.0 Big Bore vs. stock 2.0, Cheeper to build a Big Bore from a 1.8? Options

[thomasotten]

I need some advise as to which direction to take my project. I have a 1.8 engine that is already out of my car. It could use a rebuild. I was wondering, for a street car with miild performance increases desired, what are the pros and cons of rebuilding a 1.8 engine to a big bore 2.0, as opposed to just buying a stock 2.0L and rebuilding that? Would I come out about the same, cost and performance wise? Either system will have 2.0L heat exhangers/exhaust.

[newdeal2]

I have yet to get an answer on the cost but I have been told it's a good upgrade. No specifics on performance.

It is true you may not have to align bore the case but it doesn't hurt to check it before assembly.

I don't know the exact milage on my engine [the po says 130,000 so but he lied a lot]
When I checked my lifters they were starting to cup slightly so I dug into the case. I wanted
to learn anyway so am doing any corrections/upgrades to keep it running for a while.

I have been told that unless you are going to use the car for other than street driving balancing the crank, etc isn't critical but there are many opnions on the subject.

Webcam has matching lifters for about $100.00 for their cams and they have a new design [which I have] that are two piece. Esentially the core has some movement [held in with a circlip]. It will be interesting to see what the results are from Jake. I hope it's good news.