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| modpr2 |
 Aug 10 2006, 06:31 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 27-April 06 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 5,941  |
how much would it cost just in parts no labor to rebuild a 1.8 keeping everything stock.
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| Robert21 |
Aug 10 2006, 06:57 PM
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ron21 Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Seal Beach Ca 90630 Orange co Member No.: 2,330 Region Association: None 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 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 |
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| McMark |
Aug 10 2006, 06:59 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Build a 2056. Buy a kit from Jake, it makes life so easy.
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| lotus_65 |
Aug 10 2006, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
why rebuild... are you sure you need it?
pelican link ...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... |
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| Mueller |
Aug 10 2006, 08:10 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Robert21 @ Aug 10 2006, 05:57 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) the 2.0 is not a "better" engine than the 1.7 or 1.8... |
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| jim_hoyland |
Aug 10 2006, 08:24 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,294 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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To take a stab at your question---$2,100?
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| Trekkor |
Aug 10 2006, 08:26 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I have a better idea...
KT |
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| MoveQik |
Aug 11 2006, 08:42 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Why rebuild when you can get one that runs perfect right here....
Super Clean 1.8 for sale! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Mueller |
Aug 11 2006, 08:53 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(modpr2 @ Aug 10 2006, 05:31 PM) 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.... |
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| modpr2 |
Aug 12 2006, 04:23 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 27-April 06 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 5,941 |
QUOTE(Mueller @ Aug 11 2006, 07:53 AM) QUOTE(modpr2 @ Aug 10 2006, 05:31 PM) 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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