1.8 Engine Swap Parts List
#1
1.8 Engine Swap Parts List
Hello all, longtime lurker here.
I'm prepping for a 1.8 swap on my 94, my current motor has had low compression from the time I purchased the car and getting ready for a turbo build (225-250whp).
Parts I have ordered/are on my list so far:
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch and new Flywheel
Rear Main Seal
2x Redline MT-90 Gear Oil
Mobil 1 5w30 Synthetic
Coolant
BKR6E Spark Plugs
NGK Blue Wires
I also plan on replacing any old hoses I find but the majority are under 3 years old as I've slowly been replacing them already.
Are there any other parts I've missed? Any other work I should look at doing while the motor is out?
Thanks, appreciate the advice.
I'm prepping for a 1.8 swap on my 94, my current motor has had low compression from the time I purchased the car and getting ready for a turbo build (225-250whp).
Parts I have ordered/are on my list so far:
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch and new Flywheel
Rear Main Seal
2x Redline MT-90 Gear Oil
Mobil 1 5w30 Synthetic
Coolant
BKR6E Spark Plugs
NGK Blue Wires
I also plan on replacing any old hoses I find but the majority are under 3 years old as I've slowly been replacing them already.
Are there any other parts I've missed? Any other work I should look at doing while the motor is out?
Thanks, appreciate the advice.
#3
Hello all, longtime lurker here.
I'm prepping for a 1.8 swap on my 94, my current motor has had low compression from the time I purchased the car and getting ready for a turbo build (225-250whp).
Parts I have ordered/are on my list so far:
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch and new Flywheel
Rear Main Seal
2x Redline MT-90 Gear Oil
Mobil 1 5w30 Synthetic
Coolant
BKR6E Spark Plugs
NGK Blue Wires
I also plan on replacing any old hoses I find but the majority are under 3 years old as I've slowly been replacing them already.
Are there any other parts I've missed? Any other work I should look at doing while the motor is out?
Thanks, appreciate the advice.
I'm prepping for a 1.8 swap on my 94, my current motor has had low compression from the time I purchased the car and getting ready for a turbo build (225-250whp).
Parts I have ordered/are on my list so far:
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch and new Flywheel
Rear Main Seal
2x Redline MT-90 Gear Oil
Mobil 1 5w30 Synthetic
Coolant
BKR6E Spark Plugs
NGK Blue Wires
I also plan on replacing any old hoses I find but the majority are under 3 years old as I've slowly been replacing them already.
Are there any other parts I've missed? Any other work I should look at doing while the motor is out?
Thanks, appreciate the advice.
#4
Awesome thanks guys. Will definitely add all those to the list especially the reroute. I live near Toronto but it's a summer only car, I have hopes to run it in some AutoX and track days but I'm going for overall driveability, reliability and fun.
Appreciate the tip on the clutch, I wasn't sure how ~225whp would translate to ft/lbs. Looking at the FlyinMiata Stage 1 now.
Appreciate the tip on the clutch, I wasn't sure how ~225whp would translate to ft/lbs. Looking at the FlyinMiata Stage 1 now.
#6
Exactly. I would personally go with the ACT stage 1 at a minimum and just do it once. IMO if you are exceeding that you are building the motor anyways (or will be soon) and are probably willing to have a more aggressive clutch in addition to having a more thorough understanding of what that level of power requires. More torque capacity than you will need > pulling motor and/or trans when you find out you didn't buy enough clutch.
#7
I might be you soon. Checked my compression and cyl4 is low. In addition to the reroute, transmission seals, etc, things I would consider:
- Oil baffle - extra insurance
- Coil pack - annoying on the car
- Coolant or oil temp sensors (with the reroute)
- That one PITA hose that goes under the exhaust manifold
- Engine mounts - might as well
- Front main - i had to pull the radiator to get an impact in while the engine was on the car
#9
Check your oil pan. I thought I had a leaking front main seal on my donor engine. Saw the oil was weeping from the half moon seals so I pulled the pan and replaced those before I put the engine in. So check them out. You don;t wanna put it all together then find you need to reseal your pan.
#10
I might be you soon. Checked my compression and cyl4 is low. In addition to the reroute, transmission seals, etc, things I would consider:
- Oil baffle - extra insurance
- Coil pack - annoying on the car
- Coolant or oil temp sensors (with the reroute)
- That one PITA hose that goes under the exhaust manifold
- Engine mounts - might as well
- Front main - i had to pull the radiator to get an impact in while the engine was on the car
I won't be adding any performance parts till next season, this summer is all about putting a healthy well equipped motor together.
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