^ what he said

 

I chose to build my 1.6 Vs swapping in a 1.8 for several reasons.

1. I didn't want to have to go out and buy a new manifold and downpipe.

2. Im not after really huge HP numbers (maybe 300 someday). I can live with the HP difference between the 1.8 and 1.6. I could easily just turn up the boost a couple more PSI.

3. Call me silly but I like the extra room there is with the 1.6 in the bay. Oil filter is much easier to get to. Theres ALOT more space between the fans and front of the engine.

3. Probably not the best reason, but I dont have to deal with any of the EGR bs.
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you know what? **** IT! im picking up a built 1.6L next week for $2700 locally!

Wiseco Pistons with 8.5:1 / 79mm bore (Teflon coated)
Carillo H-Beam Rods
HKS Cams 256 intake and exhaust
Cometic 1.2mm metal head gasket
Fidanza Cam gears
ARP head studs
ARP main studs
1.8 FX300 Kevlar Clutch Masters
Street light ACT flywheel
Nology ignition wires

 

anyone want to guess amount of liters my engine will be now?

 

23?

 

1.637l!

 

 

Wow. Moving on up in this world aren't ya?

 

hellz yeah! im almost done with a 5-hour gig which is paying for this engine entirely

 

Now you just need to resist the temptation to sell it.

 

What kind of 5-hour "gig" are you doing?

 

Nice. Low CR on that motor. Better stuff alot of boost into it.

 

Careful, you might regret asking..

 

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