Engine Swap 1.6

quiot · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:25 am Post subject: Engine Swap 1.6

i would like to know what engine would be best suited to swap for the TS 1.6 awd?............i am not looking for a major speed boost .......just a lil more power and speed........if i can keep the original suspension and breaking system even better

future shop llc · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:10 am Post subject:

If you buy a 2.0 boxer engine more upgrades are open to you.....

Forged engine parts, cams and other goodies my be baught down the road to give you a wild N/A ride eventually.... But, for starters the 2.0 will have some more pep anyhow.

it not easy to get however. but like everything $$ talks.

there are current no forged items for the 1.6 scooby engines... "no market for it" according to JE, Wiseco, CP......

they were not even aware the 1.6 or 1.5 were being built until recently. Sad

ImprezaDriver · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject:

2.5 or 2.0 should be an easy swap

quiot · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject:

i hav been told about th ej20............is it an easier swap and wat kind of performance we looking at

Knight1 · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject:

As with most trinis, it seems like main concern is putting a big engine in their car, w/o upgrading suspension and/or brakes.

Do it right the first time...My 2c.

bong · Ricer Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Tech posts: 25 My 2NRide:

^^^^
like the man sayin 2.0 come with bettr brakes an suspension for a reason
the car will handle like crap an not stop
makin the swap a waste of time Rolling Eyes

Knight1 · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 6:54 am Post subject:

^^Yep.

There's a reason that the 2.0R/ 2.0GX cars come with all wheel disc brakes (unlike the TS)

There's also a reason why the WRX and STi's come with 4 piston brakes up front, and 2 piston at the back. And they have improvbed suspension/bigger sway bars etc etc.

It's not just about "feeling fast" in a straight line. If that's what you want.....go drop eeen ah RB in ah 120Y...and you'll be VERY fast....in a straight line Rolling Eyes

quiot · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:32 am Post subject:

well if there is a need i am willing to change suspension and brakes.........but the reason for d bigger engine is not all about the speed......i just want it there is i need it......alot of sheit does happen wen yuh stop at lights in d night from various threads and from ppl i know so is just a lil more power if that ever arises........."knocks on wood".....so a lil help would be appreciated

bushwakka · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject:

Go Fast · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:39 pm Post subject:

that is a normal thing, the EJ25 is an excellent N/A platform..

ImprezaDriver · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:07 am Post subject:

yeah...the 2.5 liter is what i have and it's rated at 173 hp. We don't get anything smaller than 2.5L with the new imprezas in the states.

and quiot...i doubt your suspension and brakes will be that much of a problem with a 2.0 swap. Scooby n/a engines are not really that fast. Laughing

I think the 2.0 is rated at 125-145hp... i can't really remember.

edit--and don't bother trying to mod it for big increases. You'll get nowhere unless you spend big money. Start out with a k&n drop-in, lightened pulley/flywheel, port/polish and maybe a tune if you're gonna do anything.

bushwakka · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject: