turbocharged ej18?

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by wagonL, Apr 30, 2005.

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    well..i know few have seen the post i put up earlier...and this is why i ask. well..now...is an ej18 pretty good...for just a time being? just for a little more power to carry loads and stuff..well..hopefully someone can help me...

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    no no no . . . . save for the swap, $$ on the EJ18 isn't worth it, Dao.
     
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    heard on nasioc that if you put on 2.2l heads (drop compression) you can run 10psi. that could make your little 1.8 very fast. (or very dead)
     
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    ej18s have about the same durability of a 2.2 (which is that of a diesel, the last forever) i say go for it, it wont make it any slower! dare to be different thats what i say, everyone is doing wrx swaps
     
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    there isnt alot of potential in the 1.8. Get todd's turbo legacy and get that 2.2t to do the turbo, lots of potential and its a cheap buy since todd wants to get rid of it.
     
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    I may have an EJ253 shortblock for sale this summer.
     
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