Built 1.8L Options: 99-00 Vs. '01+ VVT

[RustRat]

Preparig something very similar, and opted for the 01-04 VVT engine, mainly for the higher compression ratio, higher flow oil pump and, well, I got it cheap.

I have already taken it apart, and started rebuilding it. Everything that follows is my personal opinion, from sources I have read and I do not push anyone to follow what I do.

Slightly Ported and Polished head
Shaved head (I haven’t decided on the amount yet, aiming for a CR of 11-11.5:1)
3 angle valve job
Supertech valve springs and retainers
278 cams from an english company I can’t remember its name now.
Jenvey ITBs and 1.8 adapter
RS*R 4-2-1 header
That’s for the head.

About the block now:
Stock 01-04 pistons
Ebay rods (some of them are really good quality, and are good enough for my needs)
King Racing or ACL bearings
The usual ARP hardware everywhere
Billet oil pump gear in the stock oil pump
ATi Damper
9-10lbs flywheel
And balancing of the whole rotating assembly.

My aim is a revlimiter of 7.8-8K RPM.


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