Date:         Wed, 7 Apr 2004 12:58:33 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
Comments: To: "Higginbotham, David A." <dhigginbotham@HAZENANDSAWYER.COM>
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On Wed, 7 Apr 2004, Higginbotham, David A. wrote:

> Color me seriously ignorant as I came up in the "there is no replacement
> for displacement" years. How does one gain an advantage by replacing my
> 1.9L or 2.0L with a 1.8L?

The 1.8L is a much higher revving engine.  If you don't mind winding it
out this gives you more horsepower.  The broader RPM range also lets you
use the 4-speed more effectively -- it essentially makes the gaps between
the gears seem smaller.

Because it has a smaller displacement, though, you lose torque.

A lot of people are just looking for fewer head gasket problems.


David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon