i have an 86 with 197000 mi. on the motor . Ive been looking around and have found several rebuild able stock ie 86 motors . but im interested in doing an engine swap if its worth the effort , more hp, more after market parts ,more displacement , that sort of thing . the question is will i be better served by building up a stock replacement or by going with another motor?? any help and comments would be seriously appreciated .

 

build up a stock replacement, turbo.

do a search, this has been asked hundreds of times. the gen-2 engines (either FI or carb) are unbelievably strong, but you can't swap much else in the chassis.

 

thanks for the reply , i greatly appreciate it . the web sites in my area are full of people who have allot of info ,but only if your in there group . thanks again
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2nd gen performance site http://people.clemson.edu/~summerr/2gsite/

 

hey guys i have a gen2 with stock motor. the motor has about 200xxx on it but is stillstrong. i am about to purchase an 89 EF hatchback would it be worth the swap to put the b18 in the EF please help