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ok heres the deal i want more power not race car power just more pep in my step i know some ppl or gonna say "swap a b6t"(sohc) or "b6t this or that" i want a b6t but i dont have the mone right now plus im leaning away from that cuz of all the parts needed i saw online someone went from sohc to 1.8 dohc(protoge 98)i wanted to know what parts would be needed for that swap?what the easyest motor swap?(meaning just the motor swapped not half of what goes under the hood) im looking to go to a mechanic and say this motor that car, go! not this motor and tranny,that thingy,this thingy,oh those 5 parts over there.get the idea! thanx :p

the motor is literally 75% of whats under the hood....everything else just makes the motor run and etc. expect to see people reply with the basic bolt-on's and/or motor swap.<P>you can do the i/h/e..although the stock header is already a good flow design from what i hear and doesnt need much attention to. you can also do weight reduction route. the apexi safc can be used to up the fuel after the intake/exhaust to help with that a/f ratio for more power. aerodynamics can help as well such as a lower center of gravity for less drag (lowering springs) and helping with traction (some type of front spoiler such as diffusers or canards).<p>[ November 15, 2002: Message edited by: marshmallow15 ]

what kind of bolt-ons we talkin?

another quick thing 8.5 wires too big?<BR>any1 recamends certain plugs?

Stock ignition is fine until you start boosting.<P>Bolt-ons - ie. intake, exhaust, header, TB, etc.<P>Easiest swap is the B6T, hands down the cheapest. The only way to get to or above 200whp is by swapping to the B6T or BP.

Maldo's right man, i was planning to keep my SOHC, I did a few things, kept up with civics and other stuff, but if you want any real power in the 200 hp range the swap is the way to go. Hopefully have my B6T in by january!!

im being different here and turboing my sohc.....after my body is done.

i just picked up some 8mm wire,boash platium plugs and a engine dress up kit(hoses),next in line will be an intake,dis. cap and rotor(tuneup time anyway!) and finally a muffler with 2 inch after cat. i think thats it for now,any other suggestions?oh i still need to pick up a valve cover gasket!

id return the hoses if i were you....i got em and they give you wayyy too much than you need for the sohc. just buy the hoses individually to save yourself $20.

well i only paid 20$ what evers left ill sell to my ghetto honda buddies! no money out of my pocket!(eventually)

To swap in a 1.8 DOHC from a 98 protege you'll need a klutch kit, ECU and of course the engine. That's an interesting swap if you're happy with 130HP (same as GS). There's engine for 400$ a new cluth (clutch masters stage 1) will be 275 and ECU 175$ Total: around 1000$ US

is the dohc from the 98 pro a v6? if so is it the same motor as the mx3 gs? if its a 4cyl, that WOULD be an interesting swap.

i thought the DOHC 1.8 motor, the BP, was out of a 90-94 protege

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Paragon:<BR><STRONG>i thought the DOHC 1.8 motor, the BP, was out of a 90-94 protege</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>You find it in Protege ES 95-98.. at 122hp though.. but a little more torque.. about 2-3.

The BP is found in :<BR>'94-99 Miata<BR>'90-94 Escort GT/Tracer<BR>'90-98 Protege<BR>?? Kia Sephia