Looking into more mods.

[geekbait123]

2017 1.8L sonic LS 5-speed manual.

Injen SP7035BLK intake
From the 2nd catalytic converter back, mandril bent 2.5" stainless exhaust.

I'm saving up for new tires and suspension as we speak. After that, im going to buy the ZZP headers and downpipe. However, I can't figure out what to do as far as WHP and Torque mods from here.

So besides an Exhaust system and intake, any suggestions what to do next to my 1.8?

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[MaD]

Heh, drop a 1.4T into it?? [emoji12]

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[geekbait123]

Heh, drop a 1.4T into it?? [emoji12]

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If I'm gonna save enough money to put an entire new engine, I'd see what would fit in the engine bay with a turbo. I'd go as big as I could if I'm doing a Turbo Engine swap. At that point I wouldn't care if it was a Chevrolet motor or not

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[MaD]

Heh, a lil Suzy would be killer [emoji12]

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[EyeluvSmegma]

2017 1.8L sonic LS 5-speed manual.

Injen SP7035BLK intake
From the 2nd catalytic converter back, mandril bent 2.5" stainless exhaust.

I'm saving up for new tires and suspension as we speak. After that, im going to buy the ZZP headers and downpipe. However, I can't figure out what to do as far as WHP and Torque mods from here.

So besides an Exhaust system and intake, any suggestions what to do next to my 1.8?View attachment 13885View attachment 13886

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BNR tune..... All day. Best bang for the buck
Small shot of N2O (i promise your floorboard will not fall out)
Port you manifold.... Its free

 

[geekbait123]

BNR tune..... All day. Best bang for the buck
Small shot of N2O (i promise your floorboard will not fall out)
Port you manifold.... Its free

I've been looking into the BNR tune.

N2O.... MIGHT come after I officially make it my racecar, but it's my daily driver for now.

So if I remove my manifold, what should I use to port it? I'm assuming you've done it. Any pointers before I research it more?


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[TurtleOverlord]

BNR tune..... All day. Best bang for the buck
Small shot of N2O (i promise your floorboard will not fall out)
Port you manifold.... Its free

I thought the 1.8 intake had no restrictions and will not benefit from porting like the 1.4.


http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/1-8l-sonic-engine-discussion/9082-making-most-n-1-8-a-2.html
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[TurtleOverlord]

If you have a couple grand just lying around, put a turbo on it.


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[geekbait123]

Now I have to research hahaaaa

I thought the 1.8 intake had no restrictions and will not benefit from porting like the 1.4.


http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/1-8l-sonic-engine-discussion/9082-making-most-n-1-8-a-2.html
(post 12)

I'll look into that. I'm gonna go ahead and pull the sonic into the garage and look at everything that I'm working with. That way I can get a better feel for where everything is located, and what I have room for.

Thanks for the input always Turtle.

 

[geekbait123]

If you have a couple grand just lying around, put a turbo on it.


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I'm just worried that I'll have mounds of trouble putting a turbo on with the stock engine components.

Anyone have any links on compatible cams or pistons for the 1.8L, or an advice on what to do in prep for a turbo?opcorn:

 

[TurtleOverlord]

I am under the impression that our internals are similar to the 1.4’s
And they are running 250hp *seemingly* reliably on stock engine/trannys

Other than custom exhaust manifold, custom oil lines, custom pcv (from the 1.4 fix kit?), and custom tune...

Am I missing something?




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[geekbait123]

Well.... that's about it then. It'll be months before I do any upgrades again. Probably just gonna save up for a better car, and use this one for a beater.

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[texsprsonic]

So far for me, one of the best things I've done to pickup speed is lower it way down. I'm on the megan racing EZ series coilovers and I lowered it so there's about 3/8 of an inch of clearance between the tire and fender lip. I dont have any times or anything but it really improved acceleration at 60+mph.