Re: 2.2 I-5 Mods

[OorQue@aol.com]

> for a 50% increase in hp you need to spend money.  You're either going
>  to do some *serious* engine work and get maybe in the range you want or
>  swap in a turbo motor.

Or swap in an NF or NG motor, add a K&N air filter, a free-flowing exhaust 
system and advance the ignition timing by 6-8 degrees ... stock, these motors 
put out 130hp and 140 ft/lbs of torque and with the above mods, you should 
pick up another 15-20hp.  It's a bolt-in proposition and there's no turbo 
lag, either.  I'll bet the above can be done for less than $1500 total and if 
you do it in stages, the original transplant shouldn't run more than 
$750-1000, less if you can find a parts car and buy it complete.

JG