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LIL'LXi
11-04-2002, 06:06 PM
Even thow I'm putting most of my money in my 2002 Protege5 I would still like to filter some down to my '87 lx-i. It is apparent to me that a swap is too costly and too time consuming so I would like to build up my A20A to it's fullest without NOS. What kind of power can I expect from a A20A ? Who has the highest HP A20A on this board and how much HP you running ?
Justanothermike
11-05-2002, 12:36 AM
160++:confused:
sanjay
11-05-2002, 12:54 AM
Stock sucks!
smufguy
11-05-2002, 02:31 PM
Juan was running a 240hp with NOS set up. ANd Justin is running a turbo and i dont know how much he got. If u got a 86-87 lxi, which u do u got a draw back on two things even in stock.

1. Intake manifold
2. Compression

The compression on a 88-89 lxi was 9.3:1 and the intake manifold was a two stage. Get a 88-89 manifold and ur gainng around 5 hp the least.

and other mods are ur freedom :d let ur mind loose on it.
GreenMachine
11-05-2002, 03:18 PM
don't you have the 87 smuf ?
LIL'LXi
11-05-2002, 06:19 PM
smufguy, so your saying I can put a '88,'89 intake manifold on my '87 ? is it a dirrect fit ? what about the exaust manifold, leave the same ?
dXsquared
11-05-2002, 06:25 PM
just leave it... or get a header and a cam and then port and polish the head... then get some 10.5:1 pistons and then u will be set

Travis
Neuspeed87lx
11-05-2002, 06:47 PM
just saw a turbo 3g (a20a3) hatch over the weekend...dyno'd at 325 hp
1988starter
11-05-2002, 07:29 PM
Originally posted by smufguy
Juan was running a 240hp with NOS set up. ANd Justin is running a turbo and i dont know how much he got. If u got a 86-87 lxi, which u do u got a draw back on two things even in stock.

1. Intake manifold
2. Compression

The compression on a 88-89 lxi was 9.3:1 and the intake manifold was a two stage. Get a 88-89 manifold and ur gainng around 5 hp the least.

and other mods are ur freedom :d let ur mind loose on it.


Juan also has a b16a instead of his old a20
smufguy
11-05-2002, 07:38 PM
oh yeah, thats true. Forgot that starter.

no green, mine is a 89.

lil, the intake manifold is a direct bolt on. if u use the exhaust manifold, u gotta use a different emission control (different vaccum box and ECU) so u will be better off with getting an aftermarket header.
toastyghost
11-05-2002, 11:44 PM
b-series performance manifolds fit w/ some drilling. higher cost, and more prep for installation, but much better performance and room to expand since the aftermarket is better.
1989se-i
11-06-2002, 11:29 AM
Has anyone here put on the BSeries manifold?
88LXi68
11-06-2002, 11:59 AM
It all depends on how much $$ you want to spend.
kraftaroni
11-09-2002, 07:24 PM
I have the jdm manifold. It made a big difference in power but I cut it in half ported it and welded it back together. I also have an rc throttle body and injectors that made a little difference also!
3rd GEN
11-09-2002, 07:54 PM
ya i was thinkin about playin around and building up my a20 aswell..
if you go all out...
you could be in the neighbourhood of 160-180HP
Neuspeed87lx
11-09-2002, 08:02 PM
if you go all out you could be well over 300 hp
3rd GEN
11-09-2002, 09:31 PM
ya.. but i'm talkin minus the turbo and NOS..
no scheating involved..
just straight engine...
no turbo or nothin
dXsquared
11-10-2002, 11:09 AM
160 n/a sounds good...

and i need a resource for 10:1 pistons...

Travis