1.8 0-60 , 1/4 mile times and top speed

[slowlaser]

ok my dad doesnt believe me that a 1.8 should be any faster than mine is [0-60 in 18 seconds] so plese post your times so i can show him

[saturdaynight]

Look at my sig. My car is pretty much stock. Something is wrong with your car if it is doing 0-60 in 18 seconds. These cars can do a quarter mile in less time then that.

[slowlaser]

well what could be wrong with it , i am going to try some of the engine restore stuff

[slowlaser]

anyone else have times:confused:

[NTLaser]

Mine went 7.7 0-60 with a crappy launch, 180# friend and half tank of gas. I bet i could hit 6's with the ultimate launch by myself on low gas. Mines not a 1.8 though.
Scott

[Unspooled]

Umm, you have 92 stock HP, and your car weighs probably around 2500 lbs. Not an ideal power-weight ratio.

90-94 Eclipse 1.8, 92hp,2500lbs------------------ 27.18 lbs per HP.
88-91 Honda Civic DX Sedan,90hp,2139 lbs---- 23.77 lbs per HP
95-99 Eclipse 2.0 NT, 140hp, 2822 lbs----------- 20.16 lbs per HP

~11 seconds 0-60, 18 second quarter miles, 100-105 top speed.

Nuff' said

[saturdaynight]

Originally posted by Unspooled
Umm, you have 92 stock HP, and your car weighs probably around 2500 lbs. Not an ideal power-weight ratio.

90-94 Eclipse 1.8, 92hp,2500lbs------------------ 27.18 lbs per HP.
88-91 Honda Civic DX Sedan,90hp,2139 lbs---- 23.77 lbs per HP
95-99 Eclipse 2.0 NT, 140hp, 2822 lbs----------- 20.16 lbs per HP

~11 seconds 0-60, 18 second quarter miles, 100-105 top speed.

Nuff' said

Where did you get those numbers.

0-60 in 11 seconds!:eek: My car is faster then that! Oh and top speed of 105!:confused: Sorry but I've hit 130 in my car. The only thing you got correct was the power to weight. Read my sig!

[Unspooled]

Prove It.

[92eclipse1.8]

I think he can hit 130 cuz i have 125 in my auto going downhill. takes forever to get there but it does it.

[MindBlowin03]

I can also state that when I had my 1.8L I hit well over 110 many times. I actually had it closer to 130 a few times. I did have 16's on it, so Im sure the speedo was off some. 0-60 prolly around 10 secs. or so. I did have a few mods.

[saturdaynight]

Well, I hit 130 on a flat and yes it takes awhile to get there and it was twitchy as hell. My car runs very well I might add. It's not so much the rim size as it is the diameter of the tires. You were probably pretty dam close mindblowin03. I time myself the old fasion way with my 0-60 times and though it may not me 100%acurate, I use a stopwhatch since there are no drag strips around here. I usually do a few runs to solidify the fact that the times are right. 0-60 in 8.6!? Yes I did it! I don't have to prove anything to you, newbie! I know what my car is capable of.

[GeldiTSI]

this is so funny...anyways my automatic rs did 7.4 sec 0-60..my Gst does 5.0 with a crappy launch...i would chill with the numbers of the 1.8...my boys mirage does 0-60 in 16 seconds but its automatic 1.5 sohc...

[boostedcustomz]

I find 130mph in a 92 or 95 horsepower car very unbelievable. Somebody (or everybody) is fibbing :P

[PC Talon]

Originally posted by boostedcustomz
I find 130mph in a 92 or 95 horsepower car very unbelievable. Somebody (or everybody) is fibbing :P

Agreed, my 2.0 seems to really bog down after 115-120.

[90eclipsewannaB]

Before and AFTER swapping out the AUTO for a MANUAL Tranny, the needle stays on 95 and doesnt budge past it or go any faster.

I still got the Auto computer plugged in, should i toss it?

Waiting on my torque wrench to come in FedEx so I can rip off my head and do some porting and polishing.

Does a 2.0 turbo header fit 1.8?

My car also says 3400lbs on the sticker... is this the total it can hold? This cannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnot be my weight!

I did a stopwatch time (5 tries) best: 8.5555seconds
worst: 9.7444seconds
This is with Manual 5spd, worn clutch and 200K+ miles on it!
Engine has 74,600miles.

[Blackboost]

Originally posted by 90eclipsewannaB
Before and AFTER swapping out the AUTO for a MANUAL Tranny, the needle stays on 95 and doesnt budge past it or go any faster.

I still got the Auto computer plugged in, should i toss it?

Waiting on my torque wrench to come in FedEx so I can rip off my head and do some porting and polishing.

Does a 2.0 turbo header fit 1.8?

My car also says 3400lbs on the sticker... is this the total it can hold? This cannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnot be my weight!

I did a stopwatch time (5 tries) best: 8.5555seconds
worst: 9.7444seconds
This is with Manual 5spd, worn clutch and 200K+ miles on it!
Engine has 74,600miles.

You can take the AUTO computewr out and sell it!! Place an ad on the dsmtrader or the parts trader.

The 2.0 header will not fit the 1.8 engine.

[saturdaynight]

Originally posted by boostedcustomz
I find 130mph in a 92 or 95 horsepower car very unbelievable. Somebody (or everybody) is fibbing :P

Fibbing!? I think not!:o

Originally posted by pc080189


Agreed, my 2.0 seems to really bog down after 115-120.

You guys must have some serious problem if you are only hitting 115 or 120 mph. I can hit 120, no problem, in my 1.8L. Their was a topic on N/T top speeds. A lot of the 2.0L's were hiting around 140 and some even above that. The difference between 92hp and 135 isn't a whole hell of a lot if you think about it, though it is about a 50% gain. Now between 92 and 195 or even 210hp is a huge difference over 110%.

Same can be said about the torque. 1.8L has 105ftlbs of toque and the 2.0 N/A has 125 ftlbs of torque, hardly a difference, while the 2.0L Turbo's have between 203 and 214 ftlbs of torque. The base 2.0L N/A isn't a rocket compared to the 1.8. :rolleyes:

2.0L Turbo: 195-210 hp & 203-214ftlbs of torque.

Now, that's a rocket!:)

[theamazingjime]

I have a '90 1.8 eclipse also and was recently on I-75, and EASILY made it to 115, with room to spare, even with a passenger.
AND aside from splitfire dual-core wires and a k&n filter, I am stock.
You are NUTS if you think the 1.8 cant get past 110.
Do a compression test. maybe it's time for a rebuild?

[theamazingjime]

and just to clarify, I did not want to push the speed higher than 115 because of some recently done head work. I didn't want to work the engine too hard until I was positive the new parts were settled in. But I am positive I could have topped out near 130.
Especially since getting to 115 was almost effortless, even on 89 octane gas.

[Cerberus]

Originally posted by boostedcustomz
I find 130mph in a 92 or 95 horsepower car very unbelievable. Somebody (or everybody) is fibbing :P

Ive had my car up to 100mph in 5th at 4500 rpm, so I still have 1500rpm to go. So im sure 120mph or so is possible.

[saturdaynight]

See, it's a comon misperception that the 1.8L cannot go that fast. We are faster then you think. I've been on the highway against the 2.0L 4g63 N/A and yes, it is faster! but it only crawls away. It's not blindingly fast like you think it is, unless you mod it.:rolleyes:

[theamazingjime]

Originally posted by Unspooled
Prove It.


by the way, your 3rd grade mentallity insults every other member of this thread.

Don't get all pissed just "cause our 1.8's can get us there and yours CAN'T....
Figure out WHY and FIX IT.

[boostedcustomz]

Originally posted by theamazingjime



by the way, your 3rd grade mentallity insults every other member of this thread.

Don't get all pissed just "cause our 1.8's can get us there and yours CAN'T....
Figure out WHY and FIX IT.

Maybe it's kindergarden(sp) mentality...have you read his sig? "Poop yo pants!"

[bluedragondsm]

I can hit 200 kmh in my 2.0 and i still have lots o room to go so im sure the 1.8's are capable of 130 mph

[90eclipsewannaB]

Hmmf! So... I can make a easy $100 noodles sellin the COMPUTER... not bad not bad... THANKS Blackboost

But my car cant go higher than 95 for nothing! I had a AUTO in it b4... no chanceeeeeee took a day and half to get it to that speed... now in STICK its hellllll of a much faster car but doesnt go past that dam number...

You think if I toss the comp it will let it go faster?

Something is not letting me go go go... its a 1990 BTW... I wouldnt know where to look...

[Blackboost]

You think if I toss the comp it will let it go faster?

No, it's rather weightless compared to other parts of the car. You should sell it and invest the money in something that could make your car faster.

[saturdaynight]

Originally posted by 90eclipsewannaB
Hmmf! So... I can make a easy $100 noodles sellin the COMPUTER... not bad not bad... THANKS Blackboost

But my car cant go higher than 95 for nothing! I had a AUTO in it b4... no chanceeeeeee took a day and half to get it to that speed... now in STICK its hellllll of a much faster car but doesnt go past that dam number...

You think if I toss the comp it will let it go faster?

Something is not letting me go go go... its a 1990 BTW... I wouldnt know where to look...

you car sounds really messed up. My car is an auto and it's pretty fast. I can hit a 120 with no problem at all. One thing I've noticed is that when I get up around 110 and just let up a little on the gas, the car actually excellerates a bit better while the rpms drop slightly. I've hit 120mph with the tac. reading 4500rpms.130mph is around 5500rpms. 5500 rpms is where our hp peaks.

[eclipse2nr91]

quote:
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Originally posted by boostedcustomz
I find 130mph in a 92 or 95 horsepower car very unbelievable. Somebody (or everybody) is fibbing
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I've gone 128 in my 1.8, so if you're callin me a liar, along with everyone else that's done it, you better go out and ride in one...they're a lot faster than people give them credit for...and a 2.0 bogging down at 110 - 120? Then quite honestly, it's a piece of poopy, cuz that shouldn't happen. If my beastly 1.8L SOHC can do 128, and a 2.0 can barely do 120, that's what we like to call a problem...


Oh, by the way, I just ran a 1/8 mile at the new Keystone Raceway, and the 0 - 60 time was exactly the 1/8 time: 13.110, after spinnin em off the line for well over a second, lettin off, then trompin it again...these cars are not really 1/4 mile beasts, but highly impressive with the top speed and handling

[YoNg]

I haven't hit 130.. but i did get 117 on the interstate.. :D my friend doesn't lyke my driving anymore.. :D

[92eclipse1.8]

i ran a 12.730 last night at sanger in the 1/8 mile. not bad there was a guy from dfw running low 8's. it was pretty quick and pretty close to stock.

[PC Talon]

Well if you can do 128, then be a camera and take a pic of your speedo if you are sure. I never said my car tops out at 110. It begins to slow at that speed. So I never bothered pushing it much more than that, as even at that speed you are playing with fire. My Sentra which is faster than my Talon also seems to slow after about 115. And that car can go over 125, maybe even 130. I just can't believe a 92 hp car that weighs about 2600lbs can go 128. Also for those that remember that program called cartest? If you plug in the numbers you will find a 1g 2.0 does 0-60 in about 8.5 seconds and the 1.8 does it in about 10.9. The 2.0's top speed is 128 and the 1.8 is about 117. And yes the 2.0 seems to take quite a while after 115 to get to 128 in the program. So, if those calculations are correct, and since the data in the computer that is previously installed is, I believe I am correct. One example 95 Maxima SE 5 speed. 0-60 in 6.8, 1/4 mile in 15.5 at 89.9, top speed is 139. Prove me wrong with evidence please.

[Cerberus]

Originally posted by pc080189
Well if you can do 128, then be a camera and take a pic of your speedo if you are sure. I never said my car tops out at 110. It begins to slow at that speed. So I never bothered pushing it much more than that, as even at that speed you are playing with fire. My Sentra which is faster than my Talon also seems to slow after about 115. And that car can go over 125, maybe even 130. I just can't believe a 92 hp car that weighs about 2600lbs can go 128. Also for those that remember that program called cartest? If you plug in the numbers you will find a 1g 2.0 does 0-60 in about 8.5 seconds and the 1.8 does it in about 10.9. The 2.0's top speed is 128 and the 1.8 is about 117. And yes the 2.0 seems to take quite a while after 115 to get to 128 in the program. So, if those calculations are correct, and since the data in the computer that is previously installed is, I believe I am correct. One example 95 Maxima SE 5 speed. 0-60 in 6.8, 1/4 mile in 15.5 at 89.9, top speed is 139. Prove me wrong with evidence please.

Who cares about some program, does it really duplicate REAL WORLD situations? I dont see why everyone here would have to lie about their top speed, whats the point? Its not lilke we are trying to prove something. I honestly think some of these top speeds are possible, Ive said it before and Ill say it again. Ive had myne up to 100mph (1.8L) at 4500rpm in 5th, that still gives me another 1500rpm till redline, and another 500 till the rev limiter. Assuming I can gain around 5mph every 500rpm that should put me around 115-120mph. So with some mods its definatly possible to reach 130mph.

[90eclipsewannaB]

I think it all depends how far you stretch each gear...

I redlined every gear cept 1st and I got my car past that 95mph number and hit 110 on the Expressway

And I still had 1300rpm's left.

Im HAPPY! =)

[nautica985]

my 1.8 was runnin low 17's on the 1/4 mile when i ran it

[rosman4u]

Posted by pc080189
Prove me wrong with evidence please.


Ill be on I-75 with my 1.8 this week, I'll see if I can take a pic of it I will, but the wife will be with me so no garauntees, regardless the 1.8 can do 130mph without any doubt, I've done it and so have others, prove it? why, are you that important that I have to actually take a pic at 130mph to make you a believer? no, your not, if I do take a pic pending if I can cause of the wife it will only be to my satisfaction of making you look & feel stupid.

[nautica985]

ill take a video of it to prove u wrong as soon as i get my car fixed. the 1.8s arnt as slow as all u 2.0 guys think

*mod. edit no rudeness on posts please*

[PC Talon]

This thread is back from the dead!
Rosman4u,
Dude first lose the attitude with personal attacks. It doesn't belong on this message board. Secondly I don't think the 2.0 is that much faster than a 1.8. The 2.0 has more weight usually, with the bigger wheels and tires, body kit, and usually has more equipement. And third, don't risk you or your wife's life taking your car up to speed. And if you do please make sure you have good tires with the proper inflation, the last thing we need is "Another reason not to race" thread in the lounge.
Also do you think your factory speedo is accurate over 100? I am pretty sure it is off by close to ten miles an hour or so.
When I was young and stupid, I took my older Sentra to the max on an open highway. The car was governed at 109 but the speedo was close to 120. Go figure. Good luck and be safe if you are that intent on proving me, and others, wrong.

[PC Talon]

I admit I shouldn't have said go take a pic of your speedo @ 130 or whatever.

[saturdaynight]

WHO FREAKIN' CARES ANYMORE! This thread is old! Let it die!:slam: :D

[rosman4u]

Originally posted by pc080189
I admit I shouldn't have said go take a pic of your speedo @ 130 or whatever.

hehe its cool man, really not meant as a personal attack, just wanted to prove a point, sorry if you fealt it was an insult or personal attack, didn't mean it that way, hehe as far as taking my car to 130 is always a risk, only did it once and will not likely be able to do it nor want to at this point, though I do have new tires with only less then 2k miles on them, still handling on these cars suck at any rate unless upgraded.:)

[PC Talon]

Why can't all of us DSMer's just get along whether we be 2G, 1.8 or AWD????:santa: :tree:
Santa gives you all trees as an early Christmas present.

[poeman]

I do not disagree with the 1.8s going that fast, its just going to take a while. ;)

[PC Talon]

what about a 1.5 liter 3 cylinder DSM?
Just kidding any progress on the engine?

[Jrm_41]

I can hit 130 on my car. With no problem and it's an Auto. No Mods and completly stock. Around 125 or so it switches to like a floating gear and the car stays around 3k rpms, and will go up to about 3500 rpms, but I can't get it past that. :rolleyes:

[BadDSM]

Around 125 or so it switches to like a floating gear and the car stays around 3k rpms, and will go up to about 3500 rpms, but I can't get it past that.


Thats the engine not having enough horsepower to accelerate the car any farther due to drag.

[mrcooley]

i used to have a 1.8....quarter was 19.2 best....top speed best was 120...with 1500 rpm to go.
-Chris

[Blackboost]

Moved to the 1.8 ltr. sub-forum...

[nautica985]

i used to have a 1.8....quarter was 19.2 best....top speed best was 120...with 1500 rpm to go.
something must of been wrong with your car. my 1.8l runs 17.3

[robvas]

I've owned 2G NT's, 1G NT's, AWD Turbos, FWD turbos, autos, 5 speeds...

Way back when I had my 1992 2.0 NT Laser, a friend had a 1991 1.8 NT Laser.

My car blew the hell out of his. 1,000 less RPMs, 1 less cam, it just wasn't as fast. I blew him out about as bad as he blew me out when he ran out and bought a 91 AWD :)

I'm not sure what he ever got his up to, but I'll ask.

90hp won't get a 2700lb car (w/driver) going very fast. 115, 120 maybe, but I dunno about 130. I could be wrong!

I had my 2.0 NT up to 130 before, and it took FOREVER. And it has 50 more HP!

Let's all remember our Speedometers aren't the most accurate. You'd be surprised at what a radar timing gives you.

Next time you see a "Your Speed ____" signs that they put up on the highway, or your 'hood, get going 100-something and see what it says.

[Jrm_41]

Originally posted by BadDSM



Thats the engine not having enough horsepower to accelerate the car any farther due to drag.

No it's called a 4 speed automatic, with a floater gear...I know mustangs have them but I'm not sure about us...

[1.8L_2slow_lol]

I've got a pic of my speedo at a touch over 125 mph. Too bad I don't have a scanner........I wouldn't recommend going that fast, taking one hand off the steering wheel, and basically closing your eyes for about 5 seconds. It's not the smartest thing I've ever done.

[sonnguyen]

hm, well dont be some know it all, not all cars are the same. before i had my turbo TSI i had a 93 plymouth laser. 1.8.... woo hooo... well anyways, it only went up to like about 100mph, NO SH*TTIN either, i tried and tried and tried to top it out, and it was in damn good shape till i fried the damn pistons rings and i had to replace that for like a freakin 500 bucks.

*Moderator Edit* NT Bashing comments are not allowed in here

[sonnguyen]

oh yeah, plus anyways, when i did get up to 100 (took like FOREVER) it was sounding like my engine wanted to explode, i really dont reccommend taking those things that high. unless you want to really ruin them

* Moderator Edit* Another NT Bashing comment by sonnguyen

[Blackboost]

sonnguyen...

Seems like you forgot to read this thread here: http://www.dsmsource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58555 :mad:

Keep it in mind next time you post in these forums...

[tekky_98_TSi]

Originally posted by Jrm_41


No it's called a 4 speed automatic, with a floater gear...I know mustangs have them but I'm not sure about us...

Could we be refering to Overdrive maybe?

[sonnguyen]

im not doing a NT bashing, cuz i once had one and i guess i didnt realize that it wasnt AS good AS I THOUGHT< though it was VERY VERY VERY good, it just didnt meet up to my opinion of "fast" although THEY ARE VERY fast... for some people, imean c'mon 92 horsepower will suck you back in your seat! ..? but sorry if i offended anyone, i was just looking at the first page at those posts and some of them made me mad how ppl were being know it alls and all acting like every nt/1.8 are the exact same or something. and yet, none show proof. but anyone notice that 1.8 arent taht great in gas? although the turbos are even worse, you would imagine that these would be a heck of a lot better in gad, if you race the engine and stuff, their not.... at all! i remember putting gas in my 1.8 laser like everyweek.

[saturdaynight]

Yeah, they don't have as great the gas mileage as you would think.

[TaLoNBLiNGBLiNG]

Got my 1/4 mile time last night :)


19.257@68.694mph :D

[saturdaynight]

Originally posted by TaLoNBLiNGBLiNG
Got my 1/4 mile time last night :)


19.257@68.694mph :D

Damn you, lucky B@$tard! :D There are no tracks around hear. :(

[TaLoNBLiNGBLiNG]

Originally posted by saturdaynight


Damn you, lucky B@$tard! :D There are no tracks around hear. :(
Yeah, the track is like 15 mins from my house :D

I just wish I could've done better, but I have a vacuum leak and low compression in cylinder #1 :(

[94Eclipsegreen]

I've hit 127 racing a mustang gt on the freeway with myself and my girlfriend in the car, along with a $1,000 huge system that takes up the entire hatch. My engine is completely stock )1.8L SOHC) with the exception of a cool air intake and a performance chip. I'm sure if I wouldn't have gotten spooked when my detector started going off I woulda gone faster.

[Blackboost]

Originally posted by 94Eclipsegreen
My engine is completely stock )1.8L SOHC) with the exception of a cool air intake and a performance chip.

Which chip is that one??? Better said, who makes it??

[talon167]

Originally posted by saturdaynight


Where did you get those numbers.

0-60 in 11 seconds!:eek: My car is faster then that! Oh and top speed of 105!:confused: Sorry but I've hit 130 in my car. The only thing you got correct was the power to weight. Read my sig!


I had a DL for 3.5 years, no way will it do 60 in 6's! Ide say 11 is pretty accurate.

[sohceclipse]

I hit 125 on the highway without a problem in my 1.8 w/0 a problem. Its basically stock

[saturdaynight]

Originally posted by talon167



I had a DL for 3.5 years, no way will it do 60 in 6's! Ide say 11 is pretty accurate.

Who said anything about 6's?:confused: I just said that it was faster then 11 sec. I've owned my car for over two years now. Yeah, it's slow, but it's quicker then 11 sec.

[nautica985]

Got my 1/4 mile time last night 19.257@68.694mph

wow, i ran 17.3. What do all of you other guys run. Does any one know what the fastest 1.8 time is?

[TaLoNBLiNGBLiNG]

Originally posted by nautica985


wow, i ran 17.3. What do all of you other guys run. Does any one know what the fastest 1.8 time is?
My best is actually an 18.8, but this is due to low compression in one cylinder (for sure).

[94talon5spd]

i dunno whats wrong with these cars, lol, but my 1.8 ran 141mph on the speedo with 94 octane and some octane booster, and ive never ran it at the track, but ive kept it next to ppl running high 16's low 17's. and it pulls pretty good to and over 100mph. it will do 125-30 any day of the week. i was racing my buddy in his gst, and a turbo rx7, from about 85 on the highway, never was more then 4 cars behind them and they had a slighly higher topend, but nothing to scream about... eh it seems like everyone gets a different result from there 1.8 and probly transmission makes a difference, i dunno how many of these ppl have autos. i also noticed that most of the 1.8 are base models and have drums in teh back and disc in the front, i have 4 wheel disc, which is interesting... anyone wanna run 1.8 vs 1.8 lol... :D

[dye*eclipse*2nr]

theres that guy over on dsmtuners.com witht he turbo 1.8, id like to hear wat it runs, also a juiced 1.8. ive not ran mine, all i have is a k&n air filter anyway. ive got to about 110 but it took quite some time. im thinking of doing intake, exhaust, and some juice or a turbo if i can figure out all that is needed.

[nautica985]

94talon5spd my 1.8 has 4 wheel disc brakes to

[Blackboost]

Originally posted by 94talon5spd
i also noticed that most of the 1.8 are base models and have drums in teh back and disc in the front, i have 4 wheel disc, which is interesting... anyone wanna run 1.8 vs 1.8 lol... :D

That's strange indeed...
Because all 1G cars came with 4 wheel disc brakes. Even the base models. Drum breakes where only offered on the 2G base models...

[saturdaynight]

Originally posted by Blackboost


That's strange indeed...
Because all 1G cars came with 4 wheel disc brakes. Even the base models. Drum breakes where only offered on the 2G base models...

Yes, I was under this impression as well. My auto has 4 wheel disk brakes.

[94talon5spd]

interesting....

[eclipse2nr91]

I know this is off the subject, just like the last few posts, but i have a 91 base model, and it has 4-wheel discs too...

[eclipse2nr91]

94Eclipsegreen, you said you have an intake and a chip, what kind of chip, is it a JET? And did it really make a difference in your car's performance? (Sorry to be getting off topic again, just curious since he posted that in here) I'll be going to Keystone raceway one last time before winter sometime soon, after I get my UR pulley on, so I'll post my times...

[Blackboost]

Originally posted by eclipse2nr91
94Eclipsegreen, you said you have an intake and a chip, what kind of chip, is it a JET?

Errr...

I would like to know about this aftermarket chip too...:dunno:

[DrivnMastr]

Man i ran my talon that is losing compression and my best time in my 5 speed was a 17.8 slow but quicker than yours try a professional intake cleaner it might help.

[4G63_CordiaL]

dont have either of these cars... but I got to around 115mph or so maybe 120mph in my 2.3 Lx Mustang...

I had a buddy tailing me and he said thats around the speed we where going. He could not tell me the exact speed due to the fact he installed different gears and different tires on his car. But he said basing it on RPM we were around those speeds. Because he said he was running higher Engine speeds than he was when we went through the traps at gateway at 108mph.

Oh the only reason I bring this up is because the car is a 2.3 4 cylinder automatic coupe mustang that makes 88hp!! ONLY 88!!!!
So if I can hit this speed in this car I dont see why a slightly lighter can cant do it....

[Spyder1gdsm]

I hit 110 in my car with no problems. I'm not bashing your mustang but the tranny probably doesn't have the gearing for top end, or i duno since its an older car, it could have a top speed limiter.

[MrPikolo]

alot of it has to do with the gearing doesn't it? Sometimes it doesn't matter about the horse power, just how your tranny is. Anyway, I've gotten mine up to only 115, but i probably need an engine rebuild :)

[94talon5spd]

i think its safe to say i have one of the fastest 1.8l. heh, well unless someone out there has turbo'd or alotof work.. but stock atleast, cause most of these guys are sayin 100-125. and i got 141... just got the odd one i guess. had ALOT of road too.

[eclipse2nr91]

141 might seem real unbelievable to most, especially 4g63'ers, but I'm believing it, because I've gone 132, completely tapped out of power, on somewhat of a downhill slope, and I have an a/t. My mods aren't really that extensive, pretty much all the bolt ons you can get, and i've lightened up my car some. Before I got my UR pulley I only did 128, but didn't have THAT much room to push it further, and my tires sucked.

[94talon5spd]

i marked off a 1/4 mile on this abandonded road the other night, and riped the talon up and down a few times, everthing is approximate, but i was gettin just under 80mph so i did some calc, and its aprox. a low 17. just thought yall would be interestd. any u 1.8 guys street raced against anything before? if so what kinda cars were u able to beat or come close too.

[MrPikolo]

heh i lost to a cavy and beat a saturn, It was a earily 90's one.

[94talon5spd]

i beat a probe SE, 95 i beleive, auto trans though, i beat a few crx's a early 90's accord v6, i kept up with a integra, a 98 eclipse N/A, lol... a VW Fox and a 81 S-10, lol beat them both by cars and cars... also took a metro the other night. i beat a 91 rx7 non turbo up to about 100mph, but he pulled on me after that.

[TaLoNBLiNGBLiNG]

Originally posted by 94talon5spd
i think its safe to say i have one of the fastest 1.8l
Nope, some guy on DSMtuners turbo'd his 1.8L

[94talon5spd]

i think its safe to say i have one of the fastest 1.8l. heh, well unless someone out there has turbo'd or alotof work..

[eclipse2nr91]

Nope, some guy on DSMtuners turbo'd his 1.8L

That's Kalani, he posts here quite often too, wrote a huge faq about turboing a 1.8L. I'll be getting a turbo exhaust manifold fabricated in February with a flange for the turbo, and after everything else, then I'LL have one of the fastest 1.8's around, hehe.