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Hi Guys,

Well its another day which means another LUV project. I am looking into beefing up my 1.8 and making a little "hot rod" out of my 1980 2WD. I was curious as to what you would recommend doing to the motor to give it some get up and go. I am thinking Offenhauser manifold, Weber Carb, a header and installing a shift kit. What do you think? What has worked for you? I am not a big mechanic so I need some advice.

Thanks

Electronic ignition also. I am out of Offy intakes right now, but they are on order. Let me know if you ever are interested in one.

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Cam regrind. After that, it starts getting cost prohibitive when you think about the cost of a v8. :p

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1978 Mikado *Weber 32/36*Offenhauser intake manifold*Pacesetter header*Custom exhaust*Pertronix Ignitor & Flamethrower 40,000v coil*

Thanks for the advice guys! I always appreciate it when some LUV Gurus's are willing to share their knowledge. How much do the Offenhausers run?

Well the intakes were $238 + shipping and insurance, but now with the 10% increase Offy just informed me of yesterday, it will probably be around $259. I won't know exactly until I get the order, but it should be about that. I will be posting updates along the way, so everyone will know when I get them back in stock.

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Something I noticed is that the main bearings are thicker for the G180 than they are on a Toyota 22R, which is considered one if the most reliable engines out there. I know from experience the G180 is a stout motor. The only issue I know of is that Isuzu out the cylinders a little too close together, and on the older headgaskets they can bridge, turning it suddenly into a 2 cylinder.

Something I noticed is that the main bearings are thicker for the G180 than they are on a Toyota 22R, which is considered one if the most reliable engines out there. I know from experience the G180 is a stout motor. The only issue I know of is that Isuzu out the cylinders a little too close together, and on the older headgaskets they can bridge, turning it suddenly into a 2 cylinder.