Hmmm.

Interesting. Ihave a 1.9 in my 84 and wouldn't think of upgrading it to a
2.1. It's got all the power I need to get on and off the freeway, cruises at
75,  gets 20mpg, and starts everyday I try it.

YMMV,
tim in san jose (where 20% down means serious money)

>
>After buying a house and all that entails (20% down to
>avoid PMI, $$$, remodeling, $$$, furnishing, $$$,
>fixing problems not reported on the inspection, $$$)
>I'm ready to get my '87 back on the road.
>
>My 2.1 dropped a valve some time back, and the
>original plan was to replace the right head IF there
>was no damage to the piston. However, I think the
>damage is deeper-- I hear a deep clunking noise when I
>turn the motor over, and I'm not about to try
>replacing heads when 1. it's easier to pull the engine
>and 2. I'm 75% certain that I'll end up pulling it
>anyway due to a bad rod bearing.
>
>I thought about a Nissan conversion, but that cost way
>too much, as did a Boston Bob WBX rebuild (although
>that might happen a year or two down the road
>regardless). Everyone wants to swap a 2.1 into their
>'83-'85s, making them scarce and expensive.
>
>This is why I'm thinking of the opposite. 1.9s are
>easier to come by and cheaper, and I understand that
>the piston pins and crankshafts are better quality
>anyway. I had an '84 before and power was never a big
>problem, and the engine never gave me any trouble.
>
>So, in light of the fact that a 2.1 can be set up as a
>1.9, can a 1.9 be set up as a 2.1? Are there any
>problems hooking it up to the tranny? How would the
>oil pressure sensor situation be dealt with?
>
>Any input is appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Sam
>
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