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Steve M
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Re: 18RGEU Thu, 15 July 2004 03:11 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Is it just me or are people getting the 503e mixed up with the 152e

I was under the inpression the the 16 valve 18r series engines were 152e, and the 503 has crank saddles more closely resembling the 3t and is a much more modern engine than the 152.

As far as the original post goes, yes, 18rgeu's are good engines with a fair amount of potential. Compression was higher in the 88210/230 series 18rg's (9.7:1) and also in the 88252 series engine. The early engines ran at an idle speed of 1000RPM +/- 50 rpm.

Only main problem over the EFi versions of the 18rg motors is that any change in cam profile can screw the performance unless the EFI system is changed to run on alternative or after market computer and MAP sensor. Uni chips could also be used to remedy problems arising from cam profile changes.
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Read Message   18RGEU christoTue, 13 July 2004 08:04
Read Message   Re: 18RGEU joecoolmk2Tue, 13 July 2004 08:08
Read Message   Re: 18RGEU Mr DOHCTue, 13 July 2004 08:57
Read Message   Re: 18RGEU CelicaRA45Tue, 13 July 2004 09:52
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Read Message   Re: 18RGEU Mr DOHCWed, 14 July 2004 10:43
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