04 Econotec 2.2 Engine
Sheresh07
07-09-2004, 10:25 PM
Just how strong/customizable is the new econo engin in the cavalier? I've heard a little bit on it, some say it suxs, others say it rocks, but I'm looking to get someone who can look at both sides and give me a "fair" review of the car and its tuner-ability.
studballs
07-10-2004, 08:20 PM
its stronger internally than the 2.4 twin cam and it's a drivers race between 2.4 and Eco.
A guy ran 15-21 psi of boost for around 40000 miles on an Ecotec with no problems...that should tell ya how strong it is.
A guy ran 15-21 psi of boost for around 40000 miles on an Ecotec with no problems...that should tell ya how strong it is.
havokdragon
10-11-2004, 03:39 PM
it's a toss up depending on situation. being a new engine no one has a lot of experience with one. there are no upgrades as of yet for the ignition system (without converting the whole thing over $$$), but the car it's self can get in the high 15s stock. i put a short ram on mine so far and hit 15.5. coilovers and headers are next, i'll keep ya posted on times.
pre98zetec
10-11-2004, 04:28 PM
its stronger internally than the 2.4 twin cam and it's a drivers race between 2.4 and Eco.
A guy ran 15-21 psi of boost for around 40000 miles on an Ecotec with no problems...that should tell ya how strong it is.No 4 cylinder motor, N/A from the factory will hold 15-21PSI of boost. NONE what so ever. unless that motor is fully built.
A guy ran 15-21 psi of boost for around 40000 miles on an Ecotec with no problems...that should tell ya how strong it is.No 4 cylinder motor, N/A from the factory will hold 15-21PSI of boost. NONE what so ever. unless that motor is fully built.
tomretzlaff
10-12-2004, 10:56 PM
All i know is that a buddy of mine that works for GM says that the Ecotec is one of those engines thats gonna be sold out to other manufatures. Second, the ecotec was tested with a 22 psi boost and the engine did not blow. Look at the Ecotec cavalier in NHRA its running almost 800 hp it has 21 psi boost
pre98zetec
10-13-2004, 02:06 AM
that motor is fully built too, isn't it? Yes it is..
Stock internals would NEVER hold 22psi.
Stock internals would NEVER hold 22psi.
-Jayson-
10-13-2004, 09:23 AM
ugh i hate ecotec fan boys. . .
Classicrocjunkie
10-13-2004, 10:40 AM
ugh i hate ecotec fan boys. . .
hehee... yah me too. :shakehead
hehee... yah me too. :shakehead
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