Hey guys, I've been searching this site and found some very useful information. However, I could find very little on this subject. My '97 2.2 threw a rod and destroyed the block, but I have a complete '98 2200 engine sitting out in my garage. I want to know what I need to do to make the 2.2 head successfully work on a 2200 block. Someone briefly mentioned that they'd tried it, but later blew the engine due to a timing issue. Using search, I've discovered that the 2200's crank is timed different than the 2.2, although it's not clear whether that person knew that. So, if I swap the 2200 crank out with 2.2 then time it properly, could I use the 2200 block and it's pistons with my 2.2 head without issue? Or will I have to swap everything (including pistons) out?
why not use the whole 2200? you would probably have the change some wiring or the computer though
- Your not-so-local, untrained, uncertified, backyard mechanic. But my @!#$ runs
No.
Cooling passages are different amongst other things. IIRC.
^^as he said, will not work.
Thanks guys, I'm glad I asked. I'm now debating whether I should go ahead with a 2200 swap since I already have the engine, or should I just get another 2.2? What I've gathered from looking at the two engines is that the swap is probably going to be more trouble than what it's worth. Am I right about this?
If you are swapping it anyway, Do not waste your time with an OHV. Go with an LD9 or any Eco.
If you are looking for an efficient, daily driver with almost no aftermarket support, Go with the OHV.
I got my spare OHV build going right now because I like a challenge.....And It's a cavalier. I'm not going anywhere fast anytime soon.
At the moment, I have too many other projects that take up all my time and an engine conversion is just out of the question. So, for now I'm going to be keeping this one an OHV just to get it back on the road. I'm not really concerned with the performance aspect since my other Cavalier is a Z24. Though, I do have a 3800 that I plan to swap into the Z24 some time next year. So, there's a good chance that one day it may inherit an LD9, but just not right now.
I would keep the 2.4 in the Z, and drop the 3.8 into the OHV cavalier.
Less engine swapping.
Mike (96RedCav) wrote:If you are swapping it anyway, Do not waste your time with an OHV. Go with an LD9 or any Eco.
If you are looking for an efficient, daily driver with almost no aftermarket support, Go with the OHV.
I got my spare OHV build going right now because I like a challenge.....And It's a cavalier. I'm not going anywhere fast anytime soon.
It has support, it just comes with a heavy price tag
Yeah it does.
But I like to spend money too
