I posted this in the third gen forum and sndsgood told me I should post this question in the boost forum because it is more boost related so here it is....just simply copied and pasted cause I didn't know of a better way to post.
I am just doing some reading into swapping out my 2200 engine for an Ecotec and had a few questions that I would like to have answered so I have a better idea of what I am getting into. First off I would probably have a budget of a couple thousands dollars to work with (if I am strict on my savings) and I wouldn't be planning this until next winter or so. I have read up on what is needed for completing the swap and have come to understand it is an easier swap to do with some mechanical knowledge. However I would like to hit in the range of 250-300 hp with a turbo kit (which I don't feel is to excessive for me). What I am having a hard time trying to figure out is what kind of work would have to be done or be a good idea to have done to the engine to handle that kind of power. I really want to do things right the first time so I don't have to be spending more money fixing things if they aren't done right. Like I said I just really wanna know what I am getting into and an idea of how much I would be having to spend so a little more insight on a project like this and suggestions towards it would be greatly appreciated (and please no negativity)
Cadwz24 wrote:build and turbo the 2200
I am thinking the same things too. It will cost alot less to turbo the 2200. And will be alot easier than having to switch engines/harness and whatever else needs to be done. I personally think 250 whp is not as unachievable as alot of people will say it is. Get a good grasp of how to tune both fuel and ignition, get some good head work done (bigger valves and port/polish) and a forged bottom end and you will have no problem reaching your goal.
If you put some good stuff in the 2200 youll be fine for what you want... JUst make sure you tune it correctly....
But if your like me you will never be satisfied, if you want to most potential power go with the Ecotec, it has much more potential
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Yeah that whats I was wanting to go with the Eco. It has more potential power plus I understand there is more support for it out there in the means of parts and stuff.
Like I don't think it would be as bad to do the Eco if I have the engine all built up before I swap it in so I was just curious what should be done to the actual engine. Like what kinda upgrades would increase the horse power without bolt on power.
Like this isn't going to be a thing I do till next winter or spring so I am just reading up on stuff and make sure I get things done right the first time.
if you plan on boosting it get forged rods and pistons. i personally would get arp head studs. a port and polish. mostly the forged internals though.
Thing is you can get 250whp on a stock motor if you set it up right. I mean proper tuning.
FU Tuning
Well I wanna start with 250 hp to 300 hp and possibly go up from there. That's why I wanna go with the Eco because it has more potential. If I can get more to start then that would be even better but I wanna just make sure I am going to be safe from detonation if I am running boost.
JsUn wrote:Well I wanna start with 250 hp to 300 hp and possibly go up from there. That's why I wanna go with the Eco because it has more potential. If I can get more to start then that would be even better but I wanna just make sure I am going to be safe from detonation if I am running boost.
A built motor is not going to keep you from detonating. Tuning will. You could start with a stock motor and learn how to own and afford a turbo car. 250whp in a cavalier is aLOT to handle. Once you have gotten use to it and learn some stuff then build a motor.
FU Tuning
Well thing is I wanna have the motor built BEFORE I get it in. Is it not easier to do that way? I can understand what you are saying about tuning and stuff but when I eventually wanna run more I wanna make sure the engine will be able to handle more power.
