This is not mine, but figured id share. This is right up my alley since I have a 2nd Gen. I dont know if the guy is a member here or not. He said its not 100% complete yet.
Sorry if I posted in the wrong section.
'00 GMC Sonoma 2200
'02 Chevy Cavalier 2200
Well its about time I saw this.
Wonder what he did for a trans...
He did the same thing im doing, im about 70% done with my swap. can you get any better pictures of how he made his engine mounts?
And any information on where or if he made that header?
god I want to do that soooo bad, but with turbo LOL
LE61T PTE6262 Powered 
There is a build thread on Ecotecforum.
CraiGM wrote:
Wonder what he did for a trans...
Nothing yet. There isnt one in the truck in those pics.
"Project 69'"
1969 Chevrolet C/10, 1/2 ton, 2wd
-Boosted LS1?
-Richmond ROD 6-speed(will get sometime)
-Posi 12-bolt(built w/eaton posi unit and richmond 3.73 gears)
-Disc brake and 5 lug swap
+little extras
I think that's crazy cool! Nice work so far.
There is an outfit that's done some transmission adapters to use the Ecotec in RWD applications like this. Have him contact me if he'd like their info.
Of course, he's also got the option of using the transmissions from Solstice and Sky...although they do require some engine tilt to function properly. His straight-up engine position may be better suited to an aftermarket solution like the adapters.
Bill Hahn Jr.
Hahn RaceCraft
World's Quickest and Fastest Street J-Bodies
Turbocharging GM FWD's since 1988
www.turbosystem.com
I want to say the company that makes a t5 adapter for the eco is called quad for rods iirc.
Good call! Here's the option you mention:
Quads for Rods
This is a full bellhousing...very clean solution for anything that does not require a scattershield-type housing (such as a drag-raced car).
The adapter plates I mention would allow the use of other available bellhousings and scattershields from more common engines, and so represent a slighly different approach. I'll see if I can find them and I'll post up.
I happen to be working these very items out myself right now, as I adapt a G-force 5-speed into my new Solstice project.
Bill Hahn Jr.
Hahn RaceCraft
World's Quickest and Fastest Street J-Bodies
Turbocharging GM FWD's since 1988
www.turbosystem.com
Here are the folks who did an Ecotec adapter plate for a Scarab-replica project car we did a few years back:
Keisler Engineering
This was the car...very cool!
Bill Hahn Jr.
Hahn RaceCraft
World's Quickest and Fastest Street J-Bodies
Turbocharging GM FWD's since 1988
www.turbosystem.com
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SWEEEET 1st gen S-10 TRUCK BRO!
THAT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE A JBODY!
Might could be moved to "Other Cars" section
Bill Hahn Jr.
Hahn RaceCraft
World's Quickest and Fastest Street J-Bodies
Turbocharging GM FWD's since 1988
www.turbosystem.com
Bill Hahn Jr. wrote:I think that's crazy cool! Nice work so far.
There is an outfit that's done some transmission adapters to use the Ecotec in RWD applications like this. Have him contact me if he'd like their info.
Of course, he's also got the option of using the transmissions from Solstice and Sky...although they do require some engine tilt to function properly. His straight-up engine position may be better suited to an aftermarket solution like the adapters.
trying not to thread jack but, are the kappa trannys bellhousing pattern the same as a f23. and ive heard things about using a f40, just never any real solid info.
ive also been searching for info on 2-3speed powerglides with a 4g63 or a housing adapter for a 350 turbo,400r,700r?
The Boost Creep (ECOsleeper) wrote:Bill Hahn Jr. wrote:I think that's crazy cool! Nice work so far.
There is an outfit that's done some transmission adapters to use the Ecotec in RWD applications like this. Have him contact me if he'd like their info.
Of course, he's also got the option of using the transmissions from Solstice and Sky...although they do require some engine tilt to function properly. His straight-up engine position may be better suited to an aftermarket solution like the adapters.
trying not to thread jack but, are the kappa trannys bellhousing pattern the same as a f23. and ive heard things about using a f40, just never any real solid info.
ive also been searching for info on 2-3speed powerglides with a 4g63 or a housing adapter for a 350 turbo,400r,700r?
Yes, Kappa is same pattern as L61, so it should bolt to an F23/35. I am not familiar with F40...can you add some detail?
I don't know of any available adaptors for the 4G63, but keep searching...they may be out there.
Bill Hahn Jr.
Hahn RaceCraft
World's Quickest and Fastest Street J-Bodies
Turbocharging GM FWD's since 1988
www.turbosystem.com
the f40 the the fwd 6 speed used in some saabs and vaxhauls from what ive been told.
Am I the only one who thinks that the frame looks really effing short?
been chopped and noched most likely, but i havent seen a stock s10 frame in years.
That is something I've aways wanted to see, a dohc engine in an s10. Looks like it's gona be a pretty sick truck.
Member of J-body of Michigan.
im doing this kinda swap , but ole school and with the REAL SPORT COMPACT 73 gt vega
ive already got a 260+hp supercharged 2.2 eco built by wheel 2 wheel , just gotta get a sol/sky trans , and a welder
pretty nice start , and that header looks like the top of the rkcrappy/obx knock off header
+1 for being different
sorry but...
SBC > ecotec.
looks like a custom frame? not your normal "cut and C notch" that you usually see.
---I am parting out!!!!---
12.5@116 2.0 60ft
anyone done this in a 2000 style S10?
i got a chance to pick up a 2000, but i wanna keep it looking stock.
not all drag racing like this. that would be raw! could deff be my next project
would stock tranny work from a cav?
John H [CavalierKid wrote:]+1 for being different
sorry but...
SBC > ecotec.
you think
4 bangers in s series suck.
I'm sure this guy knows about dropping a SBC, or a Gen III or greater engine. I don't think this guy is going for speed with his set up, and with a show truck and airbags like this guy has a SBC would almost be impractical. Not everyone wants or needs a V8, hell was looking at old imports the other day and was thinking the same thing said above about a vega or an opel gt. Seems more challenging to put a newer 4 banger in.
It falls under the banner of Why Be Normal
Uniqueness is a virtue. An unwillingness to run with the herd should be admired, not chastised.
Bill Hahn Jr.
Hahn RaceCraft
World's Quickest and Fastest Street J-Bodies
Turbocharging GM FWD's since 1988
www.turbosystem.com
