Anyone ever want to build a 4 cylinder?
11-29-2008, 04:34 PM
#11
I had a 2.8 v6 camaro and I always contemplated putting a turbo on it. But those things are absolutely GUTLESS so a forged build would be in order.
I got to tune my dads l4 2.2 cuz it is flippin WEAK. Now that i'm driving it i've been putting 91 in it so it's helped a bit.
I got to tune my dads l4 2.2 cuz it is flippin WEAK. Now that i'm driving it i've been putting 91 in it so it's helped a bit.
11-29-2008, 04:37 PM
#12
I did a built 3.4 (same dimensions as the 2.8/3.1) in an 89. It was easier than the V8 swap and I got to keep the 5 speed. It was fun, but it was a lot of work for a pretty slow outcome. It was N/A, so a turbo build would most likely net better results, but I just couldn't escape the feeling my efforts were wasted after all the work on the 3.4.
That does sound like a pretty cool idea though, from what I gather the 2.2s can take some abuse/boost.
That does sound like a pretty cool idea though, from what I gather the 2.2s can take some abuse/boost.
11-29-2008, 06:48 PM
#16
64CAMINO said the same. But even if neither 1 of you had said so, I would've.
Those Ecotec's can take some serious abuse. I'd do it.
Down the road, I think I'll take a Cobalt SS (the newer ones w/ a turbo) & use as a DD. Esp. in Michigan winters &/or if I need to for another reason.
I don't wanna continue drivin my 04 in winter(s).
I'd build a Cobalt SS just like my truck - for crushin imports!
I say use 1 of those. Lots of parts & support for them.
Those Ecotec's can take some serious abuse. I'd do it.
Down the road, I think I'll take a Cobalt SS (the newer ones w/ a turbo) & use as a DD. Esp. in Michigan winters &/or if I need to for another reason.
I don't wanna continue drivin my 04 in winter(s).
I'd build a Cobalt SS just like my truck - for crushin imports!
I say use 1 of those. Lots of parts & support for them.
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11-29-2008, 08:49 PM
#19
Do it so we can all laugh at you. Seriously, I've dealt with 2 2.2L trucks and they're the worst 4 cyl engine GM ever put in a truck. The 2.5L would stomp nuts over the 2.2L. I bet with 12 lbs of boost that motor would maybe be close to a NA 4.3L if you're lucky. You're wasting your money and time. Don't do it.
11-29-2008, 08:54 PM
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I love to build anything. I usually wish I got the Canyon RCSB with the 2.9 atlas becouse I can park it in my garage this Sierra I got is so wide the I almost rub the side pulling in.
I would love a little Canyon with a 4-6 drop. The usual header, exhaust, big turbo, and HP tuners. Silverado brakes front, and complete axle rear "cutdown to fit". Then when the 5 speed blows replace it with a tremtec 5 or 6-speed.
I would stay old school on the rims and use 15" just really wide and tucked in. 235/60/15 front, and 275/50/15 BFG radial TA's.
But the damn thing can't haul enough so I got the Sierra, but maybe if I save up I can get one for daily driven. Then keep the Sierra for buisness.
I would love a little Canyon with a 4-6 drop. The usual header, exhaust, big turbo, and HP tuners. Silverado brakes front, and complete axle rear "cutdown to fit". Then when the 5 speed blows replace it with a tremtec 5 or 6-speed.
I would stay old school on the rims and use 15" just really wide and tucked in. 235/60/15 front, and 275/50/15 BFG radial TA's.
But the damn thing can't haul enough so I got the Sierra, but maybe if I save up I can get one for daily driven. Then keep the Sierra for buisness.