Shortly, before I recently purchased my new Cavalier, I had read reviews for 2003 models referring to the "new" 2.2 Ecotec motor. Since then, I have noticed in other articles that the Cavalier had a 2.2L 4 cylinder before the 2003 model.

Therefore, I am wondering is the 2.2L motor in the 2003 Cavalier was a new motor or a newer edition of the 2.2 L motor in the earlier model years?

totally different motor

There is the 2.2 2200, and the 2.2 ecotec (L61)

dont know the specs on the 2200, other then its a ohv 4 and i think it makes 120hp at the most.

and the ecotec is a DOHC motor that makes 140hp
It is the replacement of the 2.4l twin cam in the old z24's

There is the 2.2 2200, and the 2.2 ecotec (L61)

dont know the specs on the 2200, other then its a ohv 4 and i think it makes 120hp at the most.

and the ecotec is a DOHC motor that makes 140hp
It is the replacement of the 2.4l twin cam in the old z24'sI can tell you that they are under rated:evillol:with most putting around 130-135 whp stock i would say around 155 is closer plus or minus 3hp:smokin:

every ecotec fanboy thinks the ecotec is under rated. . .

Thanks folks for the info.

every ecotec fanboy thinks the ecotec is under rated. . .I am telling you that it is under rated because i have friends in the tech center and they say it is under rated. also i had a 2002 sedan ls trim with a 2.4 and it seems to have more top end. it just pulls harder to me this is the forth cav that i have owned and it is the best yet smooth and powerful and needs a higher redline.:):evillol:

And i tend to go through cars like water. every other year i buy a new car for me or the wife. i traded my 02 in for a 03 saturn l300 for me but she wont get out of it. so i got rid of her car and got the 04ls sport 5 speed with exhaust she cant stand a loud car:lol2::evillol:

go get your car dynoed...then come tell us the results

totally different motor
wut is the largest motor i can fit into my cav...i kknow i can throw a 6cyl but not sure which one..is it the 3.1,3.4,3.6,or 3.8...i dont know but i am gonna throw one into my car...

wut is the largest motor i can fit into my cav...i kknow i can throw a 6cyl but not sure which one..is it the 3.1,3.4,3.6,or 3.8...i dont know but i am gonna throw one into my car...

I've seen a Viper engine in an Integra... with enough money anything is possible. I dont know if you realize how costly engine swaps are. If you want speed bad enough that you want to swap your Cavy, I would sell it and get a car with a little more potential.

Please don't resurrect old threads.