Just how strong/customizable is the new econo engin in the cavalier? I've heard a little bit on it, some say it suxs, others say it rocks, but I'm looking to get someone who can look at both sides and give me a "fair" review of the car and its tuner-ability.

its stronger internally than the 2.4 twin cam and it's a drivers race between 2.4 and Eco.

A guy ran 15-21 psi of boost for around 40000 miles on an Ecotec with no problems...that should tell ya how strong it is.

it's a toss up depending on situation. being a new engine no one has a lot of experience with one. there are no upgrades as of yet for the ignition system (without converting the whole thing over $$$), but the car it's self can get in the high 15s stock. i put a short ram on mine so far and hit 15.5. coilovers and headers are next, i'll keep ya posted on times.

its stronger internally than the 2.4 twin cam and it's a drivers race between 2.4 and Eco.

A guy ran 15-21 psi of boost for around 40000 miles on an Ecotec with no problems...that should tell ya how strong it is.No 4 cylinder motor, N/A from the factory will hold 15-21PSI of boost. NONE what so ever. unless that motor is fully built.

All i know is that a buddy of mine that works for GM says that the Ecotec is one of those engines thats gonna be sold out to other manufatures. Second, the ecotec was tested with a 22 psi boost and the engine did not blow. Look at the Ecotec cavalier in NHRA its running almost 800 hp it has 21 psi boost

that motor is fully built too, isn't it? Yes it is..


Stock internals would NEVER hold 22psi.

ugh i hate ecotec fan boys. . .

ugh i hate ecotec fan boys. . .



hehee... yah me too. :shakehead