93' Cavilier engine

Theturbo551 · 12-27-2006, 09:56 AM

Hey I just wanted to know with a 93' cavalier it has a 2.2 L4. I know I can do stuff to that but would it make sense to a swap for a 2jz-gte in there? Would that even be possible?

-Thanks

curtis73 · 12-27-2006, 12:06 PM

The easy swap would be the V6 that came optional in them. The 3.1 is a fine fit, and the 3.3, 3.4, and 3.4 DOHC should fit without too much headache. But, the amount of work it would take to put in a different engine family would be insane.

Problem is, like most cars this age and size, the cost of the swap would be more than just buying a more powerful car, plus you'll have a vehicle with a better resale value so you'll get your investment back.

I know the urge to mod what you have is always strong, I have it to, but you have to remain logical. I say, save your pennies, drive this car for what it is: a nice economical car, then trade it on a Beretta GT with the 3.1 and a 5 speed. I had one for a long time and it was very fun.

Theturbo551 · 12-27-2006, 05:44 PM

Ye, I know but I still thik I can do somthing to the 2.2 L4. Plus why wouldn't a 2jz-gte go in there. Why did you say it's so much work is it because it's a FWD car and a RWD engine?

Polygon · 01-03-2007, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Theturbo551

Ye, I know but I still thik I can do somthing to the 2.2 L4. Plus why wouldn't a 2jz-gte go in there. Why did you say it's so much work is it because it's a FWD car and a RWD engine?

It isn't that it can't because you can put any engine in any car it is just a matter of time and money. The problem is that the 2JZ would take A LOT of both to work in your car. It isn't as simple and dropping in the engine and tranny. You would have to convert to RWD. You would have to beef up the front of the car, insluding the suspension to handle that engine. You also have to make all the electronics work together. It just isn't worth it IMO.

You do have a nice clean looking car though. Most people just let them rot. It's nice to see someone taking care of theirs.

beyondloadedSE · 01-03-2007, 10:41 PM

My guess is with you asking such a question as this, you dont have the money or know-how to take on a project like this.

Theturbo551 · 01-10-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by beyondloadedSE

My guess is with you asking such a question as this, you dont have the money or know-how to take on a project like this.

I came here to ask about the know how. Thanks

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