ecotec vs. z24

in 2002 both were offered if you had to pick one what one and why whould you go with that one.



thanks

in 2002 both were offered if you had to pick one what one and why whould you go with that one.



thanks


LD9, been out since 96 and problems were more worked out than with the ecotec. The Ecotec is a nice engine for mods, but i have seen first hand what the 2.4L can do. I still am shitting myself when i see Karo run his car.

I would go with the ecotec since it weighs half as much as the LD9 does. So what if the LD9 has a little more torque; however you do have a good point the LD9 is a bulletproof engine.

I would take the LD9, just from what I've heard on here. I thought there were more mods out for the LD9 than the Ecotec, or maybe I saw somewhere it took to mods better than the Ecotec. Correct me if I'm wrong, please.

being fortunate enough to own both, I can make my decision much easier!

I would have to say Ecotec. It's newer, more refined, more economical and just as powerful as the 2.4. 10 horses and 5 lb-ft of torque ain't that big of a difference. I must say that my '98 Cavalier Z24 was very impressive though. Even for an automatic, it was very responsive and looked sharp. At first I was dissapointed when I learned that GM dropped the 2.4, but since purchasing the 2003 Cavalier with Ecotec and 5-speed manual, I have been surprised since.

Ecotec gets my vote.

PS - GM will soon unveil a new 2.4-liter which is said to produce 170 horses. It will be available in the Cobalt! You know that one will impress!

whats the difference between the ecotec and the 2.2?

whats the difference between the ecotec and the 2.2?
2.2 = Pushrod 2.2 I4 8V
2.2 Ecotec = DOHC 2.2 I4 16V

Roughly 25 horses in difference (if my math and memory serve me well, which they rarely do)

2003ChevCav - Be specific, its a 2.4 Ecotec. Its also got lovely VVTi. It was orignially going to be in the Pontiac Solstice, as well.

2.2 = Pushrod 2.2 I4 8V
2.2 Ecotec = DOHC 2.2 I4 16V

Roughly 25 horses in difference (if my math and memory serve me well, which they rarely do)

2003ChevCav - Be specific, its a 2.4 Ecotec. Its also got lovely VVTi. It was orignially going to be in the Pontiac Solstice, as well.

That's right, the ECOTEC 2.4-liter will be made available in the all new Solstice which is due to be out in the near future. 177-horses! Pretty potent! Are you sure GM is going to use the term "VVTi"? This is something Toyota can only use since it is a registered trademark. It will have Variable Valve Timing (VVT), without the I (Intelligence).
Can't wait to see it on the Cobalt.

oh wow, i didn't know there was a difference between the eotec and regular.

What years do the ecotec come on?

oh wow, i didn't know there was a difference between the eotec and regular.

What years do the ecotec come on?

For Cavalier they were made available in 2003.

That's right, the ECOTEC 2.4-liter will be made available in the all new Solstice which is due to be out in the near future. 177-horses! Pretty potent! Are you sure GM is going to use the term "VVTi"? This is something Toyota can only use since it is a registered trademark. It will have Variable Valve Timing (VVT), without the I (Intelligence).
Can't wait to see it on the Cobalt.
You do know that Toyota and GM are in bed together, right? I mean, hell, they collaborated on technology and have even swapped cars. Ever heard of a Toyota Cavalier? Same thing as a Chevy Cavalier, except Right Hand Drive and a few other amenities.

Why would that be a surprise? I seem to remember seeing that acronym across the engine of a Vibe at some point in time.

For Cavalier they were made available in 2003.
Correction, they were made available in late 2002

You do know that Toyota and GM are in bed together, right? I mean, hell, they collaborated on technology and have even swapped cars. Ever heard of a Toyota Cavalier? Same thing as a Chevy Cavalier, except Right Hand Drive and a few other amenities.

Why would that be a surprise? I seem to remember seeing that acronym across the engine of a Vibe at some point in time.

Yes I have heard of lots of collaboration between GM and Toyota. Point is, if we are going to be specific then lets keep it consistent. "VVTi" does not appear on the new 2.4-liter ECOTEC.

Correction, they were made available in late 2002
I stand corrected. Just remembered that the 140-hp dual overhead-cam 2.2 (ECOTEC) replaced the Z24's 150-hp dohc 2.4-liter in 2002. The engine was then made standard on ALL cavaliers in 2003.

I stand corrected. Just remembered that the 140-hp dual overhead-cam 2.2 (ECOTEC) replaced the Z24's 150-hp dohc 2.4-liter in 2002. The engine was then made standard on ALL cavaliers in 2003.
True. Which is why I said it was made available in 2002.

True. Which is why I said it was made available in 2002.

Indeed you did!
You seem to have a very diverse knowledge base of the Chevrolet Cavalier. Based on your knowledge and experience, which engine would you say is the best one that has been offered since the Cavalier's introduction and why?

Indeed you did!
You seem to have a very diverse knowledge base of the Chevrolet Cavalier. Based on your knowledge and experience, which engine would you say is the best one that has been offered since the Cavalier's introduction and why?
The 2.0 Turbo is my controversial pick for "best." But, then again, I owned a 1992 Z24 and you just can't be that raw 180+ lb/ft of pushrod torque. That, and the exhaust note was just so much better on the 2nd gen 2nd phase Z's compared to what they produced from 95-02 in the Twin Cam and modern eco's.

The 2.0 Turbo is my controversial pick for "best." But, then again, I owned a 1992 Z24 and you just can't be that raw 180+ lb/ft of pushrod torque. That, and the exhaust note was just so much better on the 2nd gen 2nd phase Z's compared to what they produced from 95-02 in the Twin Cam and modern eco's.

Good call on the 3.1-liter pushrod. I loved the exhaust note also, it was so distinct and sounded pretty mean. The newer Ecotec's don't put out a very thrilling exhaust note at all. What do you currently drive?

Good call on the 3.1-liter pushrod. I loved the exhaust note also, it was so distinct and sounded pretty mean. The newer Ecotec's don't put out a very thrilling exhaust note at all. What do you currently drive?
1997 Z24. I do miss the low end power of my 92, but on the top end it pulls like a son of a bitch.

1997 Z24. I do miss the low end power of my 92, but on the top end it pulls like a son of a bitch.
I know what you mean. I had a '98 Z24 which I adored. What kind of mods do you have done to yours?

I know what you mean. I had a '98 Z24 which I adored. What kind of mods do you have done to yours?
Stock til its paid off.