Sunfire GT engine swap
Crash68
06-09-2005, 08:05 PM
I have a 1995 Pontiac sunfire GT with a blown 2.3L quad 4. Will a 2.4L quad 4 from a newer year bolt to the trans? I don't care about the motor mounts or anything else. I can fix the rest. Any help out there??
hotbug1776
06-10-2005, 01:37 AM
Dude, don't get the crap 2.4L, get the 2.3L HO. more power, and a better motor. I stomp 2.4L's with ease.
2.4L 150 hp
2.3L HO 180hp
2.3L bolts right in
2.4L needs a lot of workk to run.
any questions, I have done the swap, I can inform you.
2.4L 150 hp
2.3L HO 180hp
2.3L bolts right in
2.4L needs a lot of workk to run.
any questions, I have done the swap, I can inform you.
AnTh0nY
06-14-2005, 11:37 PM
Ummm.. I've got a Sunfire 99... 2.2L.. i was wondering if you had any idea what engine i could easily put in it... cuz.. Its damn slow...
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
hotbug1776
06-17-2005, 02:05 AM
Anthony---up to a 3.8L will fit, some needing more work than others, all needing tranny's and wireharnesses/ecu.
Turbo and a rebuild/upgrade are a good combo for a fast 2.2L. Got to J-body.org and look around for some ideas.
Turbo and a rebuild/upgrade are a good combo for a fast 2.2L. Got to J-body.org and look around for some ideas.
Crash68
07-05-2005, 07:36 AM
Someone out there suggested getting a 2.3L HO engine for my 95 sunfire. What car would that type of engine be in to find one? Thanks for the help.
hotbug1776
07-05-2005, 10:45 AM
Beretta, Grand Am, Achieva, and a few others. but you want one from 92-94 (IIRC), 92 being optimum, if you use the W41 (rare to find).
www.mantapart.com
www.the-race-shop.com
www.quad4forums.com <- the site for Quad4 owners.
www.mantapart.com
www.the-race-shop.com
www.quad4forums.com <- the site for Quad4 owners.
Dmax12
07-14-2005, 04:39 AM
I am looking to drop a larger engine in my 2002 sunfire its a 2.2L and 4 spd auto, would youguys suggest new engine, or super charging? if new engine does anyone know what is the largest I can get in the buggerd?
hotbug1776
07-14-2005, 06:51 PM
v-8 with work, 3.8 with less work, 3.x (60 degree) with even less work (3.4L being the largest I believe), OR, you could put in a turbo (less work yet, and less money as well in the long run) and be in the 13's or less IIRC.
Turbo is best for the 4 cyl motor, superghargers rob power to make power, and are around 50% effecient, Turbo is "free" power and about 75% to 85% effecient depending on turbo used. Also a proper sized turbo produces almost ZERO lag off the line.
Turbo is best for the 4 cyl motor, superghargers rob power to make power, and are around 50% effecient, Turbo is "free" power and about 75% to 85% effecient depending on turbo used. Also a proper sized turbo produces almost ZERO lag off the line.
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