3.1 conversion

i got a 90 cav with a 2.2L and a 5sp. i want to put in the 3.1. how much stuff do i have to change over? i want to use my stock cluster if possible (it only has a speed and fuel gauge, the rest is idiot lights. i plan on putting in aftermarket gauges). I know i will need the engine harness and the ecu, obviously the motor and mounts. what else will i need?

will i be able to use my stock 5-sp?

What condition is the engine in?

i'm replacing the headgasket on my 2.2 right now. i dont have a 3.1 yet, but there is a salvage yard in my county that actually deals in decent cars. he is looking to see what he has.

yes pick a good well known M. C....

I noticed there was no category for "leave it alone" ...

hey shakewell, unlike you, some of us are more of enthusiasts about our cars. some of us want more, for things like track racing, or more spirited street driving. of course you prolly dont understand this about fwd cars. i'm sure if someone put a mustang in front of you you'd jump at the chance to drop a 351 or 460 into it, all because its muscle, unlike a lowly cavalier. thing is, cavaliers arent so lowly buddy.

for that, i laugh at you and shake my head. :grinno:

oh and the moderator can close this thread. i already decided to find a newer wrecked cavy,sunfire and transfer the ecotec and tranny into mine

...I say you turbo the 2.2...like I did :)

YES!!!!! finally someone with a real response!!!!!

only problem is i got the tbi system, i need the efi from the 92 and newer first. but i figured i would go the ecotech route. lightweight motor with more power....idk man.

if i could find the stuff to turbo the early 90's efi 2.2, yes hey i would happily go that route

Hey man Idk... turbo sounds great but I have a 3.1 F1 and just got it running like new........ just got a new exhaust for it with out a Cat and it sounds mean as hell........ If you can turbo it do it... so much cheaper..... but there is nothing like the 3.1..... Its a night and day difference!