body modifications and engine upgrades

[fugazi75]

Hey guys. I am looking to upgrade the engine in my 97 sunfire (2.2L) and start some body modifications. I have no real working knowledge of body work. How difficult is it to do, say a dragon Z body package (dont like the front bumber license plate, but it is the best looking one I have found). Are there many others out there? Also, I have read quite a bit on the turbo options for this engine. Would I need to hand adapt the exhaust manifold to do this, or can I buy one??????

[Robbie1]

There are tones of kits out there, all you have to do is look a little. RK sport has the street fire kit, you can also check this one out (I'm gonna buyt this kit) http://www.aeronationusa.com/details.htm?id=658
As for turbo's check out www.exploitedracing.com and you will find all that you need there. You can buy your manifold ect.
Mantapart.com has alot too super chargers ect...
Good Luck

[fugazi75]

Thanks. That Vader2 front bumper looks pretty good. Best one Ive seen so far. I bought my sunfire new in 97 and it has been a long time waiting to finally see some mods for it. Got made fun of by a lot of friends for driving a "girls" car, but I can't wait to see the look on their faces when Im done..........

[Robbie1]

I hear ya.
I get told the same thing.
One guy bugged me bad, raced him in his 4.3L v6 against my sunfire gt 2.4 and spanked him.

[leadfootGTP]

Originally Posted by Robbie1

One guy bugged me bad, raced him in his 4.3L v6 against my sunfire gt 2.4 and spanked him.

to be fair, the 4.3L v6 was in a 97' Sonnoma, was it not? thts not exactly a machine built for speed

[Robbie1]

Yes it was.
The speed idea is not the point.
My idea is put up or shut up.

[Robbie1]

Vader 2 front bumper is ghey.
Why would you want something with that much gap.