Answer to how to upgrade/beef up cavy

[Evilmonkey1177]

Reading through the forum I came across a lot of "need help upgrading my (insert Cavalier here)" threads. So being as bored as I am, I've created a thread listing aftermarket parts for the 2.4L, 2.2L and the ECOTEC engines. Just click on the link and it should take you to the correct part for your specific engine type.

Side Notes: Websites listed are only examples of places to go to find parts for your cavalier. For advise on places to buy parts go Here.

WEBSIGHTS ARE EXAMPLES: Yes, there are cheaper alternatives to many of these links, you still may have to do some searching to find the best part and the best price. But, this should get you started.

Some Parts have links that take you to a sight to help with installing that part.

Hope this helps anyone with questions on what they can do to upgrade their Cavaliers performance.

* denotes common upgrades to start with.

Air/Fuel
*Cold/Warm Air Intake 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC 98-02, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05, Click for Install Instructions
*Big Bore Throttle Body (e.g. 62mm) 2.4L, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05, Click for Throttle Body Install Instructions
Intake Manifold 2.4L, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05
Fuel Rail 2.4L
Fuel Pump 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC 95-05
Fuel Pressure Regulator 2.4L, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05
Larger Injectors (e.g. 650cc) 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC 95-05, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05
Turbo Kit (e.g. Stage 2) 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC 95-05, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05
Note on Turbos: Maximumboost.net offers up to a Stage 4 turbo kit for all engine types, Stage 2 is used for example only.
Supercharger Kits 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC

Exhaust
*Cat Back 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC 95-05, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05
*Header (not HeaderS...there's only one!) 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC 95-05, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05
High Flow Cat All types

Ignition
*Spark Plugs (easiest to just go to Pep-Boys) All types
*Spark Boots 2.4L, 2.2L ECOTEC 02-03
Grounding Wires All Types
Coil Packs 2.2L NON-ECOTEC
*Spark Plug Wires 2.2L NON-ECOTEC

Brakes
*Rotors (e.g. Drilled/Slotted) All Types 1992+
Stainless Steal Lines (One Pair) All Types 95-03
All Wheel Disc Brake Converstion All Types 00-05, All Types 95-99


Suspension
Coil Overs and Shocks (Set of 4) All Types 95+
Front and Rear Sway Bars All Types 95+
*Front and Rear Strut Bars All Types 95-05
*Control Arm Bushings All Types 95-05
Sub Frame Brace 2.4L

Internals
Cams 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05
Cam Gears 2.4L, 2.2L ECOTEC
Lifters 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC
Main Bearings 2.4L,2.2L NON-ECOTEC
Rod Bearings 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC
New Polished Crankshaft 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC
Crankshaft Cross-drilling 2.4L
Crankshaft Balancing 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC
Crankshaft Lightening 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC
Rods (Set of 4) 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC
Performance Cylinder Head 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC
Valve Guides (Set of 16) 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC
Copper Head Gasket 2.4L, 2200L 97-02, ECOTEC

Misc.
*Upper Motor Mount 2.2L NON-ECOTEC & 2.4L, Ecotec 2.2 03-05, Click for Motor Mount Insert Install Instructions
*Lower Motor Mount All Types, Click for Lower Motor Mount Install Instructions
Oil Pump 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC
Oil Cooler 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC 95-02
Thermostat All Types Available from this Website
*Underdrive Pulley 95-99 2.4L , 2.2L ECOTEC 03-05, Click for Underdrive Pulley Install Instructions
Alternater Pulley 95-00 2.4L

Transmission
*Short Throw Shifter (Manual Trans Only)2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC
Clutch Kits (Manual Trans Only) (e.g. Stage 2) 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC
Lightwheight Flywheel (Manual Trans Only) 2.4L, 2.2L NON-ECOTEC, 2.2L ECOTEC
*Shift Improver All Automatic 4 Speed Trans, Click for Install Instructions and Questions


Chips/Reflash
ECM Reflash All Types 95+
Note on Relashing: Most newer model Cavaliers can't be chipped but can be reflashed.
Chips 2.2L 87-91, 2.2L 92-94

If any of this information turns out to be wrong please tell me so I can fix it.
If anyone finds anymore parts that they feel should be put on the list, let me know the part and websight and I'll add it.

[CavLCD128]

very nice...kudos (if you wanna work on a cavalier)

Sticky vote (1)

[Cavalier2000]

thats nice but the average joe can find most of that for cheaper

[Cavalier2000]

oh an also you live not to far from me lol

[my99cavy]

Originally Posted by CavLCD128

Sticky vote (1)

x2 but like Steve said you can find all that stuff for alot cheaper.

[Evilmonkey1177]

Yeah I know, I was just puting up examples...you can find CAI's on Ebay for $40 if you want to risk it.

[my99cavy]

Originally Posted by Evilmonkey1177

Yeah I know, I was just puting up examples...you can find CAI's on Ebay for $40 if you want to risk it.

Oh yeah I know man this is a pretty good thread. Like I said I second it to be a sticky.

[Lances133]

Damn, not bad, not bad at all.

[jakegday]

theres no way you'll find a true CAI on ebay for $40, but nice work on the thread, i'd vote to sticky it, but this thread is compeletely useless to me (and many others) since it only focuses on one engine

[Evilmonkey1177]

I'll start working on and interior/exterior thing similar to this in a while and add it to this thread... but the problem is that it would just be parts that I think look good...for example im not a fan of carbon fiber, so most of my stuff would be fiberglass, interior/exterior is more of a matter of opinion and style. And there is a lot of variety in manufacturers of exterior parts then say manufacturers of cams for a 2.4... but I'll still post a generic setup. Most of the websites that are linked also produce parts for other engines and for manual trans...But I should be editing the thread within the week...this is just what I have so far

[my99cavy]

Originally Posted by jakegday

but this thread is compeletely useless to me (and many others) since it only focuses on one engine

Oh yeah good point I didnt even realize that. Looks like Evilmonkey has some work to do with making a list for the other engines. You need to make one for the 2.2 eco and 2.2 non eco engines.

[Cavalier2000]

shit man thats good stuff, are you in any local clubs

[Lances133]

oh yeah btw.....WELCOME lol

[Evilmonkey1177]

No, no local clubs yet. And thanks Lances

Ok, I'll work on links for the other engine types later on tonight so check back later

[Evilmonkey1177]

Thread updated to show parts for all engine types