2200 to 2.4

[momodu7]

i was wondering if anybody can tell me exactly what i would need to swap a 2.4 motor into my 2001 cavalier. by the way, i have a 2200 and it is an automatic and i want to keep it an automatic. all help will be apreciated!

[cavman03]

same here but i want to swap a 2.4 into a 98 automatic plz help us
thx

[bigdaveangell]

pcm and wiring harness and maybe different motor and tranny mounts. Im not an expert so Im sure there are a few things im not thinking of

[STYLEZ24]

Not worth the effort... You would be better off turbocharging the 2200. Your talking 4 grand for 30HP....

[cavman03]

o ok thx man

[cavman03]

would it be better to get a turbo or supercharger? i like the RSM racing supercharger, neways how much horsepower and torque does ur car have stylez... and wuts done to it?
thx

[GRANDAMLD9]

Well i wouldnt turbo the 2200, swapping for the LD9 would be a better idea. This motor has alot more potention then the crappy 2200. But you would need a ld9 longblock and all the wireing ecm related things. Which im sure you could get for less the 4 grand. You would run a mid 15 compared to a low to mid 17.

[STYLEZ24]

????? ^ your insane... A stock 2200 runs 17's....Turbocharged with internals you would kill any stock 2.4....

[GRANDAMLD9]

Originally Posted by STYLEZ24

????? ^ your insane... A stock 2200 runs 17's....Turbocharged with internals you would kill any stock 2.4....

So you would destroy any z24 with a turboed 2200? Then what? In all acuality it would be easier to find a z24 buy that then modd that motor and make it faster then any 2200 could ever hope to be FI or N/A.

[STYLEZ24]

You're a waste of my time...

[momodu7]

i actually spoke to one of the guys at CavalierConnection.com and he told me that it would be a good idea and turbocharge the 2200. he said that their turbo kit produces 80hp and 2200s can handle that with stock internals. he said that i can get alot more if i forged the bottom end.

[cavman03]

so wuts the best way to go?

[STYLEZ24]

You can spend a couple grand and get 30 HP more with the 2.4 and still only have what anyone with a Z has or you could Turbo the 2200, have 180HP and have a Turbocharged Cav.

[GRANDAMLD9]

Why am I a waste of time? The 2200 are limited in their potential as a modified engine. This is why I believe the LD9 would be a better option for performance. You could easily make a LD9 have 180hp with basic bolt-ons, and even more with some good headwork.

[cavman03]

i found a turbo i like at www.exploitedracing.com 4 my 98 2200 cavy, and whats better a turbo or supercharger?
thx