New 2.2 Ecotec Motor?

[Spudislander]

Shortly, before I recently purchased my new Cavalier, I had read reviews for 2003 models referring to the "new" 2.2 Ecotec motor. Since then, I have noticed in other articles that the Cavalier had a 2.2L 4 cylinder before the 2003 model.

Therefore, I am wondering is the 2.2L motor in the 2003 Cavalier was a new motor or a newer edition of the 2.2 L motor in the earlier model years?

[studballs]

totally different motor

[GRANDAMLD9]

There is the 2.2 2200, and the 2.2 ecotec (L61)

dont know the specs on the 2200, other then its a ohv 4 and i think it makes 120hp at the most.

and the ecotec is a DOHC motor that makes 140hp
It is the replacement of the 2.4l twin cam in the old z24's

[nova racer]

Originally Posted by GRANDAMLD9

There is the 2.2 2200, and the 2.2 ecotec (L61)

dont know the specs on the 2200, other then its a ohv 4 and i think it makes 120hp at the most.

and the ecotec is a DOHC motor that makes 140hp
It is the replacement of the 2.4l twin cam in the old z24's

I can tell you that they are under ratedwith most putting around 130-135 whp stock i would say around 155 is closer plus or minus 3hp

[-Jayson-]

every ecotec fanboy thinks the ecotec is under rated. . .

[Spudislander]

Thanks folks for the info.

[nova racer]

Originally Posted by -Jayson-

every ecotec fanboy thinks the ecotec is under rated. . .

I am telling you that it is under rated because i have friends in the tech center and they say it is under rated. also i had a 2002 sedan ls trim with a 2.4 and it seems to have more top end. it just pulls harder to me this is the forth cav that i have owned and it is the best yet smooth and powerful and needs a higher redline.

[nova racer]

And i tend to go through cars like water. every other year i buy a new car for me or the wife. i traded my 02 in for a 03 saturn l300 for me but she wont get out of it. so i got rid of her car and got the 04ls sport 5 speed with exhaust she cant stand a loud car

[studballs]

go get your car dynoed...then come tell us the results

[twistedcarnage]

Originally Posted by studballs

totally different motor

wut is the largest motor i can fit into my cav...i kknow i can throw a 6cyl but not sure which one..is it the 3.1,3.4,3.6,or 3.8...i dont know but i am gonna throw one into my car...

[Thor06]

Originally Posted by twistedcarnage

wut is the largest motor i can fit into my cav...i kknow i can throw a 6cyl but not sure which one..is it the 3.1,3.4,3.6,or 3.8...i dont know but i am gonna throw one into my car...

I've seen a Viper engine in an Integra... with enough money anything is possible. I dont know if you realize how costly engine swaps are. If you want speed bad enough that you want to swap your Cavy, I would sell it and get a car with a little more potential.

[KustmAce]

Please don't resurrect old threads.