Few questions??

[yoslvr442]

Hey guys! im interested in buying an alero and was wondering if you all good help answer some questions. is the 2.4L an ecotec motor as well or just a plain 2.4L? and is the 2.2 or 2.4 the same motor thats in the cobalt?? i wanna know what performance options i got before i buy one. any help would be awesome thanks!!

[PotIsYourFriend]

Stay away from Alero... And the 2.2 or 2.4 is a basic 4 banger not like a Honda 4 banger.. You won't get any good performance out of it..

[xeroinfinity]

Ecotec's are probly the best gm 4cyl and it is whats in the Cobalt (i think).
IMO they are better than import 4cyl .

You'll either hav a kickass Ecotec or a really crappy one.
If its been taken care of, as with any auto, It should be a dependable ride.

The newer the better

[yoslvr442]

so both the 2.2 and the 2.4 offered in the alero are of the Ecotec generation??

[yoslvr442]

Originally Posted by PotIsYourFriend

Stay away from Alero... And the 2.2 or 2.4 is a basic 4 banger not like a Honda 4 banger.. You won't get any good performance out of it..

so why should i stay away from the alero?? well if its the same as the cobalt engine then i bet i could do better than an import.

[PotIsYourFriend]

Originally Posted by yoslvr442

so why should i stay away from the alero?? well if its the same as the cobalt engine then i bet i could do better than an import.

Hint, Old-mobile was so good they aren't around anymore..


Get a Honda, all it needs is oil.. lol


Personally I'd take the 4 banger in a ('90) Prelude Si over any other 4 banger engine..

[JTrujillo86]

The 2.2 and the 2.4's are not the same. The 2.2 is in fact an Ecotec engine. It was developed under a partnership between Lotus and GM. The 2.4 is a pretty old design which has been used for a long time in GM cars dating back to the early 90's I believe.

Comparing the two, the 2.2 is a lot smoother and quieter than the 2.4. I've never heard of anyone have any sort of engine-related issues with the 2.2. As the 2.4 ages, they seem to have head gasket issues. The 3.4's are notorious for bad intake manifold gaskets.

As for power, there is a slight difference. The 2.2 gets 140 hp at 5600 rpm and 150 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. The 2.4 gets 150 hp at 5600 rpm and 155 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. However, dispite a very mild advantage in power over the 2.2, the 2.4 gets worse MPG. The 2.4 is rated at 21city/29 highway while the 2.2 is rated at 24city/32 highway.

In my opinion I would go for the 2.2. It's a quieter engine and more refined. You may have a little less power (barely noticeable, if at all), but you'll be getting much better gas mileage over the 2.4. When I was looking for an Alero I test drove cars with all three of the engines. I went with the 3.4 V6 because I really liked the power, but between the 2.4 and the 2.2 it would have been a no-brainer.

- Jeremy

[yoslvr442]

thanks alot for your help!! i would go with the V6 too but i want a 5spd so thats out of the question. this would be my DD so gas mileage would be somewhat of an issue. I want the motor that is easily modded and can see pretty good performance. im used to having alot of power so thats important. so i guess i go with the 2.2 then!!

[xeroinfinity]

Ya the new 2.2 Ecotecs are much quieter and more reliable.

Tho I really dislike any 4cyl's .
My V6(3.4) gets better gas mileage then the 2.2 also

I average 25-26 city and 30+mpg on the highway.