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ecotec swap isn't worth the work IMO. i guess it's not as bad in a 98+ but in anythign older(i.e. no BCM), unless you wanna use something like a megasquirt to control the engine, it's WAY too much work

I agree. Its anything 99 and older where it becomes a pain. He has a 2000+ so the swap would actually be quite easy.

There is nothing wrong with building the LN2 or 2200. But when you look at the money you would be putting into those motors, compared to what you could easily swap in there, its not even a comparison. To me at least.

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They make adapters for that. IIRC, the 2.2L throttle body works on the 2.4L's.

Yes, the 2.2 throttle body works on the 2.4 manifold. But the 2.4 throttle body (what he also wants) will NOT work on his car. Thats what Im saying...

I need the throttle body too. So intake manifold and throttle body

You know you cant use the throttle body on your GA right? Its electronic controlled. No cable...

i know of one that was put one with the fire wall intacked he modded the M90 case to fit a LT1 TB and go out at a 45* bend on the pass. side

I would love to see that...

M62 and 077s?! Thats what Im talking about!

Most j guys refer to the old 2.2 as the LN2 and the 2200 as just that, because they have different intake manifolds.

But yeah the only other serious mods i have planned are some exhaust work, slightly larger plenium, and a shaved/polished head, and a 50 shot for when i wanna play on the strip. I'm building this car mainly for autoX so i wanna keep the 2200 in there its wicked light. Makes getting close to a 50/50 weight distribution easier to achieve. Thanks though guys.

Yeah........ its wicked light. Although its a cast iron block and the Ecotec is all aluminum lol.

Just make sure you keep that cooling system in super shape. Thats the first to take a dump and cause blown heads.

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I think thats it...

What trans is mated to the 2200 then?

To his, its the getrag. But there are 3 different getrags when it comes to the bellhousing. The LN2, LD9, and Ecotec. The LN2 is the only one that will bolt up to the 3400.

pfft, L67 in F-bodies FTW.

Yeah right. Anyone who has tried it cant get the blower on without having to hack up the firewall.

no turbo i like instant tourqe

it's a top swap car with a XP cam and SSAC SLP knock off headers.

i'll get a pick of the table GP. trying to figure out what to do with the trans currently

Ah I see. Gen3 or Gen5? Pulley?

' date='Jan 22 2010, 12:47 PM' post='4702']

Interesting little Sunfire. I'd do an L61 swap (2.2L Ecotec) much broader aftermarket, and more potential. Build the internals, and they love boost!

Meh, he would have to get the transmission as well. 3400 you dont.

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12.99 at 107mph? What turbo you running? Lol.

You ran 18s? Your car must be auto...

My question is the price that was paid for this ride...

Something very familiar about all this, lol.

Sup foo. Still rocking the boosted duo?

More like 1 and 1/2. Its top secret lol.

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I like what you did with the stock wheels.

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You keeping the L36 or swapping an LT1? Or even an LSX motor?

Anything done to it?

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Damn bro. Time for a 3400 swap. And you can keep your transmission. Then you will hear the intake actually do something lol.

I remember someone built their 2200. Pretty impressive on paper. Forged pistons, cam, LSX drivetrain, tune, blah blah. Dyno numbers were not even at 200hp. Its a bummer. Although I like how the 2200 sounds more than the LD9 or Ecotec.

You need to get rid of that 2200sfi box and get a 90degree bend pipe too.

The best thing to do is bolt ons. Unfortinately, I dont think you can tune your GP. I dont think they made the software for the 3800 in 2008.

Buy a cheap intake on ebay, or make one from parts at Home Depot. Your throttle body and intake manifold opening is 75mm. Work off that. Make sure you make a FWI. Thats the best you could do, and one of the biggest/easiest upgrades to do to the car.

Next, open up that exhaust. Lucky you, there is no ubend. Exhaust should already be 2.5 so thats not bad. Id look into headers. Every person I know that got headers on their 3800 said they noticed a great deal of improvement.

Want to get a little more serious? Get a cam. Or an easier install, rockers. Gain more top end for a decent price. Now you can always throw on a supercharger from the L32, but I dont know whats all involved when doing this to an L26. But the easiest way with more gains, is to just save for a turbo. But again, you cant tune. Soooo... yeah.