So I decided that I want a supercharger because it can cause less problems, is cheaper, is easier to install, and makes good boost....I have a 2003 2.2L ecotec cavalier and I was wondering which kit I should start out on..I have seen incomplete kits here on JBO, but I am looking for a complete kit or just any good info you guys can head me towards..I originally wanted Turbo because I loved the sound, but I have heard too many horror stories about them, and I'd like to not blow up my engine. Thanks!
Justin
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Justin Smith wrote:So I decided that I want a supercharger because it can cause less problems, is cheaper, is easier to install, and makes good boost....I have a 2003 2.2L ecotec cavalier and I was wondering which kit I should start out on..I have seen incomplete kits here on JBO, but I am looking for a complete kit or just any good info you guys can head me towards..I originally wanted Turbo because I loved the sound, but I have heard too many horror stories about them, and I'd like to not blow up my engine. Thanks!
Justin
reread the stories again. most problems could have been avoided on those turbo stories. it's prob just as cheap now to build a turbo kit. i've heard either the price went up for the complete kit on paceperformance and crate engine depot and it's no longer avail on gmpd. what do you mean by which kit should you start on? it's only one s/c kit. then there are upgrades to that which need more money put in to them as well as the supporting mods.
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ur probley better off putting a kit together cause i know at gm the s/c kit is disconnected or the part number had changed i cant remember, the hardest part of putting a kit to gether is the t/b apater need to put ur t/b on the s/c but their is a gp goin on to have the adpaters made or u can make one ur self, and also making the tmap harness adapter to plug ur iat connector and map connector to the s/c tmap. i made a list on the boost fourm of part numbers u will need if u put a kit together.
https://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=1089&catid=166
U may not be able to use those injectors, I'm a cobalt guy, but everyhing else should bolt right up. Wire in the 2.5bar map from the lsj. And the injectors they r including are high impendance. I know my buddy with the 2.6l quad uses low impendance. Donb know if ur cavy is or low or high sorry. U may wanna look into it. Either way it's a good deal. U get all the parts for a bit over 1k
hm that kit looks pretty nice for that price...does anyone know if all those parts will work for my 2.2l ecotec 2003 cavalier? would i need different injectors or i think those will be just fine.. thanks!
"What we do in life, echoes in eternity"
Justin Smith wrote:hm that kit looks pretty nice for that price...does anyone know if all those parts will work for my 2.2l ecotec 2003 cavalier? would i need different injectors or i think those will be just fine.. thanks!
for the cost. It's a good deal. All those parts will work for ur car. It's even gunna be intercooler so u'll be getting more than the gm kit
Jn2 wrote:https://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=1089&catid=166
U may not be able to use those injectors, I'm a cobalt guy, but everyhing else should bolt right up. Wire in the 2.5bar map from the lsj. And the injectors they r including are high impendance. I know my buddy with the 2.6l quad uses low impendance. Donb know if ur cavy is or low or high sorry. U may wanna look into it. Either way it's a good deal. U get all the parts for a bit over 1k
he can use the injectors.
so wow for about 1300 i can get a supercharged cavalier?
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how would i go about getting different pulleys for it? the only thing i know about s/c is that the different size pulleys change how much boost your cars get...am i right? can i use a regular boost gauge and innovate wideband gauge and sensor with this?
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Jn2 wrote:Justin Smith wrote:hm that kit looks pretty nice for that price...does anyone know if all those parts will work for my 2.2l ecotec 2003 cavalier? would i need different injectors or i think those will be just fine.. thanks!
for the cost. It's a good deal. All those parts will work for ur car. It's even gunna be intercooler so u'll be getting more than the gm kit
the list didn't state alternator bracket, idler pulley or tensioner assembly.
Justin Smith wrote:how would i go about getting different pulleys for it? the only thing i know about s/c is that the different size pulleys change how much boost your cars get...am i right? can i use a regular boost gauge and innovate wideband gauge and sensor with this?
yes, yes
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ehhh just forget it....adding boost decreases resale value so i think ill just make my car look good like s1lver N1p did....
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Justin Smith wrote:ehhh just forget it....adding boost decreases resale value so i think ill just make my car look good like s1lver N1p did....
thanks but i'm boosted as well.
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cavaliers have resale value?
stupidity + modding = broken stuff.
doesn't matter s/c, turbo, nitrous, or bolt ons.... if you don't do it right, you'll pay in the long run.
yeah i read your boosted, but i am very low on finances right now and the last thing i need is a turbo...ive got a nice cold air aem on my car and i dont think i wanna mod the engine more than that...
justin
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Then why did you bother posting? You should go for it. the boost is well worth it i hear. Just bolt it up and have fun with it....you wont regret it. a few hundered and you have boost....Just think you could have a car that is show but no go oooorrrr have a car that looks stock and rip the pants off a Mustang. what would you want.
i want both!!! incase i change my mind...im still on the edge about boosting and looking for some answers.
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Justin Smith wrote:yeah i read your boosted, but i am very low on finances right now and the last thing i need is a turbo...ive got a nice cold air aem on my car and i dont think i wanna mod the engine more than that...
justin
Why? Save yourself a lot of pain later and don't mod until you're doing great with finances.
im not sure i understand why your supercharging over turbocharging???? you said turbocharging causes too many problems but a supercharger is the same concept. whether its a supercharger or a turbocharger its still boost and anytime you boost an engine problems will occur reguardless.....
The GM SC Kit Part #17800003 is still available as of 10-01-09 for 2778.34 from John Hall Chevrolet in Daytona Beach, FL. I'm finally installing the kit tommoro and I have so many concerns, it's not even funny. lol. Did that make sense? anyhow...everyone please wish me luck...o and this is my motto, "You have to pay to play."
^good luck, justin, start doing ur research man, u've posted up ridiculous amounts of threads asking bout this and that when all you have to do is read the faqs in each forum and use the search tool to answer ur questions.
