Hey guys i am looking at an 2002 cavalier 5speed with the 2.4 twin cam in it. This is going to be my DD but wanted to kick it up a notch with some engine upgrades. Was just wondering what i could do with out comprimising the reliablity. Looking to spend no more than a grand.
thanks....
ebay has got you covered bro. get an iat chip. then n1 muffler. you will be mad fast yo.
GM supercharger p/n 12498660
12498660 2.4 Twin Cam Supercharger
PRICE: $1,792.29
(Cavalier, Sunfire, Grand Am, Alero)
• Add up to 50 horsepower and 40 lb.-ft. of torque!
• Designed for 2000–2002 GM vehicles equipped with the 2.4L Twin Cam engine (engine code RPO LD9)
• Includes all mounting brackets, air ducts, adapters, Gen II MAP sensor and spark plugs
• Can be installed with normal hand tools
• Includes new serpentine drive belt Recalibration code for Vehicle Control Module is included, but must be performed by an authorized GM dealership at an additional charge.
PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
For ~$1000? I would:
eBay intake
Steel braided brake lines
Short shifter
Pacesetter header (ceramic coated)
Vibrant cat-back
Should be around a grand or so. If there's any left, get some good brake pads. Optionally, you could swap out the exhaust system for a decent suspension setup (decent, not great though. Adjustable shocks and some lowering springs with a set of sway bars would be about it)
2010 Honda Fit LX
If i was to do it all again. I would charge it and go from there.
A used charger can be had for less than a grand.
PRND321 Till I DIE
Old Motor: 160whp & 152ft/lbs, 1/4 Mile 15.4 @88.2
M45 + LD9 + 4T40-E, GO GO GO
-MD- Enforcer wrote:If i was to do it all again. I would charge it and go from there.
A used charger can be had for less than a grand.
where can a used one be found?
ported head, secret cams, header, and that s/c.
if i had a grand to throw away i would get an all new suspension so it would ride like a cadillac.
eibach srings i am getting for sure. had them on my GA before i went to air ride. Loved it car handled like there was no tomorrow.
Franklin Pochik wrote:where can a used one be found?
wherever you look... this website even? i sold my setup for $850 including smaller pulley and bigger injectors...
2001 Olds Alero (LD9)
650 whp / 543 ft-lb
@turboalero
Franklin Pochik wrote:[ion wrote: C2]Franklin Pochik wrote:where can a used one be found?
wherever you look... this website even? i sold my setup for $850 including smaller pulley and bigger injectors...
why did you sell it?
Because he wanted more power and went turbo. Beside if your using the car as a DD the GM Supercharger is the way to go. Its very reliable. Your car will break down long before the supercharger does.
Mike (96RedCav) wrote:ebay has got you covered bro. get an iat chip. then n1 muffler. you will be mad fast yo.
And if he gets the tornado and throttle body spacer he'll be even faster then you.
Don't buy from MANTAPART!!
There is no easy ways to get HP, no magic box or gizmo... And if you get more hp, there's no way to make your car still behave and sound like a stock one. More hp usually makes your car louder, more vibrations and harder to drive...but still people hope or think maby there's some magic way to have it all, comfort, stock sound and drive.
FastFireTwoTwo wrote:Mike (96RedCav) wrote:ebay has got you covered bro. get an iat chip. then n1 muffler. you will be mad fast yo.
And if he gets the tornado and throttle body spacer he'll be even faster then you.
wrong again buddy. i got the turbo whistle tip and the electric bov. better luck next time.
I have a used OBX coated header for $125 + shipping, a wai for $40 + shipping, a new SPEC stage 2 clutch for the f23 trans for $425 + shipping and a new TG lsd insert for a f23 trans for $200 + shipping if you're interested email me at aero.coupe@hotmail.com.
take your tb and have it bored out at your local machine shop it cost me about $50 included the plate. Header, cams they cost me $450 for regrinding the secret cams.Polish your exhaust ports. If you can do all this on your own then you should get some nice gains and beable to keep it close to $1000
maxZ24 wrote:ported head, secret cams, header, and that s/c.
if i had a grand to throw away i would get an all new suspension so it would ride like a cadillac.
Sorry to burst your bubble man.....J's will never ride like a Cadillac. Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but figured I'd post anyway.
"Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience!" -Anonymous
Joshua Dearman wrote:maxZ24 wrote:ported head, secret cams, header, and that s/c.
if i had a grand to throw away i would get an all new suspension so it would ride like a cadillac.
Sorry to burst your bubble man.....J's will never ride like a Cadillac. Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but figured I'd post anyway.
i've said that before and have heard that before, but with air ride it wouldn't ride like a cavalier....thats for damn sure.
Racing stripes.... and some cheap vinyals.... thats like 150 hp+ to the wheels right there...
Lol... but in honesty, there is so many options... just take what you heard from everyone here and go with what is your style and to your ability.
maxZ24 wrote:Joshua Dearman wrote:maxZ24 wrote:ported head, secret cams, header, and that s/c.
if i had a grand to throw away i would get an all new suspension so it would ride like a cadillac.
Sorry to burst your bubble man.....J's will never ride like a Cadillac. Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but figured I'd post anyway.
i've said that before and have heard that before, but with air ride it wouldn't ride like a cavalier....thats for damn sure.
Maybe true to an extent...but will never have IRS in strick cavalier form. So, even with air ride you will still have the body sway caused by one side dropping when the other doesn't. Still wont be a caddy...unless one does an N-body IRS swap and air...then I could agree with you...caddy maybe then!
"Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience!" -Anonymous
Joshua Dearman wrote:maxZ24 wrote:Joshua Dearman wrote:maxZ24 wrote:ported head, secret cams, header, and that s/c.
if i had a grand to throw away i would get an all new suspension so it would ride like a cadillac.
Sorry to burst your bubble man.....J's will never ride like a Cadillac. Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but figured I'd post anyway.
i've said that before and have heard that before, but with air ride it wouldn't ride like a cavalier....thats for damn sure.
Maybe true to an extent...but will never have IRS in strick cavalier form. So, even with air ride you will still have the body sway caused by one side dropping when the other doesn't. Still wont be a caddy...unless one does an N-body IRS swap and air...then I could agree with you...caddy maybe then!
you beat me with experience, jk. yeah and all that would cost more than a grand. easier to just buy a caddy. you won.
^lol...true. nah, I thought it was the cimaron? (sp)
"Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience!" -Anonymous
