hey i know this is probably a dumb question but is there a how to on the 2.2l to 2.4 swap if there is could some one show me where

I will save you some time and tell you what everyone else is going to tell you........

SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


......... lol


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Somebody should honestly sticky a how-to on this. This gets asked alot.


The Outlaw
98 Pontiac Sunfire (Christine)
2200 5spd
Red with Black racing stripes.

Don't let the punks get to you. If they can't say anything helpful its because they probably
have VERY LITTLE IF ANY MECHANICAL SKILLS . Talking crap is just their way of hiding that
fact. They figure the more crap they say the less likley anyone will know how dumb they are.

outlaw, can i use your sig lol..


- Your not-so-local, untrained, uncertified, backyard mechanic. But my @!#$ runs

well i tried to search and all you get is just basaically everbody telling everyone to search it or just specific questions getting answeres then the thread goes on and on about something totally off the wall lol

Ok, well I will make a general list of what you need.....

-Engine
- Trans.
- Wiring harness
- ECM
- Trans mounts
- Engine mounts

I do know that you will need to weld the trans. mounts in...or at least one, cant remember....as far as other info im not sure, never done it, just have basic knowledge of the swap....


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even if i go with a 97 z24 motor the mounts are diff. than the ones in my 2.2 j/w both are 5 speeds and 97 models

Ok, then you will need motor mounts, forgot. I know it will bolt in, minus having to weld in some trans. mounts. Other than that, swap ECM, wiring harness, I think that should be it if I remember correctly.


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sweet sweet well that would be good i appreciate the help from everyone

Only trans mounts that need to be welded is if your doing the getrag swap. Since your cars seem to be the same year, you'll need the complete upper motor mount for the 2.4L. All the other mounts bolt up. I have done this.....had a 99 2200 that was getting swapped to a 2.4L and all I changed was the upper mount bracket.
You will need a PCM and the complete engine wiring harness. You'll have to redo you power steering lines to an extent, and also fuel lines if I recall.



M62, 42's, ZZP 3", ZZP S3 H/E
214whp 190wtq

Yes, Fuel lines are also different IIRC.


Easy swap if you have the parts, time, and knowledge/ability.

what needs to be done with the power steering and the fuel lines?


My cousin had a 96 z24 that she wrecked,and mine is a 97..both 5spd.I don't think it would be terribly hard to swap.





Rememeber kids... spell check is your friend

the fuel line have a clip by the firewall, you should be able to unclip the 2.2 lines and clip the 2.4 lines in, I know thats what I did on my v6 swap..

you will have EVERYTHING you need on the wrecked 96 for the 97.

They mentioned PS lines and fuel lines, just use the ones off the wrecked car.. you could do the swap in a weekend if you knew your way around a car a little bit.


- Your not-so-local, untrained, uncertified, backyard mechanic. But my @!#$ runs

i might have to...ill have to see if my uncle still has the car.





Rememeber kids... spell check is your friend

If you have the complete car, that would make your life ALOT easier!!



M62, 42's, ZZP 3", ZZP S3 H/E
214whp 190wtq