are the 5spd transmissions stronger on the 2002 Cavalier LS Sport with the ecotec motor than the Z24's with the Isuzu transmission. and how much stronger in your opinion if they are.
My transmission just went out for the second time in my 98' Z24 5spd, so i am thinking of selling it and try to get a 2002 LS Sport (ecotec 5spd). just wondering if i would have the same transmission problems with it as i do with my 98'
If you want a 2002 LS Sport in Yellow with an auto trans and torque converter let me know what price range you are looking for. Has sunroof, good tires, good working condition. I am looking to sell mine and get a Cobalt SS. Let me know. There is a pic online....
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the getrag is a better transmission then the Isuzu....the only major problem ive herd is there was some kind of annoying noise problem alot of them were having, not shure exactly on the details
but you should take the chance to upgrade anyway, i think you will enjoy the ecotec alot more, its smoother and quieter, responds to mods well, tend to be more reliable.... but doenst quite have the low end grunt the 2.4 has....overall i think its a better engine (and ive driven both, not just making it up)
My friend is a mechanic and has driven the Cavalier's with the GetTrag (sp?) trans, and the Isuzu trans. He said there isn't even a competition. The GetTrag (sp?) is a lot more reliable, has more speed to it, and will last a lot longer in the long run.
Id stick with the 2.4, and swap a 00-02 Getrag into it......
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swap in a new venture... they are a beast of a trans..
Sven you totally quarterloafed your computer..
if you want a quiet engine that has better top end than low end get the ecotec. If you want something with alot of low down grunt and sounds pretty mean, get the LD9. Personally i like the LD9, nothing beats good old cast iron with low end torque.
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^^ u got that right... gotta love the 2.4
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Yea, but the quality of manufacture is better in the Ecotec because it is all alum. This way you can't have a sleved motor from the factory or the problem of a head and block expanding at different rates leading to gasket failure.
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^^thats what i was taklin about in my post when i said the eco is more reliable
but you 2.4 guys are right, that engine has alot of low end power, i do love it
I also think the quality control is better now because GM is actively trying to get a better image. I saw this on GM TV that they want a better image to attract more customers since many have moved to "non-domestics" and sales are slow. Besides, they are using new casting techniques!
As long as you run GM in my book, you are alright...
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