Well, a very disappointing day at the dyno. 2 years ago I put down 303whp with minimal off the shelf mods. This time around I did a buttload of mods to it and just put down 328.1 hp at 17lbs. First run of the day I put down 299, then 319, then 328, then 309 when the damn tranny broke. 3rd gear is done. We were making progress going up and up in numbers playing with timing and fuel. I wasnt going to quit until I reached 400 but the tranny said F it.

At this point I am unsure what to do about the car. Im leaning toward a MAJOR part-out. at the same time im thinking manual swap. The thing is, I do not have the time or space really for that. I have a 6 month old baby, and trying to get my wife back up to speed as her mom just passed away last week. So, life is priority right now. Here is the graph and video for your viewing.

Skip to 40 seconds.


Look at the bochy lines, thats the torque converter acting up.











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life is more important than hitting 400hp in a Cavalier bro.

regardless, those are good numbers and nothing to be upset about imo. sorry bout the tranny broseph.

Bring it to my place and I can get the swap done if you get the parts!

Taking care of your family is number one David, the cav can wait until you get everything sorted out. Those are some decent numbers even though your not quite at your goal. Just think of how far you have come with the cav and how much time and effort it takes to reach the level your at. Please don't part her out, I'm sure you would regret it down the road. Which ever way you decide to go I hope you do what's best for you and the family, and I'm sorry for your loss. I hope everything works out for you


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You put so much time into this ride man! Dont part it out! Just give it a rest until everything is back to the normal swing of things!

sorry to hear about the trans. still good numbers though, and the car sounded wicked as well

First of all sorry about the family stuff.
Those numbers are still impressive. Give wear/tear into consideration a bit.
I have been down/wanting to give up and all i have is minor bolt ons... don't give up. Just give cars space now and take care of priorities.
Cav looks clean and sounds real nice too. Good luck!

manual swap it. collect parts while you sort out life. after your parts are collected swap it. if your still tied down i will try to help. i bet your were also at 400, just the auto trans holding you back.

I understand your frustration, but I wouldn't part it out. You've put too much time into it to give up. Im dying to see this thing running and on the street. Get your family time in first then come back to it. Let me know if you need help.

Yeah family first. Really didnt want to see the tranny fail. I have the same one, so I guess well see how long she lasts. My two cents...only part out if you have to.


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Well, that sucks about the transmission man, you know everyone here is gonna say Getrag swap it. I hope u liked Brian tuning your car. Like I said, he did excellent with mine, having over 5 hours in just drivability. Another nice thing is he is a gradual tuner. Only going in small steps instead of just jacking up the boost looking for big numbers. And patient considering the lack of tunability with our cars compared to the Corvettes and 3800I cars he is used to.




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like everyone else deal with tha fam stuff man, the car will alwayz be there in the end and damn it sounded good when u got into boost, I would love to have ur numbers right now, sorry to hear bout the tranny stuff and ur wifes mom but what brings u down brings u back stronger, you'll get through it



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Hey everyone, thansk A LOT for the support. I guess I was just pissed yesterday when I mentioned part out because as all of you may had the same feeling before, I was just talking in frustration. Although its not out of the question, I will just put the cover back on it and think about it for a while. Like Jason said, collect little parts here and there for the manual swap and just take my time. That way it won't SEEM like im dumping lots of money it in all at once LOL.

About the car, yea it sounded really strong, loud as hell. The old head v8 guys there called it an angry little gerbal under the hood LOL.

Chuck Ill let ya know

Jason, ill be contact shortly becaus I know you know how to do a manual swap













~2014 New Z under the knife, same heart different body~
______________________
WHITECAVY no more
2012 numbers - 4SPD AUTOMATIC!!
328 HP
306 TQ

I agree with the rest, family first. I think putting the cover on it and stepping back is good. weigh your options. I am also going for 400 hp with my auto trans. Your unfortunate event has made my fear of killing the trans a reality.

Sorry about all the family stuff, don't give up on the cavy though.

As for the dyno I would point all fingers at the tray, thats a pretty effed up power curve, sounds real mean and strong.



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lol why cant any of you guys understand a lot of the reasons mine dont run yet are FAMILY?!?! haha i just get @!#$ for it left and right.

david.. family comes first but man.. that doesnt mean you gotta give up on your dreams. i hardly feel like your wife and new daughter would want you to give up on something you've worked so hard for when you really didnt need to. like you said (and its what i do, too) just throw the cover on it and come at it when you can. there really is no shame in that one bit.

so i guess with that said.. congrats AND condolences at the same time are in order? LOL

keep at it man. 5 speed or auto this car will always have a place high up in the best j-body's ever built list.



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