Currently picked up a base model 01 White Cav Sedan with a 2200.
Looking for some examples of some projects I can start on it.
Whether it be interior cathodes, exterior tricks, maybe aftermarket parts that help a bit, etc etc..
SHOW ME YOUR SEDANS!!!!
How many miles are on it?
Depending, I'd do a major tune up.
Replace all fluids
Plugs, boots.
Sensors if needed.
Brakes, brake lines, fuel lines
Shocks / struts and springs
Strut mounts
Every single bushing you can think of
Upgrade your suspension first, it'll make driving it a whole lot more fun.
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^agreed. Do wat he said. That is smart
GMR has got nothing on this
Here is my 2001 sedan 2200 4 speed auto.
Upgrades:
Suspension:
-KYB AGX Struts with Eibach springs
-Addco Rear Sway Bar
-Vibrant Front and Rear Strut bar
Performance:
-Modified Vibrant intake with K&N filter
-Pacesetter Header
-Megan Catback Exhaust
-Prothane Motor Mounts
-MSD Coils and Wires
-Bored Throttle Body
Exterior:
-Motegi FF7 Wheels 17x7
-LS Rear Lip
-Z24 Side Skirts and Rear Spoiler
-Ford Escort Front lip(will be replacing in the future)
-Toyo Tail Lights
-Amber Turn Signals
-6000K HID
Interior:
-Momo steering wheel hub
-Spec D deep dish wheel
-Autometer gauge pod with Oil Pressure, A/F Ratio
-Sunfire cluster
-Corbeau 4 Point Harness
-Pioneer Double Din with Boston Acoustics speakers all around
I have had this car for over 4 years and have enjoyed every day with it. I get great comments with the car and it has made some huge improvements along the way. I have had no complaints about the car and i am doing everything the way i want it done. I am currently building a new turbo motor for the car for more power, and will be upgrading the car all around.
Pictures:
XtremE2200CaV: The Build has Begun
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3864109/2001-chevrolet-cavalier-sedan-4d
Knowing what I know now, and I had another 2200 car this is what I would do(not in any particular order).
- Performance -
*Upper motor mount insert
*Lower dog-bone
*Transmission bushing(I think at least one can be upgraded)
*Replace stock airbox and intake with a after market intake(any will work, buy a cheap $30-40 and replace the cheap filter with a K&N filter)
*possibly a muffler, maybe header
- Handling(bit of work, but I'd take a day and drop the whole sub-frame for this) -
*Urethane end-link bushings
*Urethane control arm bushings
*Urethane sway bar bushings
*Convertible J-Body strut bar(I think its the best one, it can bolt to the firewall for added strength)
*Rear strut bar
Its all pretty basic stuff, but would make a world of difference and would make a pretty solid base for later modifications if you wanted to try to go faster.
All said and done you could most likely get all those upgrades around $200-250.
First things first. Throw away the 2200. Buy an Ecotec. Make another thread when you get to this point. Good day sir.
Vinny wrote:
Nice looking car, man.
This makes me want to mod my beater. LOL
I just picked up an 01 base sedan myself, just for commuting.
I see clean sedans like this, and I get the urge to upgrade mine.
Man that is one clean sedan. Makes me miss mine.
