I was wondering if anyone has ever swapped in a ecotec engine into a older truck. I have recently gotten a 96 sonoma 5 speed with the 2.2 motor and the motor is pretty much shot I was going to swap in another 2.2 but I was wondering if anyone has swapped in a ecotec into once of these and if so what was involved?
I know the ecotec has a lot more potential and I would rather build up on that. I know I could swap in a v8 and be done but i would feel dirty driving a v8 I am a 4cyl type of person and would have more fun making a 4cyl go fast.
Thanks in advance
Craig
ive always wanted to see this done. i wonder if the 2.4L might be easier... either way its something i suggested to a buddy of mine a few years ago and have always wanted to see done.
the solstice has a rear drive version of the eco, plus I belive its the 2.4 eco
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The Evil J wrote:the solstice has a rear drive version of the eco, plus I belive its the 2.4 eco
What would be different? Just motormounts correct?
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I don't know what to think. I had a 1994 S10 with a throttle-body injected V6. It made only 150hp, and had more torque than a 2.4L Quad engine. It was still a turd. Until you seriously upgraded the 2.4L eco, it'd still be a turd.
I know Chevy sells hopped up 4.3L V6's that make 250-300hp. Why not use one of those? Or get the 190HP V6 and use that?
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Basiclly if you have the 4cyl s10 the v8 is cheaper/= any other motor. Unless of course your motor is blown and your just swapping factory engines.
You however, arent doing that. First off all, J's engines are for a FWD car. So your better off either rebuilding your engine to put out some more power, swapping in a 6 from the chevys or putting in the V8. Also youll find alot more help on s10forum.com in the engine swap section
you can get Quad 4 RWD conversion parts from www.mantapart.com, as for the ECO id like to see it done using the Colorado/ Canyon manual trans. (Same as the one in the Solstice.)
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