M. Matthews

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Joined: Monday, November 16, 2009
Last Update: Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24

About This Vehicle:

IHI Turbo-Charged and Intercooled 2.4L Twin Cam running variable boost up to 9psi. 2.5" mandrel-bent exhaust, 300ZX performance muffler and dual-tip side-outlet. 5-speed manual transmission. Fiero GT wing spoiler. 20% Metalic Red fader window tint. Built, not bought. Loads of fun.

Body Style: Coupe
Color: Pull-Me-Over-Red
Engine: 2.4L Twin Cam
Transmission: Manual
Interior: Grey Cloth

Manufacturer Options

  • Power locks
  • Power sunroof
  • Rear window defrost
  • A/C
  • Cruise-control.


MODIFICATIONS

Engine:
  • 2.4L Twin Cam L-4 sourced from a 2003 Grand Am (~70k miles)
  • IHI Turbo-Charger and Intercooler running 5-9psi boost
  • 2" insulated piping with cool-air intake and conical air-filter
  • E-bay special Blow-off valve
  • 2.5" custom exhaust with Nissan 300ZX performance muffler and dual slash-cut side-outlet tips
  • EGR delete (per '03 engine standards)
  • Older-style 5-speed transmission (exterior-mounted slave-cylinder).
Suspension/Wheels/Brakes:
  • Stock.
Interior:
  • Red glow pedals
  • Center-of-dash mounted gauge-pod (Boost/Air:Fuel Ratio/Oil Pressure).
Exterior:
  • 20% red metalic fader window tint (fades to black)
  • HUGE Fiero GT wing spoiler
  • Grand Prix hood-vents
  • Custom-made offset functional hood-scoop (to feed intake and intercooler).
  • -New- Steel Z-3 Style fenders.
Audio:
  • Pioneer in-dash CD player
  • Pioneer Premium 12-disc CD changer
  • Pioneer amplifier
  • Two 10" box-mounted speeakers in trunk.
Future:
  • Possible L-body FE3 or FE7 active-suspension sway-bars
  • Custom tail-lights
  • Beretta GT digital instruments
  • Possible Muncie 282 5-speed transaxle.