1s time Turbo purchase

[WRX_JB]

I will give $50 to who ever finds the kit i buy (paypal , or local cash)
Where should i be looking , i have 3g saved. So not looking to spend much more , and looking for a full kit for a : 2000 2.2L cavalier (non z24) 5-speed.


I was looking at turbo-kits.com , seemed pretty decent.


Also is there any local places (philly area) that will install , and dyno?


Thanks , Jb

[HuffRex]

http://www.importperformanceparts.ne..._cavalier.html

http://www.jtuners.com/product_info....fdb1722a85b83e

http://www.sportcompactonly.com/default.htm

hope these help

[Scapegoat]

wouldnt you need more than 3k for a turbo kit for a cavalier? at least if you want to run more than 2-3 psi?

I'm just sayin'....

[TGilb2007]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

wouldnt you need more than 3k for a turbo kit for a cavalier? at least if you want to run more than 2-3 psi?

I'm just sayin'....

Not really..... depends on the kit that you go with.....


Kiro... look into the Hahn kits.... or search JBO for a used kit.

ninja edit.... here is one for the 2200 - http://www.sportcompactonly.com/Hahn...92_p-54684.htm

[Scapegoat]

how strong are the 2.2l's in the cav.

It just never seems like a good idea to me to buy a turbo kit for an na car without working the internals at all...

Do some kits come with internals?

[Honest_Bob]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

how strong are the 2.2l's in the cav.

It just never seems like a good idea to me to buy a turbo kit for an na car without working the internals at all...

Do some kits come with internals?

It all depends on the motor. The SR20 in the SE-R's is a perfect example. A turbo version of the motor never made it here, but the N/A did.

[WRX_JB]

Currently :

Headers back (DC sport)
Chipped
k&n intake

What should i do motor wise?

[Jeffros Spec V]

Originally Posted by Kiro

Currently :

Headers back (DC sport)
Chipped
k&n intake

What should i do motor wise?

It is all relative. If you want to run I'd say anything over like 8lbs (depending on turbo) you should do pistons and rods. But then again I don't know anything about this motor so I don't want its capabilities are.

[TGilb2007]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

how strong are the 2.2l's in the cav.

It just never seems like a good idea to me to buy a turbo kit for an na car without working the internals at all...

Do some kits come with internals?

the 2.2ls arent too bad... not as strong as the newer Ecotec version... low PSI he can still run stock internals. Depending on the amt of boost you want depends on what has to be done to the internals. The engine would need to be tuned as well, which is normally done w/ HPTuners and a wideband.

Usually, the kits for the 2200 and 2.2l do not have internals that come with it...

Kiro, if you got questions about boosting the engine, check out www.j-body.org, and read the stickys in the boost forum. All of your answers will be there.

[WRX_JB]

Yeah i dont mind spending the money of some grades , 3k is what i wan to spend on turbo kit , i dont mind spending another few on internals. Any suggestions with them i think i am gonna go with the hahn kit.

[turbo4g63]

why would you turbo your cavalier....possibly the worst investment of 3 grand ever

[NJGOAT]

Sell the cavalier and take that money plus your 3k and buy a Cobalt SS or used 4th gen f-body. Both will probably be faster and more reliable than your turbo'd Cav.

[WRX_JB]

Herd. But then why do people turbo civics?

[TGilb2007]

Originally Posted by turbo4g63

why would you turbo your cavalier....possibly the worst investment of 3 grand ever

Its the same thing as doing it most other cars.... Civics, DSMs, yada yada yada....


But Kiro.... lemme know if you have questions man, ill try to point you in the right direction

[doug]

Originally Posted by Kiro

Herd. But then why do people turbo civics?

Because they tailor to boost much better... there is a stronger after market for them.

Honestly, my opinion is you should just save your money.. save up for a car you can mod.. and don't do that to your daily car. Or just save up and buy a car that is already fast.

[Renegade_]

Originally Posted by Kiro

Herd. But then why do people turbo civics?

Because so many people have done it there is a ****ton of R&D behind all the parts and that itself allows the upgrades to be reliable. There is nowhere near the amount of R&D into the cavy 2.2 as honda drivelines.

I personally say go for it if you want it, the only thing I would warn you of is that you might be trying to do more than is practical on the car. The 2.2L will be able to hold like what, 6-7 psi due to it's high compression? I don't know what your whp will be like but you won't be making 300 wheel with that (depends on your goals).

[TGilb2007]

Originally Posted by Renegade_

Because so many people have done it there is a ****ton of R&D behind all the parts and that itself allows the upgrades to be reliable. There is nowhere near the amount of R&D into the cavy 2.2 as honda drivelines.

I personally say go for it if you want it, the only thing I would warn you of is that you might be trying to do more than is practical on the car. The 2.2L will be able to hold like what, 6-7 psi due to it's high compression? I don't know what your whp will be like but you won't be making 300 wheel with that (depends on your goals).

The Cavalier (espically the 03-05 w/ the newer Ecotec) engines have a VERY nice following with aftermarket companies now. The 2.2 and 2.4l motors have been grabbing attention as well, and people are putting down some pretty decent numbers (300whp has been hit quite a few times). A member here (at least, I think he is) also has been laying down 13 n/a times (not the fastest, but shaved 3.5-4 sec from stock). So yea, it can still be done, but it does take a little more time, and a little more money.

[WRX_JB]

I just kind of want to do it to be different , every one has sti / evo / srt/ civic , where is the cavalier lol? i am willing to put the money for the performance i just want to be lead in the right direction so i dont f it up, or put it into something unnecessary.

[TGilb2007]

Also.... Kiro. Read this as well.... itll answer a TON of questions about boosting the car.

http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.ph...=57790&t=57790

[TGilb2007]

Also... look into swapping a 3400 series into the car if you really wanna take it farther, and build a turbo for that. Or also, a 3800 s/c swap as well