Still alive.... a lil update on everything w/ lots of PiCs :)
 

I haven't spent much time on here but a lot has changed in the past few months or more that I haven't posted.

I eneded up putting a larger fuel pump in the sunfire and cranking the boost up to 10 psi, felt great until the turbo went kaplooie (I guess i overspun the lil thing) So I replaced it with a larger turbo and again cranked up the boost to 10...damn it felt better. Its a T3 48/60 60 Trim...well anyways two days later I broke a ringland whoopsie.

Here are some pics though...

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwCtA...84595173862984
old turbo

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwAjY...84595178514275
New turbo

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwDxA...84989028987821
Also notice the Stainless log mainfold... :)

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwAAA...85572321035774
Had to make a new downpipe for this setup

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwCtA...85572325410278

I have no doubt at the 10psi I was running that it was in the 13's but have no proof lol, nor will I even know because I moved onto something new.

I decided that instead of building a forged engine on the sunfire that I would rather have a car with all power options, a manual transmission and GM's newer ecotec engine.

So I found exactly what I wanted an 02 cavalier Ls Sport... This particualr car was only made for half a year before they changed body styles. They made z24's with the same engine as my sunfire up until mid year and then swapped to the eco. The next year the body style changed.

I know most of you are honda boys but I've seen this engine take some pretty decent power/boost with very few mods. I must refrain from modding it until i pay off my credit cards but that will come by spring I beleive.

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgATA...88798919632757
When I first brought it home...

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDlA...88798928429486

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDZA...88798939841373

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgATA...88798933303478

I hated the pinsptring moudlings and emblems so some work I did the other night...

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgCtA...89419796023257

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgAXA...89419799373331

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDxA...89419797936903

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgAQA...89419801786466

After:

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgAAA...89551123184182
Nice spot for an intercooler eh ;)

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDxA...89419803229257

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDdA...89419806288228

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RgDfA...89419808276639



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I'm definitely staying away from the body kit stuff on this car. I wanted to autocross and actually lower the car. All your going to see on this is suspension, engine and brake modifications. A few small exterior things but nothing that noticeable or costly. Again like my sunfire this car willl be turbocharged and I cant wait to do it. Its fun to drive, the eco is a peppy engine as it is. I'll get some base track times soon and my first autoX event is on the 26th of this month.

Also the sunfire had 144k on her and stuff was starting to go wrong. I still have to put a new engine in it and sell it. This cavalier only has 18k on it and I still have some of the factory warranty left. :)

I realize there are many new faces here who probalby have no idea who I am.... this site seems to have changed some. Although I thought I'd share my updates and mention I am still alive.

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---- i would have thought u learned from ur mistakes and moved on to a better car manufacturer :P

have fun with this one and with 18k on it, it should last u a while...unless u ---- up :-X

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I remember the big mouth sunfire. Good luck with the Cav. Nice to see differnet projects. Also nice to see someone not worshiping the H.........(all though I always will!)

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The site has changed but 90% still know who you are :-* I find lots of the "OLD" guys are still here lurking but dont post much because the threads are gay, anyways congrates on the new car and ps it needs boost soon ;)

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Congrats on the new car man. I saw one of these in a funny car, all stock internals, ran a mid 7 I believe :o I've actually looked into getting this same car to turbocharge, they look like they'd be a very good engine to do so in.. Good luck with it man, nice to see you around again.

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Your speaking of the cav drag car, yes it runs 7's but its far from stock.... although the block is stock thats about the only thing. All the other parts are all GM parts you can order. They actually have a book on how to make a 1000hp ecotec, ---- i have that book i forgot to take a look at it dammit. Thanks for the reminder :)


This engine truely does have a lot of potential, I'm anxious to see what I can do with it. Just having a manual trans is a ton of fun as it is.

Finally GM stepped up to the B18, I feel this is our best comparison. I know of a few building full stand alones with forged internals on this motor.... and I simply can't wait to see thier results.

This car is going to be a sleeper and a half by the time I'm done.... I can assure you of that :)

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Sweet.. Can't wait to see how it turns out https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...es/thumbup.gif

PS - The article I read said it was 100% stock internals.. guess they were wrong :-[

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glade to see you back man. sorry to here about the car. at least you got a new baby to start fresh on, looks like its gonna be a fun project. keep us updated :)

Noel

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nice to see your still alive hey you could do the ricer ss cav. thang lol

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I was considering an led muffler tip just to get it the "I'm a ricer dont know ---- about cars look" haha After turbo of course lol

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you again? good to see you back I guess, you better straighten out the board, it's gettinga little crooked, we're having a straight pride parade in a week, hopefully we get a high number of attendants.

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that cavalier you bought looks real good. i think it's the best looking stock one i've seen. it would look realy good if you painted the wheels gunmetal and droped it.

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Your old sunfire was scary(literally!)! That bumper made it look evil and ----. Sorry to hear bout your engine but better things usually come after blown engine from knowning what not to do. Originality is always cool. Welcome back.

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welcome back i've wonder were you been at

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Yeah, ill never forget the Jeep Truck door lock. anyway, the ecotec is a bad ass motor.(with the right components) good to see you airtonics

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whats planed for managment with the new setup?

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fmu and an auto tranny swap, he better do that so I can keep making fun of him.

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Are you selling the Sunfire with the turbo kit on it?

Oh and welcome back, let's see the damage you do with the Cav....awwww ---- you should JDM it out! :P

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45 psi,

Its great to be known for such things... I still own that truck, it smy beater :)

As for fuel management on the cavalier. Its most likely getting HPTuner's software.... they are in beta testing for our cars. This software would be comparable to uberdata or something along those lines for you. I could basically turn my stock computer into a stand alone almost. If that doestn work I'll probably go with a emanage or a safc II.... I'm not doing an fmu again.

AgentMurdoc,

Sunfire is being sold without the turbo. I've pretty much sold the turbo kit it seems, i have a few people in my area insterested in buying my old kit. I'd reuse the parts but they are too different on the new car. Plus when selling a car, being turbocharged will be a disadvantage to most.

The new cav will do some damage to you poor lil honda's just like the sunfire did and hopefully more. At least now I'll hear my bov everytime i shift when I finally boost it :)

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Good luck man. I too remeber your high school locker doored jeep comandche!

The ecotec motor is an awsome motor if done right. I think it is the only good thing GM/Chev has done for the sport compact world. Good Luck. Can't wait to see the outcome!