Anyone here educate me on a turbo ecotec?
09-14-2008, 04:29 PM
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Anyone here educate me on a turbo ecotec? Or is there a conversion forum for these guys? I need to run 87 and I know these do - I'm curious about price and weight of the Eco versus a LS1 (I was actually thinking 5.3, but whatever).
Anyway, I read an interesting article on these engines and it seems like it would be a great little engine to work on and with. I know the output would be less than an LS1, but I don't need a ton of HP in a 3000lb car, I just want reliability, fuel economy, and a little zoom zoom. Maybe I should just buy a f'n HHR SS. I'd be in with AWD. Ah well.
Anyway, I read an interesting article on these engines and it seems like it would be a great little engine to work on and with. I know the output would be less than an LS1, but I don't need a ton of HP in a 3000lb car, I just want reliability, fuel economy, and a little zoom zoom. Maybe I should just buy a f'n HHR SS. I'd be in with AWD. Ah well.
09-14-2008, 05:26 PM
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No comparison at all between these two, but you probably know that.
It's going to be tough to find a RWD turbo platform as I only know of the Sky Redline and Solstice GXP running that configuration right now. Any other cars?
I think I'd start on a forum for a car that has the engine in it that you want to use.
It's going to be tough to find a RWD turbo platform as I only know of the Sky Redline and Solstice GXP running that configuration right now. Any other cars?
I think I'd start on a forum for a car that has the engine in it that you want to use.
09-15-2008, 09:26 PM
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i converted a supercharged ion redline to a holset hx35 turbo car. runs pretty good.
so it can be done. i gutted the supercharger and turned it into a plenum box.
so it can be done. i gutted the supercharger and turned it into a plenum box.
09-16-2008, 11:52 AM
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I love my 2008 HHR SS, it runs really hard, even on the 87 I dump in it. It runs a little stronger on 92 octane fuel. If I want to really kick-*** I still love my LS powered old sedan though.........and my LS powered sedan gets BETTER fuel economy than my turbocharged HHR SS!!!!
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My Sky redline (2.0L turbo ecotec) is doing about 350 at the crank, and about 380 lb/ft with only a few mods. The 2.0L was designed oversquare and actually develops killer torque. Its a very stout motor also. In stock form (260 hp, 260 lb/ft) in runs fine on 87 octane.
01-13-2009, 10:22 AM
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I just completed the GM factory "upgrade" on my HHR SS..........I think it will outrun my LS1 powered hot rod now..........I better get the "big motor" finished and installed, I can't have my little turbo commuter car running quicker than my real hot rod.
