Smardo Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Does anyone have information about swapping a gm ecotec engine in a 520? 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 All custom. You'll have to pave the way. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 No. Because DRIVEN has done this to a 510 wagon. Been a while since his thread has had posts, but we all know that his runs well. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 510 Wagon vs 520, j series vs l series. Still going to be all custom. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Well, at least he can follow Jess's thread and avoid some of the headaches he had to endure. Not entirely blind with this venture. 1 Quote Link to comment
VFR800 Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 The GM ecotec 3.8L V6? Quote Link to comment
Smardo Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 the v6 is a really cool looking engine. I had hoped that the 2 L engine would be easier to deal with. I had thought about replacing the j13 with an L16, which would probably take retooling the driveshaft, motor mounts, and trans cross member. Then, thought if you have to do all of that, why not put in a newer version engine with less weight and more horse power. Would it be reasonable to think if I could get a ecotec engine with gearbox and driveshaft, then have the drive shaft altered to fit it could work? 1 Quote Link to comment
Smardo Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 I am new to the forum, and would like to study your suggestion as to following Jesses' thread. Would you please direct me as to how I might be able to find his notes? 1 Quote Link to comment
hosestop@msn.com Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Was considering a swap with Pontiac Solstice RWD engine for a customer 4cyl.185hp I think ?Datsiac ? Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 Was considering a swap with Pontiac Solstice RWD engine for a customer 4cyl.185hp I think ?Datsiac ? Also in the Saturn sky. Satdat? Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 2.0 LNF Ecotech 2007–2010 Pontiac Solstice GXP 260 hp @ 5300 rpm 260 ft⋅lb @ 2000 rpm2007–2010 Saturn Sky Red Line 260 hp @ 5300 rpm 260 ft⋅lb @ 2000 rpm2008–2010 Chevrolet HHR SS 260 hp @ 5300 rpm 260 ft⋅lb @ 2000 rpm2008–2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 260 hp @ 5300 rpm 260 ft⋅lb @ 2000 rpm In December 2008, GM released a Turbo Upgrade Kit for the LNF engine which increases horsepower to 290 hp and torque to up to 340 ft⋅lb, 340 What!?! That's V8 shit. depending on the model. The kit retails for $650. Impressive. Quote Link to comment
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