confused on what parts to put in my engine. 1988 sunbird gt

zlittell

I have done a few visual mods... some good electronic ones cause thats what im good at. but when it comes to engines its just not as pretty lol.

I have an '88 sunbird gt convertable and want to put a few things in the engine. I think this friday ill be getting a new air intake and stuff but i want more. I can do the installations or have friends do them cause i get that much i just dont know what to upgrade just to make everything better (doesn't even have to make it faster)

-zack-

blackz_twenty4 · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:35 am Post subject:

It's a 2.0, 4 banger, not much potential in them really. If I were you, leave the engine as is after your new air intake, unless it really needs anything. Put suspension upgrades in, from a V6 Z24, strut tower brace, etc. Then, when you're comfortable enough, toss that cracker jack engine and drop a V6 under the hood, but don't rush it, get comfortable with working on your car and go from there.

Suspension info:
http://www.v6z24.com/jbodyforum/viewtopic.php?t=78514

Run a search, you'll come across a crapload of info throughout the site, probably information about your 2.0 as well, I'd give info, but I'm actually not familiar with those engines myself. Ask questions as well, we're all here to help if need be. Good luck with your car, man, don't "rice" it.

Chris //

burntricer · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:52 am Post subject:

im gunna be the first to say this
lol

your best bet for power is to rip it out and drop a 3400 into it

but for bolt ons, there really isnt much for your car, now is it a 2.0L turbo?, or just 2.0L?

if you can do the swap, check out www.domesticcrew.com/660 , thats your best bet for the most info

blackz_twenty4 · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:59 am Post subject:

burntricer · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:07 am Post subject:

blackz_twenty4 · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:18 am Post subject:

burntricer · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:29 am Post subject:

zepplica

blackz_twenty4 · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:12 pm Post subject:

red91z24 · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:30 pm Post subject:

lose the aluminum wing.. add a second gen Z spoiler

barmanjay · Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:48 am Post subject:

Sucks how you guys are soo pro 3400 and anti-everything else Sad

The motor he has is excellent

88GT's were turbo - LT3

For those pro3400 people that don't remember - the fastest production jbody - ever.

There are many things he can do to give it more "juice"

As long as you take care of them and religiously change the oil, it'll be good for a long time.

zlittell - If you want more power,.. you "NEED" to find some forged rods! - However, I am doing a bit of research on the 2.0 ecotec s/c'd rods and pistons.

the rods were forged, but the pistons are cast - go figure

So far the BE of the rods appear to be the same - 2.047, however the length of the rods are 0.300 longer, so a new forged shallow piston will be required.

zlittell · Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:52 am Post subject:

i planned on dropping at least the 3100 in it but dont have the time or money now... so i geuss i can just try spending more money on the electronics side of my car. and hoefully i run by a car for cheap that has the gm 3100 in it or something...

-zack-

barmanjay · Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 11:52 pm Post subject:

brad14 · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:48 am Post subject:

i agree with the jay guy,

zlittell · Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:26 am Post subject:

yeah easier is definently better when it comes out to be relatively the same lol. but yeah the next thing i get is going to be lowering kit and new struts.

-zack-

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