Intense racing is a leading global supplier of 3800 performance parts as well as supercharged ecotec and lsx engines. I for one think that this class is taking off because of a cheep spec motor ecotec allowing an even playing field to go racing. Ecotecalloytec engines cbm motorsports lsx performance. If your dealer is an authorized gm performance parts dealer and still cannot locate a gm performance part listed in this book, please email gm racing through our website the third type of parts listed in this book are. Am hoping hp tuners will come out with a tuner package for the l61 ecotec engine used on 2003 chevy cavaliers. Our large inventory and huge warehouses allow us to offer some of the best prices around. Chevy cavalier performance, oem and custom engine parts. The ecotec family ii is a dohc 4valve design with an aluminum block and head l850 for 86 mm bore applications, and l880 for 88 mm bore, designed for displacements from 1. Features power gains from 3060whp are attainable with our cylinder head depending on your setup werksracing high rpm valve springs included. Gm ecotec boltons cams and a blower make a 370 hp mini. Gm has other engine parts for ecotec engines but they arent the only ones who have engine parts for the ecotec. Chevrolet performance parts formerly gm performance founded in the late 1960s, chevrolet performanceformerly gm performancewas originally created to supply the trans am racing teams with high performance parts.
Gm sport compact performance build book, third edition gm pn 88958728. That gm sport compact performance build book is there to sell parts. Jul 05, 2009 tuning tips for the gm ecotec engine july 5, 2009 by christopher nagy in the last half century, the performance pride of general motors rested in chevrolets small block v8 as street, hot rod, and racing communities enamored themselves to the incredible flexibility working with the small block design. Mophorn stainless steel performance exhaust header manifold for 20052010 chevy cobalt hhr lon 2. Even with the impressive 2198cc specs, some people who swap a 2. The information in this book is compiled from the experiences of gm racing engineers in the sport compact racing series. Gm sport compact performance build book 3rd edition. Mar 05, 2002 the ecotec s outstanding feature to performance enthusiasts will undoubtedly be its impressive strength. The term nos is derived from the abbreviation of the company name nitrous oxide systems nos, one of the pioneering companies in the development of nitrous oxide injection systems for automotive performance use. The gm ecotec engine, also known by its codename l850, is a family of allaluminium inlinefour engines, displacing between 2. The ecotec in my girlfriends cobalt seems to be a decent little engine much better than i expected, considering the cost of the vehicle and my past experience with gm four cylinders. The first engine in the ecotec gen i lineup was ecotec 2.
Many gm brands use this flexible powerplant, including chevrolet, holden, oldsmobile, opel, pontiac, saab and saturn. A closer look at tuner options from chevrolet performance. A threeyear production period was part of the national marketing at gm for its saturn compact automobiles. This is a complete bolt on supercharger kit for your fwd 2. The cbm motorsports ecotec line of engines include the cbm 2. In our comprehensive general motors engines guide, weve compiled information about all of gms current engine offerings, including specs, pictures and more.
In the gm sport compact book ecotec performance book. Please refer to the core return instructions included with the part or contact customer service for more details. The ecotec engine management system uses a portefi design with cassette wastespark ignition. There are many aftermarket ecotec cam manufactures overseas, ive found no less than a dozen off the shelf cams from manufactures in europe, you just gotta look around. Gms inhouse speed shop, chevrolet performance, offers an excellent selection of performance and cosmetic items for you. Oct 06, 2010 just a update on my progress with my 2002 saturn l100 and rebuilding the top end of the engine. Gm racing dyno tests confirm an otherwise bonestock ecotec is. Tuning options seem even more limited, since most performance shops focus solely on the higher output 2. Also gm makes a supercharger specifically for the 2. Wiseco performance products w6307 gm l61 l42 ecotec head gasket dohc 87mm 040. Visit our whats new page to get all the latest chevrolet performance news, announcements, and specials. This item solves that issue made from a new tensioner utilizing arp hardware. Ecotec performance build book 88958728 crate engine depot.
Consists of engine block, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, piston rings, cylinder head assembly including valve train components, lifters, camshaft, timing. Founded in the late 1960s, chevrolet performanceformerly gm performancewas originally created to supply the trans am racing teams with high performance parts. F150 xlt crew cab true dual glasspacks with xpipe, aem intake, sct x3 with vmp custom tunes, full stereo system, hid 55w heads and 35w fogs, 35% tint front and 20% rear, lightning tail lights. All about ecotec performance and cylinder head porting. With the demise of the gm performance division, performance tunes like this have been relegated to the aftermarket sector. Combine that with finished seats with equally strict run out. The cylinder heads between the l61 and lsj are not identical at all. Transmission is a t5 from a v6 camaro with the tail housing and bits from a s10 pickup.
Pace performance has more information on the supercharger kit. Offering a solid bottom end, it was boostfriendly from the factory. The gm ecotec engine, also known by its codename l850, is a family of all aluminium. Initially launched in the my 2002 jbody and saturn vue, it ranged from 8hp145hp throughout its lifespan. The gm ecotec engine, also known by its codename l850, is a family of allaluminium. When using a 2step or when revving the ecotec engines at high rpm, slack accumulates in the timing chain and guide system. They claim you can use a 150 hp nitrous setup if you have forged rodsforged pistons 250hp400hp section, but nowhere in the book does it tell you how to retard the timing. An integral compressionsense ignition module eliminates the need for a cam position sensor. Consists of engine block, crankshaft, connecting rods, standard size pistons, piston rings, cylinder head assembly including valve train components, lifters, camshaft, timing gears and chain, timing chain dampener, front cover, crankshaft balancer, spark plugs, oil pump, valve cover, oil pan. Apr 23, 2005 ecotec power is an enthusiast organization dedicated to the ecotec engine, and the vehicles they power. I have a used le9 in my current class 10 rated at 176 hp from the dealer 10. The fourcylinder edition was found in the sedan and quad coupe. Must book with a deposit or pay in full does not apply to orders booked outside of this date range.
Good addition to balance shaft delete and hardened oil pump gears. Ever preowned product that is up for sale on this website is the factory built version that is ready for a. This despite newer engines being more durable, and tuned to lower horsepower levels in. Gm racing ecotec engine birth of the ultimate import. Comp cams has released a new line of performance camshafts for gm ecotec 2. Gm racing dyno tests confirm an otherwise bonestock ecotec is capable of a reliable 350 hp. Ecotec power from gm electronically written by jesse schulman birth of the ultimate import fighter.
Ecotec block used in the l61, le5, lnf, and lsj engine variants. Gm racing is literally writing the book on building a competitive. Ecotec and the 5 speed that comes with it questions. While these engines were based on the gm family ii engine, the architecture was substantially reengineered for the new ecotec application produced since 2000. Cometic multi layer steel head gasket chevroletpontiac cavaliercobaltsunfire 2. General motors engine guide, specs, info gm authority. Gm sport compact performance build book the basicsengine configuration inline 4 cylinder gas engine.
The gm ecotec engine, also known by its codename l850, is a family of allaluminium inlinefour engines, displacing between 1. May 14, 2016 a walkthrough of all of the parts that i am going to be using to supercharge my 2007 saturn ion 2. Every piece in kit is brand new, includes instructions and parts checklist. Gm performance parts has developed a bolton supercharger kit part number 1780003 for the 2. The camshafts are different, the valves are different, and the combustion chambers are shaped a bit differently.
We offer exceptional service and quality at very reasonable prices. After year of testing and constant inmprovements we are excited to introduce our new werksracing lnflhuldk ecotec ported cylinder head program. Secrets of sealed ecotec engines with danzio performance. Darton is also the prime sleeve supplier for the ford svo aluminum engine program. Ecotec maintenance products chevrolet performance parts and. This engine builders handbook with over 100 pages of detailed parts and procedures describes all of the parts needed to transform your stock ecotec engine into a high performance racing engine. Performance black exhaust headers manifold system kit for 0205 chevyoldsmobilepontiac cavalier malibu alero grand am sunfire 2. The engine generates approximately 325 hp on e85 or 340 hp methanol. This was the final stage 2 performance tune the ecotec family, to date.
Gm sport compact performance build book motionlabtuning. Intense racing leading global supplier of 3800, ecotec, and. Darton continues to advance in the performance racing industry market. After that there are performance racing parts or lsj parts to substitute in for higher hp levels. It starts to get thrashy and run out of power around 4500. Yes they can be bolted on to any of the ecotec blocks, but that is where the similarities end. Sportsman ecotec race engine pro ecotec race engine race engine. Jdmspeed new engine timing chain kit wbalance shaft set l61. Nitrous is an often used abbreviation for the chemical compound nitrous oxide n 2 o also referred to as nos. The jbody organization, is the worlds largest automotive enthusiast group exclusively geared towards the general motors gm jcar platform including the chevrolet cavalier, pontiac sunfire, pontiac sunbird, pontiac j 2000, oldsmobile firenza, buick skyhawk and cadillac cimarron. All external components listed in the base package below are brand new. Tuning tips for the gm ecotec engine july 5, 2009 by christopher nagy in the last half century, the performance pride of general motors rested in chevrolets small block v8 as street, hot rod, and racing communities enamored themselves to the. The l61 internals are supposedly capable to handle 280300 hp. If you are looking to gain more horsepower out of your current set up or want to build an engine from the ground up look no further.
Comp cams ecotec cams improve horsepower and overall performance for this increasingly popular sport compact application without compromising engine durability. The ecotec s outstanding feature to performance enthusiasts will undoubtedly be its impressive strength. Do any of you know of some good forums or sites that have lists of the different variations that have been used and in which cars. You can receive a refund by returning a suitable old core. Intense racing leading global supplier of 3800, ecotec. Most manufacturers limit the output of a turbo kit to 8 psi. The new engine features ported head, stainless valves, supertech 94 lb springs, eagle rods, wiseco pistons, comp xe246thr camshafts, modified lnf intake manifold, synapse turbo manifold.
Performance clutch installation 300 hp lsj race engine buildup get the most from. But when these products were released to the public, it transformed gm performance into an industry leader. We have some of the lowest prices on chevrolet performance parts, chevrolet performance engines, and chevrolet performance transmissions. If i win just bring me a new ecotec from the dealer and you can have my old one after every race. The block of the l61 is the standard general motors cast aluminum.
Gm performance sports engine by christian bollo issuu. Customer responsible for return shipping on core items. Skunkworks porting and ecotec performance posts facebook. Gm sport compact performance build book 3rd edition i. It was also the base engine in the cobalt, ion, hhr, and briefly, the grand am. The popularity of the gm ecotec engine among desert racers has exploded with sealed engine class racing. Jdmspeed new engine timing chain kit wbalance shaft set l61 fit for 0011 gm 2. Cbm motorsports gm ecotec series of engines for more. Quick explanation of how i am setting up my parts, sensors, wiring adapters, and optionb.
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