When is the 180hp Cavalier supposed to show up?

PacerX
01-13-2003, 08:33 AM
I was reading in GMHTP where Reuss was talking about this, and the idea that you can then buy a supercharger from GMPP and get 220hp out of it.

When is this supposed to happen???

The only Cavaliers I see available are 140hp models.

I'm going to be in the market for a commuter car in the next year (the brave 1988 Aries is now on its last legs...), and unless that Cavalier becomes available, I'll buy a truck.

Any ideas?

Sixer-Bird
01-13-2003, 10:07 AM
I don't think any date has been stated yet for the souped up Cavalier, but I'd venture a guess that it'd be in with the 2004 model year.

Z28x
01-13-2003, 10:24 AM
I thought there was going to be a VVT version of the Ecotec.

305fan
01-13-2003, 03:28 PM
I think he meant there is not a factory installed supercharger---
it's from GMPP---the dealer can put it on--you get warranty and financing.

The only supercharger I know of is for the 2.4L Twin cam---which was taken out of production last year.

Maybe they are working on one for the Eco-tec but I DOUBT IT YOU'LL SEE ANYTHING BEFORE THE NEXT GEN cAV---WHeNEVER THAT IS

bradyb
01-13-2003, 04:40 PM
Yeah, it's the Yamaha motor that's in the Pontiac Vibe, check out the Vibe sight. On the Vibe's sight they have a picture of the supercharger, too bad you can't get it installed on the 180 horse motor (stupid idea). I think it's teh same motor that's in the Toyota Matrix and the sporty Celica.

Z284ever
01-13-2003, 04:40 PM
The Ion will have a 220hp S/C Ecotec, I think next year. The current Cavalier may get it too.

Expect automatic only trans.

guionM
01-13-2003, 05:54 PM
Originally posted by Z284ever
The Ion will have a 220hp S/C Ecotec, I think next year. The current Cavalier may get it too.

Expect automatic only trans.

:eek: :rolleyes:

cmc
01-13-2003, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by Z284ever
The Ion will have a 220hp S/C Ecotec, I think next year. The current Cavalier may get it too.

Expect automatic only trans.

Typical GM stupidity. If they want to have fun they SURE AS HELL WANT A SLUSHBOX.

Performance may be alive at GM, but it is braindead.

WERM
01-13-2003, 09:21 PM
So we get a 220HP automatic only 'sport compact' on a 20 year old platform? :rolleyes:

Darth Xed
01-13-2003, 09:25 PM
Originally posted by WERM
So we get a 220HP automatic only 'sport compact' on a 20 year old platform? :rolleyes:

Perhaps... but the Delta platform Cavalier debuts for 2005 (assuming it is still on schedule, which I believe it is )... so, if it does happen, it's only a 1-year thing.

dabear95
01-14-2003, 10:14 AM
Originally posted by bradyb
Yeah, it's the Yamaha motor that's in the Pontiac Vibe, check out the Vibe sight. On the Vibe's sight they have a picture of the supercharger, too bad you can't get it installed on the 180 horse motor (stupid idea). I think it's teh same motor that's in the Toyota Matrix and the sporty Celica.


Its a Toyota engine that was jointly developed with Yamaha. Interesting engine. Spins to 8,200 RPM. My differential is 4.529:1 and first gear is 3.166:o It has variable valve timing and lift. It actually switches cams at 6,000 RPM, its like someone flips a light switch.

Its fun, but I wish it wasn't so peaky...

2ZZ-GE (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/Cobalt_AMG/Other/2zz_ge_article.pdf)

I can't wait for summer so I can drive the Z:cool:


Jason