If it could, i would personally rather see that in it. 220 hp, 225 ft/lbs N/A as the base or performance model of it. I guess cost would be the biggest problem holding that back to keep the solstice low priced, but then again the colorado has it and is less than 20k.

 

Imagine a turbo version . . . fast, but probably the worst exhaust sound in the history of the automobile.

 

Ewww, what if someone out a cut out on it too.

 

The I5 is way too big to fit into a compact car.
I've seen one in a Colorado and a Canyon. It fills the engine compartment of those trucks.

Here's a pic of the I5:
http://www.wieck.com/public/*2PV_054388

Here's a pic of the Ecotec:
http://www.wieck.com/public/*2PV_059787


Hard to tell from the pics because you don't get the sense of proportion between the two engines.

 

I really doubt it would fit....but if it did...

Then fitting the 4.2 I6 wouldn't be much of a reach.....would it. Imagine...an American version of the TVR Speed Six!

http://www.conceptcarz.com/folder/ve...vehicleTypeID=

Pontiac can have their wimpy Solstice (j/k)....Chevy would get a new Cheetah! Eventhough the original Cheetah's came with smallblocks...I like the idea.


http://www.skipscars.com/1964%20Cheetah.htm


But forget it....it won't fit.