2.4 powerplant

[fastcavy04]

i have looked at a few grand ams and my buddy has a 98 with the 2.4. i was just wondering what you guys think of the 2.4 and would i be better off auto or manual. I have a cavalier right now and they come with the 2.4 which in our cars is THE performance motor. What do you think about it in the grand am vs. the v6. What can i get more aftermarket stuff for?

[VanishingImage]

with the 2.4 and actually the 2.2(ecotech) as well,you can find a load of stuff to get,now the cavy and the GA have different sized engine bays and some things might be arranged different so there can be clearence issues with some things,for instance,the 2.4 header,it fits cavy fine,theres problems with clearence on the GA. IMO I like the 2.4 better then the v6 just because there such a huge market for 4cyl engines right now and there always have potenial for some major motor upgrades. If I coulf have a manual Id take it but I have an auto so I have to stick with it.

[Matt95GT]

On 96-98 my opinion is:

2.4 manual > 3.1 auto > 2.4 auto

[urweak]

if i were you i would get a newer z24 or sunfire gt with a manual and a 2.4. but if you really want a GA then go with the 2.4 manual.

[azeniskid]

it sucks i think

[99blackSE]

V6 is good for bolt on work
the LD9 is good for deep down performance, for the diehards i guess
right spy?

[2K SE]

Originally posted by VanishingImage
with the 2.4 and actually the 2.2(ecotech) as well,you can find a load of stuff to get,now the cavy and the GA have different sized engine bays and some things might be arranged different so there can be clearence issues with some things,for instance,the 2.4 header,it fits cavy fine,theres problems with clearence on the GA. IMO I like the 2.4 better then the v6 just because there such a huge market for 4cyl engines right now and there always have potenial for some major motor upgrades. If I coulf have a manual Id take it but I have an auto so I have to stick with it.

Don't have to.

[fastcavy04]

I am looking at a 99 z24 right now but i know everything for a cav 2.4. I was just wondering as far as external bolt-on clearance issues. Also has anyone done the gm supercharger on their grand am. my buddy wants to do it and i dont think it will work due to the pcm reflash needed. thanks for the responses.

[fastcavy04]

p.s. i have the 2.4 in my present cav but i want a newer car.

[urweak]

Originally posted by fastcavy04
I am looking at a 99 z24 right now but i know everything for a cav 2.4. I was just wondering as far as external bolt-on clearance issues. Also has anyone done the gm supercharger on their grand am. my buddy wants to do it and i dont think it will work due to the pcm reflash needed. thanks for the responses.

Yea theres a guy on here with a 96-98 GAGT with the GM charger. Search for it on here, i posted what you basicly need to do to get it to work on a pre 99-00 car

[3 DeeJay]

I look for all cavalier & sunfire engine performance stuff.. my cai had to be modified to fit.. I think they are better in a manual too..

[azeniskid]

Originally posted by 99blackSE
V6 is good for bolt on work
the LD9 is good for deep down performance, for the diehards i guess
right spy?


it's cheaper to modify an ld9.... even cheaper to modify an LGO.....