2.0 EcoTec in a GBody?

[jdracer13]

Alright, I know, It was just something that popped into my head. It is different. For sure, There are a lot of things to consider, power to weight ratio is better than any V8. Power to displacement is insane compared to a V8. The little 1.4 Turbo in my Cruze puts out a better ratio than all the N/A race engines that we have built. The 2.0 Turbo stock comes in the new Regal GS, with an optional 6spd. I saw some where on the net where some one put one in a 69 nova to be different and it was around 600hp... These are the motors that are used in the Cruze's that kick everyones asses in road racing. Why not build a more powerful lighter engine, and focus on suspension, and you will have one hell of a ride. That gets 25+ mpg
I want to hear some opinions on this.

 

[megaladon6]

can you get enough low end torque out of it, without spending thousands, to drive 3000lbs on the street?

 

[beenen]

turbo v6 is the lowest I'd go in cylinders ..I wouldn't care if it was a 1000hp 4 banger..just not my taste

different yes

 

[jdracer13]

The stock Regal GS has 270hp and 298 lb-ft. :lol: with a 6spd. It was named the WardsAuto World's "10 Best Engines". The engine has 135hp per liter! Do any of the production V8's have that?? I am totally for, shear muscle, but you have to take a look at some of these new EcoTec's. They do not have that annoying buzz to them. The have a pretty decent growl to them because of the turbo.
Check this out:
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0606phr_gm_ecotec_20_liter_engine/index.html

 

[dogsht]

I have not seen dyno sheets on this but I suspect even with the turbo torque probably would not be stellar at moving a 3,500 pound car. As in low rpm braud and peak. The ecoboost 3.5 v6 would be outstanding though. Much like the Grand Nationals. I just looked ay the current wards and did not see it.

 

[jdracer13]

12 Buick Regal GS
Vehicle type front-engine, 4-door, FWD 5-passenger sports sedan
Engine 2.0L DOHC DI Ecotec all-aluminum I-4 turbo
Power (SAE net) 270 hp @ 5,300 rpm
Torque 295 lb.-ft. (400 Nm) @ 2,400 rpm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Transmission 6-speed manual
Wheelbase 107.8 ins. (273.8 cm)
Overall length 190.2 ins. (483.1 cm)
Overall width 73.1 ins. (185.7 cm)
Overall height 58.0 ins. (147.3 cm)
Curb weight 3,710 (1,683 kg)
Base price $35,310
Fuel economy 19/27 mpg (12.4-8.7 L/100 km) est.
Competition Acura TSX, Audi A4, Volkswagen CC, Lexus IS250, Volvo S60 T, Infiniti G25

0-60 T<6.7s

Here it is:
http://wardsauto.com/testdrive/buick_regal_gs_111031/

It was named for 2012 not 2010 Like on Wards site:
http://www.torquenews.com/119/buick-eco ... st-engines

 

[jrm81bu]

Figure the na ecotec in the Solctice pushe dabout 2900 pounds with around 180 hp. A g-body at say 3200-3500 with a turbo ecotec with close to 300hp and slightly less torque should move fairly well. I'm not a fan of 4 cylinders but you have to respect technology.

 

[jdracer13]

I'm not a fan of 4 cylinders but you have to respect technology.

x2
They are starting to grow on me the more research I am doing. :?

 

[85GPLef41]

would be a interesting swap, I toyed with the idea of doin a supercharged 3.8 out of a newer GP on my old 81..But the fab work and cutting of the firewall a bit, obtaining the donor engine etc etc quickly made me change my mind :lol:

 

[jdracer13]

I want to do a 3.8SC swap in a 88 Fiero Gt Pretty quick??