Ecotec Alero Performance Talk

[Vic28]

BAck on topic:

The GP: M62 to L61 GM Throttle Body Spacer group buy is taking place right now. GM p/n 12590814. This is the OEM spacer made by the original company that made them for GM. This is the only way to get an OEM adapter, since GM discontinued the kits. This has been the piece that everyone needs and scare ppl away cause they dont have the fab skillz when they are piecing a Cobalt S/C kit. heres a link http://www.ecotecforum.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=12062

For those that might need this on the future.

[AleroDrime]

Originally Posted by HazMatt24

if you're talking about the eco with cosmo WAI, I highly doubt you'd notice any difference based upon the placement of the filter in the car

ive gone cold air

[Malibu369258]

Originally Posted by Vic28

BAck on topic:

The GP: M62 to L61 GM Throttle Body Spacer group buy is taking place right now. GM p/n 12590814. This is the OEM spacer made by the original company that made them for GM. This is the only way to get an OEM adapter, since GM discontinued the kits. This has been the piece that everyone needs and scare ppl away cause they dont have the fab skillz when they are piecing a Cobalt S/C kit. heres a link http://www.ecotecforum.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=12062

For those that might need this on the future.

People who want to supercharge their Ecotec, should definitely consider this, I already got my invoice... The price really isn't that bad.

[colonel6632]

Originally Posted by HazMatt24

mine is due for my 03 Alero and it's $113, for one year

for the alero, it costs me $90 a month. if i make a one time year payment its around the $1000 mark

[Malibu369258]

Crate Engine Depot still has the GM supercharger kits for Cavalier/Sunfire 2.2 Ecotec in stock (leftovers), I e-mailed them today and got a response back in a few hours telling me that they have "plenty in stock." If anyone is interested it'll cost you about $2500 shipped. Just a heads up for people that were looking.

[Fenderxcore]

Update: Buddy took the vids off my phone today...Just waiting on him to email to me...I won't lie either before I get bashed ha...I think I hit somewhere between 90-95 in one vid...As an example of the sound! haha

[Cliff8928]

Originally Posted by Malibu369258

Crate Engine Depot still has the GM supercharger kits for Cavalier/Sunfire 2.2 Ecotec in stock (leftovers), I e-mailed them today and got a response back in a few hours telling me that they have "plenty in stock." If anyone is interested it'll cost you about $2500 shipped. Just a heads up for people that were looking.

If only I didn't get charged tax on it...

FYI.. Crate engine depot changed ownership from Lattoff Chevrolet which was one of the GM dealers that got closed to Rockenbach Chevrolet.

[AbHeLlRaZoR]

@ $2500 hmm I could buy a used m62 from a Balt or Redline, HP Tuners with credits, a wideband gauge kit and, redo the exhaust lol the only upside to buying from crate engine depot is you're not buying used.

[Malibu369258]

If they still have one by end of Summer, I will buy one regardless, I like new, unused parts..., plus its a complete kit.

Question for Vic28, I know your running on the Cavalier Supercharger tune, how's that working for you, any issues? Just asking since your the only Alero I know that's actually using the dealer tune...

[Vic28]

Originally Posted by Malibu369258

If they still have one by end of Summer, I will buy one regardless, I like new, unused parts..., plus its a complete kit.

Question for Vic28, I know your running on the Cavalier Supercharger tune, how's that working for you, any issues? Just asking since your the only Alero I know that's actually using the dealer tune...

The tune is running the car fine(like if is a cavy). What doesnt work on my car is the Gas gauge(believe is related with the BCM not matching a jbody). I also have the Check Vehicle Soon, which HP tuner says something about wheel spin. I think that has to do with the wheel diameter. Ill get the codes tomorrow from HPT cause I cant remember from top of my head.
As far a the tune itself, it runs pretty rich at WOT. Too rich means its robbing power. It does allow you to drop a different pulley to make some extra PSI and compensate for being too rich.

I do plan to have the car tune once I have everything on it. Im satisfied with the tune since it gave me the option to run the car like if SC came on the car, and test all my installation, plus it gave me time to buy the other stuff.

[heineck]

any dyno numbers yet?

[Vic28]

Originally Posted by heineck

any dyno numbers yet?

not yet lol... im trying to install the aftercooler when the weather start getting higher 40-50s. Also drop a smaller pulley and than tune it maybe even throw some cams. I might dyno it before all this so I can compare before and after. Im so damn anxious to hit the track too .

[AbHeLlRaZoR]

Remember that the GM reflash for the Cavaliers is locked so you'll have to go back to your alero PCM.

[Fenderxcore]

Here ya go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFU2T...eature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDZgghZb2gg

[Malibu369258]

Originally Posted by Fenderxcore

Here ya go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFU2T...eature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDZgghZb2gg

Still hard to tell... too much distortion.

Anyways, I'm still looking into the supercharger kit from Crate Engine Depot or whoever else has a new complete kit, expensive I know, but I got mad overtime coming at me in the next few months, which will pay for this no problem.

I talked to a few shops in Denver area to do the tuning once I'm done with the install, and most have been giving me an estimate ranging from $300-$500.

[Vic28]

Originally Posted by Malibu369258

Still hard to tell... too much distortion.

Anyways, I'm still looking into the supercharger kit from Crate Engine Depot or whoever else has a new complete kit, expensive I know, but I got mad overtime coming at me in the next few months, which will pay for this no problem.

I talked to a few shops in Denver area to do the tuning once I'm done with the install, and most have been giving me an estimate ranging from $300-$500.

Thats sounds like a resonable price range and you dont have to buy HPtuner unless you want to. Btw with a blower the exhaust is gonna be louder but I think you know that, and I mean comparing n/a to s/c on the same setup.
Heres mine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgj2kNwHv8Q
at WOT fkn loud lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZObWXdqBpA

[Malibu369258]

Originally Posted by Vic28

Thats sounds like a resonable price range and you dont have to buy HPtuner unless you want to. Btw with a blower the exhaust is gonna be louder but I think you know that, and I mean comparing n/a to s/c on the same setup.

At least I'll have a reason to be loud lol...

Cat-back exhaust will be done here shortly, already have the parts for a cat-back, header will be done later down the road.

[colonel6632]

i like your exhaust vic28

[Fenderxcore]

Lol just wait till I get my hands on a real cam

[Weazel]

Once you get everything set up and tuned you HAVE to show me your car Vic. I'll take that Dyno trip with you haha