Where To Start...

[Schimmel03]

Ok, I've decided that want to make my car not only look sharp, but be quick. I was wondering what are the first things I need to do? I know that a CAI is on the top, which is what I'm planning on right now. I'm probably going to go witht the Iduction Dynamics one, but I was just curious as to what everyone else would do.

[Spilner521]

the induction dynamics CAI is good to start with. other mods you could do are exhaust header, 2 1/2" cat-back exhaust, maybe with a high flow cat, underdrive crank pulley and alternator pulley, and you could even throw on the RSM 62mm throttle body with their ported intake manifold. you could even put in an adjustable fuel pressure regulator to improve fuel flow at top end. all those will give you a good, noticeable difference over stock and you'd end up with a decently quick car :thumbsup: or you could go the forced induction route like me B)

[doubleN0alero]

i have a ported Intake Mani for sale if you're interested. I'll sell it off cheap, I just want rid of the thing...brand new, never installed...Why? simple answer, I got rid of my 2.4 right after I bought it...

I have a 2.4l Exaust manifold Header for sale, 150 plus shipping, let me know.

you want to make a 2.4 quick?

Try these fun things, all things are pretty much bolt on type modifications, however the electronic toys need to be wired up, no plug n play there.

induction dynamics intake
rsm throttle body
2.3ho manifold conversion *do it right and it won't let you down*
2.3 cams
pacesetter header
2.25 in/out cat
2.5in exhaust
2.3HO crank pulley
adjustable regulator (get it tuned for optimal psi on dyno)
Apexi S-AFC (again get tuned on dyno for optimal gains)
75shot of nitrous


GM supercharger kit
2.3 cams
pacesetter header
2.5cat
2.5exhaust
battery to trunk
intake straight to fenderwell
rsm throttle body
smaller charger pulley
S-AFC (dyno tune it)


you should have fun with those toys...

if you want to go farther and NOT want the supercharger.
Do an 086 head swap w/ the **secret cams**
than you'll have to find yourself a 2.3exhaust manifold flange for the header
and the 2.3Ho intake manifold will bolt on without mods...

Damn why don't I do this?

[Vtolds]

^yeah 2.3 HO parts will pump up the power alot, otherwise pretty much everything everyone has said is a good start. you may also wanna look at the Venom intake manifold and other stuff from them for the 2.4 cavalier.

[FormulaNERD]

^ yea, i agree with what everyone else said, but i dont want to take the time to reword it...

+1

[Vtolds]

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[FormulaNERD]

actually i was mimicking you to the T.

[Schimmel03]

I went to the RSM website and I can't find any of there products. Their Oldsmobile link doesn't work.

[Oldsman]

Originally posted by VTOLDS@Dec 15 2004, 03:58 PM
^yeah 2.3 HO parts will pump up the power alot, otherwise pretty much everything everyone has said is a good start. you may also wanna look at the Venom intake manifold and other stuff from them for the 2.4 cavalier.

the venom intake is a joke.

[Oldsman]

Originally posted by Schimmel03@Dec 15 2004, 10:01 PM
I went to the RSM website and I can't find any of there products. Their Oldsmobile link doesn't work.

try for the grand am. or you can even get parts for the cav and sunfires. they are the same motor from 99 to 01

[Oldsman]

one thing, if you are not going turbo or s/c or even N2O do not go with the 62mm throttle body. you lose too much bottom end. get a 2.3 HO throttle body instead.

[Schimmel03]

where do i get the HO throttle body? Anyone point me in a good direction?

[Oldsman]

sometimes you can find one on ebay. or thru someone off j-body.org or you can go to a junkyard and find one off 2.3 HO.

[Schimmel03]

Ok, so if I do the 2.3 manifold and tb swap can I still use the induction dynamics intake or will it not line up?

Originally posted by Oldsman@Dec 16 2004, 05:29 AM
one thing, if you are not going turbo or s/c or even N2O do not go with the 62mm throttle body. you lose too much bottom end. get a 2.3 HO throttle body instead.

who races below 3500rpm?

^ still hurts you off the line though, doesnt it?

[Vtolds]

Originally posted by Schimmel03@Dec 15 2004, 11:01 PM
I went to the RSM website and I can't find any of there products. Their Oldsmobile link doesn't work.

There website doesnt work with firefox I believe it only works with IE if you are using firefox that is the reason why the link doesnt work.

Originally posted by |Rev|@Dec 16 2004, 07:33 PM
^ still hurts you off the line though, doesnt it?

I call b/s.