Ecotec At The Track

[FutureEcotecOwnerAgain]

Not that I have an Alero with the Ecotec, but I'm really starting to miss the one I did have. Yeah I was upset it was a 4 door and automatic, but when I got it I didnt know about the potential of the engine, probably because I was a Ford guy, well v8 Ford guy and thats why I traded the Alero for my Mustang GT. After reading why "Spy" has done with the 2.4L and what others have done with the 3.4L, I really wish I would have kept my Ecotec Alero. The Stang made my payments go up like $75.00 a month, but I got a great deal on it, just the negative equity that screwed me on the Stang. I already had catback exhaust, intake, and header on the Alero, next step was Stage 2 cams from "LevelZero" and the 62mm t/b, which I was hopin to be in the mid 9's in the 1/8 with this setup, but I never got to the track and traded the car before the cams and t/b. I would actually trade the Stang back for an Alero with Ecotec w/5spd, but I have waaaaaayyyyyy too much negative equity now. I'm so bummed and miss the Alero. I know if I would have kept it, I would have more money and the Alero would be about done with the exception of turbo or supercharger, I was still debatin on that. Sorry for the long post pretty much about nothing, but after reading things here lately, I miss the Alero. Peace out homies.

[jackal2000]

the alero misses u too dood

[jturkey69]

^^^what he said!...id trade my alero for an 02 5 spd 'ho in a heartbeat

[Mischief007]

That's why you buy the right car the first time ;).

I was specifically looking for and 02+ with a 5-speed and found one at a local dealer. I have a love/hate relationship with the car ;).

[Coldfire]

I still like my 3400 ;)

[Preybird]

Don't get me wrong, I love my alero...but there's plenty of performance parts for Mustangs too, its not like you're completely SOL

[Cliff8928]

Definitely the 5-speed to get is a '02 GL2. That way you can get all the conveniences of power windows and stuff not available on the GX. That is, unless you like the lightweight version =)

Fortunate for the Canadians, they made 5-speed GLs right up to the end as far as i know.

[Spilner521]

Originally posted by Mischief007@May 27 2006, 10:55 AM
I have a love/hate relationship with the car ;).
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Took the words right out of my mouth. One day I have a little problem installing a light bulb or something stupid like that and I swear and yell at the car :biggrin: The next day I hear the turbo spool and the "pssshhhh" from the blow off valve and I love the damn thing!

But yeah...the Ecotec engine in any car has a lot of potential, auto or 5 speed. That's why I've decided within 2 years I'm going to swap in a fully built and turbo'd Ecotec engine with a 5 speed :thumb: It'd be nice if I could somehow get an AWD system on there but that'll never happen :biggrin:

[FutureEcotecOwnerAgain]

Thanks alot guys, I do appreciate the comments. Trust me, I love the Stang alot, and theres tons of aftermarket potential, but you see too damn many of them these days. There are 2 different Mustang Clubs in my town and each one has over 50 Stangs in it. I could be wrong, but I didnt think they started putting the Ecotec in until 03, or was it the end of 02? I think I rather have the GX model, for the lightweight, and it isnt that hard to roll up and down windows and move the seat my a lever instead of a button. The 5spd would be nice to have along with the Ecotec, and my auto was nice, I enjoyed shifting it manually with the mods I had, it felt real strong. If I ever get promoted, than I will be making about $2.00 more an hour and could maybe afford an Alero and keep the Stang. I cant remember what the members name is, he has been here awhile and I dont know if hes still here, but his Alero with Ecotec and 5spd ran a 15.21 I believe with intake and exhaust, they said his car was factory freak, I think he has a black Cobalt SS now, but I cant think of his name.

[Cliff8928]

'02 was the first year for the Ecotec. I test-drove a 5-speed GL2 in '02. Unlike the J-Bodies which switched over mid-year, the N-Bodies had the Ecotec for all of '02.

[Thrawn]

Originally posted by 03EcotecAlero@May 28 2006, 01:13 AM
Thanks alot guys, I do appreciate the comments. Trust me, I love the Stang alot, and theres tons of aftermarket potential, but you see too damn many of them these days. There are 2 different Mustang Clubs in my town and each one has over 50 Stangs in it. I could be wrong, but I didnt think they started putting the Ecotec in until 03, or was it the end of 02? I think I rather have the GX model, for the lightweight, and it isnt that hard to roll up and down windows and move the seat my a lever instead of a button. The 5spd would be nice to have along with the Ecotec, and my auto was nice, I enjoyed shifting it manually with the mods I had, it felt real strong. If I ever get promoted, than I will be making about $2.00 more an hour and could maybe afford an Alero and keep the Stang. I cant remember what the members name is, he has been here awhile and I dont know if hes still here, but his Alero with Ecotec and 5spd ran a 15.21 I believe with intake and exhaust, they said his car was factory freak, I think he has a black Cobalt SS now, but I cant think of his name.
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I know exactly what you mean! I don't own a mustang myself but even the new model I seriously see like a dozen of them each day! They're everywhere.

[Frostbite545]

Those Mustang GTs are sweet, but there are too many of the V6 mustangs running around, looking scary, with too much weight being pulled by that engine. I still wish I could keep the Ho's body, n drop a 3900 in there or something, with a 5-speed. Ah yes....that would be nice.

[FutureEcotecOwnerAgain]

I was on J-body.org a couple of days ago, and this one guy with a Cavalier, with just bolt on's, no power adder of any kind was runnin 13.08 in the 1/4 mile, and guess what, he has the "Ecotec" engine.

[Thrawn]

Originally posted by 03EcotecAlero@May 31 2006, 12:42 AM
I was on J-body.org a couple of days ago, and this one guy with a Cavalier, with just bolt on's, no power adder of any kind was runnin 13.08 in the 1/4 mile, and guess what, he has the "Ecotec" engine.
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Yeah, I'd believe that...

[FutureEcotecOwnerAgain]

Originally posted by Thrawn+Jun 1 2006, 03:27 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Thrawn @ Jun 1 2006, 03:27 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-03EcotecAlero@May 31 2006, 12:42 AM
I was on J-body.org a couple of days ago, and this one guy with a Cavalier, with just bolt on's, no power adder of any kind was runnin 13.08 in the 1/4 mile, and guess what, he has the "Ecotec" engine.
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Yeah, I'd believe that...
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Are you being sarcastic, or do you really believe it?

[Thrawn]

I'm not being sarcastic and I knew when I posted it it may look that way, sorry :blush:
I'm no expert on the 2.2 ecotec but I know enough that what you said about the cavalier really didn't surprise me

[FutureEcotecOwnerAgain]

Originally posted by Thrawn@Jun 1 2006, 11:50 AM
I'm not being sarcastic and I knew when I posted it it may look that way, sorry :blush:
I'm no expert on the 2.2 ecotec but I know enough that what you said about the cavalier really didn't surprise me
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Its all good, I understood what you meant, but I wanted to be sure.
Actually you can go here and look at the Cavy. www.projectdarkstars.com

[Thrawn]

Whoa, its a show car to boot!

[steve-o]

yeah, thats a pretty sweet cav, but i've got big plans for my ho, only thing holding me back is money. ecotec is gonna getcha :beerchug:

[MikeSS]

I missed my ecotec alero shortly after I lost it. The V6 camaro was fun, but there was something about racing a 2 Door alero that kicked ass. Everyone was surprised it was stick, and even more surprised how fast it was for just intake and exhaust.

I did however go out and buy a faster ecotec car! :beerchug:

[ptrudel]

yeah mike's was quick, didnt it run like 15.2 or somethin with intake exhaust?