small ecotec build

[03glgold]

The ecotec build book says that the factory internals can handle 300 hp they are only recommended for up to 250hp. My question is what would be the cheapest and most efficient way to get it up to around the 200 hp level and be reliable. I realize that there is no such thing as a cheap build I just don't want to spend any more than I have to. I was almost thinking supercharging would be the best way to get it there as the stock number is 140 hp. While I don't currently have the funds to do this I want to get up a part list to see how much it would cost because during the summer it could be a possibility. This would also serve as a list to help other people with the ecotec to get some ideas. I went to the ecotec build thread but everything is way spread out

[guiguilandry]

for about 2 grand you should be able to build it to 200hp, at that level you don't NEED an intercooler, but I highly recommend it anyway it'll make things safer

[kwhauck]

for about 2 grand you should be able to build it to 200hp, at that level you don't NEED an intercooler, but I highly recommend it anyway it'll make things safer

Agreed. A nice supercharger will do it, and I would definately reccomend the intercooler for sure!

[03glgold]

in order to put on the cobalt supercharger what all parts would i need to grab off of the cobalt

[a.graham52]

could check out gm performance and see what the the s/c for the cobalt includes.

[guiguilandry]

what is the name of the guy with the black s/c ecotec alero ?? I don't know why, but I don't remember... anyway, also check on jbody.org you'll have a complete list of what needed...

[spc2125]

what is the name of the guy with the black s/c ecotec alero ?? I don't know why, but I don't remember... anyway, also check on jbody.org you'll have a complete list of what needed...

its like mueller or somethin like that

[colonel6632]

what is the name of the guy with the black s/c ecotec alero ?? I don't know why, but I don't remember... anyway, also check on jbody.org you'll have a complete list of what needed...

thats heinek... or something.

just go and buy this

http://www.ecotecforum.com/forums/showthread.php?16850-PnP-tuned-5-sp-eco-gmpp-mp62-kit&p=165921#post165921

bolt on and go. if i had 2300 bucks it would be in my alero

[kwhauck]

Vic28 is the guys name with the MT/Eco with the charger and he has gone pretty quick!

[guiguilandry]

Vic28 is the guys name with the MT/Eco with the charger and he has gone pretty quick!

yep that's him..

[Vic28]

Lol damn i been forgetten.... Boost it and have some fun.

[DRM Racing]

or you could go with a hans racecraft turbo kit for a little more.

[xXManwhoreXx]

Ebay turbo kit and just reweld the manifold welds

[DRM Racing]

yea but can you honestly trust the cheap turbos that they include with thier kits?