View Full Version : 2.2 LNF Swap


nikebaseballx00
03-24-2009, 05:59 PM
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if i were to purchase this i know it would swap in but i have a few questions.....

since it comes with the ecu and everything would it just a swap and plug and play?

would i have to re wire a bunch of stuff or just plug in the new computer and it would work?

i have an auto trans, would it bolt up to the lnf? if not how hard would it be to swap in the manual that comes with the engine?

all help is welcome, also, what would the estimated install cost be?

ChevyRockstar
03-24-2009, 06:00 PM
build your own turbo kit is my suggestion

_UnLiMiTeD_
03-24-2009, 06:01 PM
the auto trans wont fit i do know that

Gestapo007
03-24-2009, 06:31 PM
the turbo on the lnf looks weird as shit lol

stock turbos i guess

nikebaseballx00
03-24-2009, 06:31 PM
the auto trans wont fit i do know that

shit well is shouldnt be to hard to make the manual trans work if i would have all the parts.......

Dayta
03-24-2009, 06:33 PM
take that money that you wan tto spend on that engine and tranny and go buy a hahn turbo kit

jbenso4
03-24-2009, 06:37 PM
still there are two diff manual trannys....2.2l and 2.4l have f23, 2.0l has f35 u would need a transmission to go with this...better off getting a hahn kit if youre willing to spend that much

us<reading it comes with the tranny

D4u2s0t
03-24-2009, 06:38 PM
well, let me put it this way. if you're concerned with price, this is not a project to start. be prepared to double the cost of the car at least.

as far as the manual tranny, you're going to have to start making holes in the floor and whatnot as well.

0redline6
03-24-2009, 06:38 PM
4,100$ you can have a bitchin turbo setup

sport08
03-24-2009, 06:42 PM
4,100$ you can have a bitchin turbo setup

x2 turbo your 2.2

Jn2
03-24-2009, 06:51 PM
with 4k u can build the engine to handle more boost than the LNF can support ;) can u say gt35

Nighthawk243
03-24-2009, 06:51 PM
It will be much easier electronically as well as cheaper to turbo the 2.2L. If you want the LNF's power, then just get forged components for the 2.2 and run a higher PSI of boost.

If you were to put the LNF in, you would need to rework the electrical system of the car... especially since you'd be installing a manual transmission as a requirement of doing so. You can keep the 4t45E with a hahn kit on your 2.2.

Plus, the potential of a built 2.2L is better anyways since it has higher displacment than the 2.0, but the cylinder walls are not as thin as the 2.4.

sport08
03-24-2009, 06:52 PM
with 4k u can build the engine to handle more boost than the LNF can support ;) can u say gt35

yeh with 4 grand u can laugh at the lnf's in your rearview mirror

nikebaseballx00
03-24-2009, 06:55 PM
yea the more i think about this, i can get new rods, pistons, head gasket, intake manifold and all the other weak shit on the 2.2 plus the turbo kit and push over 400hp.......

and still probably be cheaper lol

ChevyRockstar
03-24-2009, 06:58 PM
yea the more i think about this, i can get new rods, pistons, head gasket, intake manifold and all the other weak shit on the 2.2 plus the turbo kit and push over 400hp.......

and still probably be cheaper lol

now your thinkin;)

_UnLiMiTeD_
03-24-2009, 06:59 PM
i would deffinately go that route rather then trying to swap in an LNF setup, you get a more powerfull car for less money and that auto tranny can handle a lot of power

ChevyRockstar
03-24-2009, 07:04 PM
But dont forget traction mods

nikebaseballx00
03-24-2009, 07:06 PM
i would deffinately go that route rather then trying to swap in an LNF setup, you get a more powerfull car for less money and that auto tranny can handle a lot of power

yea, ive been thinking about it for a long ass time...... just need to get some cash now haha

btw how hard is it to install new pistons/rods? i would probably just upgrade those and settle for 300whp.....

my other option was to sell the balt and get a 98-02 trans am ws6, but then id still owe on the balt and it would be a bitch to pay off along with the trans am

But dont forget traction mods

fuck that, i roll race....... haha

Jn2
03-24-2009, 07:26 PM
yea, ive been thinking about it for a long ass time...... just need to get some cash now haha

btw how hard is it to install new pistons/rods? i would probably just upgrade those and settle for 300whp.....

my other option was to sell the balt and get a 98-02 trans am ws6, but then id still owe on the balt and it would be a bitch to pay off along with the trans am



fuck that, i roll race....... haha
didnt relize tracks let you start from a roll.....:lol:

nikebaseballx00
03-24-2009, 07:39 PM
didnt relize tracks let you start from a roll.....:lol:

who said anything about the track.... ask donovan, joe or any michigan members who have been to woodward

we had 4 lane races on 696 from 40 rolls to god knows how fast

(i was not in my car, hell no..... way too slow to keep up with the evo, sti, joes car, and a modded to fuck m3)

Jn2
03-24-2009, 07:49 PM
sorry i dont condone street racing

Enuff_Said
03-24-2009, 07:55 PM
yea, ive been thinking about it for a long ass time...... just need to get some cash now haha

btw how hard is it to install new pistons/rods? i would probably just upgrade those and settle for 300whp.....

my other option was to sell the balt and get a 98-02 trans am ws6, but then id still owe on the balt and it would be a bitch to pay off along with the trans am



fuck that, i roll race....... haha

How hard is it to install pistons/rods? :wtf:...If you have to ask then it's something your going to have to pay for. If your looking for 300whp then your probably going to have to get some toys for cooling your tranny...

GM 4T45 = just over 300 ft/lbs. The problem you might have, this might be a big boom, is your torque converter. That can only take just over 200 ft/lbs in theory.

I suggest you do more research before you consider anything

and the street racing cliche is for the pimple faced wanna be kid diesels living their lives a 1/4 mile at a time

sport08
03-24-2009, 08:12 PM
and the street racing cliche is for the pimple faced wanna be kid diesels living their lives a 1/4 mile at a time

:lol: el oh el :lol:

Gestapo007
03-24-2009, 08:25 PM
street racing is dangerous and stupid but i know everyone on here with an SS has done it. EVERY SINGLE ONE. lol.

I know I am guilty as charged.

nikebaseballx00
03-24-2009, 09:10 PM
How hard is it to install pistons/rods? :wtf:...If you have to ask then it's something your going to have to pay for. If your looking for 300whp then your probably going to have to get some toys for cooling your tranny...

GM 4T45 = just over 300 ft/lbs. The problem you might have, this might be a big boom, is your torque converter. That can only take just over 200 ft/lbs in theory.

I suggest you do more research before you consider anything

and the street racing cliche is for the pimple faced wanna be kid diesels living their lives a 1/4 mile at a time

i just asked how hard it was.... refering to on our cars...... i am capable of doing it just curious

as for the tranny, it is perfectly fine, i know a few people pushing over 375whp on the stock manual trans... the auto is rated for more, it will be fine

torque converter... i will worry about that when it goes

as for street racing.... i dont give a shit thats my business

Jn2
03-24-2009, 09:16 PM
HEAT kills trannys, u will need a tranny cooler for it, manual and autos and not the same thing, sure ur tranny will last a while, but ur only robbing it of its life with out proper coolign mods

nikebaseballx00
03-24-2009, 09:18 PM
HEAT kills trannys, u will need a tranny cooler for it, manual and autos and not the same thing, sure ur tranny will last a while, but ur only robbing it of its life with out proper coolign mods

then i get a trans cooler