2.2L L61 Performance Tech 16 valve 145 hp EcoTec with 155 lb-ft of torque

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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bolt ons before FI

I was wondering what bolt ons i can put on my car that i wont have to replace if i go FI later. I know CAI and cat back but what else can i replace?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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Depends on what kind of FI..?

Turbo - nothing, all will be changed from intake, intake manifold, header, downpipe and catback.
Supercharge - Intake and intake manifold will be changed but header/dp/cat back can still be used.
Nitrous - intake, intake manifold, header, dp, catback can be used.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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If u go s/c later on u can't use CAI from 2.2/2.4, u could get header n downpipe, an also 2.4 Intake manifold,2.4 throttle body.

If u go t/c later on u cant use CAI 2.2/2.4,Header,
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by springerdesigner
Depends on what kind of FI..?

Turbo - nothing, all will be changed from intake, intake manifold, header, downpipe and catback.
Supercharge - Intake and intake manifold will be changed but header/dp/cat back can still be used.
Nitrous - intake, intake manifold, header, dp, catback can be used.
you can use your intake manifold if you go turbo.

Originally Posted by pursuitforever
I was wondering what bolt ons i can put on my car that i wont have to replace if i go FI later. I know CAI and cat back but what else can i replace?
if you want a 2.4 intake manifold and throttle body, i got it for sale for you for dirt cheap, $125 plus shipping

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackCobalt707
if you want a 2.4 intake manifold and throttle body, i got it for sale for you for dirt cheap, $125 plus shipping
plus $ for a tune.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by springerdesigner
plus $ for a tune.
i thought u didnt need a tune for the 2.4 IM
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Not for just the IM but for the TB you will.

BUT, you should get it tuned so you get the most potential from it.
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by pursuitforever
i thought u didnt need a tune for the 2.4 IM
you're not required to tune with the 2.4 IM but you will miss out on the top end power it opens up.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackCobalt707
you can use your intake manifold if you go turbo.



if you want a 2.4 intake manifold and throttle body, i got it for sale for you for dirt cheap, $125 plus shipping
why you selling your 2.4 mani 4
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Yeah, 2.4 doesnt require a tune but you'll likely lose power all over especially down low if you dont. Make sure you add in a bunch of spark advance down low when you tune it to make up for the lost airflow.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jdgpuller
why you selling your 2.4 mani 4
i blew up my engine so now im goin back to stock and buying a different car
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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If only I wouldn't have put a deposit on a beach condo I would be game for your stuff lol
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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whos tae?
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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^you talking about me? lol
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