1997 Chevy Cavalier engine

Tiny
JNEEDSHELP
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

so I think i'd rather replace this engine with something a little bigger rather than fix this one and deal with the same issues over and over. What would be a good replacement? Preferably 6 cyl with the possibility of installing a turbo kit in the future.
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 AT 4:26 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
  • MECHANIC
  • 8,549 POSTS
An engine that was originally offered in car as an option would be best option, like 3100 V6.

GM generally has wiring and motor mount slots already in car.

Turbo would be another issue, since it was not offered as an option.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 AT 7:56 AM
Tiny
JNEEDSHELP
  • MEMBER
  • 9 POSTS
Is the 6 cyl still a 2.2?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 AT 9:14 PM
Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
  • MECHANIC
  • 8,549 POSTS
6 Cylinder would be the 3.1 engine, part of GM's 60 degree V6 family. 2.8, 3.1 and 3.4 are all 60 degree engines. The 3.4 was used in later models and has a better oiling system than eariler models.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 AT 5:35 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links