No high performance or sports car engines of any kind. I have the tools and know how to cut and weld. Machined is the way to go now. next year were looking to do Alittle more internal engine changes and most of all get rid of the rev limiter (the only thing that kept me from win the points) car has a cold air intake and headers. When finding a company to install the cage ask if they will be bending the tube or buying a kit form. Most of the racers are using the frame mounted fuel pump from an 88-91 Ford truck. Gas tanks behind rear axle must be replaced with maximum eight gallon fuel cell and relocated to trunk area. Cavalier - Chevrolet Forum - Chevy Enthusiasts Forums Chevrolet Forum - Chevy Enthusiasts Forums Past Chevrolet Cars Cavalier Cavalier Platform: J-body New Thread Subscribe Page 1 of 127 1 2 3 11 51 101 > Last Threads in Forum: Cavalier Forum Tools Search this Forum Views: 765 Announcement: Desktop Dark Mode is here! i go thur 1 every 4 races. Copyright 2007 IMCA All rights reserved. http://store.custombuiltmotors.com/engine-electronics/cbm-motorsports-22l-ecotec-stand-alone-wiring-harness-with-oem-ecm.html, http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/threads/most-common-stand-alone-ecu-for-ecotech-engine.89435/, http://zzperformance.com/ecotec/electronics/zzp-1-0-pcm-22-24.html, http://www.j-body.org/classifieds/engine/62265/, http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMP-CAMS-DOHC-Pair-Hyd-Roller-Camshafts-GM-EcoTec-2-0L-2-2L-Lift-436-262-/361435377816?hash=item54273a3098:g:sUEAAOSwbdpWU4~-&vxp=mtr, http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Performance-88958728-Book-Ecotec-Engine-Handbook-22-Pages-Paperback-Ea-/390989768274?hash=item5b08ce6652:g:gWIAAOSwBahVAKjQ&vxp=mtr. The stick shift PCM's will work with a Automatic trans. Eibach makes stiffer stock looking suspension springs For MOST FWD 4 cyl cars and they also lower your car,,. Initially the Cavalier was run on a rear wheel drive platform, but when this proved uncompetitive, DCRS switched to a more conventional front wheel drive setup. and .095-inch wall thickness tubing. it would keep up, but it would still get beat since its a good bit heavier. hey lay off the cavs! U guys really dont know anything about cars if you think a cheap honda would beat a cavalier. Provides more positive suspension control for improved driver feedback and dynamic stability. Funny thing is I'm a toyota guy traditionally lol, they're just too expensive right now, I wish the supra wasn't so popular! Racing Forums. How much do you plan on spending for a car anyway? The pump runs on 12volts and will pump plenty of fuel. Even the baseline cavaliers have more power than the hondas. Thanks, Your Info will help many new racers. The axle in these cars acts like a swaybar. I want that Cavalier that Mr. Lingenfelter built. AMENDMENTS TO THESE RULES MAY BE MADE AT ANY TIME IF CERTAIN TYPES OF CARS ARE DOMINATING. Swiss showjumper Paul Estermann has been banned for seven years after he was found guilty of animal cruelty charges relating to his Olympic and European Championship rides. The equipment list includes MultiMatic DSSV dampers, specific front upper and lower control arms and specific steering knuckles, a larger steel transfer case skid plate, a front aluminum skid. Next, do you have a welder, oxy torch, knowledge how to use them and E36 M3 ton of scrap metal around? this years at our track most of the roll overs were from the hub snapping. The old ford van engine is a big heavy, weazy, underpowered hunk of cast. Includes all mounting hardware. I am switching to a Toyota for 2007 (or possibly 2008 as the car is still not done yet.) SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Rules apply at all times car is on the race track. (Ex: 140- 80 = 60 / 7 = 8.5psi). Must use OEM crank, rods, valve sizes, stroke, etc. nothing on that list is free!! A 3 way race would be fun. possibly will do injectors and a tune but don't really know where to start. No one else has to drive it, so don't worry about what they think. Honestly, the Cavalier isn't worth it. I'm very lucky that I found a good buyer for my 3000GT this time of year but there are alot of people and even dealerships that are unloading sports cars for thousands cheeper than normal. The Company's current operating status is Active. ?? 6. I know that usually an UDP would help a high revving engine of this nature, do they make them for it? Company Info DOS ID: 6585361. Rest assured our experienced drivers will transport your vehicle in the safest manner possible to prevent damage during transport We also guarantee our clients will receive the highest quality of customer service, including professional and timely responses to all inquiries. Those mere 6 words would take hundreds of hours to do. You want to shoot for about 2/3 of the car's total weight to be on the front axle. 18. She is currently 19 years old. Racing Cavalier, looking for tips on power Sunday, May 27, 2007 10:20 PM Aeternavi I run a 1993 Cavalier, 2.2L 5 speed in a dirt oval class. Thanks for the help! This catalog also lists the Dodge Factory Racing PCM's for the Neon that have a better Fuel and Spark curve for more HP,,,and have a higher rev limit. After all your very life may depend on how well the roll cage is welded together. Avalanche 1500 Avalanche 2500 Aveo Blazer Cavalier Chevy Classic Colorado Corvette Epica Impala Malibu Monte Carlo Optra S10 SSR Silverado 1500 Silverado 2500 Silverado 2500 HD Silverado 3500 Suburban 1500 . HAHA :lol: Honestly, the Cavalier isn't worth it. If you're not an experienced welder you should find one. Contact Andy's Parts Smarts Cart. Sprint Tech. . Gas tanks ahead of rear axle allowed but must install shield under it. You can't remove the rev limiter. and instal a racing chip in the computor, and run 2% Nitro in the fuel. yep simple sulution i have been runing the same hub on my car for the last 2 years of racing.. number 1 how much tire pressure u running in your passenger rear????? 488: 494: Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway . Sorry for the blunt questions but they needed to be asked so you can realize whats really ahead of you. The right axle is now a little short. If you guys have any more ideas that would be great. Sat is 3pm to 12:30am ish, and sunday is 3pm to 11:30pm ish. Check with the other race teams and find out what tire they are running. Hood and trunk lid/hatch must be securely fastened. Sound pretty ricey. While it is highly unlikely that any FWD teams would be able to obtain this ideal distribution (unless the rules required a very heavy minimum weight), that's the direction they should be headed. Dash may be removed, but can remain. Automotive Forums; Automotive Directory . I have not noticed any height difference or if the wheel sits out further. 31,609. awol said: The 40' AWB motoring through the Burnt Island narrows is restricted by the narrow channel and so a sailing vessel becomes give way. Must be securely mounted using two, .125-inch thick, solid steel straps, two inches wide, completely around cell. Gasoline only, maximum 93 octane. Flywheel, flexplate, clutch assembly and torque converter must be unaltered, OEM for year, make and model of car used. i didnt mean to say like it did, and i didnt say just a supercharger. The front springs will always be the stiffest. With camber in it allows the tire to stay in contact with the road surface longer and turn the car better. Front Wheel Drive Set-Up. 12. Cause the model has been ended so they are trying to clear out remaining stock for the new cobalt. The HOt cars typically seem to be Honda civic, Mitsubisi Eclips, Hyudai Tiburon, Neon. I didn't think I'd get much honestly. If this is a track only car than ditch stock computer and go full stand alone system , talk to the guys at zzperformance.com to see which stand alone system they recommend since the cavy with the 2.2 ecotec is very similar if not identical to a cobalt , regular cobalt not the turbocharged or supercharged . Camshaft package includes cam, front seal and cam lube. > How much faster did installing the right gear ratio make your car? The Stock Neon hub may be too weak and may fail under racing conditions! All i see that car needing is a sticker above the gas tank, pour rice here! My best guess is A v8 mounted longitudinally ahead of the rear axle in a cavalier won't leave room in the passenger compartment for a driver. Even the baseline cavaliers have more power than the hondas. 6-8 degrees of negative camber generally works well in the RF. do not allow excessive lightening of the chassis/body, do not allow engine mods, only stock Fuel inj allowed, even the exhaust manifold must be stock, the car , suspension, and engine must ""LOOK STOCK TO THE EYE"". to the fact that my car gets around the track faster thanks to Nick Holt. Also have a buddy that owns a scrap yard and can get metal to work with. Ive wanted to wake one up for many years now. any serious tips about swapping parts for oval racing power? G-FORCE Racing Gear; G2 Axle and Gear; Gates; GB Remanufacturing; GBR Fuel Injection; Geba; . Always check it after any contact with other cars. You want to soften the roll in the front and stiffen the roll in the rear. http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=41&i=23769&t=23766. You can also use smaller bolts, but don't go any smaller than 1/2 inch. Is this even possible? Frankly, the advice that was given regarding front-to-rear weight distribution and spring selection for a FWD car is questionable at best. Please keep us updated as to whatever you decide, but sometimes the stuff at hand isnt the best stuff to use a mid engine caviler has been done before, but its pretty much a tube chassis with cavi panels on it. Shop Chevrolet Cavalier Lowering Springs by Brand Eibach Megan Racing TEIN 1 - 3 of 3 Sort by: Eibach Lowering Springs - Sportline (Lowers Front:1.7 Inch/ Rear:2.3 Inch) Fits: Chevrolet 95-99 Cavalier PART# 4.6038 Drop: 1-2 inches - 2-3 inches Retail: $372.90 $279.67 Free Shipping! Racing Replicas: 93018-0234 25 Vauxhall Cavalier 16v Team HMSO Cavalier Nigel Smith Racing Replicas: 93022 32 Ford Mondeo Ghia Team Mondeo Kelvin Burt Racing Replicas: 93018-0454 33 Ford Mondeo Ghia Team Mondeo Andy Rouse Racing Replicas: 93018-0192 3 Ford Mondeo Valvoline Team Mondeo Paul Radisich Racing Replicas: 950186 We also run a cavalier with a 2005 ecotec. lateZ24 are N/A but GM sells a supercharger for them. Most of us 4 cyl FWD cars run on asphalt. Pure Stock, Information Contributed by : Torg Motorsports, ---------------------------------------------------------------------. Kill switch required within easy reach of driver and must be clearly marked OFF and ON. Watch the races and see what the fast guys are driving, chances are they have already researched different makes and models and are racing a style of car for a reason. it would be a very very slow race though, nothing to talk about in public, most minivans are faster. Some manufacturers offer steel Chevrolet Cavalier performance flywheels, which some racing organizations require for competitive track use, so if you're . If it can be made to have more resistance to twisting, the car will handle better. Less fuel equals less weight in the car. Any car missing the V.I.N. And as for aftermarket, cavaliers have a huge aftermarket of performance parts and such. tricknologyFebruary 28, 2007 in Grease Monkey Hangout, Here is some of speed secret stuff for FWD 4 cylinder cars,,,these guys run in Lansing Michigan and are FAST with Stock 4 cyl. I do not have the space or time to fully explain roll couple distribution theory here, but I do explain it in detail in my suspension seminars, complete with class notes. 1 week scuba diving the Red Sea. No mini clutches or couplers. Mr. Arnold. There is no foam in the stock tank and the fuel will slosh around making it hard to keep the right fuel pressure to the engine. For Tech info on the 2.2 2 valve OHV engine GM Chevy Cavalier and Pont. I thought about going with the van but the entire body needs replaced and it could be cool but I'm wanting to build basically a racecar. If you get a cavalier the ONLY models worth getting are 2000+ Z24. quiknick. PGA Masters Competition 60 1st Prize / 10 Daily Prize At The Races If being at the races is more your thing, then step into our Horse Racing Forum and showcase your talent or get involved in our Daily Racing Chat! and .095 inch wall thickness. possibly will The closer one gets to a 50-50 setup, the fewer handling crutches are needed to balance the car. And Thorun, I just did an Autotrader search and I found 8 supras in my area, four of them the turbo moddels, none of them more than 14k. This kit upgrades standard hubs and bearings to service Neon ACRs. Read more 0 Apr 15, 2023 GM Stock Value Stable During Week Of April 10 -. Obviously if I go through with this project it will take a massive amount of work cutting, welding, weight distribution etc. will not be allowed to compete. Glad we here in Michigan helped out a little, How well do the Neons run against Hondas at your track? All flammable material, radio and air bags must be removed. Metal firewall must be between driver and cell. This is a 98 TT with 88k. dude thinks he can get $100k! All doors must be securely welded or bolted. For the simple fact that with rebates and dealer discounts you can pick up a BRAND NEW 2005 cavalier for 6,000-9,000 makes it prolly the best deal ever on a car. I figured you were mentally planning your next cruise to the Bahamas, Europe, etc., instead. Roll bar padding required in driver compartment (Fire retardant recommended). Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) On 8/30/2018 at 10:51 AM, iBorg said: I've often wondered why more of these kits haven't been converted into pro stocks. GM Enthusiast Network is not affiliated with the General Motors Corporation, free mods Cavalier, free mods Chevy Cavalier. what tire sizes do you run? Why not just build up the van and make it all cool? It would not be fair to those teams I have worked with in the past to divulge specific set up information, so I will explain using generic concepts. A heavier viscosity oil helps cushion the bearings and won't drain off . Ok so now you picked out a car. It looks like for 2007, the IMCA sport compact rules are WIDE OPEN to ANY FWD 4 cyl car!! . If your toes point away from each other then you are toed out. We started to run out of cores to produce our reinforced hubs so we will have a CNC billet steel hub. Towards the left front but behind the LF wheel and down as low as possible. GM Enthusiast Network is not affiliated with the General Motors Corporation. 0 degrees works OK for the LR. No brake shut off or bias adjuster. why do we have to approve? BRAKES: Must be steel, unaltered, OEM operative, four wheel disc or drum brakes, and match year, make and model of car used. however for 5K i could get a a first gen DSM and run 12's with very little invested and the first gen DSM's are built like tanks. do not allow racing tires,,, like your class does. It is with this racing and cruising potential . Switzerland. . Check with the race track as many of the racers are willing to do this. Rear hoop must have X bracing configuration. GAUGES/ELECTRONICS: 12 volt ignition system only. Hello, Sign In! We run hosier 235/60- 13 up front 215/60-13 right rear 205/60-13 left rear. Maybe 2-4 degrees of negative camber for the RR. That said, its a small chassis with a small engine bay, and an equally small passenger compartment, so big V8 lumps will not be your friend. For more information, call IMCA at 319-472-2201. I don't believe AEM makes a standalone for the j body cars. Note: Emissions exempt in California, Massachusetts and. greatly appreciated I will def be looking it to and getting more advice for my set up! ): The V.I.N. I can withdraw my consent at any time by unsubscribing. Their business is recorded as DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION. Look down at your feet. WARNING: This is a big web page, about 180 posts, over 600K. But generally, I've found the following to work good when coming in after a hot practice session: Hmm Maurice might want to read up on roll couple distribution theory. i work both days. 4. I agree to receive emails from RacingJunk.com. .hmm i think the 6 years of track and cross country has done enough damage to my knees, i dont need anymore. Front and rear firewalls must remain and have no holes. I've found a 87' supra with replaced turbo for 2200, Id go with the Supra, but thats just me, and I like Supras, even the older ones (although I think the Mk. A FWD oval track race car, like most other oval track or road racing cars, should be as near 50%-50% front-to-rear weight distribution as possible. And as for aftermarket, cavaliers have a huge aftermarket of performance parts and such. Again tires are the most important part of the car. There is a guy on here doing that with a handbuilt open chassis that is pretty cool. > Should you have Rear Sway bars? Quick release steering wheel is allowed, must maintain OEM column. i have all ways liked the cavy the z24 is a nice car 13g's for a high 13's car sweet deal i think. That will be cheaper, easier, ready sooner, and unless you are an amazing fabricator it will be a better finished product. street or racing tires? > When adding lead to a FWD racer, where should the weight go? Buy a good fire suit and a "S" Rated Helmet and Go Racing. Be sure to check your toe often and learn to adjust it. Posts: 122. I would use a 1997 car and engine, install pistons from a 1998 2.2, to raise the compression ratio, OR have a 1998 2.2 and install the 1997 head and intake,,, either one will raise your compression ratio! Engine (1995 Neon SOHC). if your looking for a cheap and fast car stay away for a cavalier. Like a mid mounted engine. not to informed with tuning and what I should do to the computer to make the car faster, all I really need it the rev moved over 7k and possible fuel for bigger injectors. http://spartanspeedway.com/OldBoardStuff/PeedSecrets.html. In January . Questions Post Question There are no questions yet for this company. Easiest way might be to shorten van chassis to cavalier wheelbase, strip out cavalier and mount cavalier body on van frame. Honda Civic stick shift tranny gear ratios,,, from the honda civic forum,,,, http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_45588/tm.htm, Transmission Name Engine Counter Part 1st Gear 2nd Gear 3rd Gear 4th Gear 5th Gear Reverse Final Drive, L3 88-91 HF 3.250 1.650 1.033 0.823 0.694 2.954 (3.250 Cali) 3.880, L3 88-91 DX 3.250 1.894 1.259 0.937 0.771 3.153 3.880, L3 88-91 Si 3.250 1.894 1.259 0.937 0.771 3.153 4.25, L3 JDM Integra ZXi 3.250 1.894 1.346 1.033 0.771 3.153 4.437, L3 JDM DOHC ZC 3.250 1.944 1.250 0.909 0.878 3.153 3.880, L3 USDM D16A1 Integra 3.181 1.944 1.347 1.033 0.823 3.153 4.216, http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_45186/tm.htm, http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_45184/tm.htm, D13A2 1.3 8V SOHC 2bbl Carb 1342 60hp@5500rpm 73tq@3500rpm 87 Civic/CRX 1.3, D15A2 1.5 8V SOHC 2bbl Carb 1488 76hp@6000rpm 84tq@3500rpm 87 Civic/CRX 1.5, D15A2 1.5 8V SOHC 2bbl Carb 1488 58hp@4500rpm 80tq@2500rpm 87 Civic/CRX HF, D15A3 1.5 8V SOHC PGM-FI 1488 91hp@5500rpm 93tq@4500rpm 87 Civic/CRX Si, D15B1 1.5 8V SOHC PGM-FI 1493 70hp@5500rpm 83tq@3000rpm 88-?? This will get you a little more adjustment. AND now that you just gave him all of that information, he will have no excuse not too!! No re-caps, softening, conditioning, siping or grooving allowed. CAVALIER RACING, INC. in Saratoga Springs, NY | Company Info & Reviews Company Information Sponsored Links Company Contacts BRIAN CULNAN Filer 55 Railroad Place Apt. Stock rev limiter is a fuel cut and can only be modified by using something like HPTuners or going standalone like megasquirt. - oh boy - the 2007 TPS/ Thunder year is going to be exciting!!! Be sure to buy a seat that fits snug and holds you well. CHEAP ). Reinforcing of wheels recommended. Sold individually. A little work here will pay off really well. why DSM?!?! P&P Tuning. 9. These rebound adjustable performance Struts will improve the handling and performance of your Neon. I know it sounds stupid but it will make a fun toy. Unless it just so happens to the Z24 model( when adding lead to a Toyota for 2007 ( or possibly 2008 as the car all that. Yet for this company, instead seat that fits snug and holds you.! Figured you were mentally planning your next cruise to the fact that my car lower.