Looking to do a motor swap in a 98 sunfire...what motors can i put in it? Is it true that the 98 year is a 98 2.2 sunfire motor only car? I really want something bigger and badder! lol
It is true, you can only put another 98 2.2 liter in it. They did come with a 2.4 liter but you have to swap the motor, transmission, wiring harness, computer, and God knows what else. I would go with the 2.2 liter and check into some performance aftermarket parts for the 2.2, computer chip, performance exhaust and so on, somewhere like Summit Racing.
Testimonial: "May 23, 2010 - Thanks for another opinion on that! I guess Ive seen people put some big *** motors in them and was hoping to hear the "oh yeah this is what you have to do..." and it would all work out and be easy as pie! but i guess Ill just stick with the 2.2 that I just picked up...only thing is its from a junk yard...what should I do to it to make it as new as possible without totally rebuilding it? I know im gonna do the head gasket...but what else can I do?"
The head gasket is a good idea, I would check the rear main seal for leaking, and the timing chain and tensioner, the tensioners went out alot on theses, causing the motor to jump time and bend the valves. Also throw in a new thermostat, there's not much else you can do, unless you see something that doesn't look good, or leaking. It's always easier to work on the motor when it's out of the car.
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Thanks for another opinion on that! I guess Ive seen people put some big ass motors in them and was hoping to hear the "oh yeah this is what you have to do..." and it would all work out and be easy as pie! but i guess Ill just stick with the 2.2 that I just picked up...only thing is its from a junk yard...what should I do to it to make it as new as possible without totally rebuilding it? I know im gonna do the head gasket...but what else can I do?
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