19. Sunfire overhead valve 4 cyl. i go thur 1 every 4 races. Most of these cars do not come with a rear swaybar. Of course you can't tell from one race to the next exactly when, but when it does, the wheel comes off and you have a very good chance . 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 . Have Russ a Crankshaft Craftsman in Detroit regrind the stock roller cam to Oval track specs. Most of the racers are using the frame mounted fuel pump from an 88-91 Ford truck. - oh boy - the 2007 TPS/ Thunder year is going to be exciting!!! Thanks for the help! 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. Is riding in a brass-era race car really that terrifying? I understand it's a beast of a project and going to take a huge amount of time but I'm prepared for them. 15. One spring rubber allowed in each spring. Civic, D15B2 1.5 16VSOHC PGM-FI 1493 92hp@6000rpm 89tq@4500rpm 88-91 Civic DX/LX, D15B6 1.5 8V SOHC PGM-FI 1493 62hp@4500rpm 83tq@3000rpm 88-89 Civic/CRX HF, D15B6 1.5 8V SOHC PGM-FI 1493 70hp@4500rpm 83tq@3000rpm 90-91 Civic/CRX HF, D15B7 1.5 16VSOHC PGM-FI 1493 102hp@5900rpm 98tq@5000rpm 92-95 Civic DX/LX, D15B8 1.5 8V SOHC PGM-FI 1493 70hp@4500rpm 83tq@3000rpm 92-95 Civic CX, D15Z1 1.5 16VSOHC VTEC-E PGM-FI 1493 92hp@5500rpm 97tq@4500rpm 92-95 Civic VX, D16A6 1.6 16VSOHC PGM-FI 1590 108hp@6000rpm 100tq@5000rpm 88-91 Civic/CRX Si, D16A8/9 1.6 16VDOHC PGM-FI 1595 137hp@6800rpm 108tq@5700rpm 88-91 Civic/CRX/Integra LS, D16Y5 1.6 16VSOHC VTEC-E PGM-FI 1590 115hp@6200rpm 104tq@5400rpm 96-00 Civic HX, D16Y7 1.6 16VSOHC PGM-FI 1590 106hp@6200rpm 103tq@4600rpm 96-00 Civic CX/DX/LX, D16Y8 1.6 16VSOHC VTECII PGM-FI 1590 127hp@6600rpm 107tq@5500rpm 96-00 Civic EX (USA), D16Z6 1.6 16VSOHC VTEC PGM-FI 1590 125hp@6600rpm 106tq@5200rpm 92-95 Civic EX/Si/Del Sol, D17A1 1.7 16VSOHC PGM-FI 1668 115hp@6100rpm 110tq@4500rpm 01-02 Civic DX/LX, D17A2 1.7 16VSOHC VTECII PGM-FI 1668 127hp@6300rpm 114tq@4800rpm 01-02 Civic EX. > The stiffest spring(s) should be where? > Should you have Rear Sway bars? Cleland took four class wins in 1990, . Theres been plenty of members here that have done crazier things (skinnyg's firefly and that dudes mid engine mini pickup) but they are both very knowledgeable, had the tools and produced results. . Driver-side window net required, minimum 16x20 ribbon or mesh style, and must be mounted so latch is at top front of window. i didnt mean to say like it did, and i didnt say just a supercharger. Really peppy. This Corvette. Mr. Arnold. but they would not do much before that hence why they are called high rpm cams , racing cams. Buy a good air pressure gauge, tire pressure is the biggest adjustment you will be making. What kind of transmission would I be need to use for this. You'll need to add a couple of wires, one for a knock sensor and one for the injectors which are fired in 2 groups of 2 in 94 instead of 1 group of 4 as in 92 and 93. engine. www.tomorrowstechnician.com/tt/tt30216.htm. the car has stock internals with minor port and polish I did myself. Answered above. 11. All glass, exterior lights, chrome/plastic trim and hood insulation must be removed. Both sides must have vertical bracing from top to bottom door bars. street or racing tires? Most run a locked diff. 95-04 Chevy Cavalier, Front and Rear Position, Red Ships Free Position . So give it time. On the axel you want hub with 14 inch wheels it will use same bolt pattern. I have not noticed any height difference or if the wheel sits out further. With the rare 1.22 gears, you can run a little faster, but not much. All four tires and wheels must be the same series, size and offset. These are used for adjusting the camber on the front. According to a recent report from Kelley Blue Book, the ATP for a new Buick vehicle was recorded at $38,180 during March of 2023, representing a 4.2-percent decrease compared to an ATP figure of . Catch Can. Change all the fluids; drain the antifreeze replace with water. About 2-4 degrees of positive camber works in the LF. Automotive Forums; Automotive Directory . You should run a fuel cell, I know some tracks say you don't need one but it's not really that costly and will help you out in the long run. To do a mid engine you're looking at $$$$$$ desert racing transaxles, or a 4x4 truck trans and T case with the transfer case in the trunk feeding the rear diff with the front output. For 1987-1989, 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Coil Spring Set Front 41454FZ 1988 Z24 (Fits: Chevrolet Cavalier) $113.95. WARNING: This is a big web page, about 180 posts, over 600K. Author. TIRES AND WHEELS: OEM DOT 13, 14, 15 or 16-inch passenger tires only. Hood and trunk lid/hatch must be securely fastened. greatly appreciated I will def be looking it to and getting more advice for my set up! Again tires are the most important part of the car. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. SUSPENSION AND STEERING: All components and mounts must be unaltered, OEM and match year, make and model of car used. The 1.06 gears are just about as quick if you're running by yourself, but if you get in traffic and have to lift off the throttle, it takes longer to get back up to speed. i dont care if you have a supercharger and nos i will still walk all over your z24. Icon Legend. If you think you want to play around with tuning it is possible to switch to a different ecm and burn your own chips. Seller will respond to your message using your provided info. All tubing must be minimum 1.50-inch O.D. Engine (1995 Neon SOHC) tricknology Members 41 Author Posted March 1, 2007 #19 Neon,,,, I bought some brand new tenzo R racing seats off of a friend a while back and just got around to putting them in. Which tires would you suggest running ? And as for aftermarket, cavaliers have a huge aftermarket of performance parts and such. Race rentals can also be posted here. It would need built to make even respectable power. Welcome to the not606 Horse Racing Forum, an online sports community, and your place to talk about Horse Racing. Kinda like how Ford dealers are almost giving away 04 stangs. I'll bet he is a three wheeler and complains about the "push".. Wow! 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. 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. Must be securely mounted using two, .125-inch thick, solid steel straps, two inches wide, completely around cell. Must use OEM crank, rods, valve sizes, stroke, etc. No mirrors. Any car missing the V.I.N. Here in the Midwest many tracks and the IMCA have created Pure stock classes based on the 4 cyl FWD sedans that are plentiful and cheap. I personally expect him to do quite well. Would I even be able to fit the 351 and the tranny up front? I agree with the others here, your intentions are noble, but your forcing a square peg into a solid space where there isnt even a hole yet. RacingJunk, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. No racing, mud or snow tires. and .095-inch wall thickness tubing. Most of you know that the right rear wheel bearings are a weak spot on these cars and will eventually fail unless you replace the hub frequently. alright well it seems that im gonna look into the supra thanks everyone. so if you think your cav is so hot then why do you take me up on my offer and race me? And are you teaming out the wholes on the spindle or on th rear axle? 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. Not trying to be an ass, or say your wrong, but just calm down, and know that everyone here has their own opinion about their cars. the base model cavaliers are actually pretty reliable, because its hard to break something when the car is slow as shit. On some cars the rear toe is adjustable, be sure to set it too. He wouldent stand a chance tsi he already knows that much. Snug is better. 07-17-2004, 11:13 PM. What I am wanting to do is pull the motor from the e150 and put it in the cavalier. . Didn't think of using the van frame. You have to keep your momentuum up and try to run in the outside groove to keep your speed up. About 1psi for every 7deg F. You will need to make adjustments that allow for this to happen and not upset the car. Go read the consumer reports on the Cavalier..hope you got a good mechanic. it would keep up, but it would still get beat since its a good bit heavier. Sold in pairs. (Ex: 140- 80 = 60 / 7 = 8.5psi). Gasoline only, maximum 93 octane. RCI and G force make some really good belt systems that are reasonably priced. build the 4 door neon, not the 2 door, the 4 door is lighter and stronger!!). This is the old Pony Stock "Speed Secrets and Tricks" message thread. GM Enthusiast Network is not affiliated with the General Motors Corporation. For you lucky hi-speed users, it's not a huge problem. Precision manufactured struts are the same as those found on the 199599 Neon ACR. Cage must be electric welded. Use with valve spring P5249846. 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. I would like to know some stuff I can do to show the Hondas that they need to fear American power. I don't plan on it even being recognizable as a cav. You may gain 5hp with the tuning. It is with this racing and cruising potential . Good tires will make the difference in the way your car handles. I'll mention what can be done with the Shadow/Sundance/Daytona type cars. She is currently 19 years old. Pretty Girl - Find a petite "pretty" girl. I agree to receive emails from RacingJunk Classifieds and RacingJunk Classifieds partners. BODY/CHASSIS: Any front wheel drive, compact car with three or four cylinder engine. okay to make you guys happy i've looked for a nice dsm or even a nice honda but none for cheap. I don't believe AEM makes a standalone for the j body cars. The Cavalier 28 is a one-design yacht designed for racing and cruising. CavalierTalk: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Board & Forum If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Sorry for the blunt questions but they needed to be asked so you can realize whats really ahead of you. Machined is the way to go now. I put 2 grand into my car to lower my 1/4 mile time by 1.4 seconds, how much did it cost you? the drum is huge and it looks like the spindle is now about 1/2 inch higher. No mini clutches or couplers. You'll get better results and a more agressive tune switching to a 94 2.2 ecm. Must have 1.25-inch minimum O.D. This is off of me and im sorry if i sounded rude. All Rights Reserved, Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. But we also have 2 local classes here in South Texas called the Texas Thunders, one runs on dirt, and the other one on asphalt. Super-Slow. If you want something for the twisties you honestly shouldn't be looking at any FWD car. I thought that moding a cav was bad but moding a auto at that, thats just not smart, you should have at least looked for a 5 speed and then started to mod the car. > If the more toe out is added, is it done on the left or right side? What is blazingly quick and makes stunning power? 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. 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"". Also All NEON racers should install the thicker ACR front hub listed In the catalog and sold by Dodge which is used in SCCA racing. But you are already lost my young Padawon. Well i was thinkin about a nice 240 or a 300zx but i dont have that much cash. Sign Me up for the RacingJunk Classifieds newsletter, Sign me up for the special offers from our qualified third party vendors. Interior must remain open. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. All engine components must be OEM unaltered for year, make and model of car used. Steel brake lines only. This is a 98 TT with 88k. dude thinks he can get $100k! Also have a buddy that owns a scrap yard and can get metal to work with. For all you Cavalier or Sunfire drivers. hey lay off the cavs! you need a marker for the first one, insulation for the second, wire for the third and so on. 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. In the case of the Mopar cars, there is really only one ratio to run at Spartan. Also going to get a tune from TBG. I know it sounds stupid but it will make a fun toy. So for Example your tires are running at 140F and it's 80F outside. 1Fast Tsi, shut up noob. For Springport, you can install the commonly available 1.06 transfer gears and run fast. Racing Forum Racing Forum Autocross (Auto-X), Drag Racing, Road and Track Racing spoken here. Save a few more grand and buy one with the ecotec engine. ACR hubs and bearings should be replaced after 12 on track hours. Life was fun till you showed up.Cant intimidate you,cant trick you,cant outrun you,cant even make you nervious anymore.Glad your going Pro.I still see Neons rather than sheep jumping the fence when I cant sleep. Maybe the same thing is happening here with the FWD cars? Personally I wouldn't get a Cavalier if you wanted to look into modding it and whatnot. . IVs in black with a tastefull body kit are the damned sexiest things around). 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! You should set the front toe to 0" to 1/16" OUT. How much do you plan on spending for a car anyway? Join Date. We hit between 6300 to 6500 at end of straight. I didn't think I'd get much honestly. You need to learn as much about them as you can. If your toes point away from each other then you are toed out. SPRINGS/SHOCKS/STRUTS: All shocks and struts must remain OEM, in OEM location. CHEAP ). Fuel lines through driver compartment must be steel. There you go. Nous 14. It creates a few headaches though. Thanks! 2023 Motorsport Marketing. No center steering. TPS has not had a Neon in it YET. Racing Forums. For more information, call IMCA at 319-472-2201. All rights reserved. Welcome to our newest member, Brandon Steinhauer. Obviously, there are limits as to how soft the front springs can be so you will often see front-running FWD cars with large rear sway bars and stiff right rear springs to compensate for the understeer that is generated by having so much weight at the front. I am NO expert on FWD racing chassis setrups,,,,mainly just a messanger. Thanks so much! 5. So just a little background, I am a Jr in college and am hardly ever home. Candido Cavaliere from Port Charlotte, Florida, has been building replicas for almost three decades. 2. metric gm brake calipers. A supercharged 3800 from a grand prix or Buick would be my weapon of choice. GM Enthusiast Network is not affiliated with the General Motors Corporation, free mods Cavalier, free mods Chevy Cavalier. The J-Body Organization, j-body.org, is the worlds largest automotive enthusiast group exclusively geared towards the General Motors GM J-car platform including the Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Pontiac Sunbird, Pontiac J 2000, Oldsmobile Firenza, Buick SkyHawk and Cadillac Cimarron. The revised design results in improved toe stability (reduced bump-steer), which virtually eliminates rear wheel hop under heavy braking. 18. At Andy's Auto Sport, you can find Chevrolet Cavalier Flywheels at a great price. Make the rear of the car as light as you can. 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