Posts by oldopelguy

oldopelguy · The Future Hot Engine for our GT's oldopelguy March 14, 2017 at 1:23 AM

Yeah, and the Gen III Ecotecs moved the balance shafts to the oil pan too, so that's another layer of PITA.

That said, a salvage ATS for $5k has a wheel base about 6" longer and within an inch of width on my Admiral. If I swapped in the whole works I wouldn't have to worry about the pan, right?

oldopelguy · The Future Hot Engine for our GT's oldopelguy February 14, 2017 at 12:20 AM

Honestly, the 2.0L turbo that's in the new Camaro is looking pretty good right now and over 275hp. There's a complete takeout, engine, 6-speed manual, wiring, and computer for sale near me for under $5k, with 13k miles on it. I'm seriously tempted to drop it in a Manta.