2.2L L61 Performance Tech 16 valve 145 hp EcoTec with 155 lb-ft of torque
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Old 09-30-2009, 12:02 PM
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second thoughts?

for those of you 2.2s with forced induction either s/c or turbo. know that you have accomplished your build and what not, do you regret it? im having second thoughts and dont know what to do about it, a poll will be added as soon as i come up with ideas
Old 09-30-2009, 05:30 PM
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**** NO! turbo 2.2 FTW!

im not yet but 90% of the people i talk to on other boards love their boosted 2.2 power on demand and still decent gas mileage.
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ive gone too far to turn back now. lol

id say tuck your string in and drive on.

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ive heard an auto turbo guy blew his tranny thats it
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Originally Posted by chevysssc
ive heard an auto turbo guy blew his tranny thats it
he was also running over 400tq at the crank. i think he had 380wtq

my only regret is i would have spent my money better. Now i know what works, what doesnt, and i could have optimized things a bit....but no way in hell do i regret this. Im looking for more!
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i should be making ~400whp 320trq comming summer. just havent got around to tuning the car.
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