my first car, 97 sunfire 2,2 5spd. ive never lost a race with it lol (only raced a dodge caliber and a volvo 870) but now im in the real world with my yzfr1. i was used to my moms camry so when i got the pontiac i was like wow and since ive ridden that r1 im more like yuck. i must admit my sunfire has the best sounding engine ever though! its pretty incredible, i beat it like were in a video game, any other car would be dead by now.
i would have to say that car has just been treated like crap and you don't know how to get it run great. i love my cavalier and its faster than that one for damn sure. Check my videos out
i have a 99 2.2 coupe 4 speed with 100 lb sub box in the trunk and it has 212k on original motor and trans. and i can get a 9.6 0-60 time on a cool day. only mod was cold air and reloacating the intake temp sensor to the front bumper so it gets cold air all the time. never runs sluggish anymore . odb2 "96 and up" i believe. they are all computer controlled, the timing and all that. so when it gets cold air it advances the timing a few degrees and gives it a more agressive fuel curve resulting
The 4th "shift" you feel is the torque converter locking. If the transmission isn't in top shape (mine is a reman with 11,000 miles on it) you will be able to feel the TC lock up, which will feel like a shift.
Huh... Ok do me a favor, I want you to pop the hood and take a picture of the cables coming out of the Throttle body. If it has a TV cable going to the transmission, it is the 3 speed. I am 95% sure that cars that have 1, 2, D are 3 speed, and 1, 2, 3 D are 4 speed.
@rudolphna54 Not to start anything, but that's incorrect. i have a 1996 Corsica with the 2.2 and has the 1, 2 D. That's a 4 speed transmission. To be exact, its the 4T-60E transmission. Most Gm cars like the Cavalier, Corsica, Beretta, Monte Carlo, etc. built from I believe around 1994-1999 (or something relative to those years) had this transmission.
@KKFan9 The base cavalier, and other cheap cars of that era used the 3T40. The 4T40 was optional. Just as some cars come with 4 speed standard, with 6 optional.
@rudolphna54 The cavalier had the 2.2 available with the 4-speed auto in later years, with the 3-speed as standard. The Corsica 2.2 only came with the 3-speed though. It feels a little bit like a 4-speed because of the torque converter lockup.
ive got a loud exhaust and i can hear a change in rpm, you still sure its not a 4th gear? lol and btw why does your car shift at 45mph, mine shifts at 35 and 70 when floored
Mine only has 1,2 drive because mine has the 3 speed automatic. Your's has the 4 speed overdrive, which gets much better gas mileage, and is generally faster. If you have the 2.2L engine, that is the problem. It is a very solid engine, especially if take care of. But it isn't fast, with only 120HP and 140lb/ft of torque. You can try to modify it, but the 2.2L OHV is expensive to mod.
HAHAHA. YES. The 4 speed is better in every way. Acceleration is much quicker, it gets better city and highway mileage, it is electronically controlled.... The 4 speed is miles ahead of the 3 speed in every single way.
I'm not jealous one bit, I have no intention of "building" it, because it's not worth it. However I've seen you post damn near the exact same thing on EVERY Cavalier video on youtube. Somehow though I still have much higher video view counts than you do in a much shorter period of time.
Alright and my video is so short because im limited to 15 sec on my cell camera pos and it was cheaper to build it up a lil then buy brand new oem parts after the engine blew
i have a 97 2DR, 87,444 miles. love it. gotz a 2.2L. Good for a first car. Not too slow, not too fast, though on the 2DR models the rear is REALLY LIGHT!
Indeed. It could be a LOT slower (See jeep video... lol) . You having trouble with the rear end sliding out under hard cornering? Invest in some good tires. I have the Goodyear Assurance Tripletred (195/65/R15) on mine, and they are very, very good.
@wrxrob Quote"a decade ago, my girlfriend had one of these base cavaliers. When I drove it, the car felt like a rocket compared to my 1994 Toyota Tercel." How funny, I felt the same way when I drove my sisters 2004 Cavalier, I got into a race with a 87 camero v6 and killed it, but the gov kicked in at 110 and the camero passed me. I now own a 2002 Cavalier and its pretty fast for a Sudan, Ive put some mods in so far and can notice performance increase.
is it normal that in my 2002 chevy cavalier i have to switch gears from 2nd to 1st in order for take off..if possible
Eulalio241 4 weeks ago
my first car, 97 sunfire 2,2 5spd. ive never lost a race with it lol (only raced a dodge caliber and a volvo 870) but now im in the real world with my yzfr1. i was used to my moms camry so when i got the pontiac i was like wow and since ive ridden that r1 im more like yuck. i must admit my sunfire has the best sounding engine ever though! its pretty incredible, i beat it like were in a video game, any other car would be dead by now.
jipi0001 5 months ago
11 seconds 0-60 good job......
ps3pat 6 months ago
pretty slow idk, my moms 2.2l saturn ls is about 7-8 seconds 0-60, but saturns are all plastic fenders so idk...
Davidsfarmlives 11 months ago
MY BLAZER WILL SMOKE THAT
MegaElijah56 11 months ago
@MegaElijah56
Why thank you captain obvious.
falaqdad15 11 months ago
@falaqdad15 well just sayn
MegaElijah56 11 months ago
@MegaElijah56 your blazer and my neon will smoke that but then again my neon isnt stock
Nickynoears 10 months ago
thats a top cammer man
MIketucky350 1 year ago
i would have to say that car has just been treated like crap and you don't know how to get it run great. i love my cavalier and its faster than that one for damn sure. Check my videos out
MrPenobe 1 year ago
0-60 mph in 13.2 seconds. That sucks SHIT!!! Cars from 1970 can do it in 8 seconds
Bugattiveyron2fast 1 year ago
sounds nice compared to mine. i have a 97 with 160k and it sounds like a steam pwered antique car.
KHabig 1 year ago
I hit play feel asleep woke up and seen it hit 60.
20001ism 1 year ago
in around a 10 hp gain some ppl have found. dyno proven. nothing special but its somthing.
SeanFarley25 1 year ago
i have a 99 2.2 coupe 4 speed with 100 lb sub box in the trunk and it has 212k on original motor and trans. and i can get a 9.6 0-60 time on a cool day. only mod was cold air and reloacating the intake temp sensor to the front bumper so it gets cold air all the time. never runs sluggish anymore . odb2 "96 and up" i believe. they are all computer controlled, the timing and all that. so when it gets cold air it advances the timing a few degrees and gives it a more agressive fuel curve resulting
SeanFarley25 1 year ago
somebody should post up a vid of a cavalier and s10 just to see how it will play out on a race..
saracha 1 year ago
Haha beatcha! Mine was in 11.17! not like that's fast or something to be proud of...
NeighborhoodNinja1 1 year ago
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chris12123212 1 year ago
The 4th "shift" you feel is the torque converter locking. If the transmission isn't in top shape (mine is a reman with 11,000 miles on it) you will be able to feel the TC lock up, which will feel like a shift.
rudolphna54 1 year ago
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chris12123212 1 year ago
Huh... Ok do me a favor, I want you to pop the hood and take a picture of the cables coming out of the Throttle body. If it has a TV cable going to the transmission, it is the 3 speed. I am 95% sure that cars that have 1, 2, D are 3 speed, and 1, 2, 3 D are 4 speed.
rudolphna54 1 year ago 7
@rudolphna54 Not to start anything, but that's incorrect. i have a 1996 Corsica with the 2.2 and has the 1, 2 D. That's a 4 speed transmission. To be exact, its the 4T-60E transmission. Most Gm cars like the Cavalier, Corsica, Beretta, Monte Carlo, etc. built from I believe around 1994-1999 (or something relative to those years) had this transmission.
KKFan9 1 year ago
@KKFan9 Nope. I had a 97 Cavalier myself, and it had a 3 speed automatic, the 3T40, also known as the Turbo-Hydramatic 125.
henryd1981 1 year ago
@KKFan9 The base cavalier, and other cheap cars of that era used the 3T40. The 4T40 was optional. Just as some cars come with 4 speed standard, with 6 optional.
rudolphna54 1 year ago
@rudolphna54 The cavalier had the 2.2 available with the 4-speed auto in later years, with the 3-speed as standard. The Corsica 2.2 only came with the 3-speed though. It feels a little bit like a 4-speed because of the torque converter lockup.
masospaghetti 1 year ago
@chris12123212 My Dad has a 1998 chevy cavalier 3 speed auto. it even says on the original car sticker.
scottkan357975343 1 year ago
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chris12123212 1 year ago
Yes. Torque converter lockup occurs around 40MPH under light- medium light throttle.
rudolphna54 1 year ago
ive got a loud exhaust and i hear a change in rpm..you still sure its not a 4th gear lol
chris12123212 1 year ago
ive got a loud exhaust and i can hear a change in rpm, you still sure its not a 4th gear? lol and btw why does your car shift at 45mph, mine shifts at 35 and 70 when floored
chris12123212 1 year ago
Mine only has 1,2 drive because mine has the 3 speed automatic. Your's has the 4 speed overdrive, which gets much better gas mileage, and is generally faster. If you have the 2.2L engine, that is the problem. It is a very solid engine, especially if take care of. But it isn't fast, with only 120HP and 140lb/ft of torque. You can try to modify it, but the 2.2L OHV is expensive to mod.
rudolphna54 2 years ago 3
my old 89 Accord was about the same speed as this, it was a 2.0 sohc
Kevin01SH 2 years ago
Question
Does anyone know if the four speed is better than the three speed or is it vice versa?
lblatino1020 2 years ago
HAHAHA. YES. The 4 speed is better in every way. Acceleration is much quicker, it gets better city and highway mileage, it is electronically controlled.... The 4 speed is miles ahead of the 3 speed in every single way.
rudolphna54 2 years ago
Weird I got 7.9 seconds. But that may be because the new head kit and gasket, and exhaust.
SilentRicochet 2 years ago
3 speed auto sucks eh?lol
1g2e3r4te6r 2 years ago
@1g2e3r4te6r Yup
rudolphna54 2 years ago
check out my built 2.2 ohv cavi
Ricozero 2 years ago
@Ricozero YES I've seen it. Stop posting on every damn cavalier video on youtube please.
rudolphna54 2 years ago
why i still havent seen another built ohv and im trying to find another one dont be mad just because you car isnt as quick chill
Ricozero 2 years ago
I'm not jealous one bit, I have no intention of "building" it, because it's not worth it. However I've seen you post damn near the exact same thing on EVERY Cavalier video on youtube. Somehow though I still have much higher video view counts than you do in a much shorter period of time.
rudolphna54 2 years ago
Alright and my video is so short because im limited to 15 sec on my cell camera pos and it was cheaper to build it up a lil then buy brand new oem parts after the engine blew
Ricozero 2 years ago
hell yeah! i got a 01' with the same engine, cavaliers don't get enough cred
cmishler4 2 years ago 15
@cmishler4 BOOOOOO cavaliers yaaayyyyy chevelles
bALLjUICE100 1 year ago
@cmishler4 2.2 from 95-97 are different from the 2.2s of 98-02
chris12123212 1 year ago
i have a 97 2DR, 87,444 miles. love it. gotz a 2.2L. Good for a first car. Not too slow, not too fast, though on the 2DR models the rear is REALLY LIGHT!
Tazzi2010 2 years ago 4
Indeed. It could be a LOT slower (See jeep video... lol) . You having trouble with the rear end sliding out under hard cornering? Invest in some good tires. I have the Goodyear Assurance Tripletred (195/65/R15) on mine, and they are very, very good.
rudolphna54 2 years ago
a decade ago, my girlfriend had one of these base cavaliers. When I drove it, the car felt like a rocket compared to my 1994 Toyota Tercel.
wrxrob 2 years ago
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@wrxrob Quote"a decade ago, my girlfriend had one of these base cavaliers. When I drove it, the car felt like a rocket compared to my 1994 Toyota Tercel." How funny, I felt the same way when I drove my sisters 2004 Cavalier, I got into a race with a 87 camero v6 and killed it, but the gov kicked in at 110 and the camero passed me. I now own a 2002 Cavalier and its pretty fast for a Sudan, Ive put some mods in so far and can notice performance increase.
myheartbelongs2him 1 year ago