I got the cavalier running today. I cut the wires going to the vats and she fired up. I know it's not supposed to bypass them but it did somehow. The engine sounds real strong. I'm excited about it now. I should be able to order the adapter kit, clutch and pressure plate first of march. I would buy it next week but I have a snow goose hunt next weekend:) what clutch and pressure plate should I run. Stage 2?

I would run a stage 2 with crush lock disc. I assume you will be running a stock size 200 mm flywheel

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Yea 200mm flywheel.

Got the harness pulled from the car. Now for the fun part.

I run a stage 3 pressure plate with a kushlock clutch and I was able to make it slip by building boost and taking off in second gear one time. However, the clutch has been installed for several years now. Anyway, I would go with the stage 3. It's been a great clutch and pressure plate.


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Take a look at Kennedy engineering's spec sheets then look at the engine specs the torque out put. I went with a clutch that just met my needs and would allow the clutch to slip a little at max power so as not to blast my trans into oblivion. You need a weak link some where or you will have a pile of transmissions like Passat. Some folks believe in overkill.

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I have gave up on the wire harness. I'm not patient enough to figure it out. Engine wiring.com's website is not working so who else has a plug and go wire harness and ECM?

Terry fryer was a one time . Not sure if he still does them .

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Theirs no replacement for displacement !

Southern Buggies, Enginewiring.com, CBM in California (They sell plug and play on eBay as well for $1000), there are others as well.

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http://enginewiring.com/services.htm $525 TUNE ECU and wire harness.

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I finally found a diagram for the ecu so I'm gonna give it another shot.

Got the engine pulled from the car today. Hopefully I can order the adapter plate next week.

Got the harness stripped and labeled. Waiting on the adapter.

I FINALLY GOT THE ENGINE IN THE BUGGY. I STILL NEED TO FIGURE OUT WHERE TO PUT THE RADIATOR AND FUEL TANK.

had to move the fuel tank

this is the box i built for the ecm.

Did you need to put a bung in your tank or is your ECO returnless? How 'bout a surge?

I wish I was still working on my engine but I got mired in this dang suspension baloney

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i dont think i need a surge. but i might be wrong. and for the fuel return i was going to use a ''T".

Got the radiator mounted

That's not an ecotec engine

NO ITS NOT. ITS A 2200 OHV ENGINE.

The buggy is finally running and moving under its own power.


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