I am starting a new thread to document the build of my Anglia Street Rod.
Copying old text only to start the thread
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I am installing an LSJ 2.0 l supercharged Ecotec in my 1953 Anglia (copied from New Member Checkin)
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Check out these curb weights
2008 Cobalt SS turbo 2975 pounds
2008 Solstice GXP 2948 pounds
1953 Anglia 1400 pounds
By the way, my Anglia in stock form has approx. 30 hp and a top speed of 47 mph.
Attached is a pictures of what a modified Anglia looks like - somewhat faster than mine ...
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Anybody that would drive a 90 inch wheelbase, 42 inch trackwidth, gazillion hp Anglia is nuts. See attached utube file for examples (Copied from new member checkin) ...
da noo guy - Page 2 - A community for the GM Ecotec engine
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Polished Ecotec oilpan installed - way too much time on my hands (Copied from New Member Checkin) ...
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Motor Mount Part Details (Copied from Parts Wanted):
Part Number Description MSRP
15876977 Bracket $28.81
10345238 Bracket 21.10
10351213 Mount 61.60
21999166 Mount 64.11
11589340 Bolt 3.51 7 Required Brackets to Engine
11516754 Nut 4.25 4 Required
Frame Brackets are not available - POA to frame.
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As a reminder, I am installing a supercharged Ecotec in a street rod - a 1953 Anglia. While closing the loop on "Parts Wanted" is not quite the same as in "Parts for Sale" when they are sold, I believe my experiences including part numbers will benefit the forum. Please let me know if you are interested in further updates from me.
I have been looking for used parts for awhile - they apparently do not exist - so, I decided to purchase new parts. I checked aftermarket sources like Prothane and Energy Suspension etc., but they have not released urethane mounts for 2.0 Ecotecs yet. Also, the stock GXP mounts are hydraulic (+ expensive) to eliminate powertrain vibration which is a good thing in a street rod. I will use the stock transmission mount as well - no aftermarket parts yet ...
I wanted to get my supercharged Ecotec 2.0 mocked up in my build chassis, even if the motor mount brackets are just tack welded on for now. From there, I can work rearward with the clutch next so I can install the transmission, including transmission mount and crossbar. If necessary, I can leave the clutch out for this stage in the build ...
My clutch experience to date parallels what happened on the motor mounts with aftermarket sources (Spec, Exedy etc.) not having parts available. My spec contact said that the 2.0 clutch assembly is the same as the 2.4 - I am confirming this as I believed they were different. Also, I want to study OEM vs. aftermarket clutch performance and use an aluminum flywheel.
So ... summary to date ... still looking for used clutch assemblies and starters, but considering OEM and aftermarket.
Attached is a picture of my chassis and various parts clutter - LOL !!!
Anglipop
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Motor Mount Installation (Copied From Parts Wanted)
The exhaust side went on just fine, but there were two issues with the intake manifold side. The first issue to resolve is converting the two top bolt holes in the block from 8 to 10 mm.
The second issue was not obvious, but there was no boss/ locating hole in the lower engine girdle for RWD motor motors on my Cobalt supercharged engine (and other FWD Ectec applications). Apparently, this addition did not take place until Kappa (Solstice and Sky) 2.0 production began in 2007.
So, stay tuned for my adapter bracket fabrication. The only alternative to the bracket is to upgrade the lower engine girdle with the newer part - not the best approach.