2.4 IM swap kit to 2.2

[cavpowerracer]

hey i found this kit

its a 2.4 Intake manifold swap for the 2.2 ecotec...i was wondering though has anyone done this for an 03-05 cavalier instead of the delta bodies?

[Admiral Jedi]

I can't think of anybody, but it'll work I think.

[JoshC]

Not sure but I'm pretty positive it'll work I'm thinking about installing and running my turbo set-up through it but its still up in the air.

[NJHK]

Fitting onto your head, yes.

As far as throttle body, remember, this is coming from a vehicle with a electronic throttle body. Yours is mechanical. If I remember correctly, even the bolt pattern on the throttle body are different from the deltas to the jbodies.

So I'd look more so into that aspect before spending your money.

[slowion2]

someone have a shot of the bolt pattern? I could tell you easy

the only thing we noticed on the 03-04 deltas was that we had to notch the adapter plate so the IAC would be able to function. on the 05+ with throttle-by-wire they didn't need that provision since the plate and motor control everything right there as far as idle speed manipulation.

other than that, one bolt needs to be ground down slightly I think. ac66bronco just did this and documented most if not all of it, I'll see if I can get him to post up about it if you want, might help out a bit.

[FReQ Z]

PJ's done it. IIRC, they sell an adapter kit for the cable-driven TB's. the only issue is that you have to drill a hole for the IAC.

[slowion2]

PJ's done it. IIRC, they sell an adapter kit for the cable-driven TB's. the only issue is that you have to drill a hole for the IAC.

right, like I just said, should be the same as on the 03-04 detas. we're cable and speed density like j's are

[cavpowerracer]

right, like I just said, should be the same as on the 03-04 detas. we're cable and speed density like j's are

i've noticed you kept calling the 03-04 delta, and not j-body lol


but as long as someone has done this i have faith...and where exactly would i need to drill a hole at?

[NJHK]

i've noticed you kept calling the 03-04 delta, and not j-body lol


but as long as someone has done this i have faith...and where exactly would i need to drill a hole at?

The 03-04 deltas were the Saturn IONs, thats what he was referring to.

[ac66bronco]

SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!

no idle issues at all

as suspected you need to cut a slit for the iac to read. but yes there is more

you have to also grind down a bolt head to clear the iac sensor and also grind into the side of your tb as well

but thats it

idles nice at ~700 rpm

just dont forget to use a lil rtv on the gasket they give you BOTH SIDES ops:

Portion of the tb that must be ground


why it needs to be ground


screw head that needs to be ground down ~1/4 inch


slot that needs to be cut (NOTE THIS IS JUST A ROUGH IDEA NOT EXACT I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE RIPPING APART THE CAR AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)


cheers