10_penn Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 2006 Saturn ION Redline - 72000 miles Stock motor rated at 205hp/200tq (2.0L supercharged Ecotec LSJ 4-cylinder) EngineBlockZZPerformance reinforced LE5 block (from 2.4L Ecotec LE5 - 88mm/3.465” bore) Stock LSJ crankshaft (86mm/3.386" stroke)Eagle 4340 forged steel rods/ARP 2000 bolts (for 2.2 Ecotec L61 - 146mm/5.765" center-to-center length)Diamond pistons - custom order (10.5:1 CR)Total Seal Gapless ringsLevel Zero Performance balance shaft delete kitATI SuperdamperEcotec LSJ oilpanNew GM OEM thermostat, gears, gaskets, water pump, bearings, chains, chain guides, bolts, seals where applicable [*]HeadPorted/polished intake/exhaust portsStock valves with 3-angle valve jobZZPerformance Stage 2 supercharged camsZZPerformance 82# valve springsARP headstudsEcotec LNF piston oil squirtersNew GM OEM lifters, followers, valve guides, LE5 headgasket, bolts, bearings, gaskets where applicable [*]Power AdderHarrop HTV 1320 LSJ - Eaton TVS 1320 series rotors2.7" Supercharger pulleyAir-to-water single-pass intercooler system, electric water pump, added aftermarket flow-through tank [*]ExhaustZZPerformance Longtube, equal-length headerZZPerformance 3" downpipe w/Magnaflow high-flow cat, Magnaflow resonatorZZPerformance 3" cat-back exhaust w/Magnaflow mufflerAEM UEGO Wideband [*]Fuel SystemStock fuel pumpZZPerformance Boost-Referenced Fuel Pressure SystemStock fuel linesInjector Dynamics ID1000 - 1000cc fuel injectorsE85 DrivetrainStock GM OEM transmission, 4.05 final drive, F35 MU3 GetragRedline MT-90 Manual transmission fluidNAPA revised axles - 1mm larger diameter, heat treatedGM revised shifter bracket GMPP LSJ Clutch upgrade kit SuspensionPowell Race Shop rotated anti-wheel hop transmission mountsIngall’s Engine Torque DampenerPowergrid Inc. Sway bar end linksCoppertop twin-bar subframe braceJason Smith upper strut braceCentric cross-drilled/slotted rotors with Hawk HPS padsDunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec tires (245/45/R17) InteriorAeroForce dual interceptor scan gaugesAEM UEGO WidebandAEM Fuel Pressure gaugeB&M short throw shifter w/base bushingsnyrm98 Dual A-pillar and Dual Steering Column gauge podsRecaro seats (factory)Battery in trunk (factory) ExteriorOEM Competition Package gunmetal wheelsRear Aero-Spoiler deleteDebadged 6k HID headlight conversionTinted front corners/tail lights with "REDLINE" decal over 3rd brake lightPolished valve coverRed painted spark plug cover, strut brace, brake calipers TuningHP TunersAll tuning done by myself Final displacement of the motor will be 2.1L, and the car is expected to see 8,000 rpms and 23 psi of boost. Since this is a different build than the majority of Ecotec LSJ owners, the total power rating is unknown but expected to be around 440-450 whp, 350-370 wtq. The a/c is still in the car, as is the full interior and spare tire. Motor is almost complete, waiting on the head to return from the machine shop, then it's just assembly. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/azn_ladie82/cars2/15.jpg Debadged, dewinged, and tinted tails http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/azn_ladie82/cars2/mms_picture64.jpg Shortblock complete http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/azn_ladie82/2006/Engine%20Build/1335118224005.jpg TVS 1320 (1.32L - top) vs stock M62 (1.0L - bottom) http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/azn_ladie82/cars2/DSC04791.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Other than the front fascia, car looks clean. Only thing you need now is the RWD conversion. What are you hoping to squeak out of her? 13's 12's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Only thing you need now is the AWD conversion. Fixed. :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Other than the front fascia, car looks clean. Only thing you need now is the RWD conversion. What are you hoping to squeak out of her? 13's 12's? There's a guy with a Cobalt SS/SC that went 12.007 @ 118 on slicks on 70 fewer hp than what I am expecting. I'm hoping to break that and get in the mid-high 11's. I know it's not got the prettiest face, but it's stock body kit, and it was 18k brand new... Hard to say no to that cheap price. And man, I wish it was RWD/AWD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Fixed. :megusta: I don't try to force my beliefs on everyone. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Very cool How do you like the gauge cluster? I always thought the dashboards on those cars were a bit goofy. I'm not sure how I would like it if I owned one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 In all honesty, the gauge cluster is perfectly fine. It takes about a day to get used to it, and then you don't ever even notice that it's not in the traditional location. People made too big of a deal out of it. I actually kind of prefer it in the center now. The reviews were not good for the ION because the gauges were "awkwardly placed," but yet in the Toyota Yaris, it was "cool and quirky." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 In all honesty, the gauge cluster is perfectly fine. It takes about a day to get used to it, and then you don't ever even notice that it's not in the traditional location. People made too big of a deal out of it. I actually kind of prefer it in the center now. The reviews were not good for the ION because the gauges were "awkwardly placed," but yet in the Toyota Yaris, it was "cool and quirky." Don't worry, we think you are cool and quirky too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Cool build, my buddy on here has a Blue Ion, turbo... Makes some nice numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboion Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Zzpperformance turbo kit lots of extras 407 whp 445 wtq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Don't worry, we think you are cool and quirky too! Lol thanks...:masturboy: Cool build, my buddy on here has a Blue Ion, turbo... Makes some nice numbers. Think I might remember that one. Zzpperformance turbo kit lots of extras 407 whp 445 wtq Yep.. I thought about that route, but I could reach my goals staying supercharged. Any more than 400-450 whp in a FWD car is pointless anyway unless you're running DR's all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mseebs Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Looks great man. If you need any help, give me a ring. I'll be happy to take any leftover parts in payment. :masturboy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Lol, copy that. I have some parts that I would gladly get rid of, they're just taking up space in my small ass garage now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bad95gt Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Whenever you want to get yanked by an overweight g8 give me a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yet your ego is still bigger than your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bad95gt Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Yet your ego is still bigger than your car. Hahaha just stating truth, ha on serious note are you gonna get a tire for it or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have a good set of summer tires on it, those mentioned above, but with this much power on a fwd car, I'm probably not going anywhere without a set of street-legal DR's for weekend nights and track days. Not sure what brand yet tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 G8, Saturn, LOL. Can't we all just get along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Neat build, car looks much more mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 G8, Saturn, LOL. Can't we all just get along? Jones, let the dead car company car owners fight amongst themselves. Srs, sounds like a very cool build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mseebs Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Lol, copy that. I have some parts that I would gladly get rid of, they're just taking up space in my small ass garage now. Haha. If I can use it. I'll take it. Just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Neat build, car looks much more mature. Thanks man. Jones, let the dead car company car owners fight amongst themselves. Srs, sounds like a very cool build. Thanks, that was actually very funny. Haha. If I can use it. I'll take it. Just let me know. I'll throw together a list at some point and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/azn_ladie82/2012-06-01_21-01-40_253.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/azn_ladie82/2012-06-01_21-01-48_287.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/azn_ladie82/2012-06-01_21-02-01_538.jpg Moving right along.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Cool build. How many ignition switches have you went through though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10_penn Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Just two thus far. I have one on backup at all times.. lol nothing like a cheap design to leave you intermittently stranded without warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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