USMCFieldMP
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Any of the newer 2.2L blocks are of GenII design. I think they started putting them in cars in 2007.
Started my 2.2 forging
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BlackCobalt707
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ooh, the LAPs, got ya
05Turbo2.2
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According to the GM Ecotec build guide, you dont need to sleve the block unless you are going over the 600 crank hp range. Thats why I'm only going to 450ish chp. Trying to keep a 30% or around that number for a cushion.
Anyways, the engine has been fully button'd up now. I did a mechanical check and rotated the crank and so far so good. No binding or resistance when rotating the crank by hand. Going to polish the valve cover this week, mask it off, and then paint the block with engine enamle black or red. haven't made up my mind on that yet.
Anyways, the engine has been fully button'd up now. I did a mechanical check and rotated the crank and so far so good. No binding or resistance when rotating the crank by hand. Going to polish the valve cover this week, mask it off, and then paint the block with engine enamle black or red. haven't made up my mind on that yet.
USMCFieldMP
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Good stuff. Sounds like you're on the right track... just make sure you check everything before giving her the ole start. Don't want something small destroying all that hard work and money. I'm always nervous about fresh builds. 
RedDead
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yeah man that would suck to do all that then have it **** up
BlackCobalt707
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600? i coulda sworn it was 400 according to this gm build chart. if i can get a for sure answer on this id like to know cause i think i might be pushin close to 400whp and i was considering re-sleeving the block, but if it is 600 range then eff it, im good lol
btw rob, your old charge piping looks great under my hood lol
USMCFieldMP
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Depends on the block. A Gen1 block can hold 500hp, fairly easily, if tuned properly. Plenty of LSJ's have proven this. A Gen2 block can hold 700hp, Ryan@ZZP has proven this.
And I'm glad someone is using that charge piping. It wasn't the greatest looking, imo... but it gets the job done.
BlackCobalt707
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well damn, i aint no point in re-sleeving my block then. ill keep it how it is. i sure the hell wish i had a lsj block tho
the charge pipes actually arent all that bad. well compared to my last set up its a biiiiiiig upgrade lol
the charge pipes actually arent all that bad. well compared to my last set up its a biiiiiiig upgrade lol
USMCFieldMP
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LSJ block and 2.2L block are virtually identical.
Just a few tiny differences. The Sleeves are identical though.And yeah... its a good set-up... but it wasn't up to my standards... and my current is world's above it.
BlackCobalt707
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well i sure hope youre right lol. you talkin about the zzp set up that you have?