Picked up a fun - almost classic

[barmanjay]

A good friend didn't want this car anymore and it was offered to me. So I snapped it up!

It's an oldie,.. I don't know if I could consider it a classic yet, or if it'll ever be considered a classic.

I do think this was the best look for this style.

I don't know how many of you are going to appreciate this car.

1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24

the old 2.8 auto was pulled and a 2001, 3400 with a 5sp was put in it's place

Custom performance chip and full exhaust

(too bad it's fwd tho)



The wife and I love driving this thing,.. it's got some good balls for an old cavalier

Sure brings the spirit back into spirited driving,.. especially when you've been driving a jeep and a mini-van for a while,.. LOL

Just thought I would share the fun to the few that might think this car looks cool for an old cavalier

[JRSC00LUDE]

I think it's kinda rad!

[VetteRacin]

You should bring it down here so i can see it! Now we have twins (almost) lol

[Redlyne_mr2]

looks like a mini grand national.. congrats.

[da_rite]

not my style, but that'd be pretty dope...specially since you probly got it for cheap!

[tentacles]

Which 3400 engine?

[kevie88]

Rare to see those old Z24's, back in 1992 I had an 89 Z24 (the next gen newer from yours).. Damn I thought I was a pimp haha


I traded it for a bike and the rest was history.. lol

[VetteRacin]

Originally posted by tentacles
Which 3400 engine?

it would be out of a newer gm car like a Malibu or Montana van and cars of those sorts, GM used that new gen motor in alot of vehicles. It's a 60 degree V6 single cam engine

[barmanjay]

I think this motor was out of a 2001 malibu? Impala?

Not the 3.4 dohc


I got it for a good price,.. has lots of little 'bugs' and lots of small cosmetic things, but I'm not too concerned, as long as it keeps running and stays fun to drive.

Man this thing is full of torque!

decent on gas too

to fill was $45 and it took me 310 kms. 1/3 of the tank must've been testing the torque,.. LOL

It sure is a fun car to drive, almost as fun as driving my jeep on the trails.

[redblack]

the 3.1's have a tendancy for coolant to leak on the lower intake manifold. i got a 2000 malibu with that motor, lots of low end torque but you need to keep an eye on your coolant.

[VetteRacin]

unless you fix the problem

[mark4091]

Looks in good condition, I like that old body style.

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
looks like a mini grand national.. congrats.

i wish it had the same motor,.. LOL

3.8 turbo v6 FTW

[Eleanor]

Damn, I never thought I'd say this, but that's a good looking cavi

[03ozwhip]

my favorite body style. i had a red one as my second car after my 85 mercury topaz haha. i actually think the front end looks alot like the Monte Carlo SS. quad headlights, signals at the bottom and the open mouth in between. i did love that car for sure

[EM1FTW]

that's actually pretty sick!
i used to have a 92. sounded like a combine

[toastgremlin]

The 3400 is a pretty awesome engine to swap into that thing. My neighbor was doing a similar thing with his 80s Cavalier.

It sure looks a lot better than the 1995+ models.

[tentacles]

If it was out of a 2001 W-body it would be the pushrod LA1.

[A790]

How much HP/TQ?

[LadyLuck]

love the front