Originally posted by LoCoZeTeC2.0:
Like I said I have beaten one (probably due to a crappy driver, MAYBE ). I run a 16.9 and I have beaten my friend with a 2002 Cavalier ATX with the new Ecotec(140hp and 150Tq) who runs 17.3 (has intake and exhaust). So I can't see why a Zetec(MTX or ATX) can't beat a z24 (150-155hp 150tq IIRC)?


17.3??? Are you sure it's not a 2.2L pushrod engine. 2002 was the last year for those. They might make 17's, but an 2.2L DOHC Ecotec is better than 17.3 any day.
Also you need to know the 2.2l Ecotec ONLY came out in the last quarter of 2002 and in the LS Sport (what the Z24 used to be) It NEVER came in the base models in 2002. That was the 2.2L pushrod (same displacement, but is a flexfuel 85 octane POS boat anchor)

Even at 17.3 there is no way an ATX Zetec would even be close. MTX Zetec yes, but I still say that at 17.3 he put the exhaust on the intake & vice-versa.

These numbers I am quoting are well documented facts people. Plus even if the MTX driver is terrible and skips all the even gears the ATX is brainless and still runs 16 flat. (Remember the numbers I am quoting are for the 2.4L - the Ecotec is probably a few ticks slower)

However even the grand ma with the Ecotec (2.2L ATX) is clocked at 17 flat in the 1/4 mile and that weighs over 400lbs more then a Cavalier. (you can even google search for that if you like!)

Wake up and smell the competition...

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