Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Originally posted by ZetecRacing:
would you buy that based on the hp and TQ numbers in by sid I think not.


Absolutely NOT!

dynoed at 114.2whp and 124.4wtq


Stock 2.4L MTX's dyno around the 130's (~126-130/~138 on average) and weigh around 2600lbs. ATX's about 5 less each respectively and weigh ~30lbs more.

Even the lightest stripped down Zetec probably tips the scale around 2800lbs plus.

So significantly less power and over 200 more lbs.

So "by the numbers" - I don't see. I'll never see it.

It just does not make sense "by the numbers" unless it was a misbadged 2.2L POS (110HP/115TQ) Remember the old LS's (2002 or older) has the 2.2L stock. All RS's have this POS 2.2L as well.

Only a true Z24 or a specially optioned & ordered LS 4-door had the 2.4L DOHC engine.

Well then you are more small-minded than I would have ever believed. Every Z24 I have ever seen has never ran lower than a 17. I beat a few at the TRACK, with my crappy Zetec ATX with mods. I have yet to lose a Cavalier, maybe yours is just special! I'm done, you said it was impossible for a Zetec to go 140 (I wish I had a closeup of the screen when at the dyno), now we can't beat a Cavalier, oh well. And that is with my low 121 hp and 121 tq to the wheels.

Hector 2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII 257HP/259TQ 2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED 160HP/141TQ