[werdnash2002]

Does anyone else think that now its official the more powerful engine is the 2.0 turbo, that the modified 2.4L with aftermarket turbo's etc will be the fastest sky/solstices? Or is the 2.0 just a de stroked 2.4? I think mistubishi did the same thing in the 90's Eclipses, 2.4L normally aspirated and 2.0 turbos. Wouldnt it be cheaper for them 2 use the same engine and just change the compression and turbo it? The 2.4 with turbo should be able 2 push 300hp pretty easily. If its $4000 extra for a redline, it would be tempting to put an aftermarket turbo in the 2.4L, but then there would be no warranty which would be a drawback. anyone else know got any ideas about that?

 

[Rik]

I'd rather the 2.0 with it's shorter stroke, less chance of rod angularity issues. Also when the software get's cracked the 2.0 has the potential to rev a lot higher than the 2.4 before piston speed becomes a problem.

 

[LS2 MN6]

The 2.4L and the 2.0L Turbo are both GEN II Ecotec blocks. Meaning the part below the head is the same. I believe the 2.0 is just not bored out as much. The strokes should be very similar.

 

[Rik]

nah, 2.0 has 86mm stroke and the 2.4 has a 98mm stroke. 98mm is a lot. 2.0 has 86mm bore and 2.4 has 88mm bore.

 

[sky4me]

The 86mm bore and 86mm stroke make a square engine which is best for boost durability. Hence all boosted ecotecs are 2.0 as are the drag ones producing 1250+ horsepower.

 

[Rik]

amen

 

[Fformula88]

If its $4000 extra for a redline, it would be tempting to put an aftermarket turbo in the 2.4L, but then there would be no warranty which would be a drawback. anyone else know got any ideas about that?

It might realistically be less. Bob Lutz has said the GXP will carry a $4000 to $5000 price jump over a base Sol, but it appears that the GXP also carries over $2000 in equipment standard that is extra cost on the base Sol. If that pricing holds up, the turbo will be looking like a good value. If $300 plus HP is a goal, it may still be beneficial to boost the 2.4L, although we don't really know the potential of the SIDI 2.0L yet either.

 

[Delnari]

You are correct in assuming the GXP will have more standard equipment than the base Solstice. The GXP will more than likely be equally equip'd as the base Sky plus a few more options. We know the base Sky is about $24k when you add the missing items. Add the $4-$5K upgrade charge and we are talking just under $29K.

Let me add, I seriously doubt the Redline or GXP will exceed $30K as this would be asking just to much given the grade level of the trim.

 

[LS2 MN6]

You are correct in assuming the GXP will have more standard equipment than the base Solstice. The GXP will more than likely be equally equip'd as the base Sky plus a few more options. We know the base Sky is about $24k when you add the missing items. Add the $4-$5K upgrade charge and we are talking just under $29K.

Let me add, I seriously doubt the Redline or GXP will exceed $30K as this would be asking just to much given the grade level of the trim.

I'd like to see better Suspention and Brake packages for the GXP/Redline