# idk if this is a joke...but i think he was serious **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 29, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684 "2009-11-29T21:20:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/21 "2009-11-30T10:39:38Z")
> In 2002, John took on a new challenge: sport compact racing. He fielded a GM ECOTEC 4-cylinder GMC Sonoma and later a Chevy Cavalier in the NHRA Summit Sport Compact Drag Racing Series. In his first year racing in this series, he won one national event and had two runner-up finishes. The Cavalier was powered by a turbocharged Ecotec 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine that was capable of quarter-mile speeds in excess of 187 mph. Lingenfelter made over a 1k bhp with his ecotec ---
**Author:** ![sportsallstar035](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ab992/32.png) [@sportsallstar035](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sportsallstar035)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/22 "2009-11-30T10:48:49Z")
> [@jsac442](#): > > so does that mean frans evo has 48rwhp? lol Yes, he just blew my doors off on dick rd. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/23 "2009-11-30T10:49:31Z")
> [@Bastinado](#): > > Someone needs to put this into an old fiero and see what it does around the track. I check back on my old Fiero forums from time to time to see if they’ve made much progress on this swap. If it ever gets as easy/cheap as some of the other swaps there’s a good chance I’d do it. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/24 "2009-11-30T11:19:00Z")
> [@Mankthetank19](#): > > agreed - I know two 2.3L engines (prior -eco) that are at above the 550 hp range. Do their cars smile too? I’m sorry I couldn’t help myself ---
**Author:** ![celicagts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celicagts/32/5336_2.png) [@celicagts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/celicagts)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/25 "2009-11-30T11:29:39Z")
> [@sportsallstar035](#): > > Yes, he just blew my doors off on dick rd. your damn right lol actually my evo has 50hp get it right ---
**Author:** ![Sansone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sansone/32/4970_2.png) [@Sansone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sansone)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/26 "2009-11-30T14:27:31Z")
since you guys have evos… you two should check my FS thread 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/27 "2009-11-30T14:30:22Z")
Ah, I didn’t realize this is #2. His first one was the car with 1k hp! Was wondering why there were no track vids of said 8s runs. However, the fastest street GA barely broke in to the 12s with an ecotec IIRC. meh. ---
**Author:** ![celicagts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celicagts/32/5336_2.png) [@celicagts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/celicagts)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/28 "2009-11-30T17:27:18Z")
> [@Sansone](#): > > since you guys have evos… you two should check my FS thread 🙂 wish i could buy some of your stuff but i just bought my evo anddd now im broke. maybe in spring if its still for sale! ---
**Author:** ![baseball24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baseball24/32/7452_2.png) [@baseball24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/baseball24)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/29 "2009-11-30T17:43:12Z")
> [@celicagts](#): > > wish i could buy some of your stuff but i just bought my evo anddd now im broke. maybe in spring if its still for sale! such a bad investment and since when have you been on here …:spank: ---
**Author:** ![ryanbgb22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@ryanbgb22](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanbgb22)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/30 "2009-11-30T17:53:08Z")
Is that coolant under the car in the first pic? ---
**Author:** ![slowa\_ek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowa_ek/32/5227_2.png) [@slowa\_ek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowa_ek)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/31 "2009-11-30T18:03:57Z")
I hate when people do this shit to grand ams and then proceed to think its the greatest thing. There are a few that roll around localy with cans bodykits ebay halo eyes etc ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/32 "2009-11-30T18:33:09Z")
1000 HP is a lot… ---
**Author:** ![MrSmith](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrsmith/32/5254_2.png) [@MrSmith](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSmith)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/33 "2009-11-30T20:12:27Z")
Here is a good read on the gm ecotec program… much of it can be applied to any 4 cyl build. Lots of good technical info on what goes into a big power 4 cyl: [http://www.gmtunersource.com/media/racertech/ECOtec\_Build%20\_Book/104742-enginehandbook-complete-web.pdf](http://www.gmtunersource.com/media/racertech/ECOtec_Build%20_Book/104742-enginehandbook-complete-web.pdf) ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/34 "2009-11-30T20:15:00Z")
> [@slowa$$ek](#): > > I hate when people do this shit to grand ams and then proceed to think its the greatest thing. There are a few that roll around localy with cans bodykits ebay halo eyes etc and smilie faces… ---
**Author:** ![jsac442](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsac442/32/5176_2.png) [@jsac442](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jsac442)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/35 "2009-11-30T21:18:00Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > and smilie faces… ZING! hahahaha ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2009, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684/36 "2009-12-01T03:15:16Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > and smilie faces… Thats me :fuzzyfish: [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/idk-if-this-is-a-joke-but-i-think-he-was-serious/76684.md?page=1)