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GM SPORT COMPACT Performance Build Book 3rd Edition
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
VALVE SPRINGS AND RETAINERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
PROGRAM HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
VALVES AND KEEPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
WHY WE RACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ROCKERS AND LIFTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
LEGAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CAMSHAFTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
ORDERING PARTS IN THIS BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
MECHANICAL TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
BASE ENGINE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
TIMING CHAIN GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
SPORTSMAN ECOTEC RACE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FLYWHEEL AND FLYWHEEL BOLTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
ADJUSTABLE CAM GEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
FRONT HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
SUPERCHARGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
NITROUS OXIDE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OIL PUMP (WET SUMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
TURBOCHARGERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
OIL PUMP (DRY SUMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
CONNECTING RODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
INTAKE MANIFOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
PISTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
EXHAUST HEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
INTAKE MANIFOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
PROFESSIONAL ECOTEC PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
HEAD GASKET AND HEAD BOLTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ECOTEC RACE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . .45
VALVE SPRINGS AND RETAINERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ENGINE METRICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
CYLINDER HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FUEL INJECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
HIGH PERFORMANCE PISTON AND ROD R&R PROCEDURE . . . . .9
FUEL PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SPORTSMAN ECOTEC PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ENGINE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
NATURALLY ASPIRATED ECOTEC RACE ENGINE . . . . . .27
IGNITION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
PRO ECOTEC RACE ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

ENGINE BLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
OIL PAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
CRANKSHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
TURBOCHARGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
BOOST CONTROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
WASTE GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
INTERCOOLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
4T65E RACE MODIFIED TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CONNECTING RODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
TRANSBRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
PISTONS, PISTON RINGS AND PISTON PIN LOCKS . . . . . . . .33
TRANSMISSION CASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
PISTON PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
STATOR SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
CYLINDER HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
TORQUE CONVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
CYLINDER HEAD COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
INPUT SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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OIL PUMP SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
DRIVE CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
FUEL TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
SECOND GEAR CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
THIRD GEAR CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
FOURTH GEAR CLUTCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
EXHAUST SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
SINGLE WRAP BAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
ROLL BAR KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
OIL DAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
SEAT BELT HARNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
PLANETARY SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
SEATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
SPRAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
SUN GEAR AND SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
PARK PAWL GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
GAUGE PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
TORSENT DIFFERENTIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
SHIFTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
RACE OUTPUT FLANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
FRONT SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
ACCUMULATOR AND FORWARD SERVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
HALF SHAFTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
MODIFIED FLUID PICK-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
OUTPUT FLANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
RACE TRANSMISSION PAN 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
STEERING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
MODIFIED TUBE AND INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
SEPARATOR PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
VALVE BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
PRESSURE REGULATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
PHASE5 PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
CASE COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
4T65E SHIFT LOGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
2007 PRODUCTION ECOTEC ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . .83
SHIFT CONTROLLERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
ECOTEC COMPONENT UPGRADE MATRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
TRANSMISSION FLUID INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
4T65E PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION PARTS LIST. . . . .. . . . .64
PROFESSIONAL ENGINE BUILDER INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . .89
COBALT PHASE5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
COBALT PRO RACING BODY COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
SUPPLIER CONTACT LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
POWERTRAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
LSJ ECOTEC PACKAGING DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
ENGINE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This handbook describes parts and procedures used to
prepare ECOTEC race engines used by GM Racing in
professional Sport Compact Drag Racing and Drifting, as
well as engine, transmission, and chassis modifications
designed for sportsman-level drag racers.
This handbook is intended to be used by experienced and
knowledgeable race engine and chassis builders. It does
not cover all basic engine blueprinting and assembly
procedures, since it is assumed that the reader is already
familiar with machining, measuring, and inspecting the
components. Some of the procedures described require
specialized tools and skills. If you do not have the
appropriate training and equipment to perform these
modifications safely, this work should be performed by
other professionals.
There are, of course, many other possible combinations of
components and modifications that may produce equal or
superior results. However, by using the combination of
parts and procedures described in this handbook, an
experienced engine builder can build a competitive and
reliable ECOTEC Race Engine.
It is not the intent of this book to replace the
comprehensive and detailed service practices explained in
the GM service manuals. GM service manuals are
available from:
Helm Incorporated
PO Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
www.helminc.com
Observe all safety precautions and warnings in the service

manuals. Wear eye protection and appropriate protective
clothing. When working under or around the vehicle
support it securely with jack stands. Use only the proper
tools. Exercise extreme caution when working with
flammable, corrosive, and hazardous liquids and
materials.
PROGRAM HISTORY
The General Motors Sport Compact Drag Racing Program
was kicked off at the 2001 International Auto Salon (IAS)
in Long Beach, CA. During IAS, GM identified Sport
Compact Drag Racing as the highest opportunity to gain
awareness in the sport compact market. The first
Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire front-wheel-drive
drag race cars were unveiled at the 2001 SEMA show,
and, in February of 2002, GM Racing made their
competitive debut in Palmdale, CA. In 2003 and 2004 the
GM Racing team won back-to-back championships in both
the NHRA Hot Rod and ProFWD categories. In 2005, GM
transitioned from a factory race team to factory support of
independant teams.
Fig. 1
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Gary Gardella earned the 2005 NDRA Pro 4 cylinder

championship in his first year running an ECOTEC race
engine. 2006 and 2007 brought more championships,
records, and wins for Chevy and ECOTEC.
WHY WE RACE
At GM, we race because its where we came from and
because it fuels our love for competition.
Racing has been part of the GM culture since auto
pioneers like Louis Chevrolet relied on speed records and
racing victories to launch his fledgling car company. GM
has remained in racing for two basic reasons - to win on
the track and win in the marketplace.
Racing is a compelling demonstration of the depth of GMs
technical resources, the capabilities of its people and the
performance, reliability, quality and safety of its products.
The race track is the toughest of proving grounds to forge
engineering, marketing and business skills into tangible
results. Few, if any, environments can match racings
ability to build awareness and consideration of a
manufacturers products to new customers, while
simultaneously solidifying the loyalty of current customers.
FIVE PILLARS GUIDE GM RACINGS INTEGRATED STRATEGY

It provides a dynamic training ground for GM engineers.
In racing, decisions must be made at a rapid rate. You
must be ready at all times, on time, and solve problems
quickly and effectively. Racings demands are the perfect
venue in which to exercise the mind and expand abilities,
improve teamwork and communication - and do it all
without making excuses.
This leads to technology transfer. Racing is well known
to have introduced improvements in the auto production
industry in areas such as suspensions, brakes, engines,
aerodynamics and safety - but theres also a transfer in
technology through people who work in racing, then take
those improved skills and knowledge to the production
process. Likewise, the advanced technology and people
involved in the mass production of vehicles has enhanced
the development of race cars.
Human nature dictates that people want to compete and win. There is a strong competitive spirit within GM,
and success in racing produces a vibrant esprit de corps.
GM is not a sponsor of racing - we are an active, engaged
participant who produces the cars and the components,
and provides the technology essential to the sport.
If racing did not already exist, auto manufacturers would
invent it as the perfect marketing platform. Racing is a
sport thats all about the product and the people, followed
with cult-like passionate fans who buy cars and trucks at a
higher and more loyal rate than the average consumer.
Grass roots racers and enthusiasts demand the best, and
have made GM Performance Parts the leader in over the
counter components and engine assemblies. GMs
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approach, as a participant in racing, is to take

responsibility to support the sport. Someone else might
even build a motor that beats the factory team. But its this
democratization of racing that sets GM apart, and is the
cornerstone of GMs total business approach.
LEGAL INFORMATION
This publication is intended to provide technical
information on the GM ECOTEC engines, Hydra-Matic
transmission, and Chevy Cobalt used in sport compact
drag racing at the professional and sportsman level.
This handbook pertains exclusively to engines and
vehicles which are used off the public highways. Federal
law restricts the removal or modification of any part of a
federally required emission control system on motor
vehicles. Further, many states have enacted laws which
prohibit tampering with or modifying any required emission
or noise control system. Vehicles which are not operated
on public highways are generally exempt from most
regulations, but the reader is strongly urged to check all
applicable local and state laws.
Many of the parts described or listed in this handbook are
merchandised for off-highway application only, and are
tagged with the following Special Parts Notice:
SPECIAL PARTS NOTICE
This part has been specifically designed for
Off-Highway application only. Since the installation of
this part may either impair your vehicles emission
control performance or be uncertified under current
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, it should not be
installed in a vehicle used on any street or highway.
Additionally, any such application could adversely
affect the warranty coverage of such an on-street or
highway vehicle.
The information contained in this handbook is subject to
change. General Motors also reserves the right to make
changes at any time, without notice, in equipment,
manufacturers, specifications, and materials, or to
discontinue items.
The information in this publication is presented without any
warranty. All the risk for its use is entirely assumed by the
user. Specific component design, mechanical procedures,
and the qualifications of individual readers are beyond the
control of the publisher, and therefore the publisher
disclaims all liability incurred in connection with the use of
information contained in this publication.
Chevrolet, Cobalt, ECOTEC, Hydra-Matic, General
Motors, and GM are registered trademarks of the General
Motors Corporation.
ORDERING PARTS IN THIS BOOK

Parts described in this book are from several sources.
Many parts are available from aftermarket suppliers. The
contact information for these suppliers is listed in a
separate section of this book. Note that some parts may
be available from additional sources.
There are three types of General Motors parts listed in this
book. First are parts used in regular production vehicles.
These are regular service and replacement parts, denoted
as GM parts in this book. These parts are available
through any GM dealer. See www.gmgoodwrench.com for
more information and to locate a dealer near you.
The second type of GM parts shown are GM Performance
Parts. These parts are available only through authorized
GM Performance Parts dealers. Not all GM dealers are
authorized to sell GM Performance Parts. For more
information or to locate an authorized dealer, visit
www.gmperformanceparts.com. Please note that not all
parts are listed on the GM Performance Parts website.
Your authorized dealer has a more complete list. If your
dealer is an authorized GM Performance Parts dealer and
still cannot locate a GM Performance Part listed in this
book, please e-mail GM Racing through our website
www.gmtunersource.com.
The third type of parts listed in this book are available
exclusively from GM Racing. These are typically
low-volume parts for professional racing applications. All
GM Racing Parts are for off-highway use only and are
tagged with the 9Special Parts Notice9 shown previously in
this book. GM Racing Parts are available only by e-mailing
us through our website www.gmtunersource.com. Racing
personnel will respond to you with additional ordering
information and part availability. Please allow up to twelve
weeks for delivery.
All part numbers are subject to change. Please contact the
appropriate source for the most recent information.
BASE ENGINE OVERVIEW

The engine is the heart of a competition car. It must be
capable of delivering full power reliably run-after-run on
race day, at engine and vehicle speeds far in excess of
those encountered in normal driving. Every part of a
competition engine must be as nearly perfect as possible
the slightest failure can put you out of the race.
Since 1955, the Small Block Chevy has proven its
versatility, durability, and performance potential with
automotive performance enthusiasts. The ECOTEC
engine has all the basic mechanical components to repeat
this success. A sound base engine structure, excellent
airflow capability, easy serviceability, compact size and low
weight. These qualities, along with the very successful
race program, demonstrate the ECOTEC engine is a
driving force in the sport compact segment. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
GMs ECOTEC engine has proven to be a reliable and
competitive engine for use in Sport Compact Drag Racing.
It has also proven its superior durability in grueling five
mile runs at the Bonneville Salt Flats with speeds over 300
MPH and in showroom stock endurance road racing
competition. The number of stock components utilized in
the race engine demonstrates the robust design of the
ECOTEC engine.
The ECOTECs outstanding feature to performance
enthusiasts is its impressive strength. GM Racing
dynamometer tests confirm that major horsepower gains
are possible with minimal modifications. For instance,
when building an ECOTEC engine to the 400 hp power
level, no modifications to the cylinder head, block, main
girdle or crankshaft are required.
The production ECOTEC engine block is manufactured
out of aluminum using a lost-foam casting process. This
process allows for both a stronger and lighter part.
Flanged, thin-wall iron cylinder sleeves are press-fit into a
semi-floating aluminum support structure. The ECOTEC
block is supported by a massive die-cast aluminum girdle/
main cap assembly and structural oil pan for noise and
vibration suppression. The main-cap structures are each
supported with six fasteners. Extra-thick main bearings
resist the differential thermal expansion of the nodular iron
crank and aluminum block.
All ECOTEC blocks are cast with passages for
piston-cooling jets and an oil cooler for high-output
turbocharged applications. The fully-boxed block requires
no windage tray, even on applications up to 600
horsepower. An auxiliary chain drives the water pump and
balance shafts from the crank.
To reduce the risk of hot spots, pressure-cast, non-squish
dished pistons are manufactured without valve reliefs. The
symmetrical, barrel-faced moly-coated top ring fits in an
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anodized ring-groove below a super-thin 3 mm top ring

land, creating a low crevice volume for reduced emissions.
The pistons deliver power through full-floating piston pins
and powder-metal or forged steel connecting rods.
The ECOTEC twin-cam cylinder head uses low-friction
hydraulic roller finger-followers, which have been proven
reliable and effective up to 11,000 rpm. Head fastener
placement permits cylinder head removal and installation
without removing the camshafts. The camshafts are driven
directly off the crank by a chain. The design includes
provisions for variable cam phasing now found on select
ECOTEC variants. The finger-follower design permits a
light-weight narrow profile and reduced valve angles(the
intake valve is 18 degrees from vertical and the exhaust
valve 16 degrees).
The design of the intake manifold eliminates the need for
variable-length intake runners and some ECOTEC
engines now include direct injection.
The ECOTEC engine management system uses a
port-EFI design with cassette waste-spark ignition.
The next several sections of this publication focus on
performance modifications for the 2.2L ECOTEC engine
installed in a 2005 Chevy Cobalt. The modifications shown
could be performed on a number of GM vehicles.
See your local GM dealer for more information on ordering
a vehicle equipped with the ECOTEC engine.
ECOTEC ENGINE CODES

Engine
Code
Usage
L61
Saturn ION & VUE

Chevy Malibu, Cobalt &
HHR
Pontiac G5
2.2L
LE5
Saturn ION & Sky

Chevy Cobalt Sport &
HHR
Pontiac G5 GT, G6, &
Solstice
LSJ
CR:1
Fuel
Induction
Hp @ rpm
Tq @ rpm
86 x 94.6 mm
10
SFI
Naturally
aspirated
148 @ 5600
152 @ 4200
2.4L
86 x 98 mm
10.4
SFI
Naturally
aspirated with
VVT
173 @ 6200
163 @ 4800
Saturn ION Redline

Chevy Cobalt SS S/C
2.0L
86 x 86 mm
9.5
SFI
Supercharged
205 @ 5600
200 @ 4400
LNF
Pontiac Solstice GXP

Saturn Sky Redline
Chevy HHR SS &
Cobalt SS
2.0L
86 x 86 mm
9.2
DI
Turbocharged
with VVT
260 @ 5300
260 @ 2500
LK9
Saab 9-3
2.0L
86 x 86 mm
9.5
MPFI
Turbocharged
210 @ 5300
221 @ 2500
LAT
Saturn Aura Green

Line
2.4L
86 x 98 mm
10.4
SFI
Naturally
aspirated
hybrid
164 @ 6400
159 @ 5000
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Displacement Bore x Stroke
SPORTSMAN ECOTEC
RACE ENGINE
Fig. 3
The ECOTEC engine is the perfect starting point for
performance enthusiasts. Power levels of up to 400
horsepower can be achieved with the installation of
connecting rods and pistons, a new head gasket and head
bolts, adjustable cam gears and a nitrous oxide system or
a turbo kit. No modifications to the cylinder head, block,
main girdle or crankshaft are required. You can purchase
upgraded components such as:
Note that power levels in excess of production may

require additional upgrades to the production drivetrain
and chassis such as clutch, transmission, engine
mounts, axles, etc. not covered in this book. For
information specific to modifying the supercharged
ECOTEC 2.0L LSJ, see the ECOTEC 2.0L LSJ POWER
Book, part number 88958686.
Air Intake Systems

Exhaust Systems
Exhaust Headers
Adjustable Cam Gears
Nitrous Oxide Systems
Supercharger Kits
Turbocharger Kits
ECM Reflashes
SPORTSMAN ECOTEC RACE ENGINE
ADJUSTABLE CAM GEARS
equipped with Delphi fuel inejectors. This kit contains all

the components necessary for installation. (Fig. 5)
NITROUS OXIDE SYSTEMS
Fig. 4
An excellent way to optimize cam timing with aftermarket
cams or other engine modifications is to install GM
Performance Parts Adjustable Cam Gears part number
88958613. (Fig. 4)
COMP Cams offers street cams for the ECOTEC engine.
SUPERCHARGER
Fig. 6
With a stock 2.2L L61, the maximum Nitrous Jet Kit you
can use is 75 hp. With upgraded rods and pistons, the
maximum nitrous jet you can use is 150 hp.
Nitrous Express offers a stand-alone kit which has been
tested and proven to work well. The Nitrous Express Kit
contains a single nozzle with a nitrous jet and a fuel jet.
Use a pressure tap on the production fuel rail for the fuel
jets supply. (Fig. 6)
TURBOCHARGERS
Fig. 5
GM Performance Parts has developed a bolt-on
supercharger kit (part number 1780003) for the 2.2L
ECOTEC engine. Fits 2003-2005 model year Cavalier and
Sunfire. Also fits certain 2002 Cavalier and Sunfire
Fig. 7
Hahn RaceCraft currently offers a bolt-on turbo kit for the

ECOTEC engine. It contains all the components
necessary for installation. It has a Fuel Management Unit
(FMU) which provides proper fuel delivery without the
need to change engine calibrations. (Fig. 7) ECOTEC
turbo kits are also available from other aftermarket
companies.
PISTONS
CONNECTING RODS
We recommend that the connecting rods be upgraded
because stock 2.2L L61 rods are not designed for power
levels over 250 hp.
Fig. 9
The stock 2.2L L61 ECOTEC pistons have been tested to
power levels approaching 300 hp. However these pistons
should be replaced with a stock forged-type piston for
applications over the 250 hp level. JE, Wiseco and
Diamond offer pistons in various compression ratios that
work for most applications. We recommend a compression
ratio of 9:1 or less for blown gas applications, and 10-11:1
for normally aspirated with premium fuel.
Fig. 8
The 2.0L LSJ and LNF ECOTEC engines have forged
steel rods similar to Small Block Chevy Pink Rod. The
forged steel rods are made of high quality material and
have a cap screw, 23 mm small end, and a full floating
bronze bushing. These rods are available through GM
service parts. These rods require an aftermarket piston set
to work with the stock 2.2L crankshaft. Alternatively, Eagle
and Manley both offer a CNC machined H-Beam rod which
is an exact replacement for the stock 2.2L rod. (Fig. 8)
INTAKE MANIFOLD
The production intake manifold has been tested to the
350 hp level.
HEAD GASKET AND HEAD BOLTS
RPM. The stock camshafts are good up to 400 hp with

these valve springs and a power adder. (Fig. 11)
CYLINDER HEAD
Fig. 10
The stock head gasket is part number 24444091 and the
head bolts are part number 90537691. The production head
bolts are Torque-to-Yield. It is important that these bolts
are replaced each time they are removed to provide proper
head gasket clamp loading. (Fig. 10)
VALVE SPRINGS AND RETAINERS
Fig. 12
The GM Performance Parts sportsman cylinder head part
number 88958619 is a modified production L61 head. This
head is cast from aluminum using a lost foam process; it
features CNC Street porting for port to port consistency.
(Fig. 12)
The spark plug holes have been modified to accept 3/49
reach spark plugs.
A complete competition valve job has been performed on
the cylinder head using a Serti Head Machine with a Serti
cutter # HP2022.
This head with production valves has been run to over 500
hp on gasoline with 25 lbs boost.
For improved durability it is recommended to upgrade to
the production 2.0L LSJ valves or Ferrea (part number
F1963P intake and F1961P exhaust) valves.
Note that, for the 2007 model year and beyond, there was
a change to the production 2.2L L61 head and valve cover.
The change was to accomodate a cam sensor. The GM
Performance Parts sportsman cylinder head part number
88958619 is for ECOTEC L61 engines prior to the 2007
model year.
Fig. 11
Bates Engineering offers an up-level stock-replacement
valve spring (part number ESGV0001) that fits in the stock
cylinder head with no modifications. This spring uses
production locks and retainers. The springs will increase
the production valve train limiting speed to over 7500
SPORTSMAN CYLINDER HEAD GENERAL DATA

Intake
Exhaust
Valve Head
Diameter (in.)
1.4009
1.2009
Valve Stem
Diameter (in.)
6 mm
6 mm
Valve Seat
Angle (degrees)
45.0
45.0
Valve Spring
Installed Height
(in.)
1.2109
1.2109
Valve Spring
Seat Pressure
(lbs)
92
92
Spring Pressure
Over Nose (lbs)
250 lbs @ .500

lift
250 lbs @ .500

lift
Fig. 14
GM Racing also offers an exhaust ported version of the
2.0L LSJ head. Part Number XGH734. This part will be
offered in limited quantities only.
After removing the negative battery cable, remove the

splash shield to expose the lower crank balancer pulley.
(Fig. 14)
HIGH PERFORMANCE PISTON AND ROD R&R

PROCEDURE (COBALT)
Fig. 15
Fig. 13
The following procedure describes the installation of up
level connecting rods and pistons in your ECOTEC 2.2L
L61 engine. A base 05 Cobalt is used for the procedure.
(Fig. 13)
On a Cobalt, a shroud fastener is hidden up on the frame

extension. It can be accessed by partially removing the
fender well fasteners and pulling back the fender well to
reveal the fastener. Requires a 10 mm socket. (Fig. 15)
CAUTION: All machined edges on this engine are

razor sharp and extreme caution must be used when
working on this engine.
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Fig. 16
Fig. 18
Drain engine coolant and engine oil. This figure shows the
location of the radiator petcock. (It loosens counter
clockwise) (Fig. 16)
To remove the exhaust, remove the three exhaust nuts

with a 15 mm deep universal socket. (Fig. 18)
Fig. 19
Fig. 17
The water pump coolant drain will remove the coolant from
below the deck for head gasket service. (Fig. 17)
One fastener can be removed from above. (Fig. 19)
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Fig. 20
Fig. 22
It is important to remember to remove the HO2S (oxygen

sensor) connector, so when you remove the head and
exhaust manifold as an assembly, this wont hold you up.
(Fig. 20)
Cover the injector ports to prevent any debris from falling

into the cylinder head. (Fig. 22)
Fig. 23
Fig. 21
Remove the upper radiator hose at the cylinder head.

(Fig. 23)
Remove the two stud bolts that secure the fuel rail.
Remove the fuel rail. Its not necessary to disconnect the
fuel line. Disconnect the single injector wiring harness and
MAP connector. Set the rail and injectors by the coolant
reservoir. (Fig. 21)
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Fig. 24
Fig. 26
Remove the bolt shown to disconnect the coolant pipe

from the head bracket. (Fig. 24)
Remove the intake manifold fasteners and vacuum hoses.

Pull the intake partially away from the engine, and unclip
the white clip from the power brake vacuum hose. Slide
this hose off the pipe and remove the intake. Cover the
intake ports. (Fig. 26)
Fig. 25
Remove the dipstick tube bracket support bolt as shown.
(Fig. 25)
Fig. 27
Remove the fasteners that hold the coil cassette module to
the valve cover. (Fig. 27)
Fig. 28
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Fig. 30
Remove the 13 mm nut and bracket that holds the evap
solenoid support bracket to the head. (Fig. 30)
Fig. 29
Remove the bracket, ground strap, and the electrical
connector. Lift the cassette module from the engine valve
cover. (Fig. 28 and Fig. 29)
Fig. 31
Remove the valve cover by removing all fourteen
fasteners around its perimeter and the fasteners under the
coil module. (Fig. 31)
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Fig. 32
Fig. 34
Pry the dipstick tube out of the oil pan with a flat head
screwdriver. (Fig. 32)
Remove the bolts that connect the oil pan to the

transmission. (Fig. 34)
Fig. 33
Fig. 35
Remove the bolt on the A/C compressor to drop the oil

pan. (Fig. 33)
The bolt shown above is easy to miss, so dont forget to

remove this bolt as well. (Fig. 35)
Fig. 36
Remove the remainder of the fasteners from the oil pan.
(Fig. 36)
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Fig. 38
Remove the upper timing chain guide. (Fig. 38)
Fig. 39
Fig. 37
Rotate the engine by hand to TDC. (Fig. 39)
Use a pry bar in the pry point to remove the oil pan.
(Fig. 37)
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Fig. 40
Fig. 42
Using the crank bolt, mark the balancer and timing cover,
this will make it easier to return to engine to TDC for
reassembly. (Fig. 40)
Use a 1 1/49 wrench to loosen and remove the hydraulic

chain tensioner. (Fig. 42)
Fig. 43
Fig. 41
Mark the cams to indicate TDC position. (Fig. 41)
Remove the chain guide bolt access plug. Use a

shortened allen wrench to access the chain guide bolt.
(Fig. 43)
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Fig. 44
Fig. 46
Use a 1/49 drive 10 mm universal socket to loosen the

fastener and remove the chain guide bolt. (Fig. 44)
Use a 15/169 back up wrench and an 18 mm to remove the

timing gear bolts. Do not use an impact to do this
operation. Remove the timing gears. (Fig. 46)
Fig. 45
To prevent the fastener from dropping in to the engine, use
a magnet to remove it. (Fig. 45)
Fig. 47
Use a magnetic rod to lower the chain onto the oil nub in
the block. (Fig. 47)
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Fig. 48
Fig. 50
Continue to remove the rest of the fasteners on the head.
Remove the outside torx first and then the head bolts in a
circular pattern from the outside to the center, as not to
warp the head. (Fig. 50)
Fig. 49
Remove the two torx head bolts shown in Fig. 48 and
Fig. 49.
Fig. 51
When all of the head bolts have been removed, place a flat
head screwdriver in the slot as shown above. Pry up on
the head to loosen it from the block. Remove the head and
exhaust manifold assembly, have someone help you with
this task. Do not lay the cylinder head face down as valve
damage may occur. (Fig. 51)
Fig. 52
Remove the rod caps on the connecting rods. (Fig. 52)
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Fig. 54
When all of the rod caps have been removed use a long
object (one that will fit in the cylinder and clear the crank,
we used a long screwdriver) and push up on the piston
until it is no longer flush with the blocks surface. Remove
the pistons from the block. (Fig. 54)
Fig. 53
Shown above is a rod cap fully removed from one of the
connecting rods. (Fig. 53)
Fig. 55
The illustration above shows the new Diamond piston and
LSJ (2.0L) connecting rod on the left and the stock piston
on the right. (Fig. 55)
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Fig. 56
Fig. 58
Install the rings from the old pistons on to the new pistons
in similar fashion. Remove the piston rings from the stock
piston by unwinding as shown above. Rings are fragile so
care must be taken. A ring expander tool can be used.
(Fig. 56)
If the old bearings are in good condition install them on the

new rods. (Fig. 58)
NOTE: Do not change the order or flip the rings over. Do

one piston at a time. The rings must stay in the same
cylinder as removed.
Fig. 59
A sleeve is recommended for the piston installation,
because the rings are thin and small. (Fig. 59)
Fig. 57
NOTE: The oil ring support dimple must be installed as
shown. Make sure the rings are free and not binding.
(Fig. 57)
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Fig. 60
Fig. 62
With journals one and four at bottom dead center, install

cylinder one and four assemblies. Rotate the crank to put
journals two and three at bottom dead center. Install
assemblies two and three. When the piston is being
pushed down in the bore, make sure to guide it carefully
onto the rod journal. Do not nick the crank journal or rod
end. (Fig. 60)
Rotate the crankshaft to drop the number one piston 19

below the deck, before setting the head on the block. This
will keep the valves away from the pistons until the head is
torqued. Piston is shown at TDC in Fig. 62.
NOTE: Large valve reliefs are for the intake valves. Small
valve reliefs are for the exhaust valves. Install pistons with
large reliefs to front of vehicle.
Fig. 63
Install the head and exhaust manifold assembly. Insert the
exhaust manifold studs into the pipe flange and place the
head on dowels. Have someone help you with this task.
(Fig. 63)
Fig. 61
Install the rod caps, bearing tang to bearing tang. Torque
to 18 ft. lbs. plus 100 with a torque angle meter. (Fig. 61)
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Fig. 64
Fig. 66
Free up and support the timing chain before torquing down

the head. (Fig. 64)
Install the head bolts using a torque angle meter and

torque them to 22 ft. lbs. plus 155. (Fig. 66)
Install the guide bolt and torque it to specification.
Fig. 67
Fig. 65
Install the plug using a shortened 10 mm allen wrench.
Rotate engine to TDC before installing the timing chain.
(Fig. 65)
After torquing the ten large fasteners in order shown to

specification, install the four front torx head bolts (2 inside,
2 outside) and torque them to 18 ft. lbs. (Fig. 67)
Using red locktite on the bolts, install the timing gears.
Torque the bolts to 70 ft. lbs. Hold the cams as you install
the bolts.
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Fig. 68
Fig. 70
After torquing the head bolts turn the engine back over to
TDC. Check your marks and the production marks to
confirm location. (Fig. 68)
Rotate the crank shaft two rotations and align all timing
marks. (Fig. 70)
Fig. 71
Fig. 69
Compress tensioner to approximately 2 3/49 (slightly
longer) then install. Install the tensioner making sure the
groves in the chain yoke are vertical. (Fig. 69)
Apply grey silicone (Loctite #5699) sealer on the oil pan

rails. Smear the sealer with your finger to make a uniform
coating. (Fig. 71)
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Fig. 72
Fig. 74
When installing the pan, do not to disturb the sealer by

touching other parts of the engine. Align the pan dowels
and install the bolts finger tight. Guide the dip stick tube
into the pan as you install the lube o-ring. Install all the pan
fasteners and torque to 18 ft. lbs. (Fig. 72)
Reconnect the HO2S oxygen sensor as shown above.

(Fig. 74)
Fig. 75
Fig. 73
Install A/C compressor bolt and torque to specifications
(Fig. 73)
Install the exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe nuts.
Install the valve cover, ground strap and bracket and the
coil cassette assembly with electrical connector. (Fig. 75)
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Fig. 76
Fig. 78
Remember to remove all the injector plugs and intake port

plugs and rags to allow proper assembly.
Install the coolant pipe plug located on the bottom of the

water pump. (Fig. 78)
Lube o-rings and install the fuel rail. (Fig. 76)
Install the dipstick bracket bolt and check the oil drain plug
for tightness.
Tighten the two stud bolts to 89 in. lbs. and connect the rail
wiring connector.
Install the brake vacuum hose onto the intake manifold
and install the intake manifold to the cylinder head. Torque
all fasteners to 89 in. lbs.
Fig. 79
Connect the upper radiator hose. (Fig. 79)
Add coolant and oil to the motor.
Fig. 77
Install throttle body electrical connector. (Fig. 77)
Install the air duct/air cleaner (motor will not run properly
without this duct in place).
NOTE: Wire loom zip ties will break, the dealer may be
able to supply new ones.
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Fill cooling system. Air vents through the top of head

coolant hose.
Start the engine and check the oil pressure. Turn off the
engine and check the oil level. Add oil as necessary.
Install plastic engine shroud, wheel well fasteners and the
wheel and tire.
Check for any leaks and then test the vehicle.
SPORTSMAN ECOTEC PARTS LIST

PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
SOURCE
2.2L L61 Sportsman Cylinder Head, Ported
88958619
GM Performance Parts
2.0L LSJ Exhaust-Ported Cylinder Head
XGH734
GM Racing
2.0L LSJ Intake Valves
12786696
GM
2.0L LSJ Exhaust valves
12791961
GM
2.2L L61 Head Gasket
24444091
GM
Stock Head Bolts (Qty 10)
90537691
GM
2.2L L61 Piston Rings
21018813 (4 req)
GM
LSJ Connecting Rods (less than 300 hp only)
12755162
GM
Performance Connecting Rod
various
Eagle/Manley
Performance Forged Pistons
various
Wiseco/JE/Diamond
Performance Wrist Pin
various
Manley/JE/Wiseco
Adjustable Cam Gears
88958613
Performance Cam Shafts
various
COMP Cams
Nitrous Express Nitrous Kit
various
Nitrous Express
2.2L Supercharger Kit
17800003
Hahn Racecraft Turbocharger Kit
Hahn Racecraft
Bates Engineering Valve Springs
ESGV0001
Bates Engineering
2.0L LSJ Piston w/Pin and Pin Retaining Clip
12791210
GM
2.0L LSJ Piston Rings
93180138
GM
ECOTEC 2.0L LSJ Power Book
88958686
GM
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NATURALLY ASPIRATED ECOTEC

RACE ENGINE
Comp Cams billet race camshafts
(Intake 8780 Exhaust 8781)
GM Performance Parts adjustable cam gears
(part number 88958613)
Ferrea stainless steel valves and keepers
(F806695. F806694, K10036)
PSI valve springs (CT-1530ML)
Trick Titanium retainers (KRERT001)
For induction, we have used a TWM K20 intake, modified
to fit this application, or a Kinsler individual runner intake
for ECOTEC. The exhaust manifold is custom fabricated
by Roush Industries.
Roush Industries, in conjunction with GM Racing, has

done development and testing of a naturally aspirated
ECOTEC race engine. The engine generates
approximately 325 hp on E85 or 340 hp methanol.
At this time, neither GM nor any aftermarket companies
offer the modified production blocks and heads used in this
application. Roush Industries in Livonia, Michigan offers
this complete engine package for sale.
The base for the naturally aspirated race engine is a
complete production L61 (2.2L), LE5 (2.4L) or LSJ (2.0L
supercharged) ECOTEC engine. The block is bored to
88.9 mm (3.500 in) and sleeved. We use a productionreplacement Eagle crank for improved longevity, although
it is possible to retain the production L61 or LE5 crank. The
resulting displacement for the engine is 143.4 cubic
inches.
The production head from a L61 (2.2L), LE5 (2.4L) or LSJ
(2.0L supercharged) ECOTEC engine is ported specifically
for this naturally aspirated application and machined to
match a 88.9 mm bore size and accept high-lift camshafts.
This engine has been run in the Inboard Power Boat

racing circuit. In addition to the parts listed above, it
employs a Daily Engineering dry sump pump, a Weldon
2015A electric fuel pump and fuel regulator, RC Racing
fuel injectors, XRP lines and fittings, a Roush-modified
production fuel rail, FAST XFI engine control unit and
electronic distributor, MSD DIS 4 ignition box and crank
and cam triggers, and a Roush custom wiring harness.
Additional long block parts include:

ARP headstuds and fasteners
Eagle forged steel crank and connecting rods
(Crank part number 2237245765,
Rods part number CRS5765C3D)
JE forged aluminum pistons
Cometic head gasket
Roush fabricated oil pan and front engine plate
NOTES
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PRO ECOTEC RACE ENGINE
Fig. 80
PRO ENGINE ASSEMBLY
ENGINE BLOCK
GM Racing uses the same basic engine long-block for all

professional-level ECOTEC racing engines. The engines
described in this chapter are used in Formula Drift drifting
competition (500 hp) and in several classes of NDRA and
NHRA Sport Compact Drag Racing (750-1450 hp). Some
engine specifications, particularly pistons and fuel system
components, will vary for the particular engine application.
The engine block used in all applications is a production

ECOTEC block used in the L61, LE5, LNF, and LSJ engine
variants. This block is cast from aluminum using a lost
foam process. For applications ranging from 400 to 800
hp, a production block that has been screened for cracks,
high porosity, or other imperfections and re-sleeved with a
high-quality aftermarket iron sleeve is acceptable. This
block can be flat-decked for use with the production head
gasket up to 600 hp or an after-market mutli-layer head
gasket up to 800 hp.
For applications above 800 hp, the GM Racing modified
block XGH679 is used. (Fig. 81) While some of the
features of this block are not necessary at horsepower
levels between 800 hp and 1200 hp, the features increase
block longevity at any power level. The modifications and
checks made to the original production cylinder block
include:
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For wet sump applications, both oil in and oil out are used.
For dry sump applications, plug the oil out hole.
The block deck is machined to fit larger cylinder head
alignment dowels. The new dowels measure .6759 tall,
.6309 O.D., .5159 I.D.
The front two oil galleries are plugged with 129 steel plugs
or tapped for 9/16-189 threaded rod.
The girdle is installed using extreme pressure lube. Bolts
are torqued to 15 ft. lbs.
Fig. 81
The Zyglo system is used to check for cracks and
imperfections in the engine block.
All oil gallery plugs are removed to clean and inspect all
passages.
The stock cylinder sleeves are machined out and new
nodular iron cylinder sleeves are installed and bored to
3.5009. The sleeves are installed .0089 proud of the deck
and machined to accept .0419 thick stainless steel o-rings.
Fig. 83
Five sets of uni-bolts are assembled. Two bolts are
threaded by hand into a connecting strap using green
Loctite. Thread protrusion on the under-side of the strap is
112-2 threads. (Fig. 83) Loctite is allowed to set over night.
Fig. 82
All cylinder head, main, and girdle bolt holes are machined
to accept ten 129 studs. These 9uni-bolts9 extend the entire
height of the engine, from the girdle through the head.
(Fig. 82)
The main journals are line-honed to 2.5225-2.52359.
The block is machined to accept piston oil squirters for
cooling. In applications where piston squirters are not
used, these holes must be plugged or oil pressure loss will
occur.
The factory crankshaft position location hole is tapped to
-08AN thread and plugged. The oil filter boss is removed
from the block. This can be done on a mill or with a
sawzall. A female -10 ORB fitting is welded on the block.
Fig. 84
Uni-bolt assemblies are installed from the bottom through
the girdle and block. The uni-bolts will protrude above the
top of the block to attach the engine head assembly. Head
straps shown in (Fig. 84)
OIL PAN
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Custom pans are available from several sources including

Roush Industries, Bates Engineering or Stephs.
CRANKSHAFT
Fig. 85
Drift engine (500 hp) applications use an ARE aftermarket
scavenge style pan. (Fig. 85) This is basically a dry sump
pan with a stock style oil pressure pump. A tank is used to
store scavenged oil and the stock pump is supplied from
the bottom of the tank.
Turbo Street engine (less than 900 hp) applications are
production-based race cars with a production engine
compartment. The production oil pan is used.
Hot Rod engine (900-1200 hp) applications use a wet
sump oil pan. These are front-halved race cars that
maintain a transverse engine orientation. Custom wet
sump oil pans are available from sources including Bates
engineering, Roush Industries, or Stephs.
Fig. 87
The production 2.2L L61 crankshaft has been run in drag
race applications to over 500 hp with no durability issues.
Alternatively, Eagle offers a productionreplacement 4340
forged crankshaft (with and without timing reluctor ring) for
ECOTEC engines. Eagle claims that this crankshaft is
adequate to power levels over 600 hp. The Eagle and 2.2L
L61 cranks have 6 bolt-holes. Note that production
ECOTEC cranks from production LNF turbo or LSJ
supercharged applications are 8-bolt cranks.
For drag racing applications over 500 hp, a 4340 billet
steel crankshaft is used. It is a 3.5059 stroke crankshaft
with 1.88879 rod journal, production main journal
(2.20389), and 12 bolt holes. (Fig. 87) It is available from
GM Performance Parts, part number 88958620. With the
3.5009 bore race engine, this crank provides a total
displacement of 135 cubic inches (2.2L).
Fig. 86
Pro FWD engine (over 1200 hp) applications use a dry
sump oil pan. These are full tube chassis race cars with
longitudinal engine orientation. There are three oil
scavenging lines incorporated into the aluminum
fabricated oil pan on the dry sump race engines. (Fig. 86)
For drifting and other applications which require more

displacement (for power over a broad rpm range), a longer
stroke 4340 billet steel crankshaft is used. It is a 3.7509
stroke crankshaft with 1.88879 rod journal, production
main journal (2.20389), and 12 bolt holes. It is
special-ordered from Sonny Bryant. With the 3.5009 bore
race engine, this crank provides a total displacement of
144 cubic inches (2.36L). Note that, for power levels below
500 hp, the production 2.2L L61 or 2.4L LE5 crankshafts
offer similar stroke. See the production specifications chart
that can be found in the appendix of this book.
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CONNECTING RODS
Fig. 90
Fig. 88
ASSEMBLY TIP
Check the water pump chain drive gear for interference
on the front crankshaft fillet.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
Fig. 89
The recommended crankshaft main bearing is a
production main bearing. The part number for this main
bearing kit is #12591092. When using the production main
bearings with an aftermarket crankshaft, check the
clearance between the fillet radius of the crank and the
bearing. Contact can cause premature engine failure.
(Fig. 89)
The 2.2L L61 production-replacement rod from Eagle has

been tested to 550 hp at 8000rpm. From 500 hp to 1000
hp, a billet steel or 300M connecting rod with a 22mm
small end is used. Both Carrillo and Manley offer a high
quality rod for this application. Recommended wrist pin
clearance is .00129 to .00159
Above 1000 hp, only 300M rods from Manley are used.
(Fig. 90) A large cross-section is required for applications
approaching 1400 hp, as rods of lesser material or thinner
cross-section will buckle at this power level (with 55-65 psi
of boost).
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RODS CURRENTLY USED IN GM RACING ECOTEC RACE ENGINES

1000 hp+ Drag
750-1000 hp Drag
500 hp Drift
Manufacturer
Manley
Manley
Manley
Part #
15499GR
14499GR
15417GM
Material
300M
300M
300M
Length
5.8889
5.8889
5.63699
Big End Size
2.01529
2.01529
2.01529
Small End Size
0.8689
0.8689
0.8689
Bushing Material
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Bolt Size/torque
3/8-50 Ft lbs
3/8-50 ft lbs
3/8-50 ft lbs
Beam Type
I Beam
I Beam
I Beam
Total Weight
675 Grams
635 Grams
610 Grams
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
PISTONS, PISTON RINGS AND PISTON PIN LOCKS
Fig. 92
Fig. 91
The recommended connecting rod bearing is a CLEVITE,
part number #1663 H or HX. Crankshaft fillet clearance
must be checked. (Fig. 91)
Pistons for use in ECOTEC race engines are available

from various sources such as JE, Mahle, and Arias. All
pistons used by GM Racing come with rings and piston pin
locks (or buttons). If needed, pistons are machined
in-house to provide the target compression ratio. GM
Racing has primarily used JE Pistons in ECOTEC race
engines (these are shown in the chart below). However,
we have also had success with Arias. Piston scuffing is a
concern in the highest horsepower (1400 hp+) race
engines on methanol. In these high horsepower
applications, or in applications requiring longer run time,
production piston oil squirters (from 2.4L LE5 or 2.0L LNF
ECOTEC engines) are used.
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PISTONS CURRENTLY USED IN ECOTEC RACE ENGINES

1000 hp+ Methanol
750-1000 hp Race Gas
500 hp Drift E85
Manufacturer
JE
JE
JE
Part #
JEP-257853
JEP-259256
JEP-259195
Material
Forging 87M
Forging 87M
Forging 87M
Compression Ratio
10.0/ 51CC Head
8.5/ 51CC Head
13.75/ 51CC Head
Bore
3.500 in
3.500 in
3.500 in
Compression Height
1.055 in
1.030 in
1.180 in
Pin Diameter
.866 in
.866 in
.866 in
Pin Length
2.250 in
2.250 in
2.250 in
Top Ring
1.2mm
1.2mm
1.2mm
Second Ring
1.2mm
1.2mm
1.2mm
Oil Ring
3 mm
3 mm
3 mm
Lock
.063 wire
.063 wire
.063 wire
Piston to Wall Clearance
.008 to .009 in
.008 to .009 in
.008 to .009 in
Top Ring Gap
.030 in
.030 in
.030 in
Second Ring Gap
.026 in
.026 in
.026 in
Oil Ring Gap
.030 in
.030 in
.030 in
Piston, Pin Clearance
.0016 in
.0016 in
.0016 in
PISTON PINS
CYLINDER HEAD
Fig. 93
Fig. 94
22mm diameter piston pins from PPP are used in all

professional-level ECOTEC race engines. These pins are
made of C350 and are casidium-coated. The wall
thickness is .1809 to .2009. (Fig. 93)
For all professional-level ECOTEC race applications, the

production sand-cast 2.0L LSJ or SAAB ECOTEC head is
modified by GM Racing. (Fig. 94) Note that it is possible to
use a race-ported production 2.2L L61 head at power
levels up to 900 hp, as long as the combustion chamber is
staked.
Modifications and checks made by GM Racing to the

production 2.0L LSJ head include:
The ZYGLO system is used to check for cracks and
imperfections in the cylinder head.
The head is machined to match the 3.5009 bore race
block.
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900 hp), the same race-ported head can be used, but must
be machined flat for these applications that do not use
sealing rings. This version of the ECOTEC race head has
been used in NDRA Turbo Street and Formula Drift
competition.
The cylinder head alignment dowel holes are opened to

0.6299.
RACE CYLINDER HEAD GENERAL DATA

Intake
Exhaust
CNC Race porting for port-to-port consistency.
Valve Head Diameter (in.)
1.4009
1.2009
The spark plug holes are modified to accept 349 reach

spark plugs.
Valve Stem Diameter (in.)
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
Valve Seat Angle

(degrees)
45.0
45.0
Valve Spring Installed

Height (in.)
1.2109
1.2109
Valve Spring Seat

Pressure (lbs)
92 lbs
92 lbs
250 lbs @
.500 lift
250 lbs @
.500 lift
The diameter of the valve spring seats are machined to

1.1509.
A receiver groove is machined for GM Racing sealing rings
(this application uses a copper head gasket with sealing
rings). This race head and rings are available from GM
Racing (email through www.gmtunersource.com). The
head is part number XGH614. Sealing rings are part
number XGH674.
Spring Pressure Over

Nose (lbs.)
For applications using a production head gasket (below

500 hp) or Cometic multi-layer head gasket (below
RACE CYLINDER HEAD FLOW

RACE CYLINDER HEAD FLOW NUMBERS PERFORMED ON A SUPERFLOW SF-1020 FLOW BENCH
Intake Valve Test Data at 28.0 Inches of Water
Valve Lift
0.050
0.100
0.150
0.200
0.250
0.300
0.350
0.400
0.450
0.500
0.550
Corrected Flow
43.1
86.3
125.4
165.5
204.2
233.5
254.1
269.6
281.2
224.4
288.7
RACE CYLINDER HEAD FLOW

RACE CYLINDER HEAD FLOW NUMBERS PERFORMED ON A SUPERFLOW SF-1020 FLOW BENCH
Exhaust Valve Test Data at 28.0 Inches of Water
Valve Lift
0.050
0.100
0.150
0.200
0.250
0.300
0.350
0.400
0.450
0.500
0.550
Corrected Flow
37.1
84.7
125.7
162.6
189.8
201.4
208.3
213.7
217.6
220.7
222.7
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CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Fig. 95
The LSJ 2.0L race head requires the production LSJ valve
cover. A breather provision is added to the valve cover. A
minimum of a -12 hose is recommended. If a dry sump
oiling system is used, a hose is attached to the provision
on the cover and this is connected to the dry sump oil tank
above the oil level. (Fig. 95)
VALVE SPRINGS AND RETAINERS
Fig. 97
PSI part number CT1530 dual valve springs are used in
ECOTEC Racing cylinder heads. Trick Titanium has
developed a titanium retainer to work with this spring and
the 6 mm Ferrea valve and keeper. (Fig. 97)
VALVES AND KEEPERS
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
Fig. 98
Fig. 96
A .0439 copper head gasket is used with sealing rings for
most ECOTEC professional-level race engines. This head
gasket is available from GM Racing (email through
www.gmtunersource.com), part number XGH616. (Fig. 96)
Alternatively, an aftermarket multi-layer head gasket from
Cometic has been used with a flat-deck block and
machined flat head at power levels below 900 hp.
High quality 6 mm diameter stem valves are used in the

race ECOTEC engine. These valves are made by Ferrea.
The intake valves are 1.409 diameter and made of
stainless steel. The exhaust valves are 1.209 diameter and
are made of Inconell. Ferrea 6 mm keepers are
recommended.
ROCKERS AND LIFTERS
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CAMSHAFTS
Fig. 99
Fig. 100
For applications above 42 psi of boost, a dual roller rocker

from Jesel is used. The recommended valve lash is 0.0059
at the valve.
GM Performance Parts offers a matched pair of high

performance cams, part number 88958648 for the set (Fig
98). These high performance cams are used in all boosted
professional drag race ECOtec engines. The cams are
ground from a cast 2.2L L61 cam blank and fit the
production 2.2L L61 head, prior to the 2007 model year.
Bates Engineering valve springs and retainers are
required to avoid coil bind. COMP Cams offers a selection
of other performance cams for the ECOtec engine, and
2.2L L61 (prior to 2007 model year) cast cam blanks are
available from GM Performance Parts, part number
88958611 and 88958612.
At lower boost levels, the production intake rocker arm can

be retained. Bates Engineering offers a cast rocker arm for
use with the Bates Engineering solid lifter. The
recommended valve lash is 0.0059 at the valve. To adjust
lash or roller to cam clearance, the bottom of the solid lash
adjuster is machined down in a lathe until proper lash is
achieved. For each 0.00259 machined-off the solid lash
adjuster, there should be a 0.0019 increase in lash or roller
to cam clearance.
Fig. 101
GM Racing modifies the GM Performance Parts high
performance cam set by pressing and welding a hex into
the intake cam. This hex is used to drive the MSD
distributor on professional-level ECOtec race engines.
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CAMSHAFTS CURRENTLY USED IN ECOTEC RACING ENGINES

Drag, Cast
GM Performance
Parts
Drag, Billet
Comp Cams
Drift
Comp Cams
88958636
8766
113251
0.4999
0.4999
0.4789
247
247
210
117 Deg
117 Deg
116 Deg
88958637
8767
113402
0.4999
0.4999
0.4539
249
249
224
117 Deg
117 Deg
114 Deg
Lifter Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Hydraulic
Lash
.005-.0079
.005-.0079
N/A
Manufacturer
Intake Part #
Intake Lift
Intake Duration @ .0509
Installed @ (BTDC)
Exhaust Part #
Exhaust Lift
Exhaust Duration @ .0509
Installed @ (BTDC)
Alternatively, COMP Cams offers a set of billet cams with

the same configuration and grind that already have a hex
in the intake cam, as shown in (Fig. 101).
For professional-level ECOtec race engines, GM Racing
uses a race-modified 2.0L LSJ cylinder head. When using
an LSJ-based cylinder head, an aluminum plug must be
used to seal the production cam sensor drive opening on
the exhaust side (the exhaust cam will fall short), as shown
in Fig 99. Note that, because the production 2.0L LSJ
engine uses a hex on the exhaust cam for cam signal, the
race cams and cam blanks described in this section cannot
be used in a production 2.0L LSJ engine, or in any ECOtec
engine other than the pre-2007 2.2L L61. Other cam or
cam blanks may be available from GM Racing, COMP
Cams, or other aftermarket cam suppliers in the future.
MECHANICAL TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
Fig. 102
For applications where extended time will be spent on the

rev limiter, it is recommended that the hydraulic chain
tensioner be converted to a mechanical tensioner. Take a
7/16-14 bolt and cut the head off for an overall length of
3.1009 and radius. Then cut the end of the bolt.
Slot the threaded end for ease of adjustment. Drill and tap
the end of the adjuster for 7/16-14 thread.
To adjust the timing chain tensioner turn the engine to TDC
(cylinder number 4) and tighten the adjuster to finger tight.
Bar the engine over until the timing chain slacks between
the cam gears. The number 1 cylinder intake lobes should
be pointing straight up. Take a straight edge and lay it
across the top of the cam gears. Adjust the tensioner to
give .2009 chain deflection. Use silicone or an o-ring to
seal the thread. Install the jam nut using silicone to hold it.
For applications over 1400 hp, a billet version of this chain
tensioner is used (shown in Fig. 102).
TIMING CHAIN GUIDE
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twelve GM Racing flywheel bolts XGH677 and an ACE

6-disc clutch.
FRONT HUB
Fig. 103
The production timing chain guide is used until 1400 hp.
Beyond 1400 hp, a billet timing chain guide is used.
(Fig. 103) This billet timing chain guide is available from
GM Racing (email through www.gmtunersource.com),
part number XGB693.
FLYWHEEL AND FLYWHEEL BOLTS
Fig. 105
Front Hubs are available from Bates Engineering and ATI.
GM Racing or Bates Engineering hubs are used on our
Pro FWD and Hot Rod engines (1000 hp +). ATI dampners
with an integral hub are used on Drift (500 hp) and Turbo
Street (800 hp) applications.
COOLING SYSTEM
Fig. 104
Twelve 12 mm x 1.25 pitch, special flywheel bolts are
required to clamp the flywheel to the crankshaft at these
high power levels. The crank to flywheel interface in a high
powered 4 cylinder engine is very critical. The use of high
quality flywheel bolts is highly recommended. GM racing
has worked with A-1 Fastener Co. to design a high quality
bolt for this application. The GM racing part number for
these bolts is XGH677. (Fig. 104)
The flywheel shown in Fig. 104 is for the automatic
transmission (Hot Rod) application. It is from Bates
Engineering. For clutch cars, we use a modified (a steel
washer plate is added) flywheel from ACE, along with
Fig. 106
The production ECOtec water pump is used in Drifting
(500hp), Turbo Street (800hp) and when required by class
rules. In applications that retain the production or any
chain-driven water pump, either the GM Performance
Parts neutral balance shaft kit or the GM Racing balance
shaft elimination kit is used (GM Racing recommends
using the neutral balance shaft kit, as a special tool is
required for the elimination kit). The mechanical
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water-pump is driven by the same chain as the balance

shafts.
OIL PUMP (WET SUMP)
In Hot Rod and Pro FWD applications (over 1000hp), an

electric water pump is used. Using an electric water pump
permits the removal of the water pump drive chain, and,
therefore, also permits the removal of the balance shafts
(oil holes must be plugged). Do not remove the water
pump drive gear from the crank snout, as it spaces the
cam drive gear out the proper distance. The Meziere water
pump 366, rated at 55 GPM, is recommended (Fig 106).
Fig. 109
The production wet sump lubrication system, with the
gerotor-style oil pump, is used on ECOTEC race
applications below 1200 hp. Oil pump gears are upgraded
to billet gears from Bates Engineering.
OIL PUMP (DRY SUMP)
Fig. 107
For all professional-level (over 500hp) drag race
applications, GM Racing recommends using a
non-pressurized cooling system, vented with a swirl pot.
Fig. 110
On 1400 hp ECOTEC applications, a dry sump lubrication
system is used (Fig. 110). The dry sump system includes a
Daily Engineering 3 stage scavenge pump and accessory
drive components from Jones Racing Products. The pump
runs at 50% of engine speed.
Fig. 108
Water with Water Wetter is used as the coolant. When
running methanol fuel in high-boost applications, a radiator
is not used. (Fig. 107)
For drifting, we use the production oil pressure pump,

upgraded with Bates Engineering billet gears, and a
two-stage dry-sump system from ARE.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
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EXHAUST HEADER
Fig. 112
Fig. 111
The intake manifold used on the ECOTEC pro race
engines is a sheet metal fabricated intake manifold.
(Fig. 111) Manifolds are available from Bates Engineering
and Roush Industries. Manifolds are made from 6061
Aluminum and are completely TIG welded. They have
larger, shorter runners to improve high rpm performance
and fit a 90 mm throttle body from UMI. Manifold flanges
for the ECOTEC engine are available from GM
Performance Parts, for those wanting to fabricate their
own intake.
The exhaust header used on the ECOTEC pro race

engines is a sheet metal fabricated exhaust manifold
(Fig. 112). Headers are available from Full Race and
Roush Industries. Headers accommodate dual waste
gates on applications producing 60 lbs. of boost (or more).
Header flanges for the ECOTEC engine are available from
GM Performance Parts, for those wanting to fabricate their
own exhaust.
If the engine is producing more than 1000 hp on methanol,

provisions for four additional fuel injectors are added to the
intake, resulting in a total of three 160 lbs/hr injectors per
cylinder.
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PROFESSIONAL LEVEL ECOTEC ENGINE PARTS LIST

Description
Part Number
Source
Qty
3.5009 ECOtec Race Block Assy with

uni-bolts
XGH679
GM Racing
Race-ported ECOtec Sand-Cast Cylinder

Head, bare
XGH614
GM Racing
Valve Cover for Sand-Cast Race head
XGH672
GM Racing
Billet Crankshaft, 3.505stroke
88958620
3.5009 Head Gasket
24444091
SCE
XGH674
GM Racing
See Page 33
Manley
1663H or 1663HX
Clevite
See Page 34
JE
MC-86622462005-TC
PPP
Main Bearing Kit
12591092
GM
Rear Crank Seal
90298408
GM
Main Stud 7/169
H-11 24DKSIMIN-4375
A1
10
XGH678
GM Racing
ESGH1100
Bates Engineering
Head Nut 5/89 12 pt. 1/29 X 20
231-4701
ARP
10
Head Nut Washer 1/29
300-8336
ARP
10
Main Nut 7/169 X 20
300-8333
ARP
10
Main Nut Washer 7/169
2008406
ARP
10
Water Block-off Plate
XGH675
GM Racing
Water Pump Gear, Crankshaft
90537301
GM
Billet Front Hub
88958631
Flywheel Bolts
XGH677
GM Racing
12
Billet Chain Guide***
XGB693
GM Racing
Timing Chain, Gears, and Guides Kit
12578218
GM
Timing Attachment kit
12578209
GM
Timing Chain Guide Bolt
11517591
GM
Timing Chain Guide Bolt
11588522
GM
Exhaust header flange
88958632
Intake Manifold flange
88958633
Starter (stock)
89017756
GM
Fuel Rail
12574291
GM
3.5009 O-Ring
Rods, 300M (set)
Rod Bearings
Pistons
Piston Pins
Tie Bars for Head Studs, set

Head Dowels

Description
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Part Number
Source
Qty
Cam Gears (adjustable)
88958613
Cam Gear Bolts
90537451
GM
Race Camshaft Set
88958648
Exhaust Jesel Lifters
KLA-81500 or 81550
Jesel
Exhaust Jesel Followers
OCF-8100
Jesel
Exhaust Jesel Shim Assortment
KLA-81555
Jesel
Intake Lifters
ESGV0200
Bates Engineering
Intake Followers
12565203
GM
Intake Valve
F 806695
Ferrea
Exhaust Valve
F806694
Ferrea
Keepers
K10036
Ferrea
32
Retainers
KRERT001
Trick Titanium
16
Locators
N/A
Roush / Custom
16
T-Washers
ESGH0200
Bates Engineering
10
Springs
CT-1530 ML
PSI
16
8498
MSD
R5724-10
NGK
Spark Plugs Wires
32769
MSD
Crank Trigger
8600
MSD
88958615
XGH676
GM Racing
Balance Shaft Gear kit
12604864
GM
Balance Shaft Gear Bolts
11516328
GM
5PK850
GoodYear
Alternator
22683070
GM
Oil Pump / Front Cover
12584621
GM
Front Cover Gasket
24435052
GM
Billet Oil Pump Gears
ESGV0105
Bates Engineering
Custom
Bates Eng / Roush
Oil Pre-Heater
23980
Moroso
Fuel Pumps
2345A
Weldon
Fuel Regulator
2040-281-A-120
Weldon
Fuel Injectors 160 lb/hr
0280150846/842
FiveO Motorsports
Water Pump
12591894
GM
Water Pump Chain Guide
90537336
GM
Water Pump Chain Guide Bolt
11588522
GM
ValveTrain
Ignition
Distributor
Spark Plugs
2 Injectors per Cyliner, Wet Sump Engines

Neutral balance shaft set*
Balance Shaft Elimation kit* (requires
special tool)
Alternator Belt
Oil Pan (Wet Sump)
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Description
Part Number
Source
Qty
90537369
GM
Water Pump Chain
90537370
GM
90537299
GM
Water Pump Chain Gear
90537298
GM
Custom
Roush or GMR
SUM-163625
Summit
Fuel Injectors 160 lb/hr
0280150846/842
FiveO Motorsports
12
Belt Drive Manderal
DA 8101-WC-SB
Jones Racing Prods
BEC-2109-H
Jones Racing Prods
Oil Pump Belt
632-8M-20
Jones Racing Prods
Oil Pump Pulley
OP 6103-34
Jones Racing Prods
Crank Pulley
CS 6102-AS-17
Jones Racing Prods
Crank Pulley
CS 6102-AS-30
Jones Racing Prods
Belt Guide
BG 6108-C
Jones Racing Prods
Belt Guide
BG 6108-A
Jones Racing Prods
Spacer 3/4 Thick x 1.1259 ID
SP-6103-D-A
Jones Racing Prods
Dry Sump Pump
02-99-1209-2
Daily Engineering
Fuel Pump
1003
DSR Fuel Systems
Fuel Distribution Y-Block
15620
Aeromotive
2040-281-A-120
Weldon
Oil Pan (Dry Sump)
custom
Bates Eng / Roush
Screened fittings for oil pan
23961
Moroso / Motorstate
3 Injectors per Cyliner, Dry Sump Engines

Front Engine Plate
Timing Pointer
End Cap
Fuel Regulator
*Balance Shaft Elimination kit can be used in-place of Neutral Balance shaft for professional builders only. The
Elimination kit requires a special bushing-removal tool and machining.
**For GMR parts, email us through our website www.gmtunersource.com. For all other parts, see your GM
Performance Parts dealer or the source listed.
***Billet chain guide is only used in exceptionally high vibration and high hp applications, such as 1450hp dragster.
Less harsh applications can retain the production chain guide.
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ECOTEC RACE ENGINE

CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGINE METRICS
FUEL INJECTORS
The Air Fuel ratio is dependant on the type of fuel, the type
of sensor, and what system is reading it. Below are the
generally suggested air-fuel ratios and, more importantly,
the suggested EGT range used by GM Racing on the GM
ECOtec turbocharged race engines. Note that the amount
of spark lead has a major influence on the exhaust
temperature.
In gas race engines, GM highly recommends Torco 118
over C16 race gas. E85 is another good fuel choice at the
sportsman-level, as it helps to keep engine temperatures
down.
Fuel
AFR
EGTS
C-16 Fuel
10.2 to 10.8
1500 to 1600 max
Torco 118
10.8 to 11.4
1300 to 1550 max
E-85
7.1 to 7.3
1200 to 1400 max
Methanol
3.75 to 4.3
1180 to 1300 max
Fig. 113
On the naturally aspirated ECOtec race engine, which
runs on E85, we have AFR of 8.9 to 9.2 with EGT readings
in the 1200 to 1380 degrees F range.
In boosted ECOTEC race engines, a maximum of
14 degrees of spark timing is recommended to start
performance testing.
Injector applications are as follows: (Fig. 113)
Horsepower
Fuel
Number
of
Injectors
Injector
Flow Rate
400 to 600
Gas
70 lbs. per
hour
RC high
impedance
400 to 600
Methanol
160 lbs.
per hour
400 to 600
E85
160 lbs.
per hour
600 to 900
Gas
83 lbs. per
hour
600 to 1250
Methanol
160 lbs.
per hour
1250 and up
Methanol
12
160 lbs.
per hour
ECOTEC RACE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Here is the basic process we use for determining injector

sizing.
FUEL PUMP
1. Calculate the base injector size.
Here is the basic calculation we use for determining

required fuel pump flow.
(Desired Engine Power @ Flywheel x BSFC) / # of

cylinders = required injector size in lbs/hr
For BSFC (Brake Specific Fuel Consumption) use:
Naturally aspirated engines-0.4-0.5
Supercharged or Turbocharged engines-0.5-0.6
Note: This assumes 1 injector per cylinder and a fuel
pressure of 43.5 psi with gasoline as a fuel.
For example, here is the calculation for a turbo-charged
400 hp I4 engine:
(400 x 0.6)/4 = 60 lbs/hr
Note: When using a fuel other than gasoline, adjust your
fuel requirement by the percentage difference between the
gasoline stoiciometric fuel ratio and that of the fuel you
wish to use. For example, the difference between gasoline
(14.7:1) and E85 (9.76:1) is 50%. Therefore, instead of 60
lbs/hr, you would calculate 90 lbs/hr for E85.
2. Adjust for percent duty cycle.
The base calculation above assumes 100% duty cycle of
the injector, which is not realistic. We recommend a
maximum of 80% duty cycle. Divide by 0.8
60 lbs/hr / 0.8 = 75 lbs/hr
3. Know your engine management system.
Find out if your engine management system requires
9Peak and Hold9 or 9Saturated9 style injectors. The Peak
and Hold injectors are low resistance (2.5-3 ohms) and the
Saturated injectors are high resistance (12-16 ohms).
Most aftermarket engine controllers prefer the Peak and
Hold, but some will run either.
1. Calculate the base fuel pump flow.

Flow in gal/hr = HP * BSFC *(1 / fuel weight)
For BSFC (Brake Specific Fuel Consumption) rated in lbs.
per horsepower-hour, use:
0.45 to 0.5 for naturally aspirated engines
0.55 to 0.60 for supercharged engines
0.60 to 0.65 for turbocharged engines
For fuel weight, use
6.216 lb/gal for regular unleaded
6.350 lb/gal for premium unleaded
For example, here is the calculation for a turbo-charged
400 hp I4 engine on premium unleaded gasoline.
400 * 0.60 * (1/6.350) = 38 GPH
2. Include a factor of safety.
We recommend a 30% increase for safety, which is the
generally accepted amount for fuel pump sizing. Multiply
by 1.3.
38 GPH * 1.3 = 49 GPH
3. Choose your fuel pump.
Choose a fuel pump that has the calculated flow at
minimum output. Methanol fuel requires about twice the
flow of gasoline.
4. Choose your injectors.

For our example, the two closest size injectors available
are 72 lb/hr and 83 lb/hr.
Fig. 114
An Aeromotive or Weldon boost compensated fuel pressure
regulator is used by GM Racing. (Fig. 114)
As boost rises, the fuel injector needs more pressure to
overcome the increasing pressure in the intake manifold
and spray the proper amount of fuel. The special regulator
has a boost pressure sensing line which allows the
regulator to increase fuel pressure by one pound for every
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pound of boost. This keeps differential pressure constant

across the injector. (Fig. 114)
Fig. 117
Fig. 115
Cobalt Phase5 (500 hp): Aeromotive A1000 high pressure
fuel pump part number 11101 (Fig. 115)
The stock fuel line bundle can be used for fuel supply and
return. Adapting AN fittings to the factory lines is the
preferred method. (Fig. 115)
Pro (1400 hp): DSR 1 mechanical fuel pump driven off of

dry sump oil pump with Weldon 1021 fuel pressure
regulator. Recommended base fuel pressure is 70-75 psi
static. (Fig. 117)
Caution:
Utmost care must be taken with the fuel system
components when using Methanol fuel. The fuel system
must be flushed with a gasoline type fuel after use.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT
Fig. 116
Turbo Street (800 hp) and Drift (500 hp): One Weldon
2345A high flow, high pressure fuel pump with Weldon
1021 fuel pressure regulator. Recommended base fuel
pressure is 45 psi static.
Hot Rod (1200 hp): Two Weldon 2345A high flow, high
pressure fuel pumps with Weldon 1021 fuel pressure
regulator. Recommended base fuel pressure is 70-75 psi
static. (Fig. 116)
Fig. 118
GM Racing uses and recommends F.A.S.T. XFI engine
controllers in all professional-level ECOTEC-powered race
cars (Fig. 118). GM Racing has several F.A.S.T. XFI base
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calibrations for ECOtec race engines, which are available

on a case-by-case basis. Custom wiring harnesses for use
with this system are available from Roush Industries.
A mini-blaster coil system is currently used on Drift and

naturally aspirated ECOTEC race engines. This system
includes:
At the sportsman level, F.A.S.T. XFI and MEFI controllers

have been used in applications where the production
controller and wiring harness are removed. Note that these
application also involve an after-market dash and
mechanical throttle.
- MSD 62153 DIS 4 Plus

- MSD 8207 Blaster SS coils (Qty 4)
TURBOCHARGER
For production-based applications (typically below 325hp),

piggy-back controllers or a production controller re-flash
may be included with aftermarket power-adder kits. The
GM Performance Parts Stage Three kit for the 2.0L LSJ
engine in the Cobalt SS Supercharged includes a
re-flashed controller. Additionally, HPtuners offers
aftermarket software that is capable of tuning select
ECOTEC production controllers.
IGNITION SYSTEMS
Fig. 120
The following list shows recommended baseline turbos for
a given power level. Check with your preferred turbo
dealer for specific turbo recommendations. Borg Warner
AirWerks turbo is shown in Fig. 120.
Fig. 119
A distributor system is currently used on all
professional-level drag race ECOTEC engines. It includes:
- MSD 75314 Programmable Digital 7
- MSD 8261 Pro Power HVC II Coil
- MSD 8498 ECOTEC Distributor
- MSD 32769 8.5mm spark plug wire kit
For applications under 40psi of boost, an MSD 8251 Pro
Power HVC Coil is used instead of MSD 8261.
GM Racing modifies the MSD distributors used on
professional-level ECOTEC drag race engines (Fig. 119).
The rotor-holder included with the distributor is either
re-welded or replaced with a billet rotor-holder made by
GM Racing. Green wicking Loctite is used between the
rotor-holder and shaft. Red Loctite is used on the two
rotor-holder allen bolts. Lock-nuts are added and/or blue
Loctite is used on the two rotor screws. These screws are
double-checked before every run.
400-600hp
Borg Warner AirWerks S200 (part number 317222)
Garrett GT 35R
Turbonetics T3/T4 Hybrid
600-1000hp
Borg Warner AirWerks S400SX, 71mm
Borg Warner AirWerks S400SX, 74mm
Garrett GT 40R
1000-1200hp
Garrett GT 42R
1200-1500hp
Garrett GT 45R
BOOST CONTROLLER
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WASTE GATES
Fig. 121
Innovative and MSD offer boost controllers specifically
designed for drag racing. The Innovative controller
changes boost and boost ramp rate based on which gear
the transmission is in. The MSD system is based on time
from vehicle launch has a tuneable PID controller and a
user-defined boost curve. Because of its greater
tuneability, GM Racing uses the MSD boost controller in
professional-level drag race cars. (Fig. 121)
Both systems output a P.W.M. signal that controls a
solenoid to vary pressure on the top of the waste gate.
This pressure change opens and closes the waste gate to
vary engine boost as required.
Fig. 122
ECOTEC racing engines use the following waste gates:
Tial 42 mm (below 900 hp)
HKS 60 mm GTII
In front wheel drive drag racing boost control is critical.
The waste gate(s) should be sized to enable the boost
controller to reduce boost to a level low enough to control
wheel spin in the lower gears.
Be sure you have sufficient pressure on top of the waste

gate to ensure that the waste gate will stay closed when
high exhaust pressure is present.
In applications using an aggressive two-step rev limiter

(such as professional-level drag racing), GM Racing uses
the HKS 60 mm GTII gates with modifications to the valve
guide and seal. These modifications are made by Roush
Industries and are required for reliability.
In drifting, GM Racing uses a mechanical HKS waste gate

with a 20-22 lb. spring. We found this set-up to be best
with varying throttle input.
In applications reaching 60 psi of boost, it may be

necessary to utilize two waste gates. These gates should
be plumbed in parallel.
For drifting, GM Racing uses a single 40-42 mm waste
gate.
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INTERCOOLER
Fig. 123
Fig. 125
Air-to-air and air-to-water intercoolers reduce the inlet

charge temperature to improve performance and reduce
spark knock sensitivity. (Fig. 123) An intercooler core from
Precision Turbo is used in a air-to-water system on GM
Racing professional level ECOTEC drag cars.
Fig. 125 shows a sportsman application using an

air-to-water intercooler.
Fig. 124
Intercooler circulating pump (Fig. 124)
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4T65E RACE MODIFIED

TRANSMISSION
This section illustrates parts and modifications that are

used to transform a 4T65-E automatic transmission for
Off-Highway drag racing. Starting with the heavy duty or
V8 application of the production transmission, the gearbox
is modified into a three speed transmission with an
aftermarket performance torque converter. The changes
have proven to be reliable behind a 600 hp engine and
track proven behind a 1000 hp ECOTEC engine.
The information contained in this section of the handbook
has been provided by GM Powertrain in conjunction with
GM Racing. The photographs shown are from a
transmission that is configured for Sport Compact Drag
Racing. This handbook attempts to illustrate the changes;
however, it is not totally inclusive of all changes needed for
a 1000 hp application.
Extensive modifications have been developed by GM
Racing/Hydra-Matic to keep this transaxle consistantly
performing at high horsepower levels.
Fig. 126
The rear view above shows the oil pan modifications,
transbrake location, plumbing, the output speed sensor
location and wiring. (Fig. 126)
4T65E RACE MODIFIED TRANSMISSION
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TRANSBRAKE
Fig. 129
Fig. 127
The transmission brake is mounted externally on top of the
transmission case and is operated with an on-off switch by
the driver. A transmission brake may not be required on
applications below 800 hp, although it is recommended
where class rules allow it. (Fig. 127)
The major sub-assemblies of the transbrake are shown

above. The check ball assembly is not shown. (Fig. 129)
Fig. 130
Fig. 128
The transbrake assembly is mounted externally above the
reverse band servo cover and requires a 12 volt current to
activate it. (Fig. 128)
The two fittings shown in the case are used for the
transbrake system. The fitting in the lower left of the view
is where low-1st gear oil is routed from the transbrake to
apply the reverse band. When the transbrake is released,
the oil is exhausted through the fitting shown in the upper
right corner of the picture. (Fig. 130)
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Fig. 131
Fig. 133
A clearance hole through the case bell housing is provided

for plumbing of the supply oil to the transbrake. (Fig. 131)
This is the location of the transbrake pass-thru fitting on

the case cover side of the case. Case ribbing is cut back to
allow for clearance of the transbrake supply plumbing in
this side of the case. Because of the modification to the
case, the middle section of the upper case cover gasket is
removed, making it a two-piece gasket. (Fig. 133)
TRANSMISSION CASE
Fig. 132
This is the location of the transbrake pass-thru fitting on
the torque converter side of the case. Oil is routed from
this fitting through the hole in the top of the transmission
bell. (Fig. 132)
Fig. 134
Three passages are plugged in the lower part of the case
because the 2-3 accumulator and the manual 2-1 servo
are eliminated in the race unit. This allows two of these
plugged passages to be drilled through for use as
additional drain hole for the side cover cavity. The 1-2
accumulator is used in the race unit but the 2nd clutch
feed oil to it, is reduced. (Fig. 134)
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STATOR SUPPORT
Fig. 135
Six additional oil drain holes have been added to the
bottom barrel of the case. The thermal element is
eliminated. A fitting is added for direct plumbing of forward
servo oil from the lower accumulator housing. (Fig. 135)
Fig. 137
The O.D. of the drive sprocket support (stator support) is
cut to clear the 19 wide x 7/169 pitch drive sprockets.
(Fig. 137) The modified part is shown on the bottom of
Fig. 137.
TORQUE CONVERTER
Fig. 136
The outlets of the additional side cover drain back holes in
the case are shown above. The 3rd clutch oil passage is
plugged to keep oil from accumulating in the 2-3
accumulator cavity. Also shown is the transmission oil
cooler loop. A transmission oil cooler is not required in
drag racing. (Fig. 136)
Fig. 138
The torque converter is manufactured by Coan
Transmissions & Converters as specified for each
application. (Fig. 138)
INPUT SHAFT
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DRIVE CHAINS
Fig. 139
Fig. 141
The race input (or turbine) shaft is shown above on the

right. The race shaft has increased wall thickness and the
torque converter seal groove has been removed. In
addition, the diameter of the shaft where the two torque
converter seals are seated has been reduced. (Fig. 139)
Shown is the production dual Gemini chain and sprockets.

(Fig. 141)
OIL PUMP SHAFT
Fig. 142
The drive chain in the race unit is a 19 wide x 7/169 pitch
chain with specially designed sprockets.
Note that the race-unit sprockets are not designed for use
with the production speed sensor reluctor ring.
Modification is required.
Fig. 140
The race pump shaft is on the top. This shaft is modified to
fit inside the thicker walled turbine shaft. (Fig. 140)
Thrust washers with PEEK material are also used in the

race transmission. These washers are available as a GM
service part, part numbers 24204840 and 24216480.
(Fig. 142)
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THIRD GEAR CLUTCH
Fig. 143
The chain on the right (two required per transmission) is a
production chain. The chain in the center, 19 wide x 3/89
pitch, was initially developed for the race unit, but was
replaced by the 19 wide x 7/169 pitch chain on the left to
handle the high horse power and torque. The 19 wide x 3/
89 chain is excellent for applications up to 800 hp.
(Fig. 143)
Fig. 145
The racing 3rd clutch pack is a specially designed Z-Pack
3rd clutch pack from Raybestos Powertrain. (Fig. 145)
The drive link lube scoop must be modified to clear the

chain. The amount of modification needed depends on the
chain sprocket ratio. The production scoop comes in three
different sizes.
SECOND GEAR CLUTCH
Fig. 146
The race unit uses a specially designed backing plate from
Raybestos Powertrain for the Z-Pack 3rd clutch. (Fig. 146)
FOURTH GEAR CLUTCH

Fig. 144
A modified production 2nd clutch pack is used in the race
unit. Another production plate is added to change the unit
from a six to a seven plate clutch pack. (Fig. 144)
The fourth clutch pack and piston assembly are removed

from the race unit.
SINGLE WRAP BAND
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PLANETARY SET
Fig. 147
Fig. 149
The production reverse band is modified to be a single

wrap band for quicker release of the transbrake. The
modified band is shown on the upper right of Fig. 147.
The input planetary carrier and reaction planetary carrier

are stock V-8 LS4 application components. The gear sets
are used without modifications. Specific to the V8 LS4
application are shot peened pinion gear teeth and roots,
and lube scallops to direct oil to the pinions in the input
carrier. (Fig. 149)
OIL DAM
SPRAGS
Fig. 148
The production oil lube dam has been modified so that it
can be assembled with the 4.0 final drive components.
(Fig. 148) The modified part is shown on the left.
Fig. 150
The current production pawl-type one-way clutches are
used for 3rd and input without modifications. The one-way
clutch on the left has the retainer removed to show internal
components. (Fig. 150)
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SUN GEAR AND SHAFT
TORSENT DIFFERENTIAL
Fig. 151
Fig. 153
The production sun gear and sun gear shaft (top) is

replaced by a one-piece design (bottom) in order to
package a final drive gear ratio change to 4.0. (Fig. 151)
The one piece sun gear / sun gear shaft requires a revised
park gear.
The production differential is replaced by a torque-biasing

differential. The pinion carrier in the assembly is also
replaced. The pinions in the carrier shown above are for a
4.0 final drive ratio. (Fig. 153)
PARK PAWL GEAR
Fig. 154
Production differential and pinion carrier. (Fig. 154)
Fig. 152
The I.D. spline on the production park gear (left) is
enlarged to fit onto the one piece sun gear / sun gear
shaft. The modified part is shown on the right. (Fig. 152)
RACE OUTPUT FLANGES
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MODIFIED FLUID PICK-UP
Fig. 155
Fig. 157
The race output flanges were designed to work with

Porsche 930 CV joints. (Fig. 155)
The race unit fluid pick-up tube has been designed to work
with a deep angled pan. The production filter is not used. A
fine mesh screen is used on the inlet to filter the
transmission fluid. (Fig. 157)
ACCUMULATOR AND FORWARD SERVO
RACE TRANSMISSION PAN 22
Fig. 156
Shown is the race unit with the lower accumulator
assembly, oil baffle plate, and forward servo plumbing
installed. Note that the thermal element and manual 2-1
servo assembly are removed. The lower accumulator
assembly does not contain the 2-3 accumulator
components. (Fig. 156)
Fig. 158
This deep oil pan has been designed to work with a 22
rotation of the powertrain in the vehicle. When installed in
the vehicle, the bottom of the pan is horizontal. Additional
pan magnets are used for the race unit pan. (Fig. 158)
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MODIFIED TUBE AND INDICATOR
VALVE BODY
Fig. 159
Fig. 161
A production Grand Prix, Bonneville, Monte Carlo, etc.

transmission fill tube is shortened at the fill end and
lengthened at the pan end to accomodate the deeper pan.
The locking dip stick is a shortened production 4L65-E GM
light-duty pickup trucks fluid dip stick. (Fig. 159)
Shown above is one of the two modifications to the race

unit valve body. The fluid through the #5 reverse servo
check ball is re-routed to act as a check valve so that when
the transbrake is applied, the reverse oil does not leak
through the manual valve. (Fig. 161)
SEPARATOR PLATE
Fig. 162
Fig. 160
The only modification to the valve body separator (spacer)
plate is to enlarge the #2Y or #33 (input clutch feed) hole
to a diameter of 0.1609. (Fig. 160)
The other modification to the race unit valve body is the

plugging of the torque converter clutch oil port to the
pressure switch manifold (PSM). The PSM is eliminated
from the race unit. (Fig. 162)
PRESSURE REGULATOR
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CASE COVER
Fig. 163
Fig. 165
A spring has been added between the line boost valve and
the valve bore plug. It has to maintain a 300 psi line
pressure. (Fig. 163)
Shown above are two modifications to the race unit case

cover (channel plate). Shown in the upper right corner is
the rerouting for the #5 reverse servo check ball. Also
shown is the plug in the 4th clutch oil passage to 3-4
accumulator. (Fig. 165)
Fig. 164
Fig. 166
The second modifications to the pressure regulator

assembly is the removal of the middle spool of the
pressure regulator valve. By removing the spool, oil flow to
the converter is never interrupted. (Fig. 164)
1. The torque converter blow-off valve is removed and is

plugged in the case cover.
2. Check ball #2 (2nd clutch) is removed.
Check ball #9 (3rd clutch) is also removed. The cooler
check ball (in case cover) is removed to eliminate a flow
restriction. All other check balls are used in their
production location. (Fig. 166)
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4T65E SHIFT LOGIC

The 4T65E transmission is shifted with two shift
solenoids. The ground sides of the solenoids are pin A
and pin B in the pass through connector. Pin E requires
switched 12V. The shift algorithm of the 4T65E is:
SHIFT ALGORITHM OF THE 4T65E

Solenoid A
Solenoid B
1st gear
on
on
2nd gear
off
on
3rd gear
off
off
4th gear
on
off
SHIFT CONTROLLERS
Fig. 167
Shown above is the case side of the case cover with the
plumbing used to supply the trans brake with low-1st gear
oil. A 19 drive sprocket and the wire leads from the input
speed sensor are also shown. The production input speed
sensor and reluctor ring are removed and the sensor bore
is plugged. (Fig. 167)
Fig. 169
TCI and CompuShift offer automatic shift controllers that
will operate the 4T65E Transmission.
An inexpensive alternative for drag racing use is the MSD
Programmable shift controller part number 7559.
(Fig. 169) This controller was developed to shift a Lenco
type transmission. With a little ingenuity it can easily be
adapted for use on the 4T65E transmission.
Fig. 168
The production input speed sensor reluctor wheel is not
used in the race unit. Instead, the teeth of the drive
sprocket are used with a Honeywell magnetic pickup. The
Honeywell magnetic pickup (input speed sensor) is
mounted in the 3-4 accumulator bore with the 19 drive
sprocket positioned on the case cover. The 3-4
accumulator piston pin bore is plugged because the 3-4
accumulator components are not used in the race unit.
(Fig. 168)
Two relays are needed to convert the system for this

application. The MSD controller needs two inputs:
Launch/Reset and Shift Override. The Launch/Reset
button resets the controller to first gear both in electrical
outputs and in the shift sequence. The Shift Override
button manually up-shifts the controller. In first gear the
controller does not output a signal. When the 1-2 shift is
made it turns on a 12v signal. When the 2-3 shift is made
another 12V signal is turned on. Since the solenoid needs
a ground to activate, relays are needed. Ground should be
connected to the input of the two relays. The normally

closed output of the 1st relay should be connected to pin A
on the transmission pass through connector. The normally
closed output of the 2nd relay should be connected to pin
B of the transmission pass through connector. One side of
the coil of each relay should be connected to ground. The
1st shift output from the transmission controller should be
connected to the other side of the coil of the 1st relay. The
2nd shift output from the transmission controller should be
connected to the other side of the coil on the 2nd relay.
The normally open side of the relay can be used for gear
indicator lights. Two lights can be connected to power and
the other side of the lights connected to the normally open
side of the first and second relays.
When the transmission is in 1st both lights will be off, in
second the 1st light will turn on and in 3rd the second light
will come on.
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TRANSMISSION FLUID INFORMATION

Fluid Type: GM DexronT VI.
Fluid Quantity: Fluid fill quantity will depend on the
transmission oil pan configuration and whether the torque
converter is dry. Past experience has shown that about
twelve quarts are added to the 4T65 transmission with a
dry torque converter and 22 modified pan. Always check
the fluid level at operating temperature and while the
engine is idling. Do not overfill - keep the level below the
spinning components of the transmission to reduce
foaming of the fluid. Track experience has found that
checking the oil level at engine idle and in first gear with
brakes applied produces a consistent readable oil level
indication on the dip stick.
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4T65E PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION PARTS LIST

PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
SOURCE
4T65E Assembly for Race Applications only
CPT700
GM Racing
19x7/169 Sprocket/Chain Set, (Ratio 1) 28 tooth drive, 32

tooth driven, 7/169 Chain, Drive Sprocket support Assy.
CPT701
GM Racing

tooth driven, 7/169 Chain, Drive Sprocket Support Assy.
CPT702
GM Racing

tooth driven, 3/89 Chain, Drive Support Assy.
CPT703
GM Racing

tooth driven, 3/89 Chain.
CPT704
GM Racing
LINK ASMDRV (7/169 Pitch Chain)
CPT705
GM Racing
LINK ASMDRV (3/89 Pitch Chain)
CPT706
GM Racing
SHAFT ASMTURBINE (Input Shaft Assembly) Turbine

Shaft and Sleeve and pump shaft
CPT708
GM Racing
3rd Gear Clutch Pack
CPT709
GM Racing
Differential and Final Drive Assembly 3.29 incl. Torsen,

pinion gears, pins
88958682
Differential and Final Drive Assembly 3.29 without gears

& pins
CPT711
GM Racing
Differential and Final Drive Assembly 4.0 incl Sun and

Park Gears Sungear and Sungear shaft GEARPARK
CPT712
GM Racing
930 CV Output Flange RH
CPT713
GM Racing
930 CV Output Flange LH
CPT714
GM Racing
Adapter Plate ECOTEC to 4T65
CPT715
GM Racing
4T65E CASE Assembly w/ increased bellhousing wall

thickness
CPT717
GM Racing
Torque Converter
Planetary Assembly
Coan
24208311 & 24225849
GM Service Part
* GM Racing parts are available only by emailing us through our website at www.gmtunersource.com.
4T65E PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION PARTS LIST
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COBALT PHASE5
INTRODUCTION
Fig. 170
Cobalt Phase5 is a high-performance race car chassis
built with many factory stock production parts, most with
minor or no modifications. This package was designed for
sportsman drag racing. The development vehicles built run
in the high 11s at over 120 MPH with 22 psi of boost.
(Fig. 170)
Fig. 171
COBALT PHASE5
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POWERTRAIN
Fig. 174
Fig. 172
The powertrain is a 550 hp ECOTEC turbo-charged race
engine with a modified 4T65 transmission. (Figs. 171-172)
ENGINE INSTALLATION
Fig. 175
Fig. 173
Four solid engine mounts are used at the engine and
transmission. These mounts tilt the engine forward in the
chassis for proper alignment with the axles when the
vehicle is lowered. (Figs. 173-175) These engine mounts
were fabricated by Roush Industries.
COBALT PHASE5
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A transmission safety blanket is used on the Cobalt

Phase5 Race Car. This is required safety equipment per
NHRA/NDRA. It is available from Taylor Motorsports, part
number GMA.
Fig. 176
The 4T65 Cobalt/ECOTEC mounts are used on the
powertrain. (Fig. 176) A plate to adapt the ECOTEC
engine to the 4T65 transmission completes the powertrain
mounting setup.
Fig. 178
A high-strength flex plate for this package is available from
Bates Engineering (part number ESGR0500). (Fig. 178)
Mounting the flex plate to the crank is critical. Use ARP
bolts (part number 203-2802) with Red Loctite.
Use 7/16 fine ARP flex plate bolts (part number 200-2802)
to secure the torque converter to the flex plate. The Bates
flex plate has one tight tolerance torque converter bolt hole
and five with extra clearance. Install and snug the tight
tolerance bolt first. Be sure the torque converter is against
the flex plate before turning over the engine and installing
the next bolt.
Fig. 177
When installing the adapter plate (Fig. 177) on the engine,
the production dowels must be shortened to ensure the
adapter plate sits flush on the engine block. We
recommend using 7/169 studs for the transmission side of
the adapter plate. This makes the assembly process much
easier. Make sure there is enough clearance between the
block, oil pan, and surrounding area before installing the
transmission. Install the transmission blanket on the
transmission BEFORE installing the transmission on the
engine.
COBALT PHASE5
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COOLING SYSTEM
Fig. 181
Fig. 179
The Cobalt Phase5 cooling system includes an
air-to-water intercooler (Fig. 179). It uses the stock
ECOTEC water pump with a modified plumbing to clear
the transmission adapter plate. For racing applications,
remove the thermostat for maximum flow.
The lower production radiator mounts can be maintained.

Modify upper mounts as shown. This will allow the radiator
to tilt forward and provide enough space for the intake
manifold. (Fig. 181)
Fig. 182
Fig. 180
The stock radiator with the stock electric cooling fan is
adequate to achieve proper cooling system performance.
Alternatively, aftermarket cooling fans may be used
(Fig. 180). Always install a temperature-controlled switch
with manual override for the cooling fan.
COBALT PHASE5
Use the production coolant bypass system to cool the

turbo. The water should run through the turbo and heater
core in series. (Fig. 182)
Fig. 183
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Fig. 185
Move the coolant expansion tank to the passengers side

fender well. Install a T in the radiator return line to allow
for cooling system filling. (Fig. 183)
FUEL TANK
Fig. 186
Fig. 184
Modify the production fuel tank to provide a pickup and

return for the performance fuel system. In the Cobalt,
remove the fuel sender assembly. Add two holes to the
bottom of the sender reservoir. This assures that the
aftermarket fuel pump has adequate inlet flow. Modify the
production fuel sender assembly. (Figs. 184-186)
COBALT PHASE5
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system is very complicated and should be
modified by an expert. Some of the items that must be
considered are:
Engine Management System
Fuel Pump
Transmission Controller and Transbrake
Gauges
Boost Control
Engine/ Vehicle Sensors
Injectors
The Cobalt has a Body Control Module (BCM) that
controls all of the electrical components in the car (except
the engine and transmission). The BCM continues to
function if an aftermarket powertrain controller is installed.
The dashboard will not function because it receives
information from the production ECM.
Fig. 188
Relocate the production under hood fuse box to the driver
side fender. This makes powertrain removal easier and
adds room for the intercooler and induction system.
(Fig. 188)
The ignition switch can still be used to control switched
power. Use a low current switched circuit from the
production electrical system and use this signal to control
a high current relay. This allows for control of many
components from the production switch.
SWITCHES
An ideal mounting location for the electrical control
switches is behind the shifter. Three switches are needed:
Starter, Fuel Pump and Fan/Intercooler. Use high quality,
30 amp switches. An alternate method is to mount a switch
panel on the roll cage.
Fig. 187
If the battery is relocated, connect the 10 gauge wire that
runs back to the trunk to the newly relocated battery. Be
sure to fuse this line. A 50 amp fuse should be sufficient.
(Fig. 187)
COBALT PHASE5
EXHAUST SYSTEM
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The Hahn Racecraft Manifold is a good choice for a turbo

exhaust manifold for a 500 hp ECOTEC. It is a short,
log-type manifold that offers good flow and excellent
packaging. It uses a T03 turbo flange which is adequate
for this power level. (Fig. 190)
ROLL BAR KIT
Fig. 189
One of the keys to success in FWD drag racing is boost
control. The waste gate is a major key to making this work.
It is critical to use a large enough waste gate to reduce the
boost to control vehicle wheel spin. (Fig. 189)
Waste gates are available from Tial, Turbonetics and HKS.
Contact a technical expert at one of the listed
manufactures for proper waste gate application
information.
Fig. 191
The waste gate should be plumbed into a minimum of a 39

exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe exit should be as short as
possible, without compromising vehicle components due
to heat.
Fig. 192
The tubular roll-cage is safety-checked and certified, as
is any other race car chassis. This six-point roll cage kit
is available from Roush Industries (part number
30-412-0019). (Figs. 191-192)
Fig. 190
COBALT PHASE5
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SEAT BELT HARNESS
Fig. 193
We recommend that at least an 1/89 steel plate be welded
to the uni-body to attach the cage. This minimizes the risk
of the cage puncturing the uni-body in case of a rollover.
(Fig. 193)
Fig. 195
Fig. 196
Fig. 194
To increase the strength of the cage, weld the front down
tubes that go through the dash directly to the steel dash
crossbrace. (Fig. 194)
SFI high-density foam roll bar padding is suggested on all
bars that may contact body parts in case of an accident.
COBALT PHASE5
A six-point (or greater) restraint system is recommended.

Install brackets for the lap belts as shown. Install the
shoulder belts to the cross bar of the roll cage. If the belts
are wrapped around the bar, be sure to provide a way to
restrain the belts from moving side-to-side on the bar. The
six-point straps can be mounted to the floor using eyelets
and snap-in belt ends. (Figs. 195 and 196)
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BE SURE TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON
ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
SEATING
Fig. 199
Fig. 197
Fig. 200
Production seat sliders, modified for the aftermarket seats
can also be used. The production seats and brackets are
removed and stands are welded to the sliders. The seats
are then mounted to the stands. (Fig. 199 and Fig. 200)
Fig. 198
Aftermarket racing seats should be mounted to the floor
with custom brackets available from Roush Industries.
(Fig. 197 and Fig. 198)
COBALT PHASE5
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THROTTLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 203
Fig. 201
The production Cobalt has a fly-by-wire system. A
replacement pedal assembly is required for a cable driven
throttle. Roush Industries offers a direct replacement throttle
pedal assembly that bolts to the production mounts. (part
number 30-412-0020) (Fig. 201)
The other end of the throttle cable attaches to the throttle

body as shown. (Fig. 203)
STEERING WHEEL
Fig. 204
Fig. 202
The dash is drilled to install a tube through which the
throttle cable can pass. (Fig. 202)
COBALT PHASE5
A quick release steering wheel is used for ease of entry.

The steering wheel can be fitted with buttons for shifting
the transmission.
To install a racing wheel on the Cobalt, we recommend
buying and fabricating a steel adapter plate using the
production spline insert that comes in the stock steering
wheel. This adapter can then be fitted to currently
available steering wheel adapters. (Fig. 204)
GAUGE PANEL
75
the engine from major damage if there is an oil pressure

problem.
As an alternative to dial gauges, an electronic PCS dash
may be used. Note that the PCS dash also has a function
to allow data logging.
SHIFTER
Fig. 205
Fig. 207
A B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter is recommended. A 10 ft B&M
shift cable is needed. (Fig. 207)
Roush Industries offers a Shifter Installation Kit which
includes:
Shifter Mounting Bracket
Shift Cable Mounting Bracket for 4T65E
Shifter Beauty Plate.
Fig. 206
The production gauge panel does not function when the
ECM is removed from the vehicle. The production dash
can be modified to house five 2 1/69 gauges. We
recommend the following gauges: (Fig. 205 and Fig. 206)
Oil Pressure
Fuel Pressure
Water Temperature
Boost
Voltage
We also recommend a tach with shift light and a large
indicator light with a 30 psi oil pressure switch to protect
Fig. 208
COBALT PHASE5
76
FRONT SUSPENSION
Fig. 211
Fig. 209
The front suspension
components: (Fig. 209)
consists
of
1998-2002 Grand Am Uprights

RH part number 18060675
LH part number 18060674
Fig. 210
Adjustable KYB Struts (Fig. 210)
Ground Control Coil Over Kit (Fig. 210)
part number 02032515
Bates Engineering Hub and Stub Shaft
Ground Control Camber Caster Plate
part number CCPVW
COBALT PHASE5
the
following
The factory steel lower control arms are modified with the
following: (Fig. 211)
Bolt-on Captured Spherical Ball Joint
Steel Rear Bushing with Captured Spherical Rod Ends
Delrin Bushing Inserts for Front Mounting Point
Welded Structural Support Brace
Fig. 212
Adjustable camber/caster weldments are installed in the
shock towers. (Fig. 212)
Fig. 213
The shock towers receive the Ground Control Camber/
Caster Plates to complete the front suspension. (Fig. 213)
77
Fig. 215
OUTPUT FLANGES
930 CV output flanges for the 4T65-E transmission are
available from GM Racing. Part number CPT713 (RH) and
CPT714 (LH) (Fig. 215)
HALF SHAFTS
STEERING SYSTEM
Fig. 214
The half shaft components shown are available from Bates
Engineering. 930 CV joints are recommended. (Fig. 214)
Contact Bates Engineering for your application. 300M
and Aeromet 100 axles are also available from Bates
Engineering.
Fig. 216
The production rack is retained. (Fig. 216)
COBALT PHASE5
78
Fig. 217
Fig. 219
The electric steering assist must be removed because

inputs required for its proper operation are not available
with aftermarket engine controllers. (Fig. 217)
Adjustable Walker Evans rear shocks with remote

reservoir are available. These shocks work with production
hardware (metric fasteners) and are a bolt-in. (Fig. 219)
REAR SUSPENSION
BRAKES
Fig. 218
Fig. 220
Although not required for drag-strip application, A Cobalt

SS Suspension Kit with five lug hubs and disc brakes may
be installed in base (Non SS) Cobalt. The wheel bolt
pattern can be changed by installing oversize studs. This
allows for a wider wheel selection. The wheel stud pattern
is 5 by 4.5 in. An upgraded sway bar is also included.
(Fig. 218)
The front brakes used on the Phase5 Cobalt are

production Grand Am calipers and rotors. (Fig. 220) The
part numbers are shown below.
COBALT PHASE5
RH Caliper. . . . . . . .
LH Caliper . . . . . . . .
Bridge (2 req.) . . . . .
Guide Seals (4 req.).
Pins (4 req.). . . . . . .
Pads . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
. 18026209
. 18026208
. 18040108
. 18026151
. 18045336
. 18044437
79
Fig. 221
Fig. 223
Grand Am drive hubs are also used. Mark Williams 5/89

fine thread studs with 11/169 shank work well with most
wheel combinations. (Fig. 221)
The master cylinder is a production unit. It is used with an

adjustable proportioning valve so that rear braking can be
reduced if lockup occurs. The power brake booster is
retained and the production check valve performs well at
keeping boost out and vacuum in. (Fig. 223)
Unless the vehicle is equipped with ABS, no modifications
are necessary. If equipped with ABS, this unit should be
removed for off-road use.
The front brakes should be plumbed as one system and
the rear brakes as a separate system. It is recommended
that an adjustable proportioning valve be installed to
properly setup brake bias from front to rear.
Fig. 222
The rear brakes on this car are stock Cobalt drum brakes.
The hubs are re-drilled for more common wheel bolt circle.
A line lock is plumbed into the rear brakes and is used only
for burnouts. (Fig. 222)
COBALT PHASE5
80
HOOD
Fig. 224
A carbon fiber hood from RK Sport is used on this Cobalt
race car. Hood pins are used to hold the hood down. The
production safety latch is retained. (Fig. 224)
COBALT PHASE5
81
PHASE5 PARTS LIST

PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
SOURCE
Flywheel Bolts
203-2802
ARP
Flex plate Bolts, Torque Converter to Flex Plate
200-2802
ARP
Bates Engineering Flex Plate
ESGR0500
Bates Engineering
Switches
Various
Various
Waste Gates
Various
Tial, Turbonetics,
Innovative
Hahn Racecraft Exhaust Manifold
Hahn Racecraft
6-Point Roll cage kit
30-412-0019
Roush Industries
Racing Seat Floor Mounts
Roush Industries
Throttle Pedal Assembly
30-412-0020
Roush Industries
Race Seat
Recaro
Race Belts
Schroth
Steering Wheel
Sparko
Gauges
various
various
Shifter Installation Kit
Roush Industries
Race Prepped A Arm LF
Roush Industries
Race Prepped A Arm RF
Roush Industries
Fabricated Ball Joint Replacements
Roush Industries
Replacement Rear A Arm Bushing
Roush Industries
Knuckle to Spherical Adapter
Roush Industries
Grand Am Uprights
R 18060674
L 18060675
GM
Adjustable Struts
Call
KYB
Coilover Kits
02032515 (J30620)
Ground Control
Camber Caster Plates
CCPVW
Ground Control
930 CV Ouput Flanges
R CPT713
L CPT714
GM Racing
930 CV Joint
Bates Engineering
Uplevel (300m and Aeromet 100) Axles
Bates Engineering
Adjustable Rear Shocks
Waker Evans
Grand Am Drive Hubs
GM (service)
Airbags, Rear Suspension
Airlift
Automatic Rachet Shifter
BMM80842
B&M
Fuel Pump
11101
Aeromotive
COBALT PHASE5
NOTES
83
APPENDIX
2007 PRODUCTION ECOTEC ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
L61
LE5
LSJ
LNF
Displacement
2.2L / 134CID
2.4L / 146CID
2.0L / 122CID
2.0L / 122CID
Compression
10.0:1
10:01
9.5:1
9.2:1
Horsepower @ rpm
148 @ 5600
177 @ 6600
205 @ 5600
260 @ 5300
Torque @ rpm
152 @ 4200
166 @ 4800
200 @ 4400
260 @ 2500-5250
85.992-86.008mm
3.3855-3.3861in.
87.992-88.008mm
3.4668-3.4675in.
85.992-86.008mm
3.3855-3.3861in.
85.992-86.008mm
3.3880-3.3887n.
64.068-64.082mm /
2.5224-2.5229in.
64.068-64.082mm
2.5224-2.5229in.
64.068-64.082mm /
2.5224-2.5229in.
64.068-64.082mm /
2.5224-2.5229in.
Lost foam cast

Aluminum
Lost foam cast

Aluminum
Lost foam cast

Aluminum
Lost foam cast

Aluminum
94.6mm
3.727in.
98mm
3.861in
86mm
3.388in.
86mm
3.388in.
Rod Journal Diameter
49.000-49.014mm
1.9291-1.9297in.
49.000-49.014mm
1.9291-1.9297in.
49.000-49.014mm
1.9291-1.9297in.
49.000-49.014mm
1.9291-1.9297in.
Main Journal Diameter
55.994-56.008mm
2.2045-2.2050in.
55.994-56.008mm
2.2045-2.2050in.
55.994-56.008mm
2.2045-2.2050in.
55.994-56.008mm
2.2045-2.2050in.
0.031-0.067mm
0.0012-0.0026in.
0.031-0.067mm
0.0012-0.0026in.
0.031-0.067mm
0.0012-0.0026in.
0.031-0.067mm
0.0012-0.0026in.
Cast
Cast
Forged Steel
Forged Steel
0.029-0.073mm
0.0011-0.0029in.
0.029-0.073mm
0.0011-0.0029in.
0.029-0.073mm
0.0011-0.0029in.
0.029-0.073mm
0.0011-0.0029in.
Rod Bore
Diameter-Bearing
52.118-52.134mm
2.0519-2.05252in.
52.118-52.134mm
2.0519-2.05252in.
52.118-52.134mm
2.0519-2.05252in.
52.118-52.134mm
2.0519-2.05252in.
Rod Bore Diameter-Pin
20.007-20.021mm
0.7877-0.7882in.
20.007-20.021mm
0.7877-0.7882in.
23.007-23.017mm
0.9058-0.9062in.
23.007-23.017mm
0.9058-0.9062in.
1019 Steel
1019 Steel
5115 Steel
1019 Steel
Piston Ring Thickness First Compression Ring
1.170-1.190mm
0.0461-0.0469 in
1.170-1.190mm
0.0461-0.0469 in
1.170-1.190mm
0.0461-0.0469 in
1.170-1.190mm
0.0461-0.0469 in
Piston Ring Thickness Second Compression

Ring
1.471-1.490mm
0.0579-0.0587 in
1.471-1.490mm
0.0579-0.0587 in
1.471-1.490mm
0.0579-0.0587 in
1.471-1.490mm
0.0579-0.0587 in
Piston Ring Thickness Oil Control Ring - Rail Maximum
0.40mm
0.0157 in
0.472mm
0.0186 in
0.43mm
0.0169 in
0.472mm
0.0186 in
Block
Cylinder bore diameter
Main bearing bore
diameter
Block Material
Crank
Stroke
Main Bearing Clearance

Bolt Pattern
Material
Rods
Rod Bearing Clearance
Material
Piston Rings
APPENDIX
84
L61
LE5
LSJ
LNF
1.613 mm
0.0635 in
.968 mm
0.0380 in
1.574-1.651 mm
0.0620-0.0650 in
1.765 mm
0.06940 in
Pin - Piston Pin

Diameter
19.995-20.000 mm
0.7872-0.7874 in
19.995-20.000 mm
0.7872-0.7874 in
22.995-23.00 mm
0.9053-0.9055 in
22.995-23.00 mm
0.9053-0.9055 in
Piston - Piston Diameter

- @14.5 mm up
85.967-85.982 mm
3.3845-3.3851 in
87.967-87.982 mm
3.4633-3.4638 in
85.967-85.982 mm
3.3845-3.3851 in
85.967-85.982 mm
3.3845-3.3851 in
Piston - Piston Pin Bore

Diameter
20.002-20.007 mm
0.7875-0.7877 in
20.004-20.009 mm
0.7876-0.7878 in
23.004-23.010 mm
0.9057-0.9059 in
23.004-23.010 mm
0.9057-0.9059 in
Piston - Piston Ring

Grove Width - Oil
Control
2.52-2.54 mm
0.0992-0.1000 in
2.51-2.53 mm
0.0988-0.0996 in
2.52-2.54 mm
0.0992-0.1000 in
2.52-2.54 mm
0.0992-0.1000 in

Grove Width - Second
1.52-1.54 mm
0.0598-0.0606 in
1.52-1.54 mm
0.0598-0.0606 in
1.52-1.54 mm
0.0598-0.0606 in
1.52-1.54 mm
0.0598-0.0606 in

Grove Width - Top
1.23-1.25 mm
0.0484-0.0492 in
1.23-1.25 mm
0.0484-0.0492 in
1.23-1.25 mm
0.0484-0.0492 in
1.23-1.25 mm
0.0484-0.0492 in
Piston - Piston to Bore

Clearance
0.010-0.041 mm
0.0004-0.0016 in
0.010-0.041 mm
0.0004-0.0016 in
0.013-0.047 mm
0.0005-0.0019 in
0.010-0.041 mm
0.0004-0.0016 in
Valves - Valve Stem

Diameter - Exhaust
5.935-5.950 mm
0.2337-0.2343 in
5.935-5.950 mm
0.2337-0.2343 in
5.935-5.950 mm
0.2337-0.2343 in
5.935-5.950 mm
0.2337-0.2343 in
Valves - Valve Stem

Diameter - Intake
5.955-5.970 mm
0.2344-0.2355 in
5.955-5.970 mm
0.2344-0.2355 in
5.955-5.970 mm
0.2344-0.2355 in
5.955-5.970 mm
0.2344-0.2355 in
Valves - Valve Head

Diameter - Exhaust
30.09 mm
1.185 in
30.09 mm
1.185 in
30.09 mm
1.185 in
30.09 mm
1.185 in
Valves - Valve Head

Diameter - Intake
35.17 mm
1.385 in
35.17 mm
1.385 in
35.17 mm
1.385 in
35.17 mm
1.385 in
Intake Cam Peak Lift
5.9804 mm
6.2551 mm
5.9557 mm
6.1112 mm
Intake Valve Peak Lift
10.0795 mm
10.5425 mm
10.0379 mm
10.3 mm
116
135
100
126
198.4
210.3
196.5
203.6
Intake Valve area

@1mm lash
1112.9 mm2
1253.3 mm
1117.7 mm2
1171.3 mm
Exhaust Cam Peak Lift
5.9752 mm
5.9514 mm
5.9543 mm
6.1061 mm
Exhaust Valve Peak Lift
10.0792 mm
10.0391 mm
10.0439 mm
10.3 mm
Exhaust Valve Timing
-108
-125
-115
-120
Exhaust Duration
@1mm lash
193.3
195.4
191.7
194
1078 mm2
1092.7 mm
1076.4 mm2
1106 mm
Piston Ring Thickness Oil Control Ring Spacer

Pistons and Pins
Valves
Cam Shafts
Intake Valve Timing

Intake Duration @1mm
lash
Exhaust Valve area

@1mm lash
APPENDIX
85
L61
LE5
LSJ
LNF
Through 2006 none (waste spark)

2007 - wheel on on
intake cam
wheel on both cams
hex bushing in
exhaust cam
wheel on both cams
Valve Guide Bore Exhaust
6.000-6.012 mm
0.2362-0.2367 in
6.000-6.012 mm
0.2362-0.2367 in
6.000-6.012 mm
0.2362-0.2367 in
6.000-6.012 mm
0.2362-0.2367 in
Valve Guide Bore Intake
6.000-6.012 mm
0.2362-0.2367 in
6.000-6.012 mm
0.2362-0.2367 in
6.000-6.012 mm
0.2362-0.2367 in
6.000-6.012 mm
0.2362-0.2367 in
12.013-12.037 mm
0.4730-0.4739 in
12.013-12.037 mm
0.4730-0.4739 in
12.013-12.037 mm
0.4730-0.4739 in
12.013-12.037 mm
0.4730-0.4739 in
Lost foam cast

Aluminum
Lost foam cast

Aluminum
Sand Cast
Aluminum
Sand Cast
Aluminum
28 lbs/hr @ 58 PSI
28 lbs/hr @ 58 PSI
34 lbs/hr @ 58 PSI
20cc/min @
1450 PSI
Delphi
Delphi
Siemens
Bosch
Through 2006:
Waste spark, dual
coil
2007:Coil-On-Plug
Coil-On-Plug
Coil-On-Plug
Coil-On-Plug
Firing Order
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2
1-3-4-2
Spark Plug
part number
12598004
part number
12598004
part number
12610757
part number
12590701
Spark Plug Gap
1.1-0.95 mm
0.043-0.037 in
1.1-0.95 mm
0.043-0.037 in
1.1-0.85 mm
0.043-0.033 in
0.9-0.75mm
0.035-0.030 in.
Rating
Heat Range 5
Heat Range 5
Heat Range 5
Heat Range 5
Brand
NGK
NGK
NGK-R
NGK
Cam Signal Source
Head
Valve Lifter Bore

Diameter - Stationary
Lash Adjusters
Material
Injectors
Flow Rate
Brand
Ignition System
Type
APPENDIX
86
ECOTEC COMPONENT UPGRADE MATRIX

UPGRADES BY HORSEPOWER
Failure Mode
Fix
250
L61/LE5 Rods
Upgrade to aftermarket
or LSJ/LNF rods
L61/LE5 Pistons
piston set
Spark Plugs
spark plugs
Fuel Injectors
Use high-flow injectors

(and/or add injectors)
Fuel Pump
fuel pump
LSJ/LNF Pistons
piston set
L61/LE5 Valves
or LSJ/LNF valves
Cylinder liners
Replace with solid iron

liners
LSJ/LNF Rods
rods
LSJ/LNF Valves
valves
Head gasket
Copper w/ O-rings or
aftermarket multi-layer
Crank
Upgrade to steel crank
L61/LE5 combustion
chamber seal
Stake combustion
chamber or use LSJ
head
Exhaust rocker arm
Upgrade to billet rocker

arm
21mm wrist pin

(including aftermarket)
Upgrade to 22mm wrist

pin
Multi-layer gasket
(aftermarket)
Use copper
headgasket with
O-rings
L61/LE5 Head casting
Use LSJ head casting
Block Casting
Use uni-bolt block

upgrade
Aftermarket Rods
Upgrade to 300M
Manley rods
Aftermarket Rods
Upgrade to 300M 675

gram Manley rods
Timing chain guide
Use billet timing chain

guide & tensioner
APPENDIX
300
400
500
600
700
800
900 1000 1100 1200 1300
1400
X
X
X
X
87
UPGRADES BY RPM
Failure Mode
Fix
Valve springs
Upgrade to aftermarket valve springs
Balance shafts
Use neutral balance shafts or

elimination kit
Production Oil Pump (for

wet sump)
Upgrade to billet pump gears
Front hub assembly
Upgrade to billet hub assembly
7000
7500
Extended time on
rev limiter
X
X
X
X
APPENDIX
88
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Component Description
Ft.Lbs.
In.Lbs.
Lubrication
Unibolt Stud Straps
Max Thread
609 Green Loctite
Piston Oil Squirters
15
242 Blue Loctite
Crankshaft Main Stud Nuts
65
#3 Extreme pressure lube CMD
Girdle to Block Peripheral Bolts
15
Connecting Rod Bolts
65
51609 Anti-Sieze Molly
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolts

Balance Shaft Drive Sprocket Bolts
89
41
Balance Shaft Retaining Bolts

Head Strap Nuts
Timing Chain Guide Bolts Access Plug
271 Red Loctite

89
120
Timing Chain Guide Bolts
242 Blue Loctite

242 Blue Loctite
89
30
242 Blue Loctite

Timing Chain Guide Fixed Bolt
89
242 Blue Loctite
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt
89
242 Blue Loctite
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts
89
242 Blue Loctite
Timing Chain Guide Adjustment Bolt
20
242 Blue Loctite
Water Pump Bolts
18
242 Blue Loctite
Water Pump Sprocket Bolts
89
242 Blue Loctite
Water Pump Cover Bolts
89
242 Blue Loctite
Intake Camshaft Rear Bearing Cap Bolt
18
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

89
Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner
44
Camshaft Sprocket Adjusting Bolts
15
271 Red Loctite
Camshaft Sprocket Center Bolt
70
271 Red Loctite
Camshaft Cover Bolts
89
Oil Pan Bolts
18
Grey Silicone
Oil Drain Plug (Wet Sump)
18
Oil Pump Gear Cover Plate Screws (Wet Sump)
53
242 Blue Loctite
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug (Wet Sump)
35
242 Blue Loctite
Front Cover Bolts
22
242 Blue Loctite
Dry Sump Oil Pump Mount Bolts
20
242 Blue Loctite
Crankshaft Damper Bolt
150
271 Red Loctite
Trigger Wheel Bolts
25
271 Red Loctite
Mandrel Bolt
70
271 Red Loctite
Spark Plugs
15
Flywheel and Flexplate Bolts
100
271 Red Loctite
Exhaust Manifold Studs to Head
89
Dry
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
13
Dry
Intake Manifold Bolts
22
242 Blue Loctite
Fuel Rail Bolts
89
242 Blue Loctite
Throttle Body Bolts/Nuts
89
242 Blue Loctite
Throttle Position Sensor Screws
25
242 Blue Loctite
APPENDIX
89
PROFESSIONAL ENGINE BUILDER INSTRUCTIONS
19. Line hone crankshaft housing bore to 2.52309

2.52409
PREPARATION
20. Remove rear balance shaft bearings and install

aluminum plugs.
Engine Block
21. Modify OEM balance shafts to use as plugs in front of

block.
1. Using a 3.5009 bore race block, (GM Racing part

number XGB679), verify that the sleeves stand proud
of the deck by 0.0079 0.0109. If not, machine
aluminum deck surface to achieve this measurement.
2. Tap front oil galley holes to 9/16-18 thread.
3. Plug or weld factory crank sensor hole shut
4. Remove oil filter boss from block with a mill. Weld -10
O-ring boss fittings for oil in and oil out.
5. For dry sump engines utilizing an external pump, the
alternator boss may need to be removed from the side
of the block.
6. Drill and tap main girdle for -10 AN turbo oil drain
back, depending on dry sump or wet sump.
7. Deburr block and sump as desired. Notch rear of
block and sump for flywheel clearance. This varies
with flywheel and clutch being used.
22. Tap water pump chain tensioner oil galley hole for 5/
169 set screw, careful to not go too deep.
23. Add threaded hole for extra water pump blockoff plate
support.
24. Mill down front water pump bolt hole 0.4009 and use
shorter bolt.
25. Tap & plug 1/89 NPT in deck surface to block off oil to
tensioner, ensure plug is installed flush or below deck.
Crankshaft
1. Crankshaft is a 3.5059 stroke, 4340 billet steel
Bryant Racing (Available through GM Performance Parts
part number 88958620).
2. Measure and record all main and rod journal
diameters.
8. If not already complete, machine block for uni-bolt

upgrade and weld plugs in place for #5 unibolt.
3. Look over all oil feed holes and deburr if necessary.
9. Wash block and sump thoroughly to clean out debris

and machining chips.
5. Install freeze plug and snap ring in rear of crankshaft

with epoxy or silicone (Hollow main only).
10. Install engine block on engine stand, fill five center oil
drain backs with aluminum Devcon (part number
10720). Pour from bottom side of engine to top of
balance shaft tunnels. Ensure that block is level and
let Devcon set up overnight.
6. Slightly lap the four sides of the thrust bearings to

deburr and achieve 0.0039 of crankshaft end play.
11. Install main studs with blue Loctite and torque to

8 ft. lbs.
12. Install main girdle and torque to 20 ft. lbs. and let
Loctite set up.
13. Install stainless steel 0.0419 thick O-rings, by Bates
Engineering (Available through GM Performance
Parts part number XGH674). Ensure they are
0.0099-0.0119 proud of sleeve surface
14. Install 3.5409 head gasket (GM Racing P.N. XGH616).
15. Install main girdle and torque to 65 ft. lbs. with EPL #3
on studs and nuts.
16. Install torque plate and torque to 120 ft. lbs. with moly
on threads of studs and nuts.
17. Re-torque mains to 65 ft. lbs.
18. Hone cylinder walls to meet piston manufacturers
specifications. With JE pistons we are currently at
0.00959 piston to wall.
4. Polish crankshaft and wash for assembly.
7. Install the main bearings in the block and girdle, using

production main bearings.
8. Install main girdle and torque to 65 ft. lbs. with EPL #3
on studs and nuts.
9. Install torque plate and torque to 120 ft. lbs. with moly
on threads of studs and nuts.
10. Re-torque mains to 65 ft. lbs.
11. Check main bearing clearance (0.00289 0.00329).
12. Crankshaft fillet clearance must be checked on both
sides of each journal.
Connecting Rods
1. Inspect and deburr as necessary ensuring to deburr
inside oil hole in bushing on small end.
2. Chamfer both sides of rod bearings for crank fillet
clearance. Clevite part number 1663H or 1663HX
3. Install bearings in clean connecting rods. Measure
and record sizes. Rod bearing clearance should be
0.00289 0.00329.
APPENDIX
90
4. Current professional-level connecting rods used

are Manley part number 15499GR-4 with larger
section area and made from 300M material. Big end
clearance is 0.00289 to 0.00329 and small end
clearance is 0.00159 0.00179. Length is 5.8889, big
end width is 0.9409, we are currently grinding 0.0039
off each side to achieve this. Big end bore is 2.01509
2.01559.
Pistons and Wrist Pins
1. Wrist pins (Precision Products part number
MC-86622462005-TC).
Specs: 0.8669/ 22mm diameter, 2.2469 long, 0.2009
wall thickness, Casidium coated, C-350 steel.
2. Wrist pin clips are supplied with pistons (deburr before
installation)
3. Pistons are JE or Arias, 3.5009 Bore, 1.0559
Compression Height. Lay back valve reliefs for
additional valve clearance. Deburr pistons and pin fit
to 0.00169 clearance. Note: Pistons are commonly
ordered as pop-ups to allow us to control compression
ratio to around 10:1.
4. Piston rings are JE, Arias, or Total Seal parts. For JE
pistons, top ring end gap is 0.0329, second ring is
0.0359, Rails 0.0209 minimum. File to fit and deburr
both ends of each ring and rails. Also deburr both
ends of groove loc spacers
Camshafts and Drive Components
1. Water pump crank gear and cam drive crank gear are
stock production parts.
2. Surface grind or lap both sides of both gears to ensure
good fit against one another to prevent galling under
high rpm use.
3. Chamfer back of water pump gear for clearance on
crankshaft radius.
4. Adjustable cam drive gears (GM Performance part
number 88958613). Disassemble and deburr slots to
ensure full range of adjustability. Wash for assembly.
5. Grind heads of cam bolts flat for cam cover clearance.
6. If not already done, install distributor hex drive in
intake camshaft with 0.00059 to 0.0109 press and weld
a couple spots for reliability.
7. Dry run distributor hex fit.
8. Polish all cam journals and wash for assembly.
APPENDIX
Head Gasket
1. Current head gasket is a 0.0439 thick, heat treated
copper by SCE (Available through GM Performance
Parts part number XGH616).
2. Ensure that head gasket does not protrude into
cylinders. Bore gasket out to 3.5409 to ensure no
overhang. Deburr both sides of cylinder bores, make
sure gasket sits on deck properly. It will be tight on the
dowels and will likely need to be relieved by hand with
a grinder.
3. If using an older design gasket create a bowtie
shaped support piece and install in gasket between #4
cylinder and back edge of gasket (to prevent cylinder
pressure from pushing gasket outward)
Miscellaneous
1. For turbo oil feed, use a small side oil galley plug,
remove aluminum washer, drill 11/649 hole from
bottom of 6mm hex through the bottom of the plug.
Weld a -4 AN fitting with 9/169 O.D. hex on to plug. A
second one of these fittings could serve as oil
pressure measurement point.
2. Use LSJ Saab Valve Cover. Remove stock baffle
(save). Determine where and what oil breather is to be
located. Weld on, cut and fit stock baffle to mount over
fitting. Drill and tap stock rivet pads for screws. Install
baffle. Install screws with red Loctite. Silicone over
screws so they cannot turn out. Weld oil fill hole shut
or it can be hard capped with O-ring Pro Werks style
cap if desired.
3. Mechanical timing chain tensioner. Make one as
described elsewhere in this publication. Use the Billet
tensioner and guide as described elsewhere in this
publication for applications exceeding 1400 hp.
4. Bates or Stefs oil pan. Clearance rear of oil pan for
flywheel bolts and possibly the front to clear front
plate. Dry test pan on engine. Slot bolt holes if
necessary.
5. Front oil galley plugs. Either 9/169x 18 set screws
trimmed to 0.3759 or 9/169 x 18 threaded rod cut
approximately 0.3759 with screwdriver slot machined
in one end and radius the other end. Deburr and wire
wheel threads.
6. Make crankshaft keyway from 3/169 square key stock.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Block and Crankshaft
Now that all the components are prepped and washed for
assembly, use a flashlight and inspect all of the oil galley
holes for debris. Install the water galley, water pump chain
tensioner elimination set screws and front oil galley plugs
with epoxy. Install oil galley plugs, the oil feed to the turbo
and the oil pressure gage fitting with thread sealant. Next,
install the upper main bearings in the block and coat with
Clevite Bearing Guard. Install the lower main bearings into
the sump and coat with Clevite Bearing Guard. Use red
gasket sealant on block surface and sump surface where
O.D. of rear main seal is located. Oil the rear main seal
where it rides on crankshaft and install onto crankshaft.
Now lower the crankshaft with the seal on it into the block.
Push rear main seal into block until it stops. Use grey
silicone (Loctite #5699) between block and sump. Go
around both square oil drain backs and both sides of oil
pressure channels. Install sump on block. DO NOT hit
sump onto block as this will dislodge the bearings. Instead,
install uni-bolts and straps, being sure to apply silicone
between the strap and the sump, and use the nuts for the
main studs and washers with EPL #3 to draw sump down.
Torque in two stages to 65 ft. lbs. Pay attention to the rear
main seal as sometimes it will back out of its housing, to
prevent this a washer can be made to bolt to the crank
flange. Install peripheral bolts with EPL #3 and torque to
15 ft. lbs. Smear silicone on the outside of block if desired.
Check crankshaft end play (spec is 0.0039 0.0089).
Install crankshaft key into end of crank. Inspect threaded
holes in front of block, install screws in the ones which
intersect the unibolt holes to prevent oil bleed off.
Rods and Pistons
Assemble the rods and pistons with STP / LL55 Lube.
Check and record wrist pin end play (0.0259 0.0359).
Install rings and groove loc spacers on pistons. Pay
attention so that end gaps are not aligned. Next, install the
rod bearings in the rods and also the rod caps. Coat with
Clevite Bearing Guard and make sure there is rod bolt lube
in the threads of the rods, on the threads of the bolts and
under the heads of the bolts. Coat the piston skirts and
rings, and cylinder walls with oil. Install rods and pistons,
making sure your valve notches are on the correct sides.
Look over bearings to make sure they are still in place.
Install rod cap and bearings and torque to manufacturers
specification. Check rod side clearance (0.0089 0.0129).
Measure and record piston deck heights, sleeve to deck
heights, steel o-ring to sleeve height, and stroke. Double
check compression ratio at this point.
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Chains, Guides and Pumps

Install the water pump crankshaft gear, insure that it is
clearanced for the crank chamfer, and the cam drive crank
gear. Install the water pump plate onto block with silicone.
Install the chain oil squirter to block with blue Loctite and
torque to 89 in. lbs. Install balance shaft plugs in front
journals making sure bolt doesnt run into uni-bolt stud
torque with blue Loctite to 89 in. lbs.
Deck Preparation and Head Installation
The next step is to install rubber o-rings in deck surfaces
of block from bulk 0.0709 rubber o-ring material. Install
cylinder head dowels, either custom made or available
from Bates Engineering, and apply a thin layer of grey
silicone (Loctite #5699) to deck of block. Use some 0.0059
thick sewing thread and lay it out in the silicone around
both rear oil drain backs, around the rear oil pressure feed,
around the square water hole and around center (6)
unibolts. Set head gasket on block. Apply a thin layer of
grey silicone on the deck of cylinder head. Be careful not
to plug the oil pressure feed to the head or water
passages. Place all cylinder head straps, with grey silicone
on bottom side, in position and set the head on the block.
Coat top of straps, washers, threads, and nuts with moly
and torque in 3 stages to 120 ft. lbs. Install the 4 front
chain case bolts with EPL #3 and torque to 18 ft. lbs. Install
both chain guides and torque with blue Loctite to 89 in. lbs.
Install the front plug into the cylinder head with thread
sealant. When finished with head torques, re-torque main
studs to 65 ft. lbs.
Camshaft Installation & Timing
Set camshafts in saddles of cylinder head with lifters and
followers. Set rough lash on base circle to 0.0059 0.0079
on all 16 valves. Lube saddles, cams, cam caps with STP /
LL55 Lube. Install exhaust cam #1 lobe nose at
approximately 8 oclock. Install intake cam #1 lobe nose at
approximately 4 oclock. Run down the caps with a speed
handle evenly, and then torque cam caps to 89 in. lbs.
Install rear cam caps with sealant underneath and torque
to 18 ft. lbs. Install cam chain on crank gear. Align mark on
gear to pink link on chain. Align blue link of chain on mark
of intake cam gear, and pink link on mark of exhaust cam
gear. Install cam gear bolts. Red Loctite on threads, EPL
#3 between head and washer. Torque to 70 ft. lbs. Install
mechanical chain tensioner making sure that the end lines
up with chain guide. Tighten to the cylinder head and
adjust chain tension by laying straight edge over cam
gears and chain. Rotate engine so chain slop is between
gears, approximately 90 degrees after TDC of overlap.
Adjust tensioner to about 0.2009 of slack (measured from
straightedge between cam gears). Run through lash
0.0059-0.0079. Perform cam timing at 117 degrees intake
and 117 degrees exhaust. Remove one bolt at a time, of
the three in the adjustable cam gear, and torque with red
Loctite to 15 ft. lbs. Re-verify cam timing. Rotate engine to
#1 TDC of overlap and mark cams to caps for reference.
APPENDIX
92
Install cylinder head chain guide. Torque bolts to 89 in. lbs.

with blue Loctite. Install the valve cover.
Front Cover and Drive Hub
Apply a layer of grey silicone (Loctite #5699) to block
where front plate seals to and install front plate and bolts
using blue Loctite and torque to 18 ft. lbs. Lube front seal
and seal area of front hub. Put anti-seize on I.D. of hub
and put a dab of grey silicone in key-way slot. Install front
hub with no more than 0.00089 press and install crank bolt
with red Loctite on threads and EPL #3 between bolt head
and washer. Torque to 160 ft. lbs. Install water pump block
off plate bolt with grey silicone under head and blue Loctite
on threads and torque to 18 ft. lbs.
Oil Pan
Double check rod, main and peripheral bolt torques. Lay
grey silicone #5699 on oil pan rail and around pick up tube
area. Install oil pan. Put grey silicone on oil pan bolt
threads and under heads. Torque bolts to 18 ft. lbs. Install
drain plug in oil pan with grey silicone and tighten up.
APPENDIX
Injectors and Covers

Install water block off plate with grey silicone and blue
Loctite on bolts. Install injectors in fuel rails with Parker
O-ring lube. Install injector wiring harness. Next, put the
rails and injectors into the head and intake manifold with
Parker O-ring lube. Install bolts with blue Loctite and
tighten up.
Exhaust Header
Before installation of exhaust header be sure to fill in holes
in exhaust flange on the head with red high temp silicone,
smear flush and let set up. Install exhaust header with red
high temp silicone and tighten up.
Flexplate
Install Flexplate. Use EPL #3 under the heads and red
Loctite on the threads. Torque bolts to 100 ft. lbs.
Final Check and Peripherals
Install front dress, pickup wheel, crank sensor, pointer, oil
and fuel pumps and lines, turbo of choice, and alternator.
Check and verify all oil and water passages are sealed.
Verify all bolts are torqued to specification.
ECOTEC HIGH HP CYLINDER HEAD

1. Use cylinder head, GM Performance Parts part
number XGH614.
2. Ensure O-ring groove is for a 3.5009 bore block,
Groove dimensions are 0.0079 deep, 0.0609 wide, and
the inner and out radius are 3.6509 & 3.7709
respectively.
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22. Rough lash the cylinder head. Use the stock Ecotec
rocker arm on the intake and a Jesel Ecotec rocker
arm part number OCF-8100 on the exhaust side.
23. Install cylinder head on engine.
24. Lash to 0.0059-0.0079 Note: under lifter shims cannot
be used with the LSJ/SAAB sand cast cylinder head.
3. Run a spark plug tap through all of the spark plug

holes and tap 1/89 NPT in water out for air bleed.
4. Deburr cylinder head and cam caps.
5. Wash entire cylinder head.
6. Install hat washers, available from either Bates
Engineering or B&B.
7. Install cam caps and torque to 89 in. lbs. Measure
guides, no more than 0.0039 larger, and cam bores,
0.00169 0.00309 and document.
8. Install head on torque plate for valve job procedure, at
120 ft. lbs.
9. Using a SERDI 100 machine, cut the valve seats at 45
degree angle
10. Blend seats to port with a carbide grinder and blend
the chamber to the 3.5009 bore
11. Using Ferrea valves, 1.4009 intake Valarz VV50 high
temp nickel based material, and 1.2009 exhaust,
Neumonic 90 Nickel Vac 800 custom blend, touch
grind the angles, on the intake use 30 degree
(0.0409-0.0609 backangle) and verify run-out numbers
12. Measure the valve stem diameters (6 mm).
13. Wash all of the valvetrain parts
14. Check spring pressure on all 16 springs at open,
250-260 lbs., and closed, 90-95 lbs., and record
numbers. For the PSI 1530 spring, use 1.2109
installation heights.
15. Using tip gage, measure the valve tip to spring pocket
and record on each valve.
16. Measure from bottom of retainer to valve tip on each
valve.
17. Calculate proper installation height.
18. Assemble all valves, springs etc, into the cylinder
head.
19. Check the volume of all four combustion chambers
and record.
20. Use Miller-Stephenson epoxy on all plugs in the
cylinder head.
21. Measure camshaft journals to verify that they are
within specification.
APPENDIX
94
COBALT PRO RACING BODY COMPONENTS

PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
SUPPLIER
Cobalt Hotrod FWD Front Clip Fiberglass
30-047-0092
Roush Industries
(734) 779-7385
Cobalt Hotrod FWD Front Clip Carbon Fiber
30-047-0093
Roush Industries
(734) 779-7385
Cobalt Pro FWD Front Clip Fiberglass
30-047-0094
Roush Industries
(734) 779-7385
Cobalt Pro FWD Front Clip Carbon Fiber
30-047-0095
Roush Industries
(734) 779-7385
Cobalt Dashboard Fiberglass
30-071-0049
Roush Industries
(734) 779-7385
Cobalt Dashboard Carbon Fiber
30-071-0050
Roush Industries
(734) 779-7385
Cobalt Pro Stock Body
CCS-0591
GM Racing
(810) 239-4122
APPENDIX
95
SUPPLIER CONTACT LIST
SUPPLIER
SUPPLIERS LIST
WEB ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
Component
ACE Racing
www.ace-mfg.com
(800) 844-9294
Race Clutch
Arias Pistons
www.ariaspistons.com
(310) 532-9737
Pistons
Accufab
www.accufabracing.com
(909) 930-1753
Throttle Body
Aeromotive
www.aeromotiveinc.com
(913) 647-7300
Fuel Systems
Air Lift/Easy Street
www.airliftcompany.com
(800) 248-0892
Airbags
ARP
www.arp-bolts.com
(805) 339-2200
Fasteners
ATI
www.atiperformanceproducts.com
(800) 284-3433
Crank Dampers
Autometer
www.autometer.com
(815) 899-0801
Gauges
B&M
www.bmracing.com
(818) 882-6422
Shifter
Bates Engineering
www.batesengineering.info
(714) 545-0159
Engine and Suspension

Components
Borg Warner
www.turbodriven.com
(828) 684-4000
Turbochargers
Bullseye Power
www.bullseyepower.com
(877) 784-0379
AirWerks Turbos
Carrillo
www.carrilloind.com
(949) 498-1800
Connecting Rods
Chapman Racing Heads
www.chapmanracingheads.com
(801) 292-3909
Cylinder Parts
Coan Converters
www.coanracing.com
(765) 456-3957
Torque Converters
Cometic
www.cometic.com
(800) 752-9850
Stock Crank Bolt
Comp Cams
www.compcams.com
(800) 999-0853
Cams
Compushift
www.compushift.com
(310) 465-0220
Transmission Controller
Corsa
www.corsaperf.com
(900) 486-0999
Exhaust
Crower
www.crower.com
(619) 661-6477
Connecting Rods
CV Products
www.cvproducts.com
(800) 448-1223
Valve Springs
DFI
www.accel-dfi.com
(248) 380-2780
Engine Management
Diamond Racing Pistons
www.diamondracing.net
(877) 552-2112
Pistons
Eagle
www.eaglerod.com
(662) 796-7373
Connecting Rods
(310) 901 0132
Xtrac Shift Controller
Enginuity
FAST
www.fuelairspark.com
(877) 334-8355
Engine Controllers
Ferrea
www.ferrea.com
(888) 733-2505
Valves and Valve train
Full Race
www.full-race.com
(866) full-race
Turbos and Turbo

Manifolds
General Motors
Performance Parts
www.gmperformanceparts.com
General Motors Racing
www.gmtunersource.com
GM Racing Parts and

technical assistance
General Motors
Goodwrench
www.gmgoodwrench.com
Local Dealer
Production Parts
Ground Control
www.ground-control.com
(530) 677-8600
Camber Caster Plates
Hahn Racecraft
www.hahnracecraft.com
(630) 553-6830
Turbochargers
HKS
www.hksusa.com
(310) 491-3300
Waste Gates
APPENDIX
96
SUPPLIER
SUPPLIERS LIST
WEB ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
Component
HP Tuners
www.hptuners.com
Production ECM reflash
Innovative
www.innovativeturbo.com
(805) 526-5400
Turbos, Waste Gates

and Intercoolers
Intense
www.intense-racing.com
(614) 873-6499
4T65-E Transmission
Upgrades,
2.0L LSJ Upgrades
JE
www.jepistons.com
(714) 898-9763
Pistons and Rings
Jesel
www.jesel.com
(732) 901-1800
Valvetrain Components
Justice Racing Engines
www.justiceracingengines.com
(301) 624-1000
Engine Building
(702) 651-2071
Engine Building
Kroyer Racing Engines

KYB
www.kyb.com
(630) 620-5555
Struts
Manley
www.manleyperformance.com
(732) 905-3366
Connecting Rods
Mickey Thompson East

Coast
www.mickeythompsontires.com
(330) 928-9092
Tires
Mickey Thompson West

Coast
www.mickeythompsontires.com
(951) 817-0101
Tires
Moroso
www.moroso.com
(203) 458-0542
Engine Components
Motegi Racing Wheels
www.motegiracing.com
(866) 466-8344
Wheels
MSD
www.msdignition.com
(915) 857-5200
Ignition, Shift Controller

and Boost Controller
NGK
www.ngksparkplugs.com
(877) 473-6767
Spark Plugs
Nitrous Express
www.nitrousexpress.com
(940) 767-7694
Nitrous
Precision Products
Performance Center
www.pppcenter.com
(800) 421-9150
Wrist Pins
Precision Turbos
www.precisionturbo.net
(219) 996-7832
Turbos
RC Engineering
www.rceng.com
(310) 320-2277
Fuel Injectors and

Replacement Parts
Recaro
www.recaro.com
(248) 364-3818
Racing Seats
Raybestos
www.raybestosproducts.com
(765) 362-3500
Transmission Clutches
RK Sport
www.rksport.com
(800) 214-8030
Body Kits and

Suspension Components
Roush Industries
www.roushperformance.com
(734) 779-7331
Engines and Electronics
SCE Gaskets
www.scegaskets.com
(888) 427-5381
Head Gaskets
Schroth
www.schroth.com
(888) 536-8550
Safety Equipment
Shaver Specialties
www.shaverengines.com
(310) 370-6941
Engine Building
Sonny Bryant
www.bryantracing.com
(714) 535-2695
Crankshaft
Stefs Performance
www.stefs.com
(732) 367-8700
Oil Pans and T-Washers
Taylor Motorsports
www.taylormotorsports.com
(714) 630-7875
Trans Blanket
TCI
www.tciauto.com
(662) 224-8972
Transmission Cooler
Total Seal
www.totalseal.com
(632) 587-7400
Piston Rings
Trick Titanium
www.tricktitanium.com
(248) 588-9433
Spring Retainers
Turbos By Garrett
www.turbobygarrett.com
Turbos
APPENDIX
SUPPLIER
SUPPLIERS LIST
WEB ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
97
Component
Turbonetics
www.turboneticsinc.com
(805) 584-1913
Turbos, Waste Gates

and Intercoolers
UMI Racing
www.umiracing.com
(800) 275-1615
Engine Management
Walker Evans Racing
www.weracing.com
(888) 933-7223
Shocks
Weldon
www.weldonracing.com
(440) 232-2282
Fuel Systems
Wiseco
www.wiseco.com
(440) 951-6660
Pistons
Xtrac
www.xtrac.com
(317) 472-2454
Race Transmissions
APPENDIX
98
LSJ ECOTEC PACKAGING DRAWINGS
Note: Measurements in millimeters
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GM SPORT COMPACT Performance Build Book 3rd Edition

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

VALVE SPRINGS AND RETAINERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

VALVES AND KEEPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

ROCKERS AND LIFTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

ORDERING PARTS IN THIS BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MECHANICAL TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

BASE ENGINE OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

TIMING CHAIN GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

SPORTSMAN ECOTEC RACE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

FLYWHEEL AND FLYWHEEL BOLTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

ADJUSTABLE CAM GEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

FRONT HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

NITROUS OXIDE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

OIL PUMP (WET SUMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

OIL PUMP (DRY SUMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

INTAKE MANIFOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

EXHAUST HEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

PROFESSIONAL ECOTEC PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

HEAD GASKET AND HEAD BOLTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ECOTEC RACE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . .45

VALVE SPRINGS AND RETAINERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

ENGINE METRICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

FUEL INJECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

HIGH PERFORMANCE PISTON AND ROD R&R PROCEDURE . . . . .9

FUEL PUMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

SPORTSMAN ECOTEC PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

ENGINE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

NATURALLY ASPIRATED ECOTEC RACE ENGINE . . . . . .27

IGNITION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

PRO ECOTEC RACE ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

4T65E RACE MODIFIED TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . .51

CONNECTING RODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

PISTONS, PISTON RINGS AND PISTON PIN LOCKS . . . . . . . .33

TRANSMISSION CASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

PISTON PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

STATOR SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

CYLINDER HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

TORQUE CONVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

CYLINDER HEAD COVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

INPUT SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

GM SPORT COMPACT Performance Build Book 3rd Edition

OIL PUMP SHAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

DRIVE CHAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

FUEL TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

SECOND GEAR CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

THIRD GEAR CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

FOURTH GEAR CLUTCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

EXHAUST SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

SINGLE WRAP BAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

ROLL BAR KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

OIL DAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

SEAT BELT HARNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72