2.2 FI upgrade ?

2 Fast 4 U · 10-25-2005

I have a 2.2 FI that I want to use in my '72 Ascona, is there any thing I can do to increase torque and may be som hp without any expensife modifications

GTJIM · 10-25-2005

The 2.2 IS an upgrade of both torque and hp over the original 1.9!
The easiest way to improve the 2.2's output is a real well designed free flowing exhaust system - It should have the large flange "sprint" exhaust manifold fitted to it already so you just need to go from there back. The original GT muffler and resonator would just choke it to death!
Also a good modern "pod" air filter to replace the original one might help - though Opel, typically, did a very good job with the fuel injection air filter system.

Opel-GT-72 · 01-18-2006

You can also take the 3.0E air-intake shorten it to 4 cylinder

wich will give you some more hp.
http://www.i-domain.de/klippcar/opel_gtde.htm

2 Fast 4 U · 01-18-2006

I actualy don't care that much for more HP but I would like more low end torque, what I mean is I would like to pull a caravan that weighs 800 kg but I don't want to feel pulling it behind my car (automatic), if you know wat I mean.

10-25-2005	#1 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	Unanswered: 2.2 FI upgrade ? I have a 2.2 FI that I want to use in my '72 Ascona, is there any thing I can do to increase torque and may be som hp without any expensife modifications __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

10-25-2005	#2 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	1.9 vs 2.2 The 2.2 IS an upgrade of both torque and hp over the original 1.9! The easiest way to improve the 2.2's output is a real well designed free flowing exhaust system - It should have the large flange "sprint" exhaust manifold fitted to it already so you just need to go from there back. The original GT muffler and resonator would just choke it to death! Also a good modern "pod" air filter to replace the original one might help - though Opel, typically, did a very good job with the fuel injection air filter system. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

01-18-2006	#4 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	I actualy don't care that much for more HP but I would like more low end torque, what I mean is I would like to pull a caravan that weighs 800 kg but I don't want to feel pulling it behind my car (automatic), if you know wat I mean. __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

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01-18-2006	#3 (permalink)
Opel-GT-72 Opeler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 167	You can also take the 3.0E air-intake shorten it to 4 cylinder wich will give you some more hp. http://www.i-domain.de/klippcar/opel_gtde.htm

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