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	GM Enthusiast Network
		The GME was designed to bring GM enthusiasts from around the world together and help educate, entertain and unite those passionate about GM vehicles.
		GM Delta is an enthusiast organization targeting owners of the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion.
		Ecotec Power is an enthusiast site dedicated to the Ecotec engine.
	www.gmenthusiast.com (275 words)

	GM \| General Motors: Powertrain: Events
		GM's Ecotec engine has proven to be a raliable and competitive engine for use in the Sport Compact Drag Racing Series.
		GM's Ecotec engines have proven to be a reliable and competitive engine for use in the Sport Compact Drag Racing Series.
		GM is not responsible for the content presented, including advertising claims, special offers, illustrations, names or endorsements.
	www.gm.com /explore/technology/gmpowertrain/events/racing/ecotec_racing.jsp (522 words)

	Green Machines : Advanced Technologies : GM's Ecotec Engine with VVT
		In 2005, the plant began building the 2.4L Ecotec I-4 engine that is equipped with variable-valve -timing and a host of other features that maximize performance while also improving fuel economy.
		This is the first GDI engine to be used in the domestic vehicle market.
		GM began a major investment in the Spring Hill plant in 2001.
	www.greenmachinestour.org /actgmecotec.shtml (212 words)

	domain-B : Indian business : companies : GM invests $100 million for new clean diesel engine
		The new diesel engines meant for light-duty trucks would improve fuel efficiency by 25 per cent and reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 13 per cent, GM said.
		GM is trying to improve its image and reverse sliding sales and slumping market share by shifting its product line-up to more fuel-efficient vehicles.
		"GM is transforming its product portfolio to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and the 4.5-liter V-8 diesel is an integral part of that transformation," said John Buttermore, GM's vice president of global powertrain manufacturing.
	www.domain-b.com /companies/companies_g/general_motors/20070616_invests.html (381 words)

	ECOTEC Power from GM
		GM scraped together little money and threw it at a small team of experienced racers and engine builders at a skunkworks in Southern California with the goal of ascertaining what a 2.2-liter Ecotec could do if you whipped it good.
		The GM team solved this problem by reinforcing the two problem areas with twin studs that threaded through bored machined into the upper structure of the head and jammed against the outboard fire-ring areas of the head next to cylinders one and four.
		The Ecotec combustion chamber is efficient, with an excellent tumble and high flame speed, and the engine was able to run 10:1 compression without knock at boost pressures as high as 36 psi at 21 degrees spark advance.
	www.year2032.com /ecotec.htm (2437 words)

	mediaOnline
		GM Racing's Fishel: Kids' FWD racing 'reflection of today's car marketplace' "America's kids today want to race just as much as their parents and grandparents did," said Herb Fishel, Executive Director of GM Racing, and an avid NHRA fan.
		Ecotec performance potential core of FWD drag racing program Releasing Ecotec's performance potential to enable the showcasing of the performance capabilities of the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire is the core of the GM front-wheel-drive drag racing program.
		GM Racing, GM Performance Parts developing tuner parts At the same time as developing race parts, GM Racing engineers have been working closely with GM Performance Parts on lessons learned that can be applied to the design and provision of tuning parts for the street.
	www.media.gm.com /news/releases/020129_ecotec.html (608 words)

	New York J-Bodies (Site not responding. Last check: )
		GM Racing converted the turbo Ecotec to a multi-stage dry-sump oil system designed to reduce crankcase windage and thus increase power by scavenging oil and crankcase gases directly from the cylinder head and oil pan into a high-volume external tank.
		GM Racing dyno tests confirm an otherwise bone-stock Ecotec is capable of a reliable 350 hp with forged rods and pistons (and a bunch of nitrous or boost).
		The Ecotec combustion chamber is efficient, with excellent tumble and high flame speed, and the engine was able to run 10:1 compression knock at boost pressures as high as 36 psi at 21 degrees spark advance.
	www.ny-jbodies.org /forum/links.asp?action=goto&id=40 (2966 words)

	ECOTEC ENGINE INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Where the engine in the Saturn L-Series has a slight dish in the piston dome (approximately 2 mm deep), pistons in the ION and VUE variants are flat.
		Maximum valve lift and duration are essentially the same in all of the engines, but the ramp-up rate – the speed at which the valves reach maximum lift – is higher in the ION and VUE version.
		At 307 pounds fully dressed, the engine is the lightest engine GM has produced in its displacement class, and one of the most compact four-cylinders in the world.
	www.wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us /students/marcusb/ecotec_info.htm (2191 words)

	GM Expands Ecotec 4-Cylinder Family
		This engine will also be produced in the same assembly facilities as other base Ecotec engines using common manufacturing processes and quality controls as opposed to being upfitted by an outside supplier.
		GM today has manufacturing operations in 32 countries and its vehicles are sold in more than 190 countries.
		GM's global headquarters is at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit.
	www.new-cars.com /news/030425-gm-expands-ecotec-4-cylinder.html (661 words)

	NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series News: General Motors' Ecotec engine
		The goals of the Ecotec drag race engine program were to produce 600 horsepower for the Sunfire and 700+ horsepower for the Cavalier, a power band that stretched from 5,500 to 9,200 rpm, and the durability to make 25 full-power passes between rebuilds while retaining stock components whenever possible.
		By exceeding every one of these objectives, the race-prepared Ecotec engine promises to make the Chevy Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire frontrunners in their respective classes in front-wheel-drive drag racing and forerunners of a new generation of GM four-cylinder performance engines.
		The Ecotec engine was developed by an international team of 230 engineers and technicians that included personnel from Opel's International Technical Development Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, GM Powertrain in Pontiac, Mich., and Saab in Trollhäten, Sweden.
	www.nhrasportcompact.com /2002/news/013001c.html (688 words)

	GM Family II engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		GM intends for this new Ecotec to become its global 4-cylinder.
		Holden makes various Family II engines for GM India and GM Daewoo at its Melbourne plant.
		GM do Brazil specializes in SOHC, alcohol-powered and FlexPower (alcohol +petrol powered) engines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/GM_Ecotec_engine (1077 words)

	New Ecotec 2.0L Direct Injection Turbo Engine
		The Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo was developed with the global resources of GM Powertrain in the United States and Europe, drawing on expertise from the naturally aspirated Ecotec 2.2-liter direct injection engine used in some European applications and the 2.0-liter turbocharged engines already in production.
		The combustion process of conventional fuel-injected engines uses air and fuel that are mixed in the intake port or intake manifold prior to being introduced into the combustion chamber.
		GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.
	www.saturnfans.com /Cars/Powertrains/ecotecditurbo.shtml (1747 words)

	Motorsport.com: News channel
		The result is that GM Racing engineers and GM Powertrain have done a terrific job getting the production-based Hydra-Matic to where it is now the state-of the-art drivetrain in the series.
		Like the Ecotec engine that powered Ladwig's Pontiac to a second straight NHRA HOT ROD championship this year, one of the things GM Racing engineers are quick to emphasize are the number of production components in the racing version of the Hydra-Matic 4T65, an inherent reason for the relevant low cost to the grassroots competitor.
		As with the Ecotec engine, the GM Racing pit area continues to be an open book with engineers ready to answer questions and share information on the turbocharged, four-cylinder powerplant, the Hydra-Matic 4T65 transmission, and other areas including safety and aerodynamics, that will help contribute to the growth of Sport Compact drag racing.
	www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=169092 (1495 words)

	CanadianDriver: Feature - 4 cylinder engines
		That may be about to change: recent advances in engine technology have created a new generation of four cylinder engines that are proving to be as powerful and as smooth as many larger V6 engines without sacrificing fuel economy, say industry experts.
		Balance shafts are also an integral part of GM's new family of four cylinder 'Ecotec' engines, first seen in the 2000 Saturn L-Series sedan and soon to be offered in the Saturn VUE and certain GM compact cars.
		Engine subframes mounted on rubber pads isolate the powertrain from the body, and some manufacturers are using computer controlled hydraulic engine mounts to cancel out engine vibrations.
	www.canadiandriver.com /articles/gw/4cylinder.htm (1597 words)

	Drag Racing Online - Features: Sport Compact Tech pg.1 Vol. IV Vol. 9 September 2002
		Starting with a bone stock ECOTEC 2.2-liter engine in April, 2001, O'Blenes and Steve Bothwell, engine development manager at Bothwell Racing, were able to produce 140 horsepower using a dyno at Shaver Specialty Engines in Torrence, Calif. By removing the exhaust system from the ECOTEC they were successful in increasing the horsepower reading to 170.
		Since the cylinder block on the ECOTEC is an open deck, which means the cylinder walls float freely, GM Racing engineers machined-out the cylinder walls and made their own steel sleeves that were pressed to the block.
		GM Racing engineers then began weaning the ECOTEC off nitrous, added a turbocharger, and increased the air flow in the cylinder heads by opening up the intake and exhaust ports, taking the horsepower level up to 650.
	www.dragracingonline.com /features/ecotech_1.html (474 words)

	Welcome to iMotors (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The engine can be stopped by remote by pressing the remote start button on the key fob, engaging the hazard switch on the Malibu's dashboard or turning the ignition key to the off position.
		GM claims this is the industry's first factory-installed remote start system, which is covered by a car manufacturer's warranty and is tied into the vehicle's anti-theft system.
		Engineers have deliberately tuned the steering, handling and ride to be smack dab in between the Accord's firmness and the Camry softness.
	www.imotors.com /reviews/reviews.asp?nav=reviews&make=Chevrolet&model=Malibu&year=2004 (1286 words)

	GM's Ecotec 2.2-Liter 4-Cylinder Engine Delivers
		Pioneered by GM for large engine components, this is similar to the classic lost-wax process, which is used by jewelers and dentists for its high precision capability.
		The Ecotec 2.2-liter is a member of GM’s global 4-cylinder engine family developed by an international team which included engineers from Opel's International Technical Development Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany; GM Powertrain in Pontiac, Michigan; and Saab in Trollhäten, Sweden.
		GM Powertrain is a global producer of engines, transmissions, castings and components for GM vehicles and other automotive, marine, and industrial OEMs.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2002/02/07/035471.html (1545 words)

	Boosted Ecotec Engine Performs Under Pressure
		GM Racing engine specialist Russ O'Blenes adapted his proven recipe for drag racing Ecotec engines to the harsh demands of the Salt Flats.
		The Ecotec block's rigid bottom end resembles a classic racing engine, with a one-piece casting that incorporates the five main bearing caps (each retained by four fasteners) and mounts a structural cast-aluminum oil pan.
		In contrast, the pressurized Ecotec that powers the Saturn ION on the Salt Flats is virtually immune to the effects of altitude.
	www.saturnfans.com /Cars/Motorsports/saturnboostedecotec.shtml (1150 words)

	GM hopes to jump-start Saturn with new models - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
		Finally, GM will debut the Saturn PreVue concept, a three-door crossover with a dramatically sloped roof and the muscular stance of a sport utility vehicle.
		GM is determined to change that, in part because it desperately needs to turn around lagging U.S. sales.
		GM spent an estimated $3 billion to revitalize Saturn's lineup.
	www.pittsburghlive.com /x/pittsburghtrib/s_442704.html (620 words)

	Chron.com/cars
		With the racing-bred engines, GM has managed to milk from 245 to an incredible 1,200 horsepower.
		John Wiley, director of GM specialty vehicles activities, said whether it's used in speed cars, drag racers or a production vehicle such as the Cobalt, the Ecotec engine provides superior performance.
		Ecotec racing engines are available in crate form, he said, and performance parts are offered through the GM Performance Parts catalog to beef up regular-production engines.
	www.chron.com /class/cars/mixed_metal/mix_11-21-04.html (1084 words)

	GM's Advanced Engines
		GM's DoD technology works because it means that a consumer can get the power of a 3.9-liter V6 or a 5.3-liter V8 (more applications are undoubtedly coming) but the fuel economy ratings of smaller engines.
		GM's DoD system allows an engine to use maximum power whenever it's needed without any discernable hesitation or pause (test-drives showed that to be true) and then puts half of its cylinders on standby when they're not required.
		The third engine that GM put on display was the 2.4-liter version of its Ecotec family of inline fours.
	www.edmunds.com /advice/specialreports/articles/100831/article.html (977 words)

	Carworks.com. Review for 2006 Saturn Ion
		GM's Quiet Steel is used in the firewall between the engine compartment and passenger area.
		Built by GM and designated Hydramatic 4T45-E, it represents a major improvement over automatics installed in 2003-04 Ions, which were built by outside suppliers.
		The GM transmission also allows the Ion to be flat-towed, which is why you so often see Saturns trailing behind large motor homes.
	www.carworks.com /cdata_2006_Saturn_Ion_drivingimpression.htm (796 words)

	ecotecpower.com - the ecotec enthusiast site
		The Ecotec engine is GM's first truly global engine.
		Ecotec's architecture results in low emissions and has flexibility to meet the needs of drivers around the globe, creating the possibility that the Ecotec could become one of the highest-volume engines in the world.
		It is powered by a new, fuel-sipping, 1.6L DOHC engine with variable valve timing that produces more power (107 hp / 80 kW) and strong torque (106-lb.-ft. / 143 Nm) — and has been tuned for quieter performance.
	www.ecotecpower.com (574 words)

	Green Car Congress: GM Opel Introduces More Efficient 1.8-Liter Engine
		GM’s Opel is introducing a new, more efficient 1.8-liter gasoline engine in its brands this summer.
		The all-new Ecotec engine increases horsepower and torque by up to 14%, while reducing fuel consumption by about 4%.
		Unlike conventional engines, where the crankshaft and camshaft are mechanically linked in a fixed Crank Angle (CA) via a toothed belt or a chain, this engine allows the intake and exhaust cam to twist relative to the crankshaft.
	www.greencarcongress.com /2005/03/gm_opel_introdu.html (455 words)

	Hahn Racecraft - Automotive Turbosystems
		In the Eco, as on most of the engines in this segment, the weak point is the powdered metal con rods.
		GM's stock Ecotec 'engine failure' rating of 288 HP was achieved using Nitrous as compared to boost, so it will be skewed low to a large degree.
		It moves away from the point of ignition at the spark plug, and 'burns' throughout the entire air-fuel charge until it reaches the piston, which is when cylinder pressure falls away, and effective power production on that cycle begins to ebb.
	www.hahnracecraft.com /auto/Cavalier/tech.htm (356 words)

	Welcome to ATI Performance Products.com
		Like our Honda and Nissan Dampers, our SFI approved Ecotec Dampers feature all factory serpentine grooves machined into the outer shell, allowing them to be used in both race and street configurations.
		Top Ecotec racers like Nelson Hoyos and Marty Ladwig rely on ATI Super Dampers for superior performance and reliability race after race.
		The Ecotec Super Damper, part number 917287, retails for $395.00 and will bolt on in the OEM location.
	www.atiperformanceproducts.com /links/pr/ecotec/index.htm (277 words)

	NASCAR.COM - GM Racing Releases New Sport Compact Performance Build Book - May 20, 2005
		The new handbook details the various parts and procedures used to prepare Ecotec race engines used by GM Racing in professional sport compact drag racing, as well as engine, transmission and chassis modifications designed for independent, sportsman-level drag racers and road racers.
		Ecotec engines powered the first Hot Rod into the 7-second range and propelled the first front-wheel-drive vehicle to break the 200 mph barrier in quarter-mile drag racing.
		The inline four- cylinder Ecotec engine is quickly becoming the next big thing from GM in high- horsepower competition applications, high-performance specialty vehicles and high-volume production cars.
	www.nascar.com /2005/news/business/press/05/20/4372019 (707 words)

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