Do you have enough power?

[Wraith]

Prior to my 04 SRi turbo, I had a 2.2 litre SRi. The power difference is VERY noticable, (even if you do have the 2.2lit. "sports mode" on).
An extra 30 plus kws (depending on mods) does put you back in your seat when you plant it).

The shove in the seat or extra power feel between the 2.2 and a turbo would be more from the substantial torque difference than the power difference

A very close friend of mine has a TS 1.8ltr sedan, compared to a another friends 2.2ltr hatch, there is a very noticeable difference in power and go...however both feel like total weaklings compared to my heavier turbo convertible, even when it was stock....both those guys freak out when they ride in my vert, at how much stronger it feels and pulls and my vert would be slower than a turbo hatch because it weighs alot more

[oneightoo]

i've had both the 1.8 and 2.2..

gotta say the 1.8 picks up in low revs a lot quicker, but overall the difference between the two is very noticeable.. the 2.2 is a better drive..

[blueraven]

both those guys freak out when they ride in my vert, at how much stronger it feels and pulls and my vert would be slower than a turbo hatch because it weighs alot more

Imagine the look on people faces when i give them a lift ...


Its only an astra after all.

[USC]

haha..I agree...2.2L will pull a lot better, especially if you have 2 or 3 passengers in the car...you will notice the difference a lot more then...