Do you have enough power?

[bornwild]

Really? I remember when it was just announced on worldcarfans they said it was diesel....bugger that's not bad ey using petrol hmm

[coyotte]

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).

[cbrmale]

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).

I take it your 2.2 SRi is the old model, not the current AH model? The direct injection 2.2 has more low-down torque than the previous incarnation of the engine, although it is not a particularly sporty engine. Hotter than a 1.8 and very good with an automatic, but not meant to be a competitor with the turbo.

Indeed, I suspect the current 2.2 Astra models (which are exclusive to Australia) evolved out of the need for a hotter automatic.

[Kippa-Dee]

bah. all this bitching about power. I'll trade my Barina for one of your Turbo's anyday, THEN let me hear complain about lack of power.

[CNBLU]

I take it your 2.2 SRi is the old model, not the current AH model? The direct injection 2.2 has more low-down torque than the previous incarnation of the engine, although it is not a particularly sporty engine. Hotter than a 1.8 and very good with an automatic, but not meant to be a competitor with the turbo.

Indeed, I suspect the current 2.2 Astra models (which are exclusive to Australia) evolved out of the need for a hotter automatic.

hate to brake it to ya but theres not much difference between a 2.2 to a 1.8ltr

but a massive difference for both to the turbo, even if the turbo is stock

[Vectracious]

hate to brake it to ya but theres not much difference between a 2.2 to a 1.8ltr

but a massive difference for both to the turbo, even if the turbo is stock

Have to agree with Gav - on many a cruise I've been on, there has not been much between (and I'm talking Astra G here) a N/A SRi and a 1.8.

[bornwild]

well the extra 400ccm are only good for a bit of extra 'smoothness'

[luvpsi]

hate to brake it to ya but theres not much difference between a 2.2 to a 1.8ltr

but a massive difference for both to the turbo, even if the turbo is stock

the turbo's extra torque and linear power delivery play a major role here

[cbrmale]

Have to agree with Gav - on many a cruise I've been on, there has not been much between (and I'm talking Astra G here) a N/A SRi and a 1.8.

Well, the current 2.2 is significantly different to the older version of the engine: the direct high-pressure (120bar) fuel injection allows a 12:1 compression ratio for a start. 120bar is about 1,700psi.

The AH 2.2 will do 0-100 in the mid eights, which is not particularly sporty but still hotter than a 1.8. The 2.2's big thing is torque, and lots of it. The new 2.2 puts out more torque (180nm) at 1,500 rpm than the 1.8 does at its torque peak of 3,800! This is why the 2.2 works so well with an automatic.

And the torque keeps on building from there, which makes the 2.2 great for flattening hills and for overtaking multiple cars and trucks (which is what I wanted). And it goes without saying that the 2.2 is good around town too.

[btm]

And the torque keeps on building from there, which makes the 2.2 great for flattening hills and for overtaking multiple cars and trucks (which is what I wanted). And it goes without saying that the 2.2 is good around town too.

:clap: :clap: i agree