Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Laurietaz

Location: Lansing, MI

Vehicle Info

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Bought: Jun, 2001

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile15.63 sec @ 89 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight2457lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • StreetGlow Lighting 
  • RKSport Body Kit 
  • Goodyear Tires 
  • ADR Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.8/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Jan 12, 2009

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Laurie’s Chevrolet Cavalier
“TAZ CAVY”

  • Currently 2.9214285714285 /5 Stars.
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Taz Cavy
Laurietaz's 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
Laurietaz's 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

This is my 1997 Cavalier nicknamed Taz Cavy, all work has been done by me except paint and graphics.  I bought this car stock in June 2001 and have been modifying it since day one and have enjoyed every second of it.  You can check out my dad's car BAD HENRY from my friend list. All comments are welcome. Please rate my car and sign my guest book!!

2007-2008 built and installed new motor

Spare motor partially disassembled (ugly)

Laurietaz's 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

 Bare Block                                                                                                         ARP Main studs

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 Gapping the rings                                                                                  Wiseco Pistons installed

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   crank installed                                                                                                bottom of head

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Cometic MLS Head Gasket and ARP Head Studs                                                      Head Installed

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Lower Cam housing and New Lifters                                                     2.3 LO Cams                   

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Finally assembled

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Out with the Old                                                        New Torque high stall Torque Converter

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In with the new!                                                                    Initial start up and Cam break in

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Finally all put back together

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Helluva Crusie

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  2006

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Here is video of The Taz Cavy Evolution

2005
AEM short ram intake  Wheelskin leather wheel wrap

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Autorama Extreme 2005 
I received two trophies-Best Chic car and First in my class

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2004

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Finally getting low, Koni sports(yellows) and Ground Control coilover.

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Here are pics of my RKsport ram air hood and my underbody neons

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2003

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My Dad and I racing

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2002
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2001

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AllgoodCustoms  

Posted by: AllgoodCustoms

10/24/2009 08:45AM

awesome cavy that engine is sweet **5** down the list for ya

hollywood7682  

Posted by: hollywood7682

09/26/2009 05:46AM

nice ride but i am not to fond of the eng looks great.

shadonight  

Posted by: shadonight

02/05/2009 06:06PM

THAT BODY KIT WORKS SO WELL ON CAVS

EKoch  

Posted by: EKoch

01/31/2009 06:32PM

nice ride i have a 96 that keeps spinning the rod bearings where did u find the parts

3intimidator3  

Posted by: 3intimidator3

01/24/2009 06:08PM

thanks for the comments , you have a sweet looking ride.. Keep up the good work ... Later 5 Stars

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Laurietaz

Location: Lansing, MI