{"title":"Trigger Wheels \u0026 Hardware","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrecision trigger wheels, adapter plates, and engine hardware for Ecotec builds. Ensure accurate ignition timing and reliable engine operation with components machined to exacting tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balance-shaft-elimination-kit","title":"Balance Shaft Elimination bushings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SBR Performance Balance Shaft Elimination (BSE) kit removes the balance shafts from your GM Ecotec engine, cutting rotating mass and freeing up power that would otherwise be lost spinning those shafts. For any serious Ecotec performance build, this is one of the first steps — the engine revs faster, pulls harder at the top end, and responds more sharply without that extra rotating weight dragging it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory balance shafts in the 2.0L, 2.2L, and 2.4L Ecotec exist to smooth out engine vibration for daily driving comfort. In a performance application, they're dead weight on the crankshaft. Removing them reduces rotating assembly mass by approximately 5 lbs, allowing the engine to spool up faster, rev more freely, and hold higher RPM with less parasitic drag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo CNC-machined aluminum bushings that press into the block to seal the oil passages left behind after the balance shafts are removed. The kit does not include idler shafts — you will modify your existing idler shafts by cutting them at the point just past the flanged section before installing the bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminum bushings must be pressed into the block properly to seal the oil passages. This is a builder-level modification — if you're not comfortable with engine disassembly and press-fit work, have a machine shop handle the installation. Contact us if you have questions about the process before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits 2.0L, 2.2L, and 2.4L GM Ecotec engines. Compatible with Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Saturn Ion, Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and other Ecotec-powered GM vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about whether this upgrade is right for your build? Contact us and we'll help you plan your Ecotec build the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SBR Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16728960001,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1210\/5888\/products\/20190101-133133.jpg?v=1546370305"},{"product_id":"6-plus-1-ecotec-trigger-wheel-for-a-2-4l-engine","title":"6 plus 1 Ecotec trigger wheel for a hybrid 2.2\/2.4L engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis direct-fit, bolt-on 6+1 crank trigger wheel is the key component for converting a 2006 and newer 2.2L or 2.4L Ecotec engine to run with a 2002-2005 wiring harness and ECU. If you're doing a hybrid swap and running a later-generation block with an earlier harness and computer, this is the part that makes the crank signal work correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2006+ Ecotec engines use a different crank reluctor pattern than the 2002-2005 engines. This 6+1 trigger wheel replaces the factory reluctor on the later engine, making it fully compatible with the 02-05 ECU and ignition system. It's a required step in any 2.4L bottom-end hybrid or late-block swap build running the earlier harness and computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for 2006 and newer 2.2L and 2.4L GM Ecotec engines being converted to run with 2002-2005 ECU and wiring harness setups. Direct bolt-on installation — no machining required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen running this trigger wheel with a 2.4L Ecotec engine, a proper ECU tune is required to ensure correct crank position readings and ignition timing. SBR Performance offers tuning services built specifically around this combination — contact us if you need a tune to go along with this part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about compatibility with your specific build? Reach out before ordering and we'll confirm this is the right part for your swap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SBR Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36983150273,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1210\/5888\/products\/20190101-132906.jpg?v=1546370233"},{"product_id":"4-3-throttle-body-adapter-plate","title":"4.3 Throttle body aluminum adapter plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis precision-machined aluminum adapter plate lets you run a GM 4.3L throttle body on your Ecotec intake manifold. The larger throttle body opening improves airflow and throttle response, and when paired with a proper tune, delivers real, measurable power gains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision-machined from 6061 aluminum for exact port alignment and a leak-free seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for GM Ecotec intake manifolds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreases throttle body bore for improved airflow and throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest results when used with an SBR Performance ECU tune to take full advantage of the increased airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straightforward upgrade with a big impact. If you're building an Ecotec for the street or the track, this adapter is a natural first step. Questions about compatibility or pairing it with a tune? Contact us, we'll point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SBR Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39527694794804,"sku":"","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1210\/5888\/products\/27091.jpg?v=1638459719"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sbrperformance.com\/collections\/trigger-wheels-hardware.oembed","provider":"SBR Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}