2007 Saturn Ion 2.2L with 58000 miles for $500 or 06 Cobalt 2.2L with 84000 miles for $500
Will it swap into my 08 HHR?

 

The 07 might, the 06 probably not.

 

Might's and maybe's scare me Blue.

 

2009 Pontiac G5 2.2L 55000 miles. $500

 

So....

L61
For 2007, the L61 received a multitude of changes, that originated from the LE5. It switched to the higher-strength Gen II block and received a revised cylinder head (enlarged exhaust ports) and camshaft design (increased exhaust valve duration). The engine also switched from wasted spark ignition to individual coil-on-plug ignition, this forced the cam cover to be redesigned. It was also switched to an E37 engine controller with new crank and cam sensors (replacing timing sensor previously found in ignition cassette). These changes increase horsepower slightly and allow the engine to meet PZEV standards.[14] Compression ratio is 10.0:1
The L61 was used in the following cars:
Year(s) Model Power Torque

2007–2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 148 hp (110 kW) @ 5600 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4200 rpm

2007-2008 Chevrolet HHR 149 hp (111 kW) @ 5600 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4000 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4200 rpm

2007–2008 Chevrolet Malibu 145 hp (108 kW) @ 5600 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4200 rpm

2007–2008 Pontiac Pursuit/G5 148 hp (110 kW) @ 5600 rpm 152 lb·ft (206 N·m) @ 4200 rpm

2007 Saturn Ion 145 hp (108 kW) @ 5600 rpm 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) @ 4200 rpm

Says the 07 Ion fits 08 HHR but the others do not.

 

There are differences in the motors between those years and models. Deeper research is needed. Like to begin with the engine designation LNF,LE5,L61 etc. then what kind of power steering. Is the exhaust manifold drilled? What type of smog setup.

If you buy from a junk yard they can tell you which motor will work.

 

Depending on what Auto Recycler's want for an engine I will buy from one. A friend is General Manager at one here and uncle owns one in Ontario.
I'm checking with them.

I see I'm looking for an L61.

 

Well, your connections should be able to tap a few computer keys and answer all of the questions.

 

Yes. I'm just looking around before I contact them tomorrow.
The L61 Ion engine is half hour from me and a good price. I'll see what friends and family have. Ontario is a long way to ship. If free engine then shipping is not a deal breaker. But I'd never ask for free stuff. It's just not right. Makes for bad relations.

 

The way junk yards work in the US; you go in and order one, they find one. That's what I meant, they have a computer system that tells them exactly what you need and where it is.