cobalt ss turbo'd

NYSpeed Automotive
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hey everyone!

so i have a 08 cobalt ss/tc. im doing uogrades to it for sure! but im not sure what to do? its my first turbo’d car.

i can either buy a turbo upgrade or i can buy all the bolt on and get roughly the same hp and lbs. but the only thing is the fueling issues with car. now im thinking about getting the turno ki so i will hav everything so when the fueling is figured out i will just need to get that corrected. let kno what you guys think?

thanks.

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These car’s are pretty quick with bolt on’s. plus the availability to return the car to stock. I would say tune and full exhaust the car will be plenty of fun to drive.

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i’d get the turno ki

sounds JDM and fast.

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if you are going to do the exhaust, you have to remember to upgrade the exhaust bearings. They are VERY fragile on these cars.

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PM choko!

however we were talking the other day and he was saying that the factory ECU SUCKS and no matter what you do you will never make more than 280hp due to the factory ecu being so restrictive

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the company that makes the kit made 373hp and 381lbs w factory fuel and exhaust.
synapseturbo.com

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Does GM still make still make staged upgrades for the turbo cobalts?

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Global warning: Do not turn this into a shitfest of a thread.

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Damn $3995 for over 400hp not bad, i say do it!

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Don’t worry, they will cover them under warranty.
Wouldn’t it have exhaust 'Bushings" so to speak?

Muffler bearings are a whole other problem.

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kaleco has them super cheap!!

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=10

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might want to start here…?
http://cobaltss.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=153

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OP, planning on installing mods yourself or paying a shop?

Be mindful that doing a fully upgraded turbo setup is going to be quite a bit more difficult than bolt-ons + tune.

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i would deffinately say do bolt ons and tune. then when the time comes, upgrade the turbo and re-tune…

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found this on another forum.

Hello all!

I am the part owner of a 2006 HHR, my daughter is the daily driver. I also happen to be the design engineer for the Performance Upgrade Kit for HHR SS, Solstice GXP and Sky Redline.

Under full disclosure, I am an engineer that works on the Performance Powertrains for General Motors. I cannot answer questions regarding future product plans or GM proprietary information, so please do not ask. My name is Bill Duncan, Any opinions expressed in my posts are my own. I will try and answer any questions based on public knowledge or my own personal opinions.

I have joined this forum to pass along information about the performance upgrade kit that was released yesterday. Here is a copy of the press release:

Turbo Upgrade Kit for Solstice GXP, Sky Redline, HHR SS
(19212670) MSRP $650

The turbo upgrade kit for the Solstice GXP, Sky Redline, and HHR SS was designed by General Motors Engineers to get the most power possible out of the LNF Turbo engine. This kit will take your vehicle from 260 hp and 260 ft-lbs to 290 hp and as much as 340 ft-lbs of torque. All this power and you will still be able to retain your full factory warranty. This kit is also 50 states emissions legal. This kit is a quick an easy install that will not affect the driveability of your vehicle in any way, but will have plenty of extra power when called upon. Because of the different drivetrain combinations there are several different calibrations with slightly different power outputs. They are as follows:

•2007 & 2008 Solstice/Sky Manual 290 Hp @5200 rpm and 340 ft-lbs @3600
•2007 & 2008 Solstice Auto 290 Hp @5200 rpm and 325 ft-lbs @3600
•2008 HHR SS Manual and Auto 290 Hp @5200 rpm and 315 ft-lbs @4800

This kit will also be available for the 2008-2009 Cobalt SS and all other 2009 Turbo vehicles Q1 2009.

This kit is available for order and installation from any GM dealer

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Word is that these cars from the factory have plenty of room left in them. Max out what you have first, as it’s cheap to: upgrade exhaust, up the PR, add injectors & a tune (cheaper then a turbo swap generally) - but you have to find out what the bottom end is generally accepted to handle.

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LS1 swap.

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http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Solstice-HHR-Stage-Kit-19212670-P2292C179.aspx

More info on the solstice/sky/HHR kit.

edit: you could do some reading too.
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Ecotec-Performance-Build-Book-88958728-P1965C140.aspx

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The turbo cobalts are sweet. Choko’s moved out

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i want to drive a sky with 340 lb,-ft of torque @ 3,600 RPM :tup: