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Old 01-15-2017, 12:29 PM
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Hi all I just picked up a Silver 09 SS Sedan. Been looking at picking one up as a second car for some time and finally found one in good shape with not too many miles (DD is a 01 Honda Insight 5spd 60+ MPG ). I'm sure the previous owner was no doubt a member on here. I sold my Evo IX to get the wifey a new car so picked up the Cobalt with the spare change left over. Its a quick little car. Have some plans but just saying hey for now. I do have a few questions though since I'm new to the platform. I'll post those in the appropriate sub forums. Thanks guys
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Welcome. What are your build plans? Also I believe I can answer a question or 2 for you
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Welcome Buddy I'm in northern Virginia and Im guessing you somewhere around Richmond area
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Old 01-15-2017, 08:46 PM
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Welcome. What are your build plans? Also I believe I can answer a question or 2 for you
Thanks I actually just plan on bolt ons and maybe e85. I don't want to put too much power down and lose driveability. It already blows the front tires off when pushed.

And zeeky I'm actually about a hour and half west of Richmond
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Full E or E47? E47 u can do on stock fuel system full E you need upgrades
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I was thinking full E for simplicity. What upgrades other than injectors I assume?
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I was thinking full E for simplicity. What upgrades other than injectors I assume?
Fuel cam. I tuned a guy around 400hp full E and his IPW and pressure both look great
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Here she is
Old 01-15-2017, 08:59 PM
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Haha looks like my LE5. I need CF in my life. Looks good
Old 01-15-2017, 09:00 PM
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Whats 400 wheel hp like in these cars ? I'd imagine traction would become a serious issue. Take away from some of the "fun" of driving it?
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Mines 511hp
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Old 01-15-2017, 09:02 PM
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Thanks. I'd like to lower it soon. Don't want it slammed tucking tire lol but a good finger gap probably.
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I saw that 511 in your Sig lol. I bet its a handful
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Man your moving. Reminds me of my Evo. Ill see if I can find any old vids
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I saw that 511 in your Sig lol. I bet its a handful
Nope easy to drive. That vid it was cold and I was on winters. That being said I don't trust other ppl to drive it
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Nope easy to drive. That vid it was cold and I was on winters. That being said I don't trust other ppl to drive it
I feel you. Guys would always try to get me to let them drive the Evo, the answer was always a no lol
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If you need tuning kmo is your guy I'm also working on making 450+ on my car working on Tuning with him
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Fuel cam. I tuned a guy around 400hp full E and his IPW and pressure both look great
How difficult of a job is it to install cams in the LNF? I did it in the Evo wasnt too bad but I had become so familiar with that car. Feels weird not knowing much about this one. I had a J-body tho lol does that count?
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Originally Posted by KnuckinfutzSSedan
I feel you. Guys would always try to get me to let them drive the Evo, the answer was always a no lol
My brother always asks and he has never driven anything fast

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How difficult of a job is it to install cams in the LNF? I did it in the Evo wasnt too bad but I had become so familiar with that car. Feels weird not knowing much about this one. I had a J-body tho lol does that count?
Same as the Evo. Cam timing is really easy
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My brother always asks and he has never driven anything fast



Same as the Evo. Cam timing is really easy
Thanks for the info and advice KMO . I had actually been googling and searching trying to figure out how I'd get this thing tuned eventually. I'll def hit you up when I start modding
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For sure no problem. Ya PM me if you have any questions




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