Gugi96

I am looking to upgrade my 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged and want about 300-370 HP and Torque and was wondering what does the community suggest on what to buy and which brand Ex. Tune,Downpipe,Intake,Intercooler,BOV all of the good fun easy stuff, i dont want a 500 hp drag racing car, something for fun to show around the city the plan is to stay under $1500 thanks.

aebooth6

Well I just started a thread just like this today.
I am trying to go with all zzp upgrades
Get a zzp cat less downpipe
Hptuned e-47 or e-85
Zzp fmic Zzp charge pipes (LNF upgrade kit)
K&n SRI
Maybe a new clutch
That will get you around 350whp

blueLNFftw

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intercooler kit, downpipe and tune will be 1500.

Get a bigger wallet or rethink your wants.

What car did you have before this?

Also, searching is great since this topic is beat to death.

AaronJ

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OP, your power range is so broad that it could be as simple as a tune and downpipe, all the way to a turbo swap. You might want to narrow down exactly what you want. Example: you don't want to have to turbo swap, or you don't want to run e85, or you want a power level safe for the trans, etc.

iboost

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^This. A tune and a downpipe could get you 300. Is E85 available where you are? Do you have the ability to do a turbo swap or are you just looking for basic bolt-ons? Do you want brand new? The classifieds are littered with used turbo parts to get you where you want to be

Sl0wbaltSS

K&N CAI, 3bar MAP sensors, zzp 3inch Catless DP, zzp intercooler and chargepipe package, 400ftlb clutch, tires, tune.

Gugi96

Basic bolt ons like a new cai new charge pipes new intercooler blow off valve tune downpipe just the basics like those listed but I wanted to get ideas of the best brands and prices Hahn, ZZP, Turbo XS....

turbocharged717

If you fully bolt it with a good tune to compensate the mods the car will move to your liking I'm sure

iboost

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ZZP is always a fan favorite. They have everything you'll ever want and need plus a lot of people sell them on the forums too. HPTuners is the way to go with a tune. BOV is unnecessary unless you are big turbo from my understanding. You get a BOV, you will also have to get a relocate kit which is a new lower charge pipe and MAF extension harness which is just more money out the window if you are trying to keep it a budget build.

K&N Intake ($260), ZZP Upper (Hotside) Charge Pipe ($200), ZZP Intercooler ($350), ZZP Downpipe ($150) and HPTuner prices range big time. So that $960 (without HPTuners) if you buy things brand new...

SSlobalt

I bought a used ZZP catted down pipe for $200, a new ZZP intercooler for $350, HPTuners for $430, an ECM for $130, 3bar MAPs and pigtails for $260, and a tune for $200. For $1520, I made 305/330. On E47(another $200 for a tune,) I made more. I didn't get a dyno for that one, but my butt dyno was happy. The E47 was kind of a pain in the ass, though, so if you want something fun to play with, just stick to the regular old gas tune.

Also, you don't absolutely need the 3 bar sensors, so you can eliminate those. The intercooler makes you no power, but you'll pop your stock IC on higher boost. I have been running stock IC piping for 6 years, so don't let anyone tell you that you need the aftermarket pipes. You won't have to buy an ECM either, if you don't mind using your original.

I'm a 43 year old guy and have kept most things conservative on this car, which means I haven't broken anything. This car has been a lot of fun. Just get a good tuner, keep your rev limit stock, and don't NLS. You'll be happy for years and pissing off WRX owners left and right.

tomj77

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zzp intercooler, charge pipe, downpipe, k&n intake, zfr turbo upgrade and hp tune. done deal. easily make 350-400+whp

Snail_SS

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I want the zfr upgrade. But yeah zzp intercooler. Chargepipes well I would maybe go zzp or turboxs. Downpipe, intake, tune. Maybe 3 bar map sensors

tomj77

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Where did u buy the 3bar and pigtails from, zzp has both together for 150

And bonus, if u buy just from zzp ull get entered to win that ats a bunch of times

Gugi96

Gyazo - de33a6f4800283734a92b4f52a606498.png I was thinking about doing this what do you guys think?

iboost

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Hahn intake blows. I had it and hated it and in my opinion you are better off with HPTuners than buying a tuned ECM

aebooth6

They zzp tuned pcm isent bad but I would rather have hptuners. You can deffientely tell a differnce with the tuned pcm but hptuners will make a huge difference

Gugi96

Ye but it is really expensive zzp is under $150

iboost

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You technically don't even need HPTuners. As long as you can find someone near you who has it...you're fine

aebooth6

I agree I went the same route you want to go with getting the pcm but now that I am trying to make more power hptuners is the way to fo

hawkssoccer11

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def dont get a hahn cai go with the k&n sri zzp has it and you dont need a bov just get the forge bpv and be set lol

Gugi96

So k&n or what do you think about injen?

iboost

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I've never heard anything about Injen, but I've heard nothing but great things about the K&N

Gugi96

Ok thanks I decided to get the trifecta tune how do I get it? Im a Noobie 😊

Gugi96

I downloaded the phone app Its still confusing to use

tomj77

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Guys hahn has switched all piping to aluminum now. So it may be better. But still don't get their intake. U don't want cold air intake, ull have wet filter issues . Plus u can't bolt hahns down good. .