Poor man's mods?
07-18-2009, 05:46 PM
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Poor man's mods?
Hello
I have been reading some of the forums and I am a little overwhelmed by the amount of information. That's a good thing, but it also means I am not sure about a couple of things. I may be getting an 08 or 09 Cobalt SS soon. I would like to modify it a bit, but I don't have the money or the know-how to go nuts with it. Biggest thing to me is inexpensively increasing HP and/or MPG without sacrificing one for the other. Sooooooo, in my research I came across a few things that I think I can handle;
-First; a new air intake system. What does everyone think of these;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...4506.m20.l1116
-Second; new spark plugs. Any suggestions? How big of an increase in HP and/or MPG can I expect with decent plugs and wires?
-Third; Any other suggestions?
Thank you
Jeff
Dover, DE
I have been reading some of the forums and I am a little overwhelmed by the amount of information. That's a good thing, but it also means I am not sure about a couple of things. I may be getting an 08 or 09 Cobalt SS soon. I would like to modify it a bit, but I don't have the money or the know-how to go nuts with it. Biggest thing to me is inexpensively increasing HP and/or MPG without sacrificing one for the other. Sooooooo, in my research I came across a few things that I think I can handle;
-First; a new air intake system. What does everyone think of these;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...4506.m20.l1116
-Second; new spark plugs. Any suggestions? How big of an increase in HP and/or MPG can I expect with decent plugs and wires?
-Third; Any other suggestions?
Thank you
Jeff
Dover, DE
07-18-2009, 05:54 PM
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well unless you get a tune you're not going to benefit from any bolt-ons due to the learn-down feature. Personally I am waiting for the Stage Kit from GM to come out so I can retain my warrenty for the most part. But if that's not a factor in your decision making I would get a tune (a lot of people have said good things about Trifecta, I personally wouldn't know) That's where you're going to see a lot of your hp gains.
07-18-2009, 06:01 PM
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Thanks for the info
I also just ran across these;
http://www.pulstar.com/
Too good to be true?
Wait... so getting a tune messes with your warranty?
If not that intake system, than which?
Sorry for this thread being in the wrong place.
I also just ran across these;
http://www.pulstar.com/
Too good to be true?
Wait... so getting a tune messes with your warranty?
If not that intake system, than which?
Sorry for this thread being in the wrong place.
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07-18-2009, 07:54 PM
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get a tune.. in some way.. it's the BEST bang for the buck.. as said by mkulrey trifecta is the cheapest and usually give great results they've shown anywhere from 270+ whp- 300 whp from just a tune and about 340 wtrq
as far as tune voiding your warranty it's possible HOWEVER vince at trifecta ahs developed what he likes to call " invisitune" lol gm tech 2 cannot see that the tune has been flashed or modified and it looks stock to them
as far as intake i'd go with clear image as well as their performance boost tubing and downpipe.. they make great stuff for a great price.
as far as tune voiding your warranty it's possible HOWEVER vince at trifecta ahs developed what he likes to call " invisitune" lol gm tech 2 cannot see that the tune has been flashed or modified and it looks stock to them
as far as intake i'd go with clear image as well as their performance boost tubing and downpipe.. they make great stuff for a great price.
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What will a tune do to the MPG?
How does everyone feel about buying a used intake system from, for example, the classifieds on this website?
*edit* Maybe its because I have woman parts (no offense to anyone who biologically does) but the tune scares me a bit. I am very worried about messing with the warranty of the car in case I have some weird problem but don't have the time to switch it back to factory settings before getting repaired. Even a "stealth" is a bit troubling. Did I hear someone mention a tune that doesn't mess with the warranty? If so, when does that become available.
How does everyone feel about buying a used intake system from, for example, the classifieds on this website?
*edit* Maybe its because I have woman parts (no offense to anyone who biologically does) but the tune scares me a bit. I am very worried about messing with the warranty of the car in case I have some weird problem but don't have the time to switch it back to factory settings before getting repaired. Even a "stealth" is a bit troubling. Did I hear someone mention a tune that doesn't mess with the warranty? If so, when does that become available.
07-19-2009, 01:33 AM
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www.turbotechracing.com , www.turbosystem.com , www.dejonpowerhouse.com , www.clearimageautomotive.com
These sites right here will provide you with all the mods you need and that are out. You can also access the tune from Clearimageautomotives website. Also, superchips has a tuner out for our cars aswell now.
These sites right here will provide you with all the mods you need and that are out. You can also access the tune from Clearimageautomotives website. Also, superchips has a tuner out for our cars aswell now.
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there are no such things as poor man's mods. maybe he means rice mods?
how old are you bro?
Hello
I have been reading some of the forums and I am a little overwhelmed by the amount of information. That's a good thing, but it also means I am not sure about a couple of things. I may be getting an 08 or 09 Cobalt SS soon. I would like to modify it a bit, but I don't have the money or the know-how to go nuts with it. Biggest thing to me is inexpensively increasing HP and/or MPG without sacrificing one for the other. Sooooooo, in my research I came across a few things that I think I can handle;
-First; a new air intake system. What does everyone think of these;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...4506.m20.l1116
-Second; new spark plugs. Any suggestions? How big of an increase in HP and/or MPG can I expect with decent plugs and wires?
-Third; Any other suggestions?
Thank you
Jeff
Dover, DE
I have been reading some of the forums and I am a little overwhelmed by the amount of information. That's a good thing, but it also means I am not sure about a couple of things. I may be getting an 08 or 09 Cobalt SS soon. I would like to modify it a bit, but I don't have the money or the know-how to go nuts with it. Biggest thing to me is inexpensively increasing HP and/or MPG without sacrificing one for the other. Sooooooo, in my research I came across a few things that I think I can handle;
-First; a new air intake system. What does everyone think of these;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...4506.m20.l1116
-Second; new spark plugs. Any suggestions? How big of an increase in HP and/or MPG can I expect with decent plugs and wires?
-Third; Any other suggestions?
Thank you
Jeff
Dover, DE
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What will a tune do to the MPG?
How does everyone feel about buying a used intake system from, for example, the classifieds on this website?
*edit* Maybe its because I have woman parts (no offense to anyone who biologically does) but the tune scares me a bit. I am very worried about messing with the warranty of the car in case I have some weird problem but don't have the time to switch it back to factory settings before getting repaired. Even a "stealth" is a bit troubling. Did I hear someone mention a tune that doesn't mess with the warranty? If so, when does that become available.
How does everyone feel about buying a used intake system from, for example, the classifieds on this website?
*edit* Maybe its because I have woman parts (no offense to anyone who biologically does) but the tune scares me a bit. I am very worried about messing with the warranty of the car in case I have some weird problem but don't have the time to switch it back to factory settings before getting repaired. Even a "stealth" is a bit troubling. Did I hear someone mention a tune that doesn't mess with the warranty? If so, when does that become available.
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LOL... I'm sitting here drunk laughing my ass off!! reminds me of this kid around here with a LS sedan with a unpainted urethane non functional hood w/ hood scoop shittily cut out and rear bumper and a huge alum wing and that bitch is on backwards so the air foil is facing the rear so it's creating lift instead of down force!
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LOL... I'm sitting here drunk laughing my ass off!! reminds me of this kid around here with a LS sedan with a unpainted urethane non functional hood w/ hood scoop shittily cut out and rear bumper and a huge alum wing and that bitch is on backwards so the air foil is facing the rear so it's creating lift instead of down force!
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these cars will not gain a single HP unless tuned. due to the learn down feature on the "computer" for these cars. this learn down feature makes the car produce 260/260 no matter what mods are done until the comupter is tuned. some tunes will help your MPG. I suggest you do some research on the car on this site and any others before you purchase the car let alone before you think about modding the car.
An oil catch can.... will that increase my MPG/HP? How about racing stripes? They have "racing" in the name so they must make the car faster, right?
Thank you for the help everyone. I have a few more questions, but i will post them in the correct place.
07-19-2009, 07:38 AM
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Thanks for the info
I also just ran across these;
http://www.pulstar.com/
Too good to be true?
Wait... so getting a tune messes with your warranty?
If not that intake system, than which?
Sorry for this thread being in the wrong place.
I also just ran across these;
http://www.pulstar.com/
Too good to be true?
Wait... so getting a tune messes with your warranty?
If not that intake system, than which?
Sorry for this thread being in the wrong place.
Stock plugs only, and those pulstars are junk.
If you want someone to tune you, PM me and we will discuss it.