SS Sedan #3!
 

They say that the third time is the charm, right? Let's hope this to be the case! :cool:

As you know, my 2nd was recently totaled in an accident - https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/08-1...-boned-322102/

I knew I wasn't done with the delta platform just yet, so the hunt began for a clean replacement. I had planned on using my totaled ride as a donor car because
1.) I knew I would be hard pressed to find another with the pristine interior that mine had
and
2.) I had just put a bunch of money into OE replacement suspension parts/tires and combined with all of my go fast goodies, were valued at more than what it would cost to buy it back.

Found myself a SUPER clean G85 SRTC Sedan with 66K miles on it in Las Vegas. I flew in to check it out and wound up driving it home on 8/11/16. Mechanically, the only thing I didn't like was the clutch engagement and knew that the clutch master was shot. I replaced it once I got it home and my god, what a pain in the ass! Brakes are brand new OEM, including the pads and the trans/motor are smooth as butter! :cool:

Currently, the car is mildy tuned, has my ZZP intake tube on the stock air box and has my ZZP catless DP. I forgot how quiet these cars are with the stock res/catback lol... Once the suspension has been transferred over (sans the lowering springs), the K04R, K&N SRI and 3" RFL go on. :cool:

Here she is all cleaned up and rolling on my Nitto 555 G2s
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...3e9b3a9501.jpg


Unfortunately for me, I was 10000% right when it came to my 1st point above. The interior was dirty as FUCK! I ripped all of the seats out, vacuumed and scrubbed the carpet with a mitt to get all of the dog hair that was embedded and wound up replacing all of the interior dash trim pieces + the radio. I had to scrub the windows, dash and door panels like you wouldn't believe...

Before, on the drivers side (pictures do no justice, this MFer was dirty AF!) + Bonus - GMPP Sport pedals!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...23a1db9a4d.png

After, passenger side

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...65c6d67d12.png

Here's the seats that I removed and replaced. Driver side was obviously the worst. It was torn, beat up, deformed and literally look like someone rolled around in shit and then sat in it. It actually looks better in the picture! :lol:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...a0f3dd5ad3.jpg

Rears/Radio
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...aaa2f08aba.jpg

Here's the completed project -
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...cd6b396d66.jpg

This is a sad picture right here!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...26bbc9e3a2.jpg


And finally, I have this awesome new tool that is going to help me complete the suspension overhaul! :twothumbs

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...803cdcaad4.jpg

Tyler don't play....

pure awesome

Nice man congrats on the new ride!! Don't kill #3 lol

I miss my car :( Why it no run.

Cobalts are really cheap to live in. Glad the person you got it from found a new place to live. Glad you got something you can like.

Gratz on the purchase man. Don't kill anymore unicorns lmao

What'd you do? Motor toast?

LOL very true statement!

I love this car. :cool:

Totally wasn't my fault man! :lol:

I sold a true unicorn not long ago though...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...ff94919fc8.jpg

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...1b477a06b9.jpg

Nice find is that tool for the rear bushings on the beam?

Thanks buddy.

Yes, that's correct!

Where did you find that I need to do mine as well

Doesn't powell supply the tool? If you get the bushing from him?

Yes he does.

Oh okay I haven't ordered them yet

Damn you beat me to it lol. I called that guy the day you came out to look at this car. He told me that there was someone already interested and if you back out he would call me. Nice car congrats man

Bought it off of ebay for $100 shipped. Screaming deal for a brand new, never used tool :cool:

Ha! That's incredible. He told me someone had called just before I got there! Yeah, definitely a nice buy for sure. It's a great car and I'm actually happier with it than the 2 previous sedans.

What's good bro!? I'm out here in Vegas and recently picked up my 3rd Balt haha me and MurderedSS kick it all the time. We should meet up sometime and hit a car meet or two. I have a LNF coupe same color as yours.

Really appreciate the offer my good man but I'm in Arizona. Maybe if I decide to roll back through there one of these days, we could meet up and hit up a meet :cool:

Just wanted to share the progression on the car in terms of power

*ALL runs done on the same stretch of road, etc etc etc*

Stock - 232/241

20psi, stock timing, ultra grandma like tune - 267/281

Same tune, ZZP intake tube and ZZP catless downpipe - 277/314

E25, very similar tune, 12° - 311/351

Next up is K&N SRI vs ZZP intake tube/stock air box

Small update in terms of power output, should anyone GAF :)

*disclaimer, this has all been on the same stretch, same gear, same starting MPH using V-Dyno*

E47, 23psi, 20* timing, K&N, ZZP Catless DP - 354/388

Same as above + K04R and 3" RFL - 401/424 (51* weather)

Same as above, in warmer 84* weather - 388/417

WR-3 6758 at 25psi with E47, 20* of timing - 441/404 (severe FP drop after 5800RPM) - Clutch said F you shortly after this and I backed down the E content due to FP issues.

Comparing the stocker to the K04R was a pretty decent gain, especially after 5500. The WR3 vs the K04R is literally night and day from 4000 on. At 6500 the 6758 is sitting at 441 and still climbing vs the K04R sitting at 361.

Looking forward to see what the new clutch, cool weather and new tune will do

you don't know how happy you make me that your getting good numbers out of that turbo :)

Goal is to throw it on a local dynojet once the new clutch is broken in. Hoping I can (safely) touch 450whp with the factory fuel system and E30-35

Those are some sick numbers man!!! That k04r is so tempting esp with e85 and just over 400whp!

Not saying it can't happen but I would guess that the r would be somewhere around 385 on a dynojet. I haven't seen anyone make 400 on it yet. I have the smaller wr-1 and it's around 373whp. Can't see a slightly bigger wheel kicking it another 30hp. I'm on e47.

It's a fun, cheap bolt on if you have access to ethanol and a competent tuner. I'd suggest skipping it and going with the ZFR or a Z54

It was consistently in the 380s on my ride. Cooler weather and it screamed. Very temperamental with heat. Definitely not a consistent 400whp turbo