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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 02:03 AM
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suggestion on next upgrade

So I currently have k&n intake,zzp downpipe(stock muffler), zzp intercooler , zzp charge pipes I was wondering on what I should add next its just suggestion and throw in your reason please .oh this is my dd lol. I want to do my bolt ons before I dyno it.thank you for your input
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 03:58 AM
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sounds like you have all the bolt ons.. nothing else really that will give you more power
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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1. Rotated trans mounts, helps reduce wheel hop.
2. Clean your valves, I'm sure they are gunked up.
3. Powell's separator, keeps your valves clean after you've completed number 2.
4. I'm sure your TCAB's are shot, back to the wheel hop thing.
5. Endlinks are probably gone too, Powergrids are the best upgrade, but Moog's will do.
6. Fix anything else that's worn out in the front end before you get it tuned.
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 09outlander
1. Rotated trans mounts, helps reduce wheel hop.
2. Clean your valves, I'm sure they are gunked up.
3. Powell's separator, keeps your valves clean after you've completed number 2.
4. I'm sure your TCAB's are shot, back to the wheel hop thing.
5. Endlinks are probably gone too, Powergrids are the best upgrade, but Moog's will do.
6. Fix anything else that's worn out in the front end before you get it tuned.
Don't forget the GMS1 sensors before getting tuned. The rest would just be suspension and appearance mods unless you decide to go bigger turbo
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 12:09 PM
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Whats above is all you can do now ^^ to add to the list maybe cams
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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E85/hptune and a good set of tires....and eventually a clutch
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 12:12 AM
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E85/hptune and a good set of tires....and eventually a clutch
I heard e85 can eventually damidge your car well I read anyways. What's the difference between hptune and dyno
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 12:17 AM
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Hptuners is the software you use to tune the car. You could either use a dyno to tune the car or do a road tune
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 11:46 PM
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Hahn catback, sound sick. makes exhaust very deep and mean
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 08:14 PM
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E85 is pretty much the cheapest knock resistant fuel available, in the states at least. Obviously you will need a dedicated tune for it. The only thing that could possibly cause an issue is injector seals eventually breaking down from the alcohol. But they make e85 safe seals.

I believe they came in the 2010 and some 09's? Not positive. I have an 09 and while I run an E blend, have not had any problems except for traction
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SR Tech
E85 is pretty much the cheapest knock resistant fuel available, in the states at least. Obviously you will need a dedicated tune for it. The only thing that could possibly cause an issue is injector seals eventually breaking down from the alcohol. But they make e85 safe seals.

I believe they came in the 2010 and some 09's? Not positive. I have an 09 and while I run an E blend, have not had any problems except for traction
Can I get the e85 thru a dyno tune
I have a 08 so I'm guessing iI have to get a new seal? Btw does any one know if I buy a 3bar map for the cold side of the charge pipe if i need 2 or 1? Also I can I use the same wiring out I need to replace them because zzp is selling 2 3barmap with the wirings

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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 12:58 AM
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Can I get the e85 thru a dyno tune I have a 08 so I'm guessing iI have to get a new deal
dyno or not just ask someone who knows what they're doing to give you a tune for E85. Dyno will just let you know the power you're making to the wheels.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 01:01 AM
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dyno or not just ask someone who knows what they're doing to give you a tune for E85. Dyno will just let you know the power you're making to the wheels.
I was set for a dyno tune but it seems like most people are going the trifecta way
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 01:12 AM
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Actually no everyone is going hptuners way and get 2 of the 3 bar maps with plug and play harness thats what zzp sells

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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 01:37 AM
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Actually no everyone is going hptuners way and get 2 of the 3 bar maps with plig and play harness thats what zzp sells
so what is the deference between hptuner/trifecta/dyno and what's the best one in your opinion lol sorry for the many question
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 01:51 AM
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Like i said before hptuners is a software thats used to tune the vehicle same as trifecta but trifecta emails you the tune or remote tunes to what i understand. A dyno will not tune you but it could be used to tune the car with either hptuners or trifecta software. You could also tune on the streets to save on the dyno same outcome either way
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 01:53 AM
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Read that thread i will post below, it will explain everything in better detail

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l...-tunes-208105/
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 04:19 AM
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Read that thread i will post below, it will explain everything in better detail

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l...-tunes-208105/
Is there anyone in California that can do the tune for me I don't want to ruin my engine lmfao 😂
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 01:32 PM
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That i wouldnt be to sure i know getaway driver i think is his name is in cali and got a tune not long ago
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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go to the regional section of this site and look/post up in there.
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