2.0L LNF Performance Tech 260hp and 260 lb-ft of torque Turbocharged tuner version.

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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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I have a MOD question

I just got my car and it's bone stock. What should be the first MOD I install in order to get this bad ride moving?
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Search the forums. You'll want to do an intake, stg2 or piece together your own stg kit, and tune to get it moving quick.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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here's a dumb question..... What's STG mean?
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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/\ It means "STAGE"
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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^^nice sig
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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get a tune.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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get a tune.
X2. Tune is the best thing you can do to a Turbo Cobalt. Probably one of the cheapest mods too.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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If you tune charge piping is a must. Even just the hot side. Get a intake and a downpipe also and you'll be set
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DjJoeski87
If you tune charge piping is a must. Even just the hot side. Get a intake and a downpipe also and you'll be set
Your telling me. I have seen 3 sets of stock charge pipes with their rubber hotside hoses blown apart.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Ah, totally didn't realize this was the lnf section. disreguard the stg kit. A tune is your best bet.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Tune plus charge pipes and downpipe. Then a bigger front mount and you're all set
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Thanks a lot guys, anyone know the best tune I should get? It looks like Hahn has the best downpipe and cat backs?

Thanks a lot guys, anyone know the best tune I should get? It looks like Hahn has the best downpipe and cat backs?

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Mod before tune so that you can take advantage of the mods...otherwise you will need to tune again...

Go for a downpipe first - that is the most restrictive part of the car....

When you tune, go with trifecta.... it is the most cost-effective and with the data logging capabilities you can get a tune which is tailored to your vehicle...
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RYRO14
get a tune.
This
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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best mod to do first on our cars is to smash out all the windows with a baseball bat. Its cheap and easy and those windows actually weigh quite a bit! You could also reuse the same window smashing tool to smash out the tail lights and headlights. also removing the brakes and brake accessories shaves some more weight too.





also add one of these too. they work really well. you can get it at this website http://www.engineperformancechip.com...r-1-5-psi-p-16
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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I was kidding please dont do any of the things that I mentioned above.

For real though, you should get a downpipe catted or catless, doesnt matter, catted would be safer for the enviroment.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CudaJoe
best mod to do first on our cars is to smash out all the windows with a baseball bat. Its cheap and easy and those windows actually weigh quite a bit! You could also reuse the same window smashing tool to smash out the tail lights and headlights. also removing the brakes and brake accessories shaves some more weight too.





also add one of these too. they work really well. you can get it at this website http://www.engineperformancechip.com...r-1-5-psi-p-16
nice ideas man
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Coilovers (If you can find some)
Motormounts
Exhaust (3in)
Intercooler
Meth/H2o injection
HP tuners (tune)
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