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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:15 AM
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Where is the GM stage kit?

We have reached the first quarter of 09 and I havent seen anything about this kit being released...

The BS alarm is beginning to sound for this thing ever happening. Does anybody have some up to date information about it?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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that is what i was ******* thinking bout today! i mean come one everyone else got it before christmas....... the only reason i can think it is taking too long is cause the intake needs to be changed..... cause apparently we get way more hp (like 20 more) than all the other lnfs and we might be the one to get the stage 2 kit if it really does come out
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by widowedeight
that is what i was ******* thinking bout today! i mean come one everyone else got it before christmas....... the only reason i can think it is taking too long is cause the intake needs to be changed..... cause apparently we get way more hp (like 20 more) than all the other lnfs and we might be the one to get the stage 2 kit if it really does come out
if it does come with an intake u guys think my hahn would work with it?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:27 AM
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I ate it, sorry...
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by spaceage2001
if it does come with an intake u guys think my hahn would work with it?
yeah the only problem was the stock intake wasn't sufficient? i dunno i'm sure the hahn would work cause it def takes more in than stock..... i haven't bought one performance part cause i'm looking to get a stock vs stage 1 dyno
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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any intake will work, kit releases late march end of gm first quarter, use you tax iou on that if ur in cali like me
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by cobaltssoverbooster
any intake will work, kit releases late march end of gm first quarter, use you tax iou on that if ur in cali like me
Where are you getting this timeframe? I would like to see some official release date info if it even exists.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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crate engine depot now says 2nd quarter so is it really even coming
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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Bunch of worried Nancys in here.

Kit is already out for the other cars, it exists, we just have to wait for additional content. If you can't wait there are other options out there for you.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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its already out for the HHR so it shouldnt e much longer it bumped them to 290 and 315
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by agent007kimball
We have reached the first quarter of 09 and I havent seen anything about this kit being released...

The BS alarm is beginning to sound for this thing ever happening. Does anybody have some up to date information about it?
They said the stage kit will release IN 1st quarter, not when we reach 1st quarter. Just stay tuned
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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I know everyone is talking about when it comes out and what it will do... But does anyone know how much this is going to cost, does it have to be installed by the dealership and if so will they back up the warrenty? Only 5000 miles on the 08 and is parked for winter don't need to loose the warrenty just yet!
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cobalt_guy08
I know everyone is talking about when it comes out and what it will do... But does anyone know how much this is going to cost, does it have to be installed by the dealership and if so will they back up the warrenty? Only 5000 miles on the 08 and is parked for winter don't need to loose the warrenty just yet!
800~1k.
warranty if dealer install.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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http://tunersource.gmblogs.com/Downl...structions.pdf
^ heres the install guide from gm for the sky, solstice, and hhr
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by krispy
Bunch of worried Nancys in here.

Kit is already out for the other cars, it exists, we just have to wait for additional content. If you can't wait there are other options out there for you.
A great answer

Originally Posted by rocketpunch1221
They said the stage kit will release IN 1st quarter, not when we reach 1st quarter. Just stay tuned
A great answer

Originally Posted by agent007kimball
We have reached the first quarter of 09 and I havent seen anything about this kit being released...

The BS alarm is beginning to sound for this thing ever happening. Does anybody have some up to date information about it?
1st Quarter of 2009= January 1st - March 31st, so it is currently time for you to play the waiting game along with the rest of us.

Some even say it will come out later than that. GM released the kit for other LNF's which gives SS/TC owners a lot of hope. I am among the people that hope it will come out. Just sit tight and think about sandwiches.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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I'm really looking forward to this stage kit. I definitely wouldn't install aftermarket parts myself for fear of something going wrong and not being able to drive to work or have a running car. But if GM builds the parts and installs it, and backs it by their warranty, bring it on! I feel like I have nothing to lose but money for parts and install. Feels like a safe thing to do that won't cause any problems. Great performance gains that are safe and won't exceed the limits of the car.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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wait till april to get ancy, were still Q1
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Whos getting 5k back in taxes
ME ME ME !!

Get this ******* kit to the stealership NOW GM

With all the tax refunds out they will sell 1000 of these things or more.


WHY ?

nanny control OFF

that mens I can order more mods and they will actually give you gains with out tuning it if I am correct.

DP

EXHAUST

CHARGE PIPE

Stage Kit

SOON I HOPE !

w00t for tax returns - IT WILL BE HERE
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BowTieTillIdie
Whos getting 5k back in taxes
ME ME ME !!

Get this ******* kit to the stealership NOW GM

With all the tax refunds out they will sell 1000 of these things or more.


WHY ?

nanny control OFF

that mens I can order more mods and they will actually give you gains with out tuning it if I am correct.

DP

EXHAUST

CHARGE PIPE

Stage Kit

SOON I HOPE !

w00t for tax returns - IT WILL BE HERE
Sounds about right.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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oooooo yesssss i have...... 1k in taxes plus that little stim check coming to me...... hello gm stage 1 and damn hahn DP so my **** can spool that 22/23lbs quickly
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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Was this for 2008 model year only?
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Some quick info for you guys thinking about getting this stage kit....DONT. My best friend owns a 2009 cobalt, similar to mine, and told me to not even think about it. It replaces a couple of sensors, and gets a tune, thats it. Its pointless. It will put you at around 295 at the crank, when if you spent that same amount on a tune from a pro you will get about 310 at the wheels. Pretty sad.

get all your mods at once, then tune it, and you will be set.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by black2009cobalt
Some quick info for you guys thinking about getting this stage kit....DONT. My best friend owns a 2009 cobalt, similar to mine, and told me to not even think about it. It replaces a couple of sensors, and gets a tune, thats it. Its pointless. It will put you at around 295 at the crank, when if you spent that same amount on a tune from a pro you will get about 310 at the wheels. Pretty sad.

get all your mods at once, then tune it, and you will be set.
its supposed to be 315 at the crank. so you should have around 295-300 at the wheels. ill keep my warrenty for 10-15 hp.

i have heard that the stage 1 for the sky doesnt really make a difference. has anyone seen a dyno sheet for a sky or hhr? i searched everywhere but couldn't find anything.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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I say its more like 285 at the wheel if 315 at the crank, and that is if you only lost 10%.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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The stage kit makes 290 in the Solstice, 290 in the Sky, and 290 in the HHR. Why would you think it would make anything but 290 in the Cobalt? I bet it will make 290hp and 315ft-lb of torque just like its does in the HHR.

Originally Posted by black2009cobalt
Some quick info for you guys thinking about getting this stage kit....DONT. My best friend owns a 2009 cobalt, similar to mine, and told me to not even think about it. It replaces a couple of sensors, and gets a tune, thats it.
Retains factory warranty, aftermarket tunes (if caught) do not. Also, w/ the stage kit you can then aftermarket tune for even more boost w/o setting overboost code.

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