whats a good out of the box turbo swap kit for the lsj? and how much hp can the stock internals handle? thanks looking for around 400-500whp

 

If you are looking for 400-500whp you are definatly going to have to build the motor. As for a kit the best one is doing you're research and building you're own

 

ok well what can the stock internals take powerwise? and ive seen a lot of suggestions to either build your own turbo kit or go with zzp which would be better? i dont know much about how the turbo side of our cars so i need some good advice lol

 

Once you start into the mid 300's i would say it's time to build. Noone will say one is better than the other. Type in turbo kit in the search, start reading and you'll soon know what you want.

 

ok thanks

 

Zzp!

 

If you are unsure or don't have anyone to help you they would be the way to go. They install, dyno and tune it and you're ready to rip haha.

 

Im starting with this. Done homemade kits on my other cars. so Ill find my way lol.
Cobalt Ion LSJ LK9 Ecotec T3T4 Turbo Charger Kit: eBay Motors (item 260601527734 end time Dec-07-10 09:23:38 PST)

 

You're kidding right? For the love of god don't buy that kit...

 

Why is that. Its somewhere to start. I have the lk9 mani now. And some of my other parts. Thats to get the boost on and upgrade from there. Seriously, Ive done my other rides sort of this way. Worked fine for me. Tired of under 300 hp.

 

Because it's cheap, made in china junk. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. And there is a reason a complete ebay turbo kit is $1200 obo. Because it's garbage.

 

I got you. your point is valid, dont get me wrong. But I have plans. ill be alright. not a noob to the boost game.

 

You are if you plan on buying an ebay turbo kit . Why would you buy a junk kit then upgrade from there? It doesnt make sense. Save you're pennies and do it right the first time.

 

lol. gotcha thanks. not trying to disrespect or anything. But as I stated I have plans. By summer she'll have a turbo on her. A good sized one as well. Ill be okay.

Was just letting op know that theres other options than just 5k turbo kits.

 

I'm not trying to disrespect either but there is a reason that most turbo kits are in the 5k area.

 

yeah i would never buy a ebay kit just the turbo on my car cost about as much as that kit

 

Exactly

 

Ill sell ya a badass kit

 

Zzp.

 

go tvs instead, they're much better!







<had to post this so people would stop accusing me of suggesting turbo kits in tvs threads>

 

^lol

 

what the base kit?

 

How much you looking for? I am look for a turbo kit.

 

You don't have to build your motor for over 300whp applications. Many cobalt owners have been fine. Properly tuned and how you take care of the car and how you drive regularly, you can push towards 400 and probably be fine.

As for the E-bay turbos they are hit or miss. They can be a good jumping off point. I'm running an e-bay turbo and it's been fine so far not to mention it was used to boot.

 

Kennyspec ran 360whp for an entire summer with his turbo swap and it never blew but ended up wearing out in the end.