Hello,

Im planning on doing the Turbo swap on my cobalt ss supercharged.

I have a few questions,

The car has 119k would that be okay?
Would i be able to do it myself (straight foward build?)
Would i need any modifications to the engine internally?
I currently have zzp stage 3 kit with their 3 inch catted downpipe and catback.
anything i need to know before ordering the lsj turbo kit from zzp? Includes everything to get the car completed?
would the car be fine as an everyday driver?
And anyone looking to buy the supercharger bolt off kit after installation?
I appriciate the help!

Thanks!!

 

here you go

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l...thread-258476/

thats why we have a search button

 

The car has 119k would that be okay?
idk, typically people convert at significantly lower mileage. A routine inspection will be your best bet (compression check, leak down test)

Would i be able to do it myself (straight foward build?)
bolting everything on is a matter of having the right tools, a weekend, some buddies, and some beer. It helps to not have a wife that bitches about whether you're done yet.

Would i need any modifications to the engine internally?
Depends on your power goals and how badly you drove your car the past 119k miles. But essentially, no.

I currently have zzp stage 3 kit with their 3 inch catted downpipe and catback.
kiss the dp goodbye.

anything i need to know before ordering the lsj turbo kit from zzp? Includes everything to get the car completed?
you will need to get your alternator's clutch welded, or get a 2.2 alternator. You need a 2.2 idler pulley/tensioner, and a 2.2 serpentine belt. Also, if you don't have these items already, you will need a wideband for tuning purposes, a mechanical boost guage (if you want to read boost higher than 20psi), an oil pressure guage to monitor oil pressures before the the turbo, and you will need to completely rework the PCV system. Don't skimp on the pcv system: i have a thread dedicated to my issue with this.

would the car be fine as an everyday driver?
It's supercharged now, and it'll be turbocharged when you're done. As long as you have something pulling air into your engine, it'll be drivable. Arguably, it'll drive better as a t/c engine, as it started life as a turbocharged platform back when it was a SAAB engine. It really all depends on the tune and how much you get on it.

And anyone looking to buy the supercharger bolt off kit after installation?
put it up for sell on jbody.org, redlineforums, here, and any other local forums that involve naturally aspirated cobalts. Someone will bite.

I appriciate the help!

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Thank you! I ordered the complete swap kit from zzp No cat, External dump, Bullseye s252 Extended Tip, No injectors( already have 60#), NO tune because im driving it up after install, boost controller and zzp 50mm BOV,

Im going to pick it up on friday at zzp.

Did i mess anything up with my order does it sound correct?

 

how far of a drive? it's gonna be driving pretty shitty

 

Just ask ZZP all these questions if you're going to be driving up there to pick it up, hell, have them install it haha I emailed them a long time ago and I'm pretty sure it was a fair price

 

Id let them install it, but it takes them WAY to long! save the money and hey, learn something while im at it. Hopefully nothing goes wrong! =/

around a 3 hour drive, Not too bad.

 

You're going to drive it 3 hours on no tune?

 

yes, would the not be reccomended? Tim from ZZP said that i just cant beat on it the whole way dont get on it.

 

Do you know if theres any welding that needs to be done with the purchase of the zzp turbo swap kit i mentioned? im seeing how everyone welds the oil feed line on their oil pan, does zzp's kit require that or anything like it welding wise?

 

you will need to get your alternator's clutch welded, or get a 2.2 alternator. You need a 2.2 idler pulley/tensioner, and a 2.2 serpentine belt. Also, if you don't have these items already, you will need a wideband for tuning purposes, a mechanical boost guage (if you want to read boost higher than 20psi), an oil pressure guage to monitor oil pressures before the the turbo, and you will need to completely rework the PCV system. Don't skimp on the pcv system: i have a thread dedicated to my issue with this.

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How exactly do you install the pulley tensioner?

 

it's like two or three bolts that connect the idler arm asssembly to the block. Same bolts and same location for the 2.2 idler arm.

 

2 or 3? only 1 lol

 

agh...sry it's been awhile and I must have been thinking the alternator....fail...

 

my alternator only consists of 2 fk u third bolt

 

What goes on the back of the lsj turbo swap manifold? the MAP? Because i left that at zzp. Is there anyway i could bypass it to drive a few days?

 

lmao u shouldve left ur car at zzp

 

HAHA only thing im stuck with. Im waiting for them to send me one.

 

New to this forum, just wondering on average how long it takes to do the complete swap with the kit from zzp?

 

go ask in the turbo lsj section

 

To pull everything off and put it all on probably a full day. Zzp has instructions online which help too.

 

And is it pretty straight forward to install?

 

Take a read and you'll know if you feel comfortable doing it yourself.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/zzpstorage/i...structions.pdf

 

Just an FYI guys there is no need to get the alternator replaced or welded anymore. Just remove your stock pulley and put this one on. OTTP LSJ Alternator Pulley

 

nice.