ok, so im looking into getting the stage 1&2 kit on ebay and installing it all myself, is it free to go get a tune for my car if i have the number or do i have to pay labor, and what does it cost to get the stage 1&2 installed?

 

labor my friend. I paid $300 for the stage 2 install. People on here find it cheaper, so you should shop around. If you plan on putting the pulley, belt, and injectors on by yourself, you will still pay between $50-$100 for the tune. Also, stay out of boost when your driving it to the dealership to have it reflashed.

And if you do the install on your own, your warranty is only good for 12 months. Get it done at the dealership, it will be covered under the full car warranty. That is what my dealership says.

 

thx for the info, i wondered about the warranty, is there anything alse that can be done to the car for performance that is free or like a do it yourself type deal?, sorry i have only had mmy car for about a week and want to know more and have more power, although it is definitley fast

 

I got mine from Crate Engine Depot and Labor at my Chevrolet dealer was $172.50 (2.5 hrs)

 

I would say that's a freak occurance, and I would budget more like $900-1000 total for parts +install with tax.

I shopped around, and even buying the stage 2 from CED for $550ish, the install ended up running about 350, so $900 total. I think you are going to hear from a LOT more people that they paid around 800-1000 versus the guys that paid pennies for their install.

 

It is rated a 2 hr install in the GMPP book so I don't see how 2.5hrs is so far fetched..

 

It's not a stage 1&2 kit. You get one or the other.

 

I did my install myself and I had to call five certified Chevy Dealerships before I found one that actually knew that GM made a supercharged cobalt(I live in a small town). They did the reflash in about 40 minutes for $45. Call around first and you might find one like I did.

 

on ebay there is a kit with stage 1&2, 1 has injectors, and 2 has the pulley and belt and some other stuff, i dont know what the gm kit has

 

I did my install, the 12 month 12 thousand mile warranty is for the stage kit parts themself. If you have a dealer do it , the parts are covered for the 3/36 bumper to bumper warranty. Otherwise it doesn't effect the car warranty ,powertrain or bumper to bumper unless you screw up the install.

 

ok, thx i would prefer to install myself, i enjoy wrenchin on it

i think im gonna go with the zzp stage 4 kit for $750, with that i dont need a flash or anything cause its all included