So im thinking about getting the OTTP Stage 3 kit. what else would i have to get to make my enigne run better and get the most out of the kit? just know that i have stock everything but a K&N CAI.... thats it and can someone explain the process of tuning and stuff. im just starting to learn about cars so please help me out!

 

Cant remember what the stage 3 comes with...isnt it tvs, injectors, harness, tune, h/e, spark plugs and belt? If i was right that was a good guess. I highly suggest getting a meth injection kit. That will allow you to up the timing in the tune. If you are new to cars then tuning isnt something you want to be messing around with yet. All i can say is custom tuning is the best option. OTTP will send you a tune but you still have to find someone with hp tuners...if thats the option you pick...not sure how that works.

Also exhaust is a good mod too...lol

 

yeah thats about right lol i am looking at getting a magnaflow exhaust right now but what does a tune consist of

 

A tune for your computer its absoluetly necessary for a TVS build. It modifies your computer from all stock levels to pretty much anything you want. Talk to a tuner, I dont know everything about tunes so im not gonna give you false info. I do know its needed to run a TVS though! Im running one now!

I would recommend a 3" exhaust over the magnaflow. Try vibrant, if your running a TVS then your more than likely gonna pull over 300hp. I know i wouldnt have paid as much as i did to not get more than 300HP.

Nice to see another virginian in here!

 

is that why they give u the option in sending your PCM to ottp or them sending u one. is that what thats for or am i way far off. did u do your own tune or where did u go seeing how im not far from hamptom or NC i could start looking towards going out there for assistance

 

yes OTTP will send you a tuned PCM, I wouldnt recommend it. Not saying that its bad or doesnt work, but building a TVS supercharged car i would want something a little more custom. Thats my opinion. OTTP is a great vendor and if you choose for them to send you their tune youll be fine.

My car club East Coast Cobalts is sponsored by a speed shop in NC and we get alot of work done there. They do tuning so maybe thats something you could look into. There are tuners in VA though you just gotta look them up. Im not in the states right now so i wouldnt be able to show you around.

I come back in august for 2 weeks so if you still need help i might be able to help out more.

 

yeah i will have to look around around here. i might be getting deployed sometime in august so idk. but i will definately try to hit u up on some knowledge or advice or something thanks

 

The "base" OTTP Stage 3 kit is only the TVS, 80lb injectors, and 1-step colder plugs. You can add on stage 2 belt (needed), h/e (needed), etc, etc. Minimum I'd say to run the TVS safely is intake, h/e, full exhaust on top of those additions I put down to the Stage 3 kit. And a tune obviously, but if you have a GOOD tuner in your area, I'd seek them out as the OTTP tune wont be bad, but it's still a canned tune and a custom one will be MUCH better for the car. Just remember that all the power from the TVS comes from a good tune and timing. And the secret to timing is meth

Here's some links to DEFINITELY check out. They'll answer a lot of the questions you have, I promise

TVS FAQ:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...hlight=tvs+faq

TVS Dyno and 1/4 mile thread (good info in here)...
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l-lsj-performance-tech-47/official-tvs-dyno-1-4-mile-thread-204929/

And this is a thread someone had and had some good questions that might help ya. By the end of page 3 it got a little retarded though....
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/forced-induction-50/tvs-3-0-much-better-than-stage-2-a-210018/


Hope this helps!!

 

awesome man!!! thanks

so would it be safe to say that before purchasing the stage 3 kit i should get an 3" exhaust and headers?

 

Yea I definitely would.

Just as a reference, I have the TVS with a 2.9" pulley, full exhaust, intake, and a h/e and I put down 303whp/265wtq. Not the highest numbers ever but for a pretty base setup with no meth and just a h/e to cool it, that's not half bad

 

Also if you don't want to go with meth,you can still put down some good numbers.I put down 340whp with intake,full exhaust,h/e,2.9 pulley,good tune with no meth.

 

thanks that sounds like a plan i will look into getting a 3" magna flow exahuust system this weekend and soon after the headers and im sure once i do that i will have more questions about the kit after i purchase it.

 

Yea man go for it! If you have any questions just refer to those links I posted, especially the FAQ. Chances are, any question you have is probably answered in there.