ok i'm looking to runn a 100=+ shot of nitrous on my 2.2 cobalt and need to know what type of pistons and rods i would need to handle it does anyone know what i should go with compression wise and piston and anything else i would need thanks ............dave

 

Eagle Rods
Wiesco Pistons (stock compression)
ARP headstuds

done.

thats the bare minimum I'd go with if I were building a 2.2, check turbotechracing.com...they've got everything listed thats available for the bottom end. I don't know if its necessary to go with new bearings or not, maybe someone else can chime in there.

 

Put the eagle crank in too and go for the 250 shot.

 

I'd say go turbo and put some of the money towards the engine to handle more boost.

 

Pull the engine, build it top end/bottom end, and wait for the TVS.

 

i know the trim army will likely try and flame me for this, but its a valid suggestion so blow me

have you considered using that 4 grand to trade your car in for something with more power from the factory? thats a big chunk of change.

 

I want to do the same and I agree with Ion. But given a few people, does everyone think the manifold (2.4 or 2.2) will hold up to a 100 shot? Or will it just kinda explode like it has for a few people. Just curious.

But anyways.....IonNinja's suggestion sounds good to me!!

 

i love the 4 door wouldnt trade it . plus when ppl pull next to me to race they never expect the 75shot under the hood .plus its paid off and not looking to get into a payment agian

 

*nod* gotcha.
thanks for taking the suggestion the right way

good luck with your build.

 

The issue with the manifold was, I believe, puddling in the manifold as well as a defective window switch. (Rollermandan can correct me if I got that wrong) The manifold should hold fine with a 100 shot.

 

ok if i get piston, rods, arp head studs ,do i have to do anything else or can i put them right in how everything is ... also should i do cams or am i fine with out ?

 

take your car and the 4k and trade up to a better car

 

Ahhhh right I see, that would definatly make sense lol.

As far as cams I beleive halfcent told me stock cams on the 2.2 are good to 400 or 500hp (I'm pretty sure it was 400) sooo you should definatly be good with your stock cams.

 

I have everything you need in regards to internals if you wish to buy. PM me if interested.

 

Whenever i think about upgrading the performance i Always think of Anomalous' suggestion.. then i start thinking about starting over on a car payment when mine is almost done.. plus.. id have to get new wheels.. i think id stick with my ride also

 

i recomend getting an lsd... but thats just me,