Chevrolet Cobalt Turbo Kit
05-23-2005, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by PremioJoe
$2700 is not bad at all for that entire setup. Ive seen some kits with similar gains run for almost $4000. I would love to have a turbo kit on my 2.2L, but I purchased my car under the SmartBuy and I doubt I will keep my Cobalt after the 4 year term.
And now I'm selling the bloody car. I want my $2k back
05-23-2005, 10:14 AM
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ok...quick and stupid question probably but i'm new to all this stuff....if you were to get any of those turbo stages installed...does that lower your gas mileage per gallon then?
05-23-2005, 12:25 PM
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ok...quick and stupid question probably but i'm new to all this stuff....if you were to get any of those turbo stages installed...does that lower your gas mileage per gallon then?
Yup. I have to assume you don't know how it works, so here's how it works...
Engines require a precise mixture of Fuel to Air to work properly. The best ratio, called Stochiometric (did I spell that right?) is about 16 parts air to 1 part gas. It's the ECMs job in the modern car to maintain this ratio. When you force more air into the engine via turbo charging, the car must in turn add more gas to the mix to keep it all running correctly.
05-23-2005, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by frankmckeever
I know...
Turbo Kits are pretty expensive. Our prices are actually pretty cheap. If you're looking for a lot of power for a good price, I'd go with the Stage 3 for $2699. I realize that's a lot of money, but that's the kit that will give you the 100 horsepower gain.
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Turbo Kits are pretty expensive. Our prices are actually pretty cheap. If you're looking for a lot of power for a good price, I'd go with the Stage 3 for $2699. I realize that's a lot of money, but that's the kit that will give you the 100 horsepower gain.
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Are you using the same turbo for each kit? If so then someone could start off with Stage I, then later on upgrade to Stage II or III?
If someone were to build the bottom end, add a boost controller and appropriate fuel mods, what's the hp limits of the turbo?
05-23-2005, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by delirium
ok...quick and stupid question probably but i'm new to all this stuff....if you were to get any of those turbo stages installed...does that lower your gas mileage per gallon then?
It also depends on when the turbo comes on. The stock SRT-4 turbo is so small that if boost control is taken away from the stock computer, we get part-throttle-boost, as much as 15psi at 50% throttle, as a result gas mileage goes down. Aftermarket turbo upgrades are alot bigger and as a result come on later in the RPM and the part throttle boost is virtually eliminated.
With my current modifications (stock turbo), around town I get about 20-22mpg and about 25-26 on the highway. My friend has an aftermarket turbo, produces nearly 2x the horsepower and gets better gas mileage around town (23-24) and on the highway (27-28).
05-23-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by halfcent
Yup. I have to assume you don't know how it works, so here's how it works...
Engines require a precise mixture of Fuel to Air to work properly. The best ratio, called Stochiometric (did I spell that right?) is about 16 parts air to 1 part gas. It's the ECMs job in the modern car to maintain this ratio. When you force more air into the engine via turbo charging, the car must in turn add more gas to the mix to keep it all running correctly.
Engines require a precise mixture of Fuel to Air to work properly. The best ratio, called Stochiometric (did I spell that right?) is about 16 parts air to 1 part gas. It's the ECMs job in the modern car to maintain this ratio. When you force more air into the engine via turbo charging, the car must in turn add more gas to the mix to keep it all running correctly.
Here is a good chart to reference:
Note, however, that with Forced Induction applications (Supercharger, Turbo, Nitrous) usually you want your Air-Fuel ratio a bit rich, around 11.5:1.
05-23-2005, 02:25 PM
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Yep, each kit uses the same turbo, so it's possible to get the Stage 1 and upgrade the other components later. However, we suggest that you don't raise the boost much past 10 unless you plan on upgrading your internals.
05-23-2005, 10:52 PM
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Sure, we can do that for you If you're serious about doing it, I can sell you the Stage 1 Kit with the FMU, High Flow Fuel Pump, and fuel lines for $2250 plus Shipping, so about $2300 Shipped.
But when I'm ready to go the forced induction route, I will defnitely look your way...Thanks for your support of the Cobalt, the market for it is only going to grow.
05-24-2005, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by jive
I want to make it look fast before I make it fast...
05-24-2005, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by homewrecker
Considering I recently spent almost $2000 on a GT Ballistic Ballbearing Turbo for my Talon $2700 for a complete setup is a bargain.
And now I'm selling the bloody car. I want my $2k back
And now I'm selling the bloody car. I want my $2k back
05-24-2005, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny
bah, evo 16g is much better, my friend hit 12's with intake exhaust fuel mods, and dsmlink
If I were to continue with my plans I'd be hitting 11's but I've kinda lost interest.
05-25-2005, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by xXx
...right now it seems like Cobalt owners are on the losing end.
05-25-2005, 03:42 PM
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yep for the ions they are short handed thats why when they came out i was fabing up my SC kit to run against the SS and the Redline and getting the word out is the hard part! lol
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