2.2L L61 Performance Tech 16 valve 145 hp EcoTec with 155 lb-ft of torque

Debating a few options.....

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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Debating a few options.....

Ok peeps. I have a few options for my next allotment of Cobalt Cash. The 2.4 mani is going on already slated in stone, but I wanna know what other thing I should do. Help me pick.

A) Rotors/Pads and a short shifter - rotors would fix the brake pulsation I've had, short shifter would shorten the throw distance of the shift. put these together to be more comparable to the other options.

B) Power Doors/Windows/Keyless - This would be a tough one, i dunno if i wanna swap my panels for the black panels w/ the goal of making the entire interior black one day, or swapping for door panels which already match my interior. that decision would play a factor as well.

C) SS/TC Shocks/Struts/Springs w/ OEM FE5 endlinks - I don't care your brand preference, I know what I'd get. The question is should this take precedence?

D) Put the money aside, combine with the next 2 allotments of cash(6 months), and purchase a turbo kit.

E) Get a custom 2.5" exhaust fabricated, catted, resonated, using a GMPP muffler.(just my certain taste in sound)

F) Buy the new Core2Atom combo w/ an amplifier sized case w/ a studio quality sound card for stellar sound. This would be a replacement of my current white tower case Duron setup.


Sooooo of those, what do ya'll think?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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my personal opinion is cause im a speed freak is go turbo then go brakes
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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I'd go for C. I'm a fan of turning corners really fast.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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go turbo. you'll get the most joy out of that.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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It all depends what you want in your car.

If you want speed, turbo is the best way to get there... and by all means, its fun as ****. Gonna run ya a couple grand....

If you wanna pick up a little bit of power, and save a little bit of money... Then just go for the catback...
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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if youre already getting the manifold. i would say get a tune. lol.

honestly that will make the most notable difference.

just maybe not with stock exhaust.

so option G is tuning. lol
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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tuning is included when i say the 2.4 mani is going on :-P no option g. lol
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Turbo before brakes and suspension is stoooopid

I vote suspension since youve already got good tires, and a real brake kit wasnt an option.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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I would go with suspension.
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