I have a 2005 Chevy Cobalt 2.2L LS Coupe. I've had it for awhile now and i've really been itching to begin on adding things on to it. Right now my first thing I'm wanting done is the injen CAI. I'm looking to make my car into a sleeper right now. I just want to put all my money into the engine and worry about the exterior later.

btw, I have a auto trans. Should I go with a turbo or an a/m sc?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

You will be a bit let down by the GM Supercharger kit. Its expensive, and for the money, you can turbo charge and get a lot more horsepower. However, the GM kit will allow you to retain your warrenty.

As for the auto trans, no problems there. Forced induction will work fine on this car with either the manual or the auto.

If you are thinking forced induction, don't waste time or money on an CAI. You won't be able to use it after the induction product is installed.

 

Go with the Turbo....they love auto's get the kind of set-up that the street-graffiti cobalt has on it, its behind the driver wheel.....pm them, she will tell you she loves the car.
They aren't out yet....but will be soon

 

go turbo, thats what im doing, and then maybe a drop

 

From the money I've heard you'll spend on the SC, you're better off buidling a custom turbo setup.

 

well definately go turbo and if you wait for the garrett turbo kit that is supposed to come out early 06 they will retain the stock airbox with their kit ive talked to them personally to make sure since i wanted to buy an injen cai and they said it should be able to work with the kit with little or no modification

 

frank told me his turbo should work fine with the Injen CAI as well

 

Correct me if i'm wrong, but if you put a CAI or anysort of aftermarket part on your engine doesn't that void the warrenty? I want to go ahead and get the CAI within the next month and just start saving for the turbo kit.

 

it does not void the warranty

 

do not get a CAI if you are going turbo

it will be replaced when you buy the turbo kit...spend your money on other supporting turbo mods if you are looking to buy something.

 

they can only void the warranty on the part(s) you replaced (and possible supporting parts). The only way a I can see a CAI void the warranty on the entire motor is if you hydrolock from driving through a pond in the road. Ofcourse if you still have the CAI on when you tow it to the dealer then you deserve to pay for it.

Also while shopping for turbo parts you should also be looking for someone to rebuild your tranny (gonna have to build it stronger or you can't run much boost)

 

A few of these things will be repeats, but...

Your warranty will be fine. A replacement intake does not affect it. You void the powertrain warranty if you "crack the seal" as I call it. Meaning, if you take off a part that would allow access to the oil inside the engine, then you void it. For instance, cam shafts will void your warranty.

As for your trans, if you are running stage one boost levels, your automatic will be fine without upgrades. The stock Auto is actually rated to handle more torque at the gearbox then the manual is. You should be good up to around 250 HP without modification.

And finally, don't get a new intake if you are going to get a turbo. Yes, there are kits out there, like Maximum Boost's turbo kit, that are set up to allow the use of an naturally aspirated intake. However, most dont. When you buy the turbo kit, it usually comes with an intake all its own. What will you do with two?

Hope that helps.

 

Does any one have anyidea how much it would cost to get a turbo kit and have it installed?

 

plan on spending a good $4500 for the kit install and moderate tuning

 

learn how to install it yourself, my friend can do it and would probably cost me around 1500 for everything

 

wow i have $1500 right now i wish i had a friend to get me turboed for that much, thats unreal, the turbo i want (gt28rs) cost that much by itself

 

how long ago did u get it...these cars loose their value fast...i bought mine in may for 16,600 and its now worth 11,000

to turbo/super charge your car weould cost around 80% of what your car is worth...if i did it anyway.

 

I've had mine since late june. I didn't know that it went down that low??

 

I don't think thats right, because even kelley blue book who usually prices low says $15,540...

 

However the trade-in value of it is $9,875 and the Private Party value is 12,625....

 

******* NOS!!!!
add your bolt ons, then spray the **** outta it. theres your sleeper, driving all nice until some guy in a honda with onboard rice cooker cuts you off, then flip the ******* switch and wave with your middle finger as you go by.

go for the turbo if this isnt your every day driver.

 

This is the only care I have really. I mean I could drive my old sentra beater, but it's only there for 2 more months, Then i'm giving it to my girlfriend because she needs a care. . .

 

You must really like adding that 'e' to 'car' eh?

 

maybe hes Canadian

 

no if he was canadian it woulda been an 'a' not an 'e'
nooo dooot abooot it

canada rocks