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

wikkys new project

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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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good luck and god speed
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DoNtGeTdUnNuP
if youre going to get a turbo kit, i think it would be a much better decision to wait until a "real" company comes out with something. i think youd be a lot happier. and whats the point in boosting 4 psi? waiting until you can get an intercooler and actually afford to upgrade the necessary parts would be smart.
thats true but i actually have talked to frank extensively and he has been good to me. Answered all my questions and told me realistic expectations with this system. I understand he got somewhat of a bad wrap at one point because of not offering an FMU with the stage 1 and 2 turbo, but when i inquired he told me i should definately get an FMU.

Ive been talking to him for around 2 months now, he is a great guy + he lives in clearmonte which is about 30 minutes from where i live. If something does go wrong with his sytem he already knows ill be knocking at his door =).

besides that fact that his kit is 1700$ makes it affordable for me, ill run 4psi until i can afford the intercooler and injectors then push it up to around 7-8. Im not trying to have a 10 second car or anything, just a daily driver with a little bit of "pull".

Thanks for advice though, i took everyones input into consideration. Ill be purchasing it this friday.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Sweet!
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FLCobalt
Ill be purchasing it this friday.
And you are going to post pics right?
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Awesome wikky, you are paving the way for everybody else!
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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damn....i think it's safe for me to say, you guys sure do have more b*lls than me (both figuritavely and literally...lol) does anyone care about their warranties?........anyway good luck with the projects guys....hope everything works out in your favor!!!
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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Best of luck wikky. I've never attempted anything even close to what you're doing, but regardless I'll give some advice. For all the time and money you're putting into this project, you might as well do it right. If I were you I'd save up until I had enough money to change the internals as well, someone else mentioned that the GM buildbook for the Ecotec gives good information. I'd also intercool and install BOV with the primary installation as well.

You're going to have a lot of fun with this man. It's about time one of us 2.2 owners stepped up and gave the SS/SC a challenge
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by chipsgt
And you are going to post pics right?
definately. i also just purchased the APEXI Safc 2 off of ebay =)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tonio5555
Best of luck wikky. I've never attempted anything even close to what you're doing, but regardless I'll give some advice. For all the time and money you're putting into this project, you might as well do it right. If I were you I'd save up until I had enough money to change the internals as well, someone else mentioned that the GM buildbook for the Ecotec gives good information. I'd also intercool and install BOV with the primary installation as well.

You're going to have a lot of fun with this man. It's about time one of us 2.2 owners stepped up and gave the SS/SC a challenge

thank you yea ill decide the internals situation a little farther down the road, not sure, i was thinking about getting the turbo setup done and working properly, then adding a turbo cam and probably other internals too so i can up the boost. and yes im primarily doing it so those damn SS/SC owners dont think they are the greatest for much longer lol! im just messin with em...but ill race em
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by wikkymaster
yes im primarily doing it so those damn SS/SC owners dont think they are the greatest for much longer
It warms my heart to see two great men work towards a common goal lol
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 12:16 AM
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Man , good luck to you Wikky . Thats kickass .

Something makes me think theres gonna be more than a few UN-naturally aspirated 2.2 Cobalts that are gonna eclipse the Cobalt SS in power output .

Just dont put a SS badge on there BIOOOOOOOOOTCH .....jus messin
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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on the contrary i just bought bigger 2.2 emblems biiiiiiiiiiiiiiooooooooooooooootch =)
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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lol i will never make my car what it isnt
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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wikky let me mail you my chevy emblems so u can paint them black for me =P
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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lol ok its really easy, just spray paint

and shave that back one off for god's sake! its hideous!
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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I LIKE MY BACK ONE LOSER! j/k haha

What about the head lights what did you use to get them black?
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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are you serious the back one is like a doorknob its so big and bulky, i used to grab it to open and close my trunk....spray paint
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by wikkymaster
thanks everyone im glad no bashing so far lol...but seriously who could bash a turbo project.... and jtohio id like to see a pic of that polished valve cover if you have any
I do have one but i do not know how to put it on here. And i would not recomend it i did not keep up with it and noe it just looks like ****. Im not sure why.
I just used some mothers aluminum polish and a lot of elbow grease it took me a good two maybe three hours of constant rubbbing to get it to look good. sorry about the pic thing.
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