gibsonj4's LT/SC Detailed Build Thread
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gibsonj4's LT/SC Detailed Build Thread
Gibsonj4's Detailed LT/SC Build Thread
The goal of this thread will be to detail the parts, prices, sources and installation of the kit on my car. I want to make this as detailed as possible so others who are wishing to do the same to their cars can have a detailed guide to read. This will not be a "quick" thread as I am still in the process of gathering parts but hopefully it will be helpful to others who are just simply wanting a fun DD and weekend auto-x/strip car. Parts I have yet to purchase, I either A) Got the Price from GM Parts Direct 2) Estimated The Going Rate.
Now, I know I will get "this can be done cheaper" but I like to have some things new and KNOW that I am getting the right/quality stuff so keep that in mind. I am not attempting to do this "as cheap as possible." If you want to buy a cheap used kit, not judging you just not for me
Car Details
2010 Cobalt LT with 33K Miles
5MT in Sport Red Tintcoat
On-Going Parts List
This is What I have gathered Thus Far (if not RED I have yet to purchase so I need these parts!)
Description Part # Price Source
TOTAL SPENT THUS FAR: $981.02
Other Parts I Will Purchase Soon After
Wheels & Tires
Coilovers
New Clutch
Catback
If you see any parts I have not purchased, I AM INTERESTED IN PURCHASING!
Thanks for Tuning in
'MERICA
The goal of this thread will be to detail the parts, prices, sources and installation of the kit on my car. I want to make this as detailed as possible so others who are wishing to do the same to their cars can have a detailed guide to read. This will not be a "quick" thread as I am still in the process of gathering parts but hopefully it will be helpful to others who are just simply wanting a fun DD and weekend auto-x/strip car. Parts I have yet to purchase, I either A) Got the Price from GM Parts Direct 2) Estimated The Going Rate.
Now, I know I will get "this can be done cheaper" but I like to have some things new and KNOW that I am getting the right/quality stuff so keep that in mind. I am not attempting to do this "as cheap as possible." If you want to buy a cheap used kit, not judging you just not for me
Car Details
2010 Cobalt LT with 33K Miles
5MT in Sport Red Tintcoat
On-Going Parts List
This is What I have gathered Thus Far (if not RED I have yet to purchase so I need these parts!)
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TOTAL SPENT THUS FAR: $981.02
Other Parts I Will Purchase Soon After
Wheels & Tires
Coilovers
New Clutch
Catback
If you see any parts I have not purchased, I AM INTERESTED IN PURCHASING!
Thanks for Tuning in
'MERICA
Last edited by gibsonj4; 07-29-2012 at 10:20 PM.
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Yes, I stole this list from Gene on here. I simply looked up the sources and prices for the given parts. Obviously, you don't have to buy these exact parts of these are the bare essentials to supercharge the 2.2. Luckily, the blower I bought has a modular pulley system and 2.9 pulley. You can pick any pulley (given your you have forged internals and supporting mods) but I am not going lower than a 2.9 for now. I plan on building a motor this spring and swapping the blower if I like the setup.
Here is Gene's build thread:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l...-build-166563/
Also here are all the builds:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l...thread-208355/
I suggest reading through these and seeing if it's something you want to do yourself or buy kit from ZZP that is more expensive but already put together.
Here is Gene's build thread:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l...-build-166563/
Also here are all the builds:
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l...thread-208355/
I suggest reading through these and seeing if it's something you want to do yourself or buy kit from ZZP that is more expensive but already put together.
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Bump:
Want to Purchase the following:
Stock LSJ Tensioner
Stock LSJ Idler Pulley
Stock LSJ Alternator Bracket
Let me know what you have!
EDIT: Bluestreak thanks for TB payment sent!
Want to Purchase the following:
Stock LSJ Tensioner
Stock LSJ Idler Pulley
Stock LSJ Alternator Bracket
Let me know what you have!
EDIT: Bluestreak thanks for TB payment sent!
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I intend to mod more and as I stated I will be building a motor in the spring and upgrading the clutch soon after/during my install of the blower. Why would I buy the zzp kit when I could spend 800-1000 less for same/better results?
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Not knocking anyone who buys that kit it just doesn't make sense to me versus piecing the kit together in a relatively short time frame.
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i didnt, and i wouldnt, buy the kit...
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Also I may have some more things, I just did a turbo swap and have basically a complete LSJ take off minus the SC/TB/Intake which I think you already have. Let me know what you need.