its like a damn go kart, the brakes are better then stock in terms of removing heat and keeping there power but I am not to sure on how much stronger they are then stock. but they last way way way longer then stock.

 

Honestly I beleive all versions of the ecotecs arent that far away from each other power wise. A few car lengths ahead is not anything to write home about. Now a 1/4 or 1/2 a mile burial, thats worth noting. All versions of these engines will produce around the same amount of power provided adequate money is spent. Whether you boost the **** out of your car, or make power through more traditional means, they can all be made to run the same. To say that 2.4L's are weak though, is not a fair assessment. At least mine isnt. At the end of the day, I'll take displacement.

 

Different intake mani, TB, ECM (2-connectors Vs 3) and DP (has 2 cats).

One thing no one appears to have discussed: If the owner of an SS/SC is using 87 octane fuel...that will have an impact on his/her Cobalt's performance. The PCM will reduce power to keep preignition (knock) from occuring. I think that is what is happening when a 2.4 gets close to them.

When a 2.2 dusts a 2.4 that is also a factor -- lower octane fuel will reduce power in a WOT condition enough to make a big difference. ...and it is also possible that you could be paying for 91-93 octane fuel, but how do you know that is what is actually going into your tank?

 

was the race from 40 to 45? i raced a 2.4 with bolt ons... intake exhaust, same mods i have, 40-110 = many, many buses

ALOT of talk, no proof. if you have as much money as you claim you do, buy a camera, take a picture, ask a friend to post it. you complain about people calling bullshit, what do you expect...???