So I got the GMPP Manifold Installed
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Yeah... I'm hoping heat won't be a big deal... infact I took the stock heatshield off of the new manifold... I figure it gets plenty of airflow under there... you can see straight through to the ground...
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I'm certainly not expecting any problems as it is a GM part that's just been worked on a little bit... not much that could go wrong there. But I'll definately post up if I run into anything.
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If you're worried so much about engine heat just invest in that CF ram air hood that's out for our car. It's cheaper than alot of the other hoods and also has the scoop. I'm not talking about the RK sport one but this one http://www.racingsolution.com/showpa...on=DisplayPart
That should take care of all your heat worries you wusses! Plus it's not too expensive and will save a bunch of weight.
That should take care of all your heat worries you wusses! Plus it's not too expensive and will save a bunch of weight.
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Absolutely is the ****! That's what I'm looking into in about a year. HP gaining mods have priority in my book but I've been excited about that hood since I first saw it! Plus I've got some sick paint ideas for it.
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Originally Posted by SilverStreak
After convincing the dealer that it would indeed fit (exhaust manifold is the same for all the Cobalts). Cost me $160 for labor... not too shabby considering I got the manifold off of e-bay for $160. So $320 installed for a $300 part... hehehe
Anyways... the "seat of the pants-ometer" Can't tell much of a difference yet... but my ears tell me that it's working nicely. The stock exhaust idles a bit louder, sounds more smooth at WOT... and gives a nice gargling sound on the decel. I'm gonna give the car a week or so to get used to the new part... then head back down to Mooresville dragway and see if I can hit 9.8 or better. I'll post my slips when I get them.
Anyways... the "seat of the pants-ometer" Can't tell much of a difference yet... but my ears tell me that it's working nicely. The stock exhaust idles a bit louder, sounds more smooth at WOT... and gives a nice gargling sound on the decel. I'm gonna give the car a week or so to get used to the new part... then head back down to Mooresville dragway and see if I can hit 9.8 or better. I'll post my slips when I get them.
Where did you get the manifold for $160.......? Got link or a vendor?
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Originally Posted by joeworkstoohard
people love new body panels till they get into a wreck and the car comes apart
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Originally Posted by Cillkupid
I don't know about anybody else but I'm not planning on getting into any wrecks anytime soon, but if that's your idea of a good time have fun with that.
i think that you're best just leaving it alone unless it's a legit race/show car
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