What do you guys think will be best for this engine.. im thinking turbo but im reading that a lot of people a tryin to put s/c.

 

Whatever your preference is. Either one will work. What do you mean by best? Do you have a power goal or a 1/4 mile goal?

 

the reason most people are going with the SC option is its cheaper. The results are about the same, both turboing and supercharging have their unique benefits and its an age old debate as to which is better. its all about preference

 

The SC is a cheaper solution borrowing parts from the 2.0L, but i don't know of a bolt-on kit or tech support for revamping the fuel system to meet the new requirements of a SC, making it much harder(and usually ends up being more expensive in the long run.
There is a Turbo kit out there from Hahn. It comes complete ready to bolt-on if i remember correctly with tech support.
It all depends on your mechanical/tuning abilities, and what sort of HP/Speed goals you have in mind.

 

looking for something that won't kill the engine.. this will be my first time hookin up a car.. i'm a diesel mechanic so putting **** on aint a problem.. yeah hahn was a bolt on turbo kit for like $4,000.. by the time i get saved up im sure some one will have a good idea for a s/c..

 

i would turbo it seeing all the cobalts in the NOPI nationals had eather a 2.0 turbo or a 2.4 turbo. like every one say's its ur choice. i plan on SC for my 2.2 only because i hear if u dont get on it ull get the same gas milage

 

Check out rebel auto works, they have a list of what you need for a s/c kit on a 2.4 off the ss/sc.

 

there's no "best". both are good. you need to research and make a decision.

 

I think turbos are lame

 

i think srt 4's are lame

 

I think die hard is lame

 

Wow, that's exactly what I would have said...

+1 for you

 

seriously ... moderate gains and ease of installation/ price... get the M62... best gains a bit harder installation.. turbo... in the middle (probably) procharger but it's all what you're going for really.. like other said whats you're goal.. and then we can give you a better idea

 

you can price a turbo together for a good price...so far i have compiled almost everything i need minus some small hardware stuff the mani and the downpipe and im only at about 1500

 

used or new? you can piece together a good kit yourself ... especially used stuff for real cheap.. but if they don't know what they're doing then a kit is better in which case. it'll be 3K plus

 

brand new everything....add on about 400-500 for dwonpipe and mani...so probably about 2000 right now minus some small parts and such

 

what turbo? cuz that also makes a difference ... you getting a boost controller and such?

 

i would have to say im very happy with my choice to turbo charge

 

Read Adam(NJHK)'s turbo kit guide. Tells you exactly what you need to get and how to pick the parts. I used it, but in the end i didnt need it, but was still very educational. It started my information quest on FI.

Pick a goal and go for it. If you want anywhere between 200-275whp, i would go with the M62. You could be boosted for about $1500-2000. If you want 275-350whp, go turbo or procharger.

The easiest install i would say would be a procharger or M62. You dont need to worry about a turbo manifold or downpipe. you can bolt it on, hook up the intercooler(be it FMIC for procharge, or h/e for m62), throw in 32lb injectors(200whp) or 42lb'ers(250+whp) and tune the bitch.

Got any questions? im here all week =P

Me too, but the turbo isnt big enough to fuel my itch...itch for more power!!!! (insert evil laugh)

 

exactly the problem with turbo... you need more.. it's a 500+ dollar upgrade... SC... it's 100 or so for a new pulley...

 

Exactly why im going procharger man.. DD a 2.95" pulley, and weekend the 2.55 or 2.6'er. Gonna be funnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!

 

same here man.. i mean if you get a turbo kit it's about the same price as the procharger stuff.. but you don't have to risk the possibility of going for big boost later and another 1K upgrade (depending on the turbo..) however it's all preference.. if you build for a certain goal in mind you CAN do a turbo for cheaper if you piece it together however it's really all personal... procharger will produce exactly what I want, and I can do it in a night for the install... instead of turbo where I can't install it myself and such

 

i was looking to do 1/4 faster.. i would like to eventually get it up too 300whp.. i want to but a 2.25 catback and a k&n c/a intake. im thinkin s/c because it's cheaper a i think they are easier to maintain..

how much or how hard is it to tune the engines? never tuned one before.

 

don't tune it yourself less you have a tuner helping you... if you're eventually going sc get a 2.5, custom intake, header, DP, then save for the SC of your choice... best route for the money...

 

yeah, fist mod im going to do is get a k&n intake unless i hear of a better intake. then get my 2.25 catback. i shouldn't have to tune until i get a s/c or procharger correct?