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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by soundjunky
I was thinking about this earlier, and I'll mention it to Vince;
Since you've owned a TC longer than most people out there, is it possible that the tune you were running was the original one set in 2007 when the LNF was first released?
The way that GM does it is, as problems are identified, and as seen fit the 'factory' tune is updated/tweaked/changed, and when a car goes in for mechanical service tech will reflash when made aware of the need;
I didn't personally observe a change with my fan 'on' spot from stock - then again, my car was probably built a year after yours, and went in for major mechanical repairs twice, then had GMS1 flashed, all before Trifecta;
All trifecta tunes are built off the specific tune that GM says is the correct one for that car at tge time where the order is placed...

I was also wondering if a temp sensor was maybe on the fritz....
I absolutly understand where you are coming from brother
my stock tune was update a couple times at the dealer over the first few years before i tuned it with superchips, and even then i would flash back for the dealer visit. so it should be at least a 2010 updates in there.

I noticed right away the fan was turning on at an earlier temp.
From what i have read online my temps are on the high side but within top range of the ok limit.
Since the flush she is running a bit cooler
Its very possible that the sensor is going (can always swap out one to test it
My car is starting to push the 5 year mark i expect to be replacing a few things
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Did you mix it 70% water, 30% glycol?
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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lol, no ^
70% gmdexcool (prestone)
30% distilled water
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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why so boring lately?
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by victoryredturbalt
lol, no ^
70% gmdexcool (prestone)
30% distilled water
The water is what cools the engine. If you ran a 50/50 mix you would have better cooling. The glycol is what keeps it from freezing and cracking your block.

I believe 50/50 is good from -37 to 129
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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50/50 is good for those numbers (-37 to 129 )

70/30 is -64 to 135
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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I run 50/50 and I see 88 as my high temp. Try removing your weather stripping that seals the rear of the hood to the engine bay. I see 83 while driving down the highways with that gone
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SylverSS/SC
I run 50/50 and I see 88 as my high temp. Try removing your weather stripping that seals the rear of the hood to the engine bay. I see 83 while driving down the highways with that gone
some ricer showed you that trick...
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by victoryredturbalt
50/50 is good for those numbers (-37 to 129 )

70/30 is -64 to 135
but the trade off is it doesnt cool the engine as well as a higher water/glycol mix
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jrmotosports 88
some ricer showed you that trick...
Yup. The biggest ricer I know did! Lol
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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I noticed no difference with my weather stripping gone
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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go faster. you'll notice.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by thedude411
I noticed no difference with my weather stripping gone
thats funny coz i see the same as jon, i bet my iats are lower then yours too.... it only makes sence tpo have more air flow through the engine compartment keeps things cooler.....
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:12 AM
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look at the designe of the front of the new C7, exactly what you're talking about.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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anyway you can move air through the engine compartment without disturbing aerodynamics is a bonus.... this comes in hand specially with sc cars.... one of the best cooling mods we can do is get vented hood.... too bad most consider aftermarket hoods a "ricer" add on.... when the truth is that, they do alot more good for performance then appearance....


watching nascar and racing in general for the better portion of the last 15yrs has taught me somethings....
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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I saw this TC at my gym in the summer and fell in love with his hood. Got to talking with him and he wouldn't give me much info where he got it from. But said there wasn't many made wherever it was that he got it. If I could find this hood I'd be all over it.

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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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i like it myself.... if you ever find where to purchase let me know...
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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I see his car around from time to time. I should just steal it lol. I really like it because its low key, looks great and would function really well with a SC.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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that is a neat hood...

Last edited by soundjunky; Feb 5, 2013 at 02:49 PM. Reason: typo of sorts.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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so you wouldnt believe what i found when i was cleaning a old box of mine....





i happen to have found a original sales broucher for a 2007 cobalt... its in decent shape..... you know the books they give you when shopping for a car.... ya one of those.....
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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this one looks pretty cool too.


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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Derp
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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leave it to the Mod though to find what you guys need hahah

XTR Reverse Cowl Hood for Chevy Cobalt - PFYC.com
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Similar. Don't like the hump in the middle though.

HA! Sweet! Good job on the link mark haha.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jrmotosports 88
so you wouldnt believe what i found when i was cleaning a old box of mine....

i happen to have found a original sales broucher for a 2007 cobalt... its in decent shape..... you know the books they give you when shopping for a car.... ya one of those.....
if I don't have that one - would you sell it to me?

here's my old thread;

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/part...chures-229952/

I have bought a couple since tehn, but am not sure if I have the '07 Canadian brochure.
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