Just trying to help, my friend. You've been receiving plenty of good advice in this thread.

 

I appreciate it, sometimes I can be thick headed.

 

my stock clutch lasted 70k miles. my act lasted 30k.

they hold great for a little while

 

Methanol injection

For mild setups on 91-93 octane.

50/50 mixture
3.0/2.9 pulley = 3gph nozzle
2.8 pulley = 5gph
2.7 = 7gph

 

I've learned so much just by reading! Their is so much useful info, subed just in case I get a supercharged ss (lookin for a turboed one)

 

 

^^ but for reals, this is a very helpful thread if i decide to go this route

 

Sure is!!

You have some of the best SS/SC brains giving out info in this thread

 

2.9" Pulley
Duel Pass Plate
OTTP (add on) Stage 1 Heat Exchanger
*aside from other mods done already*

Not so sure about using Methanol on my daily driver as it would just add more to what I would have to check on it on a regular basis. I'm using Methanol on my S10, but that's going to be moving WAY more units of air!

How good are you with a clutch?! I suck with a clutch (speed shifting) but from off the line, I DO NOT like going over 1250 before being off the clutch peddle all together (yeah, you'd hate me in stop/go traffic and yes I kill it often - keep laughing!). I'm pretty sure it still has the stock clutch in it at 121800 miles. As I have an entire service history that includes everything down to the electric steering pump recall and replacing a turn signal bulb at the dealership. An there's nothing about the clutch, ALTHOUGH when I first got the car I was goofing off and jumped into it in 2nd gear and it did slip. But I just babied it since, and after a couple months of granny driving, it doesn't seem to do it if I do a quick 1 > 2 shift or 5 > 2 shift @ 60 to get around someone in traffic. But I try not to do this as I don't want to burn the clutch up and leave myself/car stranded in the middle of no where. I'll wait until I get the new clutch setup in.

So only 30k on a clutch?! Which ACT clutch setup did you use? Did you use a factory/aftermarket pressure plate, and did you use one of the puck style clutches?

 

You can purchase a low level indicator
If your really ****, just pop the cap and check the level. AIS methanol kits come with a trunk mounted 3 gallon tank.

Every oil change, clean the filter in the nozzle.

Very low maintenance

 

If you get a new clutch get the GMPP clutch AKA LSJ Upgrade from Crate Engine Depot. Super cheap, holds way more power than yours, and feels very similar to stock.

 

^^agreed 100%

 

I also agree.

I have no clutch issues yet, but once I do it will be GMPP all the way!!

 

Just looked up the price, it said $270 + shipping. I paid just a hair over this for all three parts. So I'm not doing to bad. Paid 130 for pressure plate off Amazon, 140 for clutch from ACT and 70 for slave cylinder/throw out bearing from StockWiseAuto. Those were prices with shipping for a little more aggressive clutch. So not to bad, then I went ahead and spent the money on a lighter weight flywheel and just ordered some ARP bolts for the flywheel > crank.

Put the stock intake back on with a K&N, car seems to like it way better than the other intake.

 

THIS!

i hadn't checked my nozzle the other day since i installed the kit back in january. it was all gunked up

a little light cleaning with a rag and some throttle body cleaner pretty much cleared it out.

overall i'm loving the meth setup. granted i spend $10 a week for the meth the cooling benefits and power are 'worth it'. if i could get e85 though id rather go that route.

all pink about it

 

Good to hear!

 

I know there have been some fitment issues with the ARP Flywheel bolts and certain clutches. OEM flywheel bolts are always recommended. Did you get a Fidanza flywheel? I really like mine, feels awesome.

 

I drive a 300whp cobalt everyday with no real issues. I think ur safe lol

 

I ordered the ACT Clutch and ACT Flywheel at the same time.
ACT Clutch PN 6228222
ACT Flywheel PN 600595

I wasn't so sure about doing the aluminum flywheel w/ replaceable contact surface. Main reason is that I wasn't sure how good/bad the heat transfer/dissipation would be, that and I'm not going to be racing it. So I just got this one.

QUESTION; Is the extended heat exchanger worth while for a 2.9" pulley? I have a dual pass intercooler plate right now, replaced the heat exchanger pump, and am looking at OTTP's Stage 1 Heat Exchanger PN OTTP-HE-KIT. It's a little larger than ZZP's for 3/4 the price of ZZP's.

Core Dimensions;
OTTP 28" x 7" x 2 5/8"
ZZP 28" x 6.5" x 2.25"

 

I've been running the OTTP one since 2010. Works great.

 

Careful with the ARP flywheel bolts. I'd have a set of stock bolts around for backup. Not sure how they fit with the ACT, but seems to be hit or miss with other clutches.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l...-bolts-221165/
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/driv...single-260407/

 

I also have the OTTP H/E and it does work great. Good fitment.

 

Okay so OTTP it is!

Also, about the ARP bolts. I went to the dealership here local to me. Had them print out the spec sheet on the bolts after being told $6 a bolt! Went back on here, looked around on the net an came across the above link about the ARP bolts (same thread/design) as the Toyota 2.0. I'll have to check and see if I need to do anything to make sure they clear.

 

A buddy of mine had clearance issues, he didn't realize it until the car was completely put back together...then everything had to be taken off again when we realized the car had no gears. $6 a bolt doesn't seem too bad now.

 

I have the ACT GM11-HDSS kit and used stock bolts. Pricey, but how many times do you take the clutch out?