<img src="http://www.cobaltss.org/pix/chev_18_chrome_wheel.jpg" align="left" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5">CobaltSS.net linked on the new GM site!

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-- Release of the second- generation GM Sport Compact Performance Build Book was announced today by GM Racing at the SEMA International Auto Salon (IAS) in Atlantic City.

The new handbook details the various parts and procedures used to prepare Ecotec race engines used by GM Racing in professional sport compact drag racing, as well as engine, transmission and chassis modifications designed for independent, sportsman-level drag racers and road racers.

"Our new Sport Compact Build Book offers a significant expansion of the previous handbook with more details on not only engine modifications for every performance level, but also tips on how to prepare your overall vehicle for sportsman racing," said Carmen Smith, program manager for GM sport compact drag racing. "Like a true racing cookbook, this book will allow someone with a good shop, some powertrain and chassis knowledge, and build experience, to develop their own Ecotec-powered race car."

GM Racing has established Ecotec's impressive performance credentials on the race track. Race-prepared turbocharged engines continue to set numerous quarter mile and top-speed records in NHRA and NOPI drag racing competition and on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Ecotec engines powered the first Hot Rod into the 7-second range and propelled the first front-wheel-drive vehicle to break the 200 mph barrier in quarter-mile drag racing.

Expanded technical information including build up directions on the race- prepared 4T65 Hydra-matic transmission and the sportsman-level Chevy Cobalt Phase5 chassis are detailed in the new build book. An in-depth parts list with complete information on where to get parts, including aftermarket retailers, is also included.

Not since the debut of the GM small block V-8 50 years ago has an engine created such excitement in the performance community. The inline four- cylinder Ecotec engine is quickly becoming the next big thing from GM in high- horsepower competition applications, high-performance specialty vehicles and high-volume production cars.

On the production vehicle side, the Ecotec architecture offers tremendous versatility. Introduced in 2000 as GM's first truly global powerplant, the engine powers 16 vehicles worldwide, including Saturn, Pontiac, Chevrolet, Saab, Opel and Vauxhall models.

General Motors continues to rev up its commitment to meet customers' desires for increased personalization by bringing a variety of exciting new production and concept vehicles to market. In addition, GM and its many aftermarket tuner partners are offering more components and accessories than ever before for the sport compact enthusiast.

A new website destination -- http://www.gmtunersource.com -- has been launched to showcase what GM is doing and making available in the sport compact and customization world.

Information on the new site includes details on new performance and sport compact car offerings from GM; GM Accessories; race team profiles and schedules; plus magazine style features of custom cars built by private tuners and leading aftermarket shops; a gallery of images and links to various other sport compact sites.

"Our new website is designed to be the single source to find all GM sport compact information," said Todd Christensen, GM sport compact marketing manager. "The key for us is to continue to push the envelope in all three areas -- racing, parts and building great new cars and trucks -- to help bring more excitement to this segment of the market."

 

Looks like all they have is a head and camshaft set, fuel pump and cam gears. It's a start, the cam gears look kinda flimsy.

 

Guys! Click on the LINKS page!

 

Congrats

 

Wow, recognized by GM themselves. Very cool. I was happy to see a couple new accessories being offered there, exhaust and intakes for instance. But it's also the first time I've seen a part number for the sport pedal kit. I'll have to see if I can order that now.

 

Nice now maybe when I actually get my coablt they will have some stuff for it.

Cat-back Performance Exhaust
Keep your eyes peeled!

Part: Coming 2005



Performance Airbox System
Keep your eyes peeled!

Part: Coming 2005



those 2 caught my eyes

Nice job on the links page Cobaltss.net

 

I think we can all agree that this is exciting!

Hopefully by mid 2006,when the SS/SC is more available, the parts catalog will start filling up. It's pretty limited right now.

 

WooHoo this is exciting. Let's hope they start pumping out the performance parts on the Cobalt SS .

 

All I got to say is:

18" Polished Forged Wheels - Forged = strong and light

And ofcourse cat back and performance air box look good too.

 

yeah great job jonel, i too seen the exhaust and air box, i'm actually more curious to see the P&P head and cam shaft, interested to know if they'll be compatible and how much gain with the ss s/c, and if they'll be cali legal. i'm sure the cam shafts will be too agressive and are for racing purposes, but the P&P head should be fine.

 

Im excited to see those price tags...Hopefully they wont be too high....But im glad to see GM actually offering performance parts! The intake, wheels and exhaust looks good to me and the intake and exhaust won't void warrenty!

 

Oh on GMpartsdirect.com those wheels are $297 a piece....

 

my first time back to the site in a week and i find gm giving us some love it just makes me tingly all over

 

Anyone notice the part number for the 2.2 eco supercharger, the reflash and how to install the supercharger..

 

Good Job Gm Lets Kick Some Imports Outta The Water

 

I think its a good idea on GMs part. It has a small slection butb not too bad of course it should get bigger down the road. So jonel how did you get the this site linked on that site??

 

YES, everything you need to know and good pictures in the
GM Sport Compact Performance book.

 

Do the wallpapers just not load up in Firefox? I couldn't get them to work...and my IE explorer browser is FUBAR and I can't get it to work.

 

i'm sure the cam shafts will be too agressive and are for racing purposesQUOTE]

what would happen if u put a cam like that in the ecotec?? would it not work well with the engine of would u get some extra power from it?? im just wondering b/c i dont know alot about engines and im trying to learn, thanks

 

I wonder what happened to the site... you cant look at anything really anymore its all "under construction" now. Maybe they want to add more stuff first?

 

yep wallpapers don't work, and can't look at any parts anymore.

 

Well I just spent a good hour going over that pdf manual and saw alot of part numbers as well as detailed instruction. great find!!!

 

damnit when is gm gonna update that site, i wanna see upgrades.