Originally Posted by ThoR294 (Post 7567788)

I am sure this has been posted before, if so... links to threads and I'll delete this post :)

Anyway, I have been ITCHING for a SS cobalt. I stumbled across a 08 G5 with a blown motor (5speed) for $400. It's a 5 speed as well.

How much work is it to swap one of the turbo/SC motors into it? How many parts do I need? I am very handy so I am not afraid of anything. Just curious of what needs to be swapped.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by umrdyldo (Post 7567815)

New motor, new trans, new engine harness and probably body harness. Not to much a few suspension upgrade to handle the power.

Unless you have a donor car, it will be easier to just buy an SS

Originally Posted by ThoR294 (Post 7567822)

good to know. so pretty much a wrecked SS. was looking to just make my own SS :lol:

Originally Posted by umrdyldo (Post 7567824)

Yes your best bet is generally a rear totalled SS. Or find a good 2.2L Motor, drop some pistons, rods and a supercharger/turbo kit on and go.

Or don't even build the new 2.2L and drop a supercharger on it with a mild tune. Make low 200whp and be semi quick.

Originally Posted by ThoR294 (Post 7567826)

might go the 2.2 route. how do the non SS transmissions hold up? I know its not LSD so that is kind of a downer...

what kind of superchargers fit the 2.2? same as the LSJs?

Originally Posted by umrdyldo (Post 7567870)

2.2/2.4L Bolt on Supercharger Kit

You can find a used good condition supercharger from the SS and buy other stuff from a kit like above.

Lots of reading ahead of you.