cobalt_newbe

are the stage kits worth it for the money and what is the most i can get out of my car im looking ata an 07 ss/sc 2.0

rally

Yes the stage kits are worth the money, just go straight to stage 2

And you can get a LOT out of any SS/SC.

I'd say buy it!

exiged

i dunno about GM stage 3. its just kinda a what you get vs cost deal to me.

1gmfanatik

GM Stg2 kit is well worth the money, and with the aftermarket on these going up such as they are..There isn't much of a limit to the possibilities.

M-Dub

Get the GM Stage 2 kit, and then buy the Stage 3 pulley, and dual pass end plate for the intercooler........ All of these kits and pats can be found on www.crateenginedepot.com !

cobalt_newbe

ok cool guys now just need to get the down payment and get mine also can i get a mufler that dont have that folgers coffie can sound

07SSCharged248

Yeah, im lookin at gettin a megans right now, lot of options out there

g5mike

ask anyone here,they would not give up their stage 2 for what they originally had!

Matty

Magnaflow. It sounds great.

If you plan on going for alot of power, don't get stage 2. You will be limited to 240 HP.
Get 60# injectors, a smaller pulley like a 2.7 or even lower, and a custom HPTune.
Most that get stage 2 end up going further (smaller pullies, larger injectors, HPTuners or a combination of them), making the stage 2 worthless.

If the warranty is an issue then GM stage 2 is a good investment.

DTM2188

There are a lot of cat back exhaust systems out there. You could go with GM Performance Parts one, covered under warranty, great price, and great sound. There is also Corsa, Magnaflow, Borla, etc. As for just a muffler, I hear that the Magnaflow mufflers sound nice, but not too sure on anything else.

JMH

Yes, the stage 2 is worth it. The power increase is subtle, but USEFULL. The rev limit increse alone, makes the car more enjoyable to drive.
Integrate the upgrade into your financing........you wont notice it.

DTM2188

Couldn't have said it better myself. I agree 100%.

kenhebe

Way ahead of you. I have an 06 ss/sc with stage 2 and the stage 3 pulley. I am waiting the endplate. Stage 2 produced 15lbs of boost. Stage pulley produces 16.5

That's interesting. I dynoed out at 267 with my GM stage 2, GM stage 3 pulley, AEM cold air intake, and custom cat-back exhaust.

Matty

What did you dyno with just stage 2 ? The question was about the stage kit.

Have fun trying to get more power without something negative happening. The stage tune will only go so far.

And that is a generous dyno.