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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 11:11 PM
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Thumbs up New from Michigan!

Just bought a 2006 Cobalt with the 2.4, I am not to satisfied with the power so far and i was wondering if there is a good amount of parts for this motor or should I just start saving for a turbo model? And where should I start in terms of upgrading this? cold air intake? HELP!
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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There's a good amount of parts available. Going with one of the forced induction models from the start would've been good.

Go with a turbo kit and you'll have all the power you need.
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 02:58 PM
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m62 is less than a grand for a good kit and should make it plenty fun to drive.
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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If it was me, I'd leave it stock and save until I had enough for an SS/TC.
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 03:55 PM
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welcome. i have an s/c kit i will be pulling soon. its on my 2.2 ion
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 06:32 PM
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If it was me, I'd leave it stock and save until I had enough for an SS/TC.
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Welcome new guy
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 07:50 PM
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Id turbo it, 2.4 makes better power than the 2.2. I sold my 2.2 and bought a HHR SS and a srt4. Looking back I wish I woulda kept the 2.2, turbo'd it and made ok power and bought a bike intead.
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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If it was me, I'd leave it stock and save until I had enough for an SS/TC.
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 08:30 PM
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Well you have two of the biggest parts suppliers for our platform right in the state! Look up ZZP or OTTP. ZZP has a turbo kit made specifically for the 2.4. Best of luck!
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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Welcome to the club! If all your looking for is max power you bought the wrong model but unless your looking to keep it and start building I'd say hold off on a intake
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback! if I was to stay with the 2.4 where should i start? I checked out those websites and I'm mind blown!!!
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 11:45 PM
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Turbo kit from ZZP is pretty good. Wouldnt turn up the boost too much on the stock block. Get a good HP tune from someone. Should make you happy.

ZZPerformance - 2.2/2.4L Turbo Kit #ZZ-2224TK

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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tvs 2.4? i did one up locally that ran on e85. thing was wicked
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 03:03 PM
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This may be a stupid question but why do you guys run it in 85? Isn't that less octane? And how about exhaust? Is there any good deals on them?
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 05:04 PM
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This may be a stupid question but why do you guys run it in 85? Isn't that less octane? And how about exhaust? Is there any good deals on them?
You can make more power on E85. Car needs tuned for it though.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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e85 is more octane. exhaust would depend on what you want to do with the car
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Austin.davis915
This may be a stupid question but why do you guys run it in 85? Isn't that less octane? And how about exhaust? Is there any good deals on them?
E85 is more octane. 94-96 about.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 12:51 AM
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Do you get worse gas milage? how much more horsepower does it create off the bat? and what all do you have to change to use it correctly?
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 03:01 AM
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You wont get worse gas mileage. And how much HP does what create? And just like every modifiation, you need a tune to maximize the effect of it.
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 07:35 AM
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im guessing he means e85. stock injectors dont flow enough to make the switch. e85 is a little less mileage because you use more but its also cheaper per gallon. how much power you make depends on the tune. only killer to running it is having to plan everywhere you go
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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