was on the highway crusing downshifted then heard a loud noise almost like a gun shot pulled over and noticed a piece of my charge pipe blew off has anyone had this happen to them? all the car has is a tune and k&n filter



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lol. This isn't something new. Its the reason why the most common mod is charge piping.

 

I've heard of it, but never seen pictures lol damn man...
There's a recall/tsb out for the stock charge piping actually, take it to the dealership an see wat they say

 

wow - that's awesome!

thanks for posting the picture!
(but sorry about the bad luck!)

can you share your cars' build date (on door sticker iirc), as well as the last six digits in your vin?
(If there's a TSB out there that info would probably be enough for someone to dig it up... )

how much boost were you making?

 

There is a tsb out.. But it's only for certain years 08-early 09? I dont remember... But it was for the pipes Rubbin on the hood an poppin off

 

Yeah this isn't a new thing. There are a half dozen or so threads on it with about twice that many people who have actually voiced experiencing it. It happened because of the boost from the aftermarket tune. You'll be hard pressed to convince the dealer that the stock tune did it.

 

ok i figured it wasnt anything new but no one i know has ever seen it before tried doing a quick search and couldn't find anything but im taking it to the dealership thursday anyways it was throwing p0299 codes (i wonder if it was from this) maybe a small leak before it popped? and ill post the vin up in the afternoon!

 

Time for an upgrade

 

Time for an Injen or Turbo XS Charge pipe kit!

Injen:
Injen Upper Charge Pipe Kit Chevrolet Cobalt 2.0L LNF - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC

Turbo XS:
Turbo XS Chevrolet Cobalt SS/TC Air Charge Pipe Kit - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC

 

you can duck tape it for the moment

x2 on the upgrade

 

LOL might work on a start up, one thing duct tape wont fix

 

ive actually seen a picture of someone that did it haha. might have been a different kind of tape but he said it worked.

 

I don't believe it was for this at all;
it was for hte early cars where the upper charge pipe wasn't attached... which caused issues.

I'd be wiling to bet $1 that crazy glue and ample duct tape would work... as long as you're not too hard on it...

I heard that mythbusters picked up a car with duct tape!?!
(I don't have cable tv)

 

jb weld, then once it dries throw some plati dip on it. why? Because charge pipe mod!!!!

 

i have stock pipe for sale

 

turbo XS Inter cooler pipes ftw !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Oddly enough, the last picture I saw where this happened I'm pretty sure it blew apart EXACTLY like this same shape and location of the hole and all.

 

God damnit! I read this thread and have been wanting charge piping... it was so damn easy to just hit the buy button.... Upper/lower purchased with couplers lol.

I should log off now before i snag a ZZP intercooler.

 

^^This^^

 

MaddMatt1990,

If you like, keep me posted on your progress at the dealership on this charge pipe issue. I’m expecting that things will get resolved easily enough, but Customer Assistance can help work with you and your dealer towards getting this concern resolved if need be.

Feel free to please private message me with your first/last name, VIN, and phone number to get this process started!

Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

 

Best long term choice!

 

Let's hope since i ordered it from you all last night. Although i would have added your signature to mine for the discount if i had read it rather than just blindly clicking the link lol.

 

Or possible a voided warranty. The dealer tried to void mine because they broke a part and I fixed it kinda half assed until I could get the part ordered

 

Duct Tape FTMFW!!!!! i broke a weld on my trampoline so instead of rewelding it I duct tapped where the weld is supposed to be and it has help up all Summer. Hell YES!!

 

My service writer was cool. I didnt even pop the hood. Just showed him a pic on my phone lol. Had to wait almost 2 weeks for a replacement so the Gorilla tape had to suffice. A couple weeks later I ordered a set of CIA pipes.