NAME: Doug Vinciguerra

LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA

CAR INFO: 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS Coupe 2.4 Turbocharged

other info:

car is daily driven

STOCK OPTIONS:

Factory Options
Heated seats, leather, mp3 player, pioneer sound system with 10 inch sub, steering wheel controls, upgraded ground effects, sunroof, all power, came in at about $21,000.00

MODIFICATIONS:

Hahn Racecraft Stage 2 Turbo system
Hahn return Fuel system with fmu boost fueler
Corsa touring 2.5 inch catback
35% tint all around w/ banner
Blue accent lighting
Projector headlights
Shorty antenna
Autometer triple gauge pod (color matched)
Autometer Cobalt series full sweep electronic vacuum/boost gauge, trans temp gauge, and oil pressure gauge
Rotorworks drilled/slotted rotors and Hawk brake pads
RK Sport functional Ram Air carbon fiber hood
Permacool transmission cooler
NGK Iridium plugs 1 step colder
MPX Oil Cap

Future Modifications:

Power:
Hahn racecraft intake manifold
Co2 intercooler kit
High stall torque convertor

Exterior:
17 inch Konig Unknowns
Carbon fiber trunk lid and wing insert

Interior:
Roll cage
5 point race harness

Suspension:
Eibach pro kit springs
progress rear sway bar
Bwoody traction bars

Brakes:
black powder coated calipers
stainless lines

Electrical:
Grounding kit
Optima yellow top battery


Story:
I bought this Victory Red Cobalt SS in november 2005. It has a dealer installed ground effects and spoiler package as well as color matched emblems. This car is turbocharged by Hahn Racecraft. It will also be getting konig unknown 17 inch rims. More mods will follow. Stay tuned...

Specs:
.4 liter dohc Turbo 4 cylinder EcoTec
Variable valve timing
Independant front suspension
Semi independant torsion bar rear suspension
2900 pound curb weight
Electrical power steering
88 mm bore
98 mm stroke
External oil cooler
Piston cooling oil jets
10.6:1 compression ratio
Coil on plug ingnition
Sequential port fuel injection
Custom return fuel system


234 wheel horsepower on mustang dyno @5700 rpm in 95 degrees
244 wheel torque on mustang dyno@4200 rpm in 95 degrees

Best 1/4 mile time to date: 14.174@101.33 mph in 80 degree humid weather and horrible track prep...it will go faster

 

i'm lovin the new pics

 

thanks, this car can really take a beating, its been thru alot and still running strong. Chevy did something right with this car.

 

u got my vote man!

 

thanks, i got kicked out of the last voting since i forgot to use cobaltss.net to host my pics lol, so this is my 2nd chance.

 

nice like the turbo kit

 

you got my vote 2

great work!

 

thanks guys

 

got it from hahn racecraft, they have a great tune for it and a return fuel system that the car should have came with stock.

 

Nice setup. A year ago I was set on that hahn kit (college). Are you happy with the power she makes now?

You've got my vote.

 

Yep. You have my vote!
Sweet ride indeed!

 

im happy with the power im making on 8 psi but I think next summer Im gonna retune it for 10 psi. Just taking it a step at a time for durability reasons.

 

noice!

 

Thanks, everyone feel free to hand out some rep lol

 

Great looking car especially with that turbo kit!

What do you plan on doing roll cage wise? Just the main hoop with down bars to the frong and back? Kinda like what Victory did?

 

yeah pretty much, nothing crazy with the roll cage but enough t o not get kicked off the track when that time comes.

 

Sounds great! You got my vote!

 

Sick man, SICK!!

 

Got my vote!

 

thank you I hope to win but ive got some good competition this month.

 

dude i love your car i just think you need some better pictures with some sceneary good luck

 

Doug, dude when do I get a ride-drive in this thing..

 

well, it all depends when my family lets me out of the house to go somewhere other than work lol. I'll let you know when i go to the track next time. hopefully soon so i gan dip into the 13's.

 

Man you totally fooled me! At first glance I thought it was an SS/SC shaved. Nice set up, and nice car:

 

We don;t have to go to the track. You have my cell number still right? Just holler when yo are out sometime..I can meet you like near monroeville.