Twin Screw Update
A tech at my dealership works on a 1,100 hp drag Cobalt and said he got that info from Bate's Engineering. He said the cams are good for 600hp, pistons and rods ~400. Can't remember on the crank or sleeves. My numbers could be off a little. It was over a year ago I discussed it with him.
Not sure on valve springs. He already installed the Bate's Titanium spring set. He is currently running a 2.5 pulley, custom header (he made himself), through muffler (not sure which one) and a 100 shot of nitrous. Said he dynoed 343. I would think that he also upgraded the head gasket and head studs when he swapped cams. He took them back out be cause the cam sensor was off and it was giving him a CEL.
Not sure on valve springs. He already installed the Bate's Titanium spring set. He is currently running a 2.5 pulley, custom header (he made himself), through muffler (not sure which one) and a 100 shot of nitrous. Said he dynoed 343. I would think that he also upgraded the head gasket and head studs when he swapped cams. He took them back out be cause the cam sensor was off and it was giving him a CEL.
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It sure would have been nice of TAG to let their first five know that they had started a new thread with new pics. Let's see if it's a diversionary tactic or if they're actually going to come up with something. I'm not getting excited until I see word that it's actually on the car and testing. You guys that are blowing over seeing some pics of the thing in place have issues. Can you say "American Pie"?
when the warranty is expired anyways
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keep up the good work guys. it's nice to see that we finally have some real aftermarket support for those of us who got the ss for the fact that it has a supercharger not a turbo
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Most people seem to have different opinions on what the LSJ and various components can handle. Here is a link:
http://www.year2032.com/ecotec.htm
Take it for what it is worth but it does seem to come from the horses mouth so to speak. Now this may have been pre-production prior to the finished lsj but it should give some sort of real idea as to what our tolerances are.
Now so that this post isnt completely off topic: Twin Screw.
http://www.year2032.com/ecotec.htm
Take it for what it is worth but it does seem to come from the horses mouth so to speak. Now this may have been pre-production prior to the finished lsj but it should give some sort of real idea as to what our tolerances are.
Now so that this post isnt completely off topic: Twin Screw.
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Most people seem to have different opinions on what the LSJ and various components can handle. Here is a link:
http://www.year2032.com/ecotec.htm
Take it for what it is worth but it does seem to come from the horses mouth so to speak. Now this may have been pre-production prior to the finished lsj but it should give some sort of real idea as to what our tolerances are.
Now so that this post isnt completely off topic: Twin Screw.
http://www.year2032.com/ecotec.htm
Take it for what it is worth but it does seem to come from the horses mouth so to speak. Now this may have been pre-production prior to the finished lsj but it should give some sort of real idea as to what our tolerances are.
Now so that this post isnt completely off topic: Twin Screw.
Similar application though. The bottom end components are much stronger in our engine, which is the first thing they had to address, so it kinda skews real world meaning. Most people are not going for 500+ hp on the street. The practical limit seems to be 350-400.
A tech at my dealership works on a 1,100 hp drag Cobalt and said he got that info from Bate's Engineering. He said the cams are good for 600hp, pistons and rods ~400. Can't remember on the crank or sleeves. My numbers could be off a little. It was over a year ago I discussed it with him.
Not sure on valve springs. He already installed the Bate's Titanium spring set. He is currently running a 2.5 pulley, custom header (he made himself), through muffler (not sure which one) and a 100 shot of nitrous. Said he dynoed 343. I would think that he also upgraded the head gasket and head studs when he swapped cams. He took them back out be cause the cam sensor was off and it was giving him a CEL.
Not sure on valve springs. He already installed the Bate's Titanium spring set. He is currently running a 2.5 pulley, custom header (he made himself), through muffler (not sure which one) and a 100 shot of nitrous. Said he dynoed 343. I would think that he also upgraded the head gasket and head studs when he swapped cams. He took them back out be cause the cam sensor was off and it was giving him a CEL.
Does Bate's have a sight we can research on?
Does anyone have a source for the info we are all looking for so we can get the facts?
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A tech at my dealership works on a 1,100 hp drag Cobalt and said he got that info from Bate's Engineering. He said the cams are good for 600hp, pistons and rods ~400. Can't remember on the crank or sleeves. My numbers could be off a little. It was over a year ago I discussed it with him.
Not sure on valve springs. He already installed the Bate's Titanium spring set. He is currently running a 2.5 pulley, custom header (he made himself), through muffler (not sure which one) and a 100 shot of nitrous. Said he dynoed 343. I would think that he also upgraded the head gasket and head studs when he swapped cams. He took them back out be cause the cam sensor was off and it was giving him a CEL.
Not sure on valve springs. He already installed the Bate's Titanium spring set. He is currently running a 2.5 pulley, custom header (he made himself), through muffler (not sure which one) and a 100 shot of nitrous. Said he dynoed 343. I would think that he also upgraded the head gasket and head studs when he swapped cams. He took them back out be cause the cam sensor was off and it was giving him a CEL.
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The post alpha was referencing didn't have any published fact either, just hearsay, so relax there killer.
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For Cryin' Out Loud!
I guess after 12+yrs in the military(and counting) I don't have the tolerance for garbage that some of you have. If any of you take this personally then go cry in the corner. If you're adult about this then you'll understand what I'm trying to say.
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^^^^exactly those of us who have money on this are having to be very patient and thinking new progress will be here when there is nothing but bs is getting old fast.
on a side note it looks like the first 3 on this are all military haha.
on a side note it looks like the first 3 on this are all military haha.
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Someone at TAG please give another update. The thread is starting to shift again to a chating session. Shifting through 20+ damn pages for nothing is not cool, and like others have said will not be tolerated!