So I did a thing...

[ThoR294]

I sold my G5 for $4800 and picked up a 09 SS Sedan for $5000. I think it's a good swap :bertstare:

139k miles, fully loaded. Yes, it's a turbo :facepalm::facepalm:

Moon roof, posi, iPod head unit.... Etc. Etc.

Only mod it has is K&N intake.

Just needs a little maintenance and it's all gud. Boost is fun.

Here is my cobaltSS.net post...

http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l-lnf-performance-tech-153/2009-ss-tc-sedan-build-thread-lots-pics-322750/

[Blackbirdws6]

I hear those are fun cars with some nice potential. Any issues or just needs basic maintenance? When does the boost get bumped?

[ThoR294]

I hear those are fun cars with some nice potential. Any issues or just needs basic maintenance? When does the boost get bumped?

Yeah I threw my g5 up for sale when I saw this one. Much more fun lol, surprised I sold my g5 for so much.

The blue is super pretty. When does it build full boost? I'm new to boost bahaha. It starts pretty low maybe 3500-4k? Gets to 18-20psi

Needs rear brakes, shifter (reverse lockout is busted so have to "hunt" for 5th), 2 tires, and an axle.

[Blackbirdws6]

I meant when do you increase the bewst. Not when it spools.

[ThoR294]

Oh lolol. Well, since it's a daily.... Not sure when especially with 140k. I was thinking exhaust/IC then up the boost

EDIT:
Currently Ordered:
BPS Short Throw Shifter (to fix reverse lockout/5th gear issue)
Hawk HPS rear pads/oem rotors
Timing chain/balance shaft kit (cars are notorious for bad tensioners, not risking it)
Waiting to pick up a set of D2S retrofitted headlights...pretty much same price as the HID kit from TRS! (sorry brian lolol)
2 GM OEM front axles

[Jersey Mike]

I was curious, so I Google'd...

1/4 mile in 13.9
0-60 in 5.5
2L Turbo
4 piston Brembos

That's a lot of bang for your buck for a $5k DD that can still seat 5 & fly under the radar.

[ThoR294]

I was curious, so I Google'd...

1/4 mile in 13.9
0-60 in 5.5
2L Turbo
4 piston Brembos

That's a lot of bang for your buck for a $5k DD that can still seat 5 & fly under the radar.

Yeah the 4 door is much better than my 2door G5, especially as a daily. Sure is nice to just open the back door to throw stuff in, instead of having to tilt my seat, etc.

The boost is sweet too 8-)

[B4C]

If your going to up the boost just do the gm stage one kit for it. My buddy started with that on his 08 hhr ss and then went up to 28lbs before it decided to drink all the coolant.

[ThoR294]

If your going to up the boost just do the gm stage one kit for it. My buddy started with that on his 08 hhr ss and then went up to 28lbs before it decided to drink all the coolant.

I see... is that just a map sensor and a tune? lol

[V]

Yes its just a sensor and a tune. You need to run 91+ octane to be "safe". the benefit of the tune is that it allows for other hp increasing mods. The stock tune, with say a cai or exhaust, will supposedly start pulling power after a short period of time, close to stock levels. So any mods then would eventually become pointless. The stage 2 tune does not revert back and will allow sustained power gains from other bolt-ons. I had an '08 saturn sky redline. Stock it wasn't bad. But i did the gm tune, larger intercooler, hard ic piping, and catback exhaust. Car was so much more fun.

[ThoR294]

Yes its just a sensor and a tune. You need to run 91+ octane to be "safe". the benefit of the tune is that it allows for other hp increasing mods. The stock tune, with say a cai or exhaust, will supposedly start pulling power after a short period of time, close to stock levels. So any mods then would eventually become pointless. The stage 2 tune does not revert back and will allow sustained power gains from other bolt-ons. I had an '08 saturn sky redline. Stock it wasn't bad. But i did the gm tune, larger intercooler, hard ic piping, and catback exhaust. Car was so much more fun.

Fuel Door has premium recommended. I put nothing but 92-93 in it. I heard about the "learndown" method, so I am going to do it all at once, at some point.

[ThoR294]

Wheels repainted and curb rash gone (returned axles, wheel was bent causing vibration under throttle)
Timing chain, tensioner, and guides replaced
Rear brakes with hawk HPS Pads done.
BPS short throw shifter installed
Led reverse lights!!!

[ThoR294]

http://i.imgur.com/sVtls0xl.png

uh oh

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks like its dead.

[ThoR294]

Looks like its dead.

just a teaser pic lol. have to log some things. I always wanted to do this, but hptuners no like LT1 :(

[sweetbmxrider]

But he has both an lt1 and hptuners?

[ThoR294]

But he has both an lt1 and hptuners?

I'd have to do 24x so I get LSjuan PCM.

[BonzoHansen]

is this all to screw around with a cobalt?

[ThoR294]

is this all to screw around with a cobalt?

Yeah. I wanted to learn and see how tuning works because that is one of the few things I don't know :bertstare: also, if I do upgrade to LS1 PCM on my car I can use it