Which is better: TC or SC

[kellogs666]

Hey guys, I'm looking to get a Cobalt, not sure if I should go for an older SS/SC model, or spend a bit more and buy a SC/TC.

Cost isn't a problem for me, so other than that, what exactly are the pros/cons to each one. I'm not exactly a track person, just looking for a car to race around town.

[cobalt123]

SS/TC is more efficient in making power

[kellogs666]

Originally Posted by cobalt123 SS/TC is more efficient in making power

Would you say its better than the SC overall as well, or just in making Power?

[cobalt123]

i would. power, handleing wise its a bit better larger sway bars. fuel efficiency seems better. plus you would be hard to find a ss/sc new

[USMCFieldMP]

Overall, the 08+ SS's are a better starting platform. More power from the get-go. Better Suspension. Better Braking. Better Seats. Smarter ECU.

You can get an 05-07 SS fairly cheaply and modify it to be better than an 08+. The 08+'s also have a few limiting factors, mostly dealing with the DI system.

It all really depends on your ultimate goals and intentions for the car.

[kellogs666]

Originally Posted by USMCFieldMP Overall, the 08+ SS's are a better starting platform. More power from the get-go. Better Suspension. Better Braking. Better Seats. Smarter ECU. You can get an 05-07 SS fairly cheaply and modify it to be better than an 08+. The 08+'s also have a few limiting factors, mostly dealing with the DI system. It all really depends on your ultimate goals and intentions for the car.

That makes sense, I'm just looking to make it a fun car to drive.
If it comes down to it, I'd probably buy an 05-07 for 5-6k cheaper and use that extra money to make it better than the 08-10

At this point I'm just trying to find the major differences between the Turbo and the Supercharger, which would be better to have in the long run, etc.

[cobalt123]

superchargers need alot of supporting mods to make big power

[USMCFieldMP]

Originally Posted by kellogs666 That makes sense, I'm just looking to make it a fun car to drive. If it comes down to it, I'd probably buy an 05-07 for 5-6k cheaper and use that extra money to make it better than the 08-10 At this point I'm just trying to find the major differences between the Turbo and the Supercharger, which would be better to have in the long run, etc.

Different people have different views on what a "fun car" is... so that doesn't really help in this situation.

Originally Posted by cobalt123 superchargers need alot of supporting mods to make big power

That's why its easier/better/cheaper to just remove the supercharger.

[kidtsi]

yeah go SS/tc

[Tuner923]

Originally Posted by USMCFieldMP Overall, the 08+ SS's are a better starting platform. More power from the get-go. Better Suspension. Better Braking. Better Seats. Smarter ECU. You can get an 05-07 SS fairly cheaply and modify it to be better than an 08+. The 08+'s also have a few limiting factors, mostly dealing with the DI system. It all really depends on your ultimate goals and intentions for the car.

not a limiting factor any longer...