mod suggestions

[doitfgt]

hey guys, i'm sort of new to Cobalts. i just picked up my 06 SS/SC a few months ago and after physically searching the car trying to learn the ins and outs, it's definately time to mod it. i already have an injen cai, i'm just thinking a catback and stage kit will be all i need for performance.

so what catback would y'all recommend?

what stage kit?

i'm not worried about warranty, i'm a mechanic by trade so i can fix it if it breaks.

 

[dman090]

from what i heard the ottp stage one kit is better than the GM stage 2 kit

check them out

www.overthetopperformance.com

 

[doitfgt]

thanks i'll give them a holla

 

[doitfgt]

reading>you



i said i'm not worried about the warranty.

 

[dman090]

BUT...The GM kit won't take away your warranty if you get it installed by the dealer.

super mod fail

reading> zach

 

[doitfgt]

Yeah I know.

Just tidbits of info.

But with anything, make sure you get a tune.

i'm seeing some stage kits come with a "canned" tune.... thoughts on those? should i just buy the parts and get a custom tune at a performance shop?

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super mod fail

reading> zach

do i get points or a prize for pointing out a mod fail?

 

[doitfgt]

that's what i was thinking too.

what do you recommend for a catback? i just want something less restrictive with a good tone. price isn't that much of a factor but.... just like everyone, i love a deal.

 

[doitfgt]

dang.... oh well.... i'll do some searching. i found the sound clips on magnaflow.com, that doesn't sound bad at all.

 

[Spectral]

OTTP Stg 1 plus OTTP H/E = best first mods.

From there probably full exhaust motor mounts and intake. in that order. A tune after the exhaust wouldn't hurt either haha.

 

[Wolf117]

hahn catback

 

[EatonTVS07]

^ X2 Hahn sounds really good

 

[Hailcesar75]

What about the Megan catback. That's what I have. It's a loud deep tone.

 

[EatonTVS07]

also look into meth injection and stage 2 rotated mounts from OTT

 

[cobalt123]

go with trifecta on the tune

 

[thought]

Catback is OK for sound, but the restriction is in the downpipe. If you are getting a tune anyway, you could get a new downpipe and uncork that shit. I'd recommend Clear Image Auto for exhaust parts. Vibrant seems to be another contender.

 

[Jn2]

header/downpipe
2.9"smoothflow pulley
trifecta tune
42lbs/injectors
solid tranny mounts


^^^that will net u great results

 

[07MetallicSC]

2.7, FMIC, 60s, dual pass, Intake, header, catless downpipe, catback of your choice, and mounts and youll be happy as hell

heres my catless dp and magnaflow catback with gmpp header for a sound comparison

 

[Yellow2006SS/SC]

Just build your own Stage 2 kit and find some one to tune your car for you. Stay away from the canned tunes. Pulley Boys has a 2.8 pulley that will bolt right up to you hub that is in your super charger.

 

[sloancallaway]

http://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=1055&catid=143

For the money I would say the zzp kit is the best I have played with the ottp kit and just got the stage 3 kit for the gfs cobalt and For the money go with the zzp stage 3 it comes with a heat exchanger but if i were you i would spend the 50 bucks and upgrade to the zzp s3 heat exchanger it is superior to the other ones on the market and everyone I know who has them loves them

And of course you will want to upgrade to the poly mounts as well cheap mod that saves axles

 

[doitfgt]

i'm not really feeling how Trifecta does their tunes.... i'd prefer for my car to be on a dyno with the tuner in the driver seat and a laptop tweaking it. so i'm definately going with a custom HPTuners tune.

i heard ZZP is failsos tho..... :shrugs: idk

from what i've read on css.net, the poly mounts are horrible, i think i'll spend the money for the OTTP rotated mounts.