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[08Sedan]

I have an '08 2.2L sedan, which I am actively modifying. Without going forced induction or going into debt (Lol) what are mods beyond these that would give power gains?

K&N intake $290
Tsudo N1 catback exhaust $250
BAD-MAB headers $190
ZZP 3” catless downpipe $185
Trifecta Tune $285

 

[06CobaltLS]

2.4 Intake Manifold and Throttle Body

 

[JLbeast]

2.4 Intake Manifold and Throttle Body

last time i looked, zzp had a high flow intake manifold. Either one would do.

 

[08Sedan]

Which would be better? The zzp or the stock 2.4?

Any other mods? I guess I'm basically looking for bolt-ons...aren't there others that I'm missing?

 

[JLbeast]

I'm not real familiar with the 2.4 but the zzp is high flow and is specifically made for your 2.2.

 

[06CobaltLS]

Yeah, I didn't think of that. Go with ZZP but it might be on backorder too.

 

[BankDude]

don't get a 3", get a 2.5. 3 inch would be too much of a loss of back pressure

 

[cobalt123]

^this

 

[08Sedan]

I love this site, you guys know everything Lol

So when some-one says they're "fully bolted" they have the parts mentioned here?

 

[JLbeast]

I have a friend that grounded his jetta's throttle both for faster response, I haven't researched it yet so you might want to look onto that as well.

 

[cobalt123]

Ive grounded my TB on my mazda. throttle response is definately there. i dont know how it would affect a cobalt.

 

[JLbeast]

Body* not both. Dumb ipod

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If your feeling risky, take out the spare tire. Also you could upgrade the crank pulley. Not much of a dig, but a little help

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I had a whole list on my laptop before I decided to go rebuild, I'll have to put more on later

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Hu. I'll have to check that out.

 

[cobalt123]

we need to get a list of all performance upgrades for LE5s, there have been a good many questions

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nvm found one

 

[08Sedan]

Please share

 

[JLbeast]

Nice score!

 

[cobalt123]

its in the LE5 section...

 

[BankDude]

me = fully bolted. meaning i have


K&N SRI
2.4 intake manifold
2.4 throttle body
Bad-Mab Header
ZZP 2.5" catted downpipe
Tsudo Exhaust
SS/TC front sway bar
Moog Endlinks
FE5 shocks and struts
Dropzone performance springs
Aftermarket rims/tires
Trifecta Tuned
TTR engine mount
TTR tranny mounts

soon to be supercharged and a new freaking clutch cuz mine is slipping

 

[08Sedan]

Best reply yet, thanks man. What do engine/tranny mounts do?

 

[BankDude]

prevent wheel hop and a lot less movement on the engine and tranny. at low rpms, the car shakes like a bitch though. smooths out around 1.5-2k rpms though

 

[08Sedan]

Sounds like something I want to add to my list. Thanks so much! Just a few more things...I can't seem to locate the following parts:

2.4L throttle body (and do I need any special adapter plates or anything?)

ZZP 2.5" catless DP (All I found on their website is a 3" that reduces to bolt up to a 2.5" exhaust)

TTR Tranny/Engine mounts I can't find anything about purchasing them, anywhere

Who makes aftermarket brake systems for my car? Brembo doesn't

Oh yeah, and again I have an '08 2.2L sedan.