becareless06
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looking for more power in the cobalt.. 08 ls 2.2 i already put a magnaflow muffler and drop in high flow filter dont know what my options are thanks russ
need more power 08 balt..
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08....thats the L61 motor, more power means a tune but thats the last thing in the line so here's the list I advise (and followed with my L61):
AEM Intake (or whatever cold air intake you perfer)
2.4 LE5 intake manifold
2.0 LSJ exhaust manifold
2.0 LSJ downpipe
Full mandrel bent exhaust, I went with 2.25 with a resonator to keep the bees away
then a tune from Vince at Trifecta.
That's my mod list when I had my 06 L61, think you have SRI which you will need to get tuned out if you are going to use the LSJ exhaust mani and anything but the K&N intake.
If you really want more power you're going to need to either go forced induction with a supercharger or turbocharger, or you can drop a set of cams in it. Sadly as amazing as cams sound and perform you are going to lose daily driveability with cams above Stg2
AEM Intake (or whatever cold air intake you perfer)
2.4 LE5 intake manifold
2.0 LSJ exhaust manifold
2.0 LSJ downpipe
Full mandrel bent exhaust, I went with 2.25 with a resonator to keep the bees away
then a tune from Vince at Trifecta.
That's my mod list when I had my 06 L61, think you have SRI which you will need to get tuned out if you are going to use the LSJ exhaust mani and anything but the K&N intake.
If you really want more power you're going to need to either go forced induction with a supercharger or turbocharger, or you can drop a set of cams in it. Sadly as amazing as cams sound and perform you are going to lose daily driveability with cams above Stg2
everything he said, except I'd go with an aftermarket header instead of the 2.0 exhaust manifold, and go with 2.75 or bigger straight pipe from the header back
You don't think 2.75 is too large? I liked what I had because it wasn't raspy, larger tubing is going to get rasp.
becareless06
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i cant seem to find cams for it i thought about it already and am wanting to do the sts turbo system..
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and thanks guys
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and thanks guys
cobalt123
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4-2-1 header is a must over others however wont work if you want turbo.
supercharging a 2.2 is safer and just as fun.
supercharging a 2.2 is safer and just as fun.
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Supercharging at this point in time is cheap as heck too, just gotta find the right person that's selling their M62.
yep, seen entire supercharger kits for as low as 600 before
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It all depends on what the person likes. I like it loud and annoying, some people don't, plus some people have to worry about emmisions and have to take that into consideration, but if he's going turbo then all that goes out the door anyway
becareless06
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yea im in wv if it has a muffler and all lights and horn work your good... looking at my options
STS just makes your car heavy, why not turbo it the right way the 1st time?
becareless06
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yea ill look into that thanks where can u get the cams for the 08 2.2s?
SC'd with pistons and rods 2.2 is a pretty quick little car.
do it!
becareless06
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also thought about finding the 2008 lsj engine and turbo / pipeing and computer doing the swap in my car..
2008 was an LNF engine, and its not worth the hassle to pretty much reinstall your entire factory wiring harness.
becareless06
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ohh didnt knoe all that.. well maybe ill jus do the other turbo or super charger route.. with beefed internals.. where can i find cams for my 08 ? thanks yelloweye
Cobalt Tom
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No cams for 08 just upgrade internals a bit and boost the crap out of it. Iternals are only needed if you plan on exceeding 250whp
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