Hey guys, first time here. Got a cobalt ss/sc and want to get some stuff for it but dont know where to start. Anyone have some ideas on what to upgrade first?
Pic related; its my shit box
>>14149188
Start by swapping to 2008-spec FE5 struts and shocks with Powell Race Parts YYZ lowering springs.
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/Cobalt-FE5-YYZ-StrutShockSpring-Plug-and-Play-System-FE5YYZ-P50961.aspx
I know these cars inside and out
>>14149199
Looks amazing but i was thinking something cheaper, this is my first car (just bought it) and wantes to go into something bigger
>>14149188
Also, supercharged cars have 18" wheels. Those look like 17"ers. The 17" SS style wheels were only on 2006-2007 Cobalt SS N/A which weren't supercharged. The SS N/A cars used a 175 HP 2.4L Ecotec. no turbo, and no supercharger.
>>14149206
Trust me, it's a worthy first mod. Don't doubt me. I am the guru of the Delta cars
>>14149210
Well shit then i think i fucked, my car is a 07 so im sure im wrong. Even tho im sure not all hope is lost, would that mod still work on my car?
>>14149188
Star by reading your fucking forums.
>>14149248
Says ss/sc on the papers thats why i was confused. Would take a pic but the car is parked at my place (lost my license for speeding lile a fucking retard)
>>14149220
Would still work fine. The SS N/A got the FE3 suspension, which is sportier than the FE1 suspension of normal Cobalts, but not as hardcore as the FE5 suspension.
There's 2 different FE5 suspensions.
2005-2007 is the FE5 used on supercharged cars and was tuned on the Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. It's a competent system.
In 2008, the Cobalt SS was revamped. The 2.0L supercharged engine didn't meet 2008 model year emissions, so they switched to the 260 HP 2.0L Turbo. Due to the added power, the car was taken to the nurburgring again and the suspension retuned. 2008-2010 cars got new struts and shocks (which have yet to be bettered on the aftermarket for handling performance), new springs, different sway bars, different aluminum front control arms with revised balljoints, and Brembo brakes up front as standard equipment.
The Powell YYZ springs are THE BEST performance oriented springs available.
>>14149254
Pop the hood. If the engine looks like this, you've got a supercharged car.
>>14149254
>buys car
>doesn't have a license
>>14149265
I lost it with this car. I legit only had it for two days and got two tickes for 9 points total
>>14149262
Has a big case so ill take it as a no, but this gives me drive to get a ss/tc swap
>>14149272
Swapping to the SS Turbo will be too much of a hassle. Trust me. Stick with the 2.4L you have.
Get either a supercharger kit (easiest and cheapest to install), or a turbo kit (most expensive, but the most power) from ZZPerformance.
ZZPerformance is THE got-to place for Ecotec performance parts, along with FMSR Performance
http://zzperformance.com/ecotec/superchargers-eaton-parts/2-2-2-4l-bolt-on-supercharger-kit-1.html
http://zzperformance.com/ecotec/turbo-parts-kits/2-2-2-4l-turbo-kit.html
>>14149308
The supercharge seems the way to go, i love a growl more then a trubo whistle, which would be the better of the two? Which do what?
>>14149322
superchargers whine while turbos whistle subtley and turbo blow off valves go "psh"
supercharger whine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRMhamGFa5c
Turbo noises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4new65hQcE
Personally, I prefer superchargers
