GM Performance Upgrade Kit
12-09-2008, 08:30 PM
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GM Performance Upgrade Kit
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Apparently this guy is the design engineer for the GM Performance Upgrade kit for the 2.0 LNF.
Apparently this guy is the design engineer for the GM Performance Upgrade kit for the 2.0 LNF.
12-09-2008, 08:34 PM
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http://chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=19891
Apparently this guy is the design engineer for the GM Performance Upgrade kit for the 2.0 LNF.
Apparently this guy is the design engineer for the GM Performance Upgrade kit for the 2.0 LNF.
I talked one on one with him for over an hour about all sorts of things...He's a nice guy, easy to talk to.
Here's a I took of him driving a twin charged covertable Cobalt SS.
12-09-2008, 09:26 PM
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Yep, He's the guy who designs the kits...We meet him and a few other GM Performance engineers at the CED Midwest Cobalt meet this past April 08.
I talked one on one with him for over an hour about all sorts of things...He's a nice guy, easy to talk to.
Here's a I took of him driving a twin charged covertable Cobalt SS.
Twin Charged Cobalt SS convertible
I talked one on one with him for over an hour about all sorts of things...He's a nice guy, easy to talk to.
Here's a I took of him driving a twin charged covertable Cobalt SS.
12-09-2008, 10:22 PM
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12-09-2008, 10:26 PM
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If I'm not mistaken, I believe the 09s are already setup for this since they have the newer OS because the 08s are getting a new OS and a tune for the kit, but I think the 09s only will need the tune...I could be wrong
12-09-2008, 10:42 PM
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Well, I knew the 09's had the different OS, but I "heard" around here that the CARB was holding it up or something like that... But if they are making it for the 08's, than the 09's should definately have it available too.
I didn't know that they are converting the 08's to the new OS... I haven't heard anything on that.
I didn't know that they are converting the 08's to the new OS... I haven't heard anything on that.
12-09-2008, 10:47 PM
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yeah the 08s need the new OS so it will recognize the values above 255kPa but then again, I don't think the 09s can recognize above 255kPa either...All I know is the tune includes new Maps for the higher boost levels
12-09-2008, 10:53 PM
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12-10-2008, 10:33 AM
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I'm curious to see if there is now a set boost level or if the computer remians like the stock form constantly adjusting to keep the horsepower and torque the same. IF it doesn't then with the kit and bolt on you should see big hp off of stage one...
damit!! OH WELL
You are correct on the production calibration. The Power Upgrade basically turns off the learn down feature and is tuned to protect the turbo from overspeed. Therefore, if you add something to make the engine breath better this kit will keep the horse power gains that part made. There is no specific set boost level.
Sorry, I can not give out any information on future products.
Sorry, I can not give out any information on future products.
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12-10-2008, 10:34 AM
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He stated this kit gets the MOST power ("The turbo upgrade kit for the Solstice GXP, Sky Redline, and HHR SS was designed by General Motors Engineers to get the most power possible out of the LNF Turbo engine.") Soooo does this mean, any bolt ons after this kit runs the risk of messing stuff up, or does that mean there will be NO performance gains from anythng else, OR is he dumb? lol
12-10-2008, 10:40 AM
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He stated this kit gets the MOST power ("The turbo upgrade kit for the Solstice GXP, Sky Redline, and HHR SS was designed by General Motors Engineers to get the most power possible out of the LNF Turbo engine.") Soooo does this mean, any bolt ons after this kit runs the risk of messing stuff up, or does that mean there will be NO performance gains from anythng else, OR is he dumb? lol
If you get the kit and then also tune it then you will see even MORE gains, just like people now with tunes, they are seeing higher #s then this kit
12-10-2008, 10:56 AM
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so your saying if I get this kit, a few bolt ons, (intake dp exhaust) then retune it I will see nice gains, but if I just do bolt ons with this kit and no tune I see nothing, but doing so either way I lose warrenty? Do I get it ? lol
12-10-2008, 11:15 AM
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And EDIT...
this guy as well
"You are correct on the production calibration. The Power Upgrade basically turns off the learn down feature and is tuned to protect the turbo from overspeed. Therefore, if you add something to make the engine breath better this kit will keep the horse power gains that part made. There is no specific set boost level."