ecotecs are fragile Tune with Care
04-13-2006, 12:19 AM
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ecotecs are fragile Tune with Care
just an fyi to all, be very careful with aftermarket tunning and/or accsesories. one of the most major resons for gm's delay of the stage kits release was the fact that getting the calibration just right was difficult to say the leaste. On another note I am on my 5th ecotech blown head gasket. already have done three diffrent clutchs, and the list goes on. my warrenty rep from gm basically said if we even think aftermarket played a role in the early demise of an ecotech a gm warrenty rep needs to be consulted before any work is done. if money is no opption to the reader(s) of this please disregard the above. for the rest who would like to have their cars fixed for free for at leaste 3yr/36k tune with care, ecotechs are fragile.
appoligies in advance if I offened anyone I just had to do some ranting.
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appoligies in advance if I offened anyone I just had to do some ranting.
thanks
04-13-2006, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by zinner
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I don't know about ecotec's being fragile. If built right, they can hold up to 1,000hp.
04-13-2006, 01:59 AM
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Theres not much out there that is available for these cars but the Intese kits and stuff. I say Intake/Header/Exaust and GM stage 1 and 2. Nothing really there to cause problems. I/H/E wont cause a headgasket to go LOL, and GM stage 1 and 2 are covered by GM for the original warranty period. I will be happy with that. If my clutch goes, then I will go stage 2+ with a light weight fly wheel. Also looking into Control arm bushings, but thats it 
04-13-2006, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by DealerTechwSS
just an fyi to all, be very careful with aftermarket tunning and/or accsesories. one of the most major resons for gm's delay of the stage kits release was the fact that getting the calibration just right was difficult to say the leaste. On another note I am on my 5th ecotech blown head gasket. already have done three diffrent clutchs, and the list goes on. my warrenty rep from gm basically said if we even think aftermarket played a role in the early demise of an ecotech a gm warrenty rep needs to be consulted before any work is done. if money is no opption to the reader(s) of this please disregard the above. for the rest who would like to have their cars fixed for free for at leaste 3yr/36k tune with care, ecotechs are fragile.
appoligies in advance if I offened anyone I just had to do some ranting.
thanks
appoligies in advance if I offened anyone I just had to do some ranting.
thanks
wtf is wrong wit this kid? well thats wut everyone will be sayin after they read my post lol.... if i blow a head gasket.... is it covered under waranty? it probably is and this is a stupid question but i was just wondering... thanks
04-13-2006, 02:11 AM
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1) The Ecotec isnt a fragile engine
2) A big part of the delay of the GM staged kits was ....yes , the calibration . But not for durablity as you say ....it was trying to get them 50 state emissions legal .
2) A big part of the delay of the GM staged kits was ....yes , the calibration . But not for durablity as you say ....it was trying to get them 50 state emissions legal .
04-13-2006, 02:20 AM
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Any engine can be super weak or super strong. Alot of motors can hold up to 1000hp...but that aint no stock block/heads being used. Not many engines can handle that many HP without some serrrrrrrrrious work! But let's be realistic...no stock engine can handle 1000hp.
04-13-2006, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BLKSS
Bad luck buddy. Its not the engine its just specifically yours.
04-13-2006, 08:50 AM
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ahhahahaha I love the people who join up and there second post on the net is either trying to sell something or cause wide spread panic amongst the sheep that reside here. They gotta make a sign on the main page thats says:Welcome to cobaltss.net Please Leave the sheep alone.
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Originally Posted by BLKSS
Sounds good.
04-13-2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by hondaxr200cc
i am looking to buy a pulley for my cobalt ss are they expensive to have installed ? also which one would you recommend without having to do any other modifications ?
04-13-2006, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Darksun280
I'm seriously just waiting for the 5 new threads titled "I installed (insert mod here) and my car feels funny is my head gasket gonna blow!?!". Or " I have a cold air and high flow airfreshener. Do you think my head gasket will be ok?"
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Originally Posted by BLKSS
wtf are you talking about?
04-13-2006, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by DealerTechwSS
just an fyi to all, be very careful with aftermarket tunning and/or accsesories. one of the most major resons for gm's delay of the stage kits release was the fact that getting the calibration just right was difficult to say the leaste. On another note I am on my 5th ecotech blown head gasket. already have done three diffrent clutchs, and the list goes on. my warrenty rep from gm basically said if we even think aftermarket played a role in the early demise of an ecotech a gm warrenty rep needs to be consulted before any work is done. if money is no opption to the reader(s) of this please disregard the above. for the rest who would like to have their cars fixed for free for at leaste 3yr/36k tune with care, ecotechs are fragile.
appoligies in advance if I offened anyone I just had to do some ranting.
thanks
appoligies in advance if I offened anyone I just had to do some ranting.
thanks
