ecotecs are fragile Tune with Care
04-13-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CTCOBALTSSS
What's this guy talking about? Chevy has a 500hp cobalt without issues. How do you blow 5 head gaskets? CRAZY! 
hes not all bs i work for a dealer in i have done about 4 head gaskets on ecotecs each on a diff cobalt most were due to bad head castings or broken valve springs droppin valves but those were only on 05 vehicles but other than that it is a very strong an well built eng
04-13-2006, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by NGalaxyTimmyo
Thank god I've got the ecotec model then, and not the ecotech. I think I'm gonna go outside and start modding now
I love fresh baked sarcasm served up piping hot on the net......delicious everytime.
04-13-2006, 11:23 AM
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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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04-13-2006, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SS4ME
Who in the hell replaces 5 head gaskets in 1 car and not check the deck/head for warpage?
Or even sit down for 30 seconds and wonder why? If this is true he is probably spraying a 200 shot of n2o. That or his dealer hires idiots. ******* people.
04-13-2006, 04:35 PM
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I seriously doubt Chevy would put a "fragile" engine in a ss. They know people are going to mod these why else would they make stage kits. If the 2.0 ecotec is blowing left and right due to simple mods they are going make a bad name for their prior model vehicles.
04-13-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by STi_WRX02
But let's be realistic...no stock engine can handle 1000hp.
My freinds 97 Supra TT made 870hp at the wheels on a dyno jet dyno with the only internal mod being cam gears.
Now the external mods where masive. And so is the turbo on that thing.
The ecotecs stock block and head castings when used with the right parts have been proven to hold 1,100 Hp.
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04-13-2006, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Darksun280
I have a cold air and high flow airfreshener. Do you think my head gasket will be ok?"
04-13-2006, 05:53 PM
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No I must say this guy is correct the heads are blowing like crazy. My just the other day I had my head blown 3 times in one day. But three different chicks at that...
Oh he means the engine? Yeah he is right about that too. Just the other day I ran my car into a ditch and the front tires weren't touching, so I installed a twin turbo kit and tightened my exhaust to .5 inches, that way I could increase power to the wheels and get out of the ditch. Unfortunately, I revved it for 30 minutes with no help, only a blown engine.
Oh he means the engine? Yeah he is right about that too. Just the other day I ran my car into a ditch and the front tires weren't touching, so I installed a twin turbo kit and tightened my exhaust to .5 inches, that way I could increase power to the wheels and get out of the ditch. Unfortunately, I revved it for 30 minutes with no help, only a blown engine.
04-13-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Badmunky
Wrong!
My freinds 97 Supra TT made 870hp at the wheels on a dyno jet dyno with the only internal mod being cam gears.
Now the external mods where masive. And so is the turbo on that thing.
The ecotecs stock block and head castings when used with the right parts have been proven to hold 1,100 Hp.
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My freinds 97 Supra TT made 870hp at the wheels on a dyno jet dyno with the only internal mod being cam gears.
Now the external mods where masive. And so is the turbo on that thing.
The ecotecs stock block and head castings when used with the right parts have been proven to hold 1,100 Hp.
Later
....and then cough , cough LT1 , LS1 blocks , throw in the 4.6 dohc blue oval , I think weve about covered factory production blocks can take 1000+ hp .
btw , u cant do the high flow air freshener without increasing the diameter of the A/C tubing . 3" A/C ducting will void your warranty though ....something to think about for the lease guys/gals
04-13-2006, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Shortbus
What did you use a 175shot dry shot to do that damage? If tunning of the lsj "is" so fragile, why would gm even conisder coming out with stage kits for it???
04-14-2006, 12:17 AM
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I am sorry, I thought some people here might actually welcome the info from someone who works at a dealership!! I was wroung, again sorry, from now on i will keep my posts limited to "nice job" and "any Pics?" as for the five head gaskets, they were on five diffrent ecotec engines, none of which were in my own personal car, but its ok when cash work pays double warrenty work, so keep those mods going. Oh also every single time I had a ecotec with a blown head gasket GM thought it best to replace the whole engine because the head/block surfaces were so out of spec.
04-14-2006, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DealerTechwSS
I am sorry, I thought some people here might actually welcome the info from someone who works at a dealership!! I was wroung, again sorry, from now on i will keep my posts limited to "nice job" and "any Pics?" as for the five head gaskets, they were on five diffrent ecotec engines, none of which were in my own personal car, but its ok when cash work pays double warrenty work, so keep those mods going. Oh also every single time I had a ecotec with a blown head gasket GM thought it best to replace the whole engine because the head/block surfaces were so out of spec.
So Let me get this straight, you didnt blow 5 headgaskets? I guess your smarter then everyone else since you work at a dealership, most guys at the dealerships have no clue of any tunning or moding from what i have been around.
04-14-2006, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Shortbus
So Let me get this straight, you didnt blow 5 headgaskets? I guess your smarter then everyone else since you work at a dealership, most guys at the dealerships have no clue of any tunning or moding from what i have been around.
04-14-2006, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by DealerTechwSS
I am not smarter then everyone else, nor do I think I am, I was just trying to give some freindly advice to my fellow SS/SC enthusist based on my experance. and yes my spelling and grammer skills suck! thats why I turn wrenchs everyday instead of sitting in an office.
04-14-2006, 01:01 AM
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ecotecs are fragile Tune with Care
I like that one. i always sucked at english and you think my typeing skills suck.>>>> Its good info.But alot people over the years have a dim view on dealerships and some of the people that work in them.So far ive had good luck with my dealer and the guys and girls in the back turning the wrenches. HEY SHORTBUS PRETTY SURE I SEEN YOU ON I 68 IN MD going east bound about a 6 weeks ago sharp ride. couldnt catch you in my truck
04-14-2006, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DealerTechwSS
Oh also every single time I had a ecotec with a blown head gasket GM thought it best to replace the whole engine because the head/block surfaces were so out of spec.
04-14-2006, 07:12 AM
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Alright guys I'll hop off the bangwagon now even though i was riding on it for a while. This guys taken enough stabs from us I think he's learned his lesson........I hope.......Man we got some cut throat cobalt owners on this web site man i love this place.