bayareacobaltss

hey guys,i have a 06 cobalt ss sc..it has 55k..i was thinking of buying a stage kit.is it worth it? how much more power would i get and what are the prices for the kits and price for the installation? if you guys have gone through this let me know.thanks

bobbyhill31286

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best price for the gm kit will be here:

Cobalt Stage 2 Performance 245 hp Upgrade Kit 17803229 - Crate Engine Depot

bobbyhill31286

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will add approx 40hp. I did this on my 07 sssc and it made a big difference over stock. my dealer charged me like 3-4 hrs labor (prolly close to $100/hr now)

Sylver01

power output will vary from car to car. some people have been getting less than 230 and some I think have gotten over 230. it's kind of a shot in the dark on what hp you'll be at. A custom tune would be better than the GM stage 2 tune

bayareacobaltss

a custom tune will void warraty wouldnt it?

Whitnith

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I am legit serious here... What warranty do you have on an 06 with 55k? Mine only came with a 3/36...

rivaladore

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Just go with a zzp or Ottp stage kit and get a custom tune by someone locally. If you have any noob questions feel free to pm me so you don't get chastised here.

Sylver01

We have 5yr/100,000 km powertrain warranty up here. Don't know about the states and if it's similar

rivaladore

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My car is technically under warranty still that is until they see what I did to it. He probably got an extended one like I did. I got an exteneded one for 3 years, waited 2 years and said eff it I'm modding my car now. I can do most work on my car myself, good thing bc the steelership wanted $600 for new rotors and pads just on the front when I took my car in for the power steering recall. Did it myself for a fraction of the cost, the brakes not power steering lol. Only problem I had so far was my thermostat which I also did myself. Only reason I went with the extended warranty was to make sure the engine and transmission weren't going to crap out on me after a couple months. To the op, do your homework and mod smartly. Treat your car with respect and keep up on maintenance and you should be fine

bayareacobaltss

yea i bought it used at a chevy dealer and i had to get the extended 2 year warranty because it was supercharged,1800 extra on my loan,i didnt know if it was bullshit,either way that warranty will come in handy just in case something gets messed up on my car.

rivaladore

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I would ask the dealer if they put in the revised timing chain tensioner, if not I would have them do it. The stock cats are also known to clog but theres a recall out for that as well. And your thermostat will probably go out soon. Mine went at 53k most others around 60k. When your coolant temp stops getting up to operating temp its time for a new thermostat. Besides that you should be fine awhile.