1/4 Mile Times for 2.2L yet? ***EDIT*** I found some #'s!(See my last post)
05-28-2005, 05:43 AM
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the cobalt ran a 16.6 basing from what I read in the magazine. Thats with the 2.2L, assuming its 5spd, and assuming the driver is pretty much a professional driver if its to be placed in a magazine.
Now, with inexperienced dragsters, I have a feeling a STOCK cobalt 2.2L will get times like 16.9 or such from normal driver going to the track.
My 75hp '83 honda accord hatch ran 17.85@75mph, and it felt way faster than my cobalt. I dunno, I hope that if I do bring my coupe to the track, I get a better time than 16.6, cause 16.6 isnt very fast at all...
Now, with inexperienced dragsters, I have a feeling a STOCK cobalt 2.2L will get times like 16.9 or such from normal driver going to the track.
My 75hp '83 honda accord hatch ran 17.85@75mph, and it felt way faster than my cobalt. I dunno, I hope that if I do bring my coupe to the track, I get a better time than 16.6, cause 16.6 isnt very fast at all...
05-30-2005, 03:25 PM
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With only an AEM CAI on my ION, my best was a 16.4. I now have a lightweight crank pulley, tapered TB, short shifter, and some other small stuff, but my biggest enemy was wheel hop that day. I will soon have a torque brace installed, which will eliminate most (if not all) wheel hop. I am sure I can break 16 now once I have no wheelhop. I'll post pics when i do go to the track this spring/summer.
06-02-2005, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by brianfcp
the cobalt ran a 16.6 basing from what I read in the magazine. Thats with the 2.2L, assuming its 5spd, and assuming the driver is pretty much a professional driver if its to be placed in a magazine.
Now, with inexperienced dragsters, I have a feeling a STOCK cobalt 2.2L will get times like 16.9 or such from normal driver going to the track.
My 75hp '83 honda accord hatch ran 17.85@75mph, and it felt way faster than my cobalt. I dunno, I hope that if I do bring my coupe to the track, I get a better time than 16.6, cause 16.6 isnt very fast at all...
Now, with inexperienced dragsters, I have a feeling a STOCK cobalt 2.2L will get times like 16.9 or such from normal driver going to the track.
My 75hp '83 honda accord hatch ran 17.85@75mph, and it felt way faster than my cobalt. I dunno, I hope that if I do bring my coupe to the track, I get a better time than 16.6, cause 16.6 isnt very fast at all...
i got a 16.6, and it was after only about 1000 miles driving stick, and that includes a 150lb system, so, actually i coulda got a 16.5
06-07-2005, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by saturnd00d
tiny, you'd never know unless you ran the car without the system. Just say no to guessing games.
but lowering my tire pressure would be much more beneficial
10-06-2005, 08:38 AM
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10-06-2005, 11:07 AM
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i didnt run that, maybe ill go this friday to see what i can hit...... nevermind its raining inFL stupid tropical storm, but 15.6 is faster than my z24 this feels faster in someways.
10-07-2005, 01:38 PM
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My stock Auto base model ran a 16.5 at 83MPH. I am sure if I had a 5 speed tranny I could shave almost a second off that time. My Alero with the Quad 4 2.4L and 5 speed manual ran 15.7 at 90MPH fully stock. A LOT depends on track conditions and driver.
10-07-2005, 06:14 PM
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the fastest I've ever seen pulled stock on a 2.2L Ion/Cobalt was about 16.3. I don't really believe that 15.6 at all, a stock Ion/Cobalt would never be able to pull that. I didn't see a time slip in that link either...
10-07-2005, 07:33 PM
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I agree, there's no way you got 15.6 stock, not even modded with the usual bolt-ons. Cobats weigh the same as IONs, and have the same engine, tranny and restrictions. How does that work out that you got a full second over another cobalt owner, and almost a second over me? I can see some environmental conditions taken into play like sea level, weight of driver, tire pressure, etc., but it won't make for a second difference, not unless the other drivers all suck compared to you (highly unlikely).
10-08-2005, 06:12 PM
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I lowered my tire pressure to 20psi, and by the time I got to the track, I was at 1/4 tank of gas. I know all about variables at the track. I did all I could to reduce my weight without taking out things from the car that I would be driving with on the road (ie spare tire, seats, carpet, etc.). I wanted true times that would reflect what I could run on the streets as well.
10-17-2005, 02:48 PM
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I don't like alero's period,we had one at one time and it was junk.
10-17-2005, 04:52 PM
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I ran a members 2.2L 5-speed LS at the track on saturday night. I pulled a 16.1 and that my first time ever driving the car with no weight taken out (ie spare tire jack etc) no tire pressure adjustment, and with over 3/5 a tank of gas. I also broke the plastic off the shift knob going into 3rd gear, thus messing up my shift.
A Cobalt LS can EASILY get in the 15's with an experienced driver.
A Cobalt LS can EASILY get in the 15's with an experienced driver.
10-17-2005, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by saturnd00d
I agree, there's no way you got 15.6 stock, not even modded with the usual bolt-ons. Cobats weigh the same as IONs, and have the same engine, tranny and restrictions. How does that work out that you got a full second over another cobalt owner, and almost a second over me? I can see some environmental conditions taken into play like sea level, weight of driver, tire pressure, etc., but it won't make for a second difference, not unless the other drivers all suck compared to you (highly unlikely).
Ummm, explain to me how my alero (heavier car) with a 2.2L ecotec made a 15.21 second run and would run 15.4's all day with with just a catback exhaust, CAI intake, and lowering springs? ok, it was a factory freak from the start, but...
10-17-2005, 07:41 PM
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I have a cobalt sedan with minimal mods (air intake and muffler) and a five speed and I am running consistent 15.9's at 86 mph. I do have quite a bit of wheel spin, however I also have the stock radial tires; drag radials would definately be a huge advantage.
10-22-2005, 12:25 PM
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I ran a 16.2 @ 85 with a 2.3 60' My car is an 05 Cobalt LS Coupe with a 5 speed, only mod is homemade cold air intake. I can scan a timeslip if needed, but since its a record breaking run, im not gonna bother right now.