gtxsport11

was the install worth it?
i have the intake manifold sittin in my room but i am in school now so i do not have time to do anything except study and party on weekends
should i go ahead and do the install will it make my 2.2 auto any faster cause i just installed my ss/sc dp and now my 2.2 is kinda quick i also have the ss/sc manifold and the ss/sc springs to be put on also

XM15

This again?

I must say, even though I didn't get the results everyone else seemed to get, I did enjoy working on the car.

Halfcent

You will need the TB adapter plate that CED makes for it. And here's a thought. If it's just sitting there, you should paint it first before you install it. I have seen silver and red, and both looked a lot better then just the black plastic.

gtxsport11

ok thats bro i will do the install friday or saturday along with the springs and the exhaust manifold and post up how much gains i think that i have
i hope to dyno in late september

did the kit from CED not come with the tb adapter plate? i got the whole swap from tom at ced

XM15

Just don't let the "seat of your pants" dyno trick you like it did to me.

Hopefully you get decent weather for the dyno; cool air is your friend.


Good luck!

gtxsport11

thanks i hope to break 150 at the wheels i hope
i should be close with the mods

XM15

You'll definately be close to 150, especially if you add a header to the mix.

And yes, the kit comes with the adaptor plate.

joeworkstoohard

from what i understand, it's a pretty good "bang for the buck" add on. don't expect any bolt on to add huge power on a modern car.

gtxsport11

ok thanks bro hey do you know where i can get a carbon fiber hood and some new rims?

blktrax

Its going ot make the car sound even better and more fun to drive.

gtxsport11

yeah i hope right now it sounds pretty sweet with the GMPP intake with fujita F5 filter a ss/sc downpipe and my dc sports cat back she purrs like a kitten and i hope now it will sound even better on i am finished with the install i will deff do a video and some burnouts ha ha

XM15

I wish it worked with mine; you guys have all the fun.

I guess I'll just have to dig deeper...

blktrax

XM did you retun that manifold or sell it or you still got it?

umrdyldo

iTrader: (1)

Why does it not work for XM

XM15

I still have it. I may try to sell it to someone local. (If they still want it after I show them my dyno sheet) Or I may keep it in case a turbo is in my car's future.

It ruined my torque curve which didn't happen to other people.

Comparison between Before/After manifold:


I gained 9whp up top, but the torque was lower through most of the rest of the band.

sugardaddy2885

I installed my 2.4 intake manifold last week. At first I didnt think it made that much difference. You can definently feel the loss of power at low RPMs. To me it doesnt FEEL faster, the same interstate onramp I get on every day, I can now go about 5mph faster by the end of it. So I guess it does work :-)

blktrax

You may wanna hang on to that XM, I got somethin else im R&D'ing that might make that better. MAYBE, and not at liberty to say till its tested. 2 weeks or so

XM15

Hangin on for dear life, man.

OrngBalt

you have peaked my interest

409Cobalt07

i installed the 2.4 intake manifold on my 07 and it is definatly quicker up top. i can really feel it after 4 grand. and it pulls all the way to red line. i love it!

blktrax

The biggest diff is the 07 has the SS/SC "shaped" exhaust manifold and breathes better at the top than the 05-06's with the more restrictive one. More air in means more air has to go out.

From someone elses gallery but none the less for refrence.
05-06 LS vs. 07 LS (pictures is an ss/sc but the diff being the 07 LS has the 02 port not drilled and tapped) and im lazy this late at night



But thats exactly how mine is, Feels much more fun to drive.

bobb_black_cobalt

my sis has the 2.4 and i have the 2.2 could i do an exact swap. without her knowing...if she did she would look like this....

409Cobalt07

my new header is coming in tommorow so it will be even more fun to drive as soon as i get it put on

that is very do-able. i asume if the 2.4 bolts up to the 2.2 then it will work the other way around. i dont think anyone has tried it because what 2.4 owner is looking for down grades. hell if there is one ill sell em my old 2.2 intake mani

umrdyldo

iTrader: (1)

BoBB just add intake and exhaust along with this and you will pretty much be the same speed as her.

bobb_black_cobalt

well, she wouldnt know what was different anyways she barely drives it because she couldnt get insured so now she drives an old shitty honda....