Sentry

There's nothing that's gonna keep your warranty. Either wait until your warranty is up and go supercharger/turbo, or go swap in out now. If you have the money, the new ss is worth every penny.

Spanky's Monkey

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i've always stood against this statement however in this case i believe mrsilent to be dead on. if you can take it back now do so.

cobalttuner4698

So a turbo would be a good idea then? Thanks for the heads up! That helps alot. now to find a cheap enough yet good turbo......

mikedotrudolph

Cant take the car back, so im stuck with it for the next 5 years, someone said installing the gm supercharger on it wont void the waranty

Sentry

If you can find a dealership that will do it, go ahead. But, most do not do any kind of tuning whatsoever. I think the ecotec supercharger will bolt on perfectly, but without tuning it's not going to work. I have no clue what kind of tuning the 08's have, if any.

It's likely that you will not be able to go supercharger/turbo for a long time, and even then it's a void of your warranty, and dangerous if you've never done it before.

I suggest saving your money and enjoying the new car with an extended warranty. Spend that money that's putting a hole in your pocket towards aesthetic mods like rims/tires/tint ect. When tuning comes around and your warranty runs out, then that's your time.

But, don't jump into an advances engine mod this early in your car. Enjoy the warranty.

cobalttuner4698

Anyone know of a good aftermarket muffler that would look/sound good, or maybe know of someone who is selling?

jlong3382

My personal opinion is that if you want the most HP per $$$. Go with GOOD ECM/TCM tuning. It'll add power to whatever mods you do or dont already have over stock tuning.

cobalttuner4698

ECM/TCM tuning?.....sorry...still sorta new to the tuning scene...can u explain further?...thx

Maven

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The 2009 LT has the new 2.2L VVT engine(LAP) there arent any supercharger or turbocharger kits designed for your car by GM(like there was with the Cavaliers)

Your best bet is gonna be the early (06-07) 2.4L manifold, CAI, header, downpipe, catback and tuning. Or like so many people do you can go turbo. Obviously a turbo and your 5/100 warranty arent going to be friends.

Slowbalt1969

I have an 07 cobalt lt automatic and I was wondering if I can take of a ss supercharger and put it on
mine? Maybe make around 265 hp..

Mr.N00bLaR

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Read you must!

Supercharged:
Hunterkiller's how to - https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/hunters-how-install-m62-2-2l-cobalt-127891/

Beck's how to- https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/how-beck%92s-2-4l-supercharged-build-walkthrough-80620/

MP81's build thread - https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l-l61-performance-tech-45/mp81s-supercharged-l61-build-155214/

Gene's build thread - https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l-lap-performance-tech-168/genes-2-2-lap-supercharger-build-166563/

CrazyFoo's build thread - https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l-l61-performance-tech-45/crazyfoo328s-s-c-build-193004/

x8xViperx6x's build thread - https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-2l-l61-performance-tech-45/x8xviperx6xs-official-2-2sc-build-186474/

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Forced induction (compressor maps) - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=258035

Water Meth info: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/alcohol-injection-systems-154/questions-about-water-methanol-alcohol-injection-post-them-here-83289/
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It's a pretty big project IMO to swap f/i. You should fully read each of these links and make sure you understand and absorb everything

AFAIK, there is one set of instructions for one specific turbo kit - TubroByGarrett's cobalt kits. They ship with installation instructions for thier own specific kit. There are no instructions that will say insert part A into parts B and tighten for anything other than the Garrett kit. This is like asking how do I get to the Rock'n Roll Hall of fame (OH) from New york. There are many ways I can get to the the rock'n roll hall of fame...like a million. It depends on the choices I want to make how I get thier. The same goes for supercharging your ride (although I think this is more so down to a science now-a-days). I think of F/I as more of a strategy vs this is how it's done laid out for you in 'data sheet style'. Reading those thread above and those books (or really any good forced induction book) will give you ideas on how to do this.. and of course when you hit a wall, we're all here

I understand why people always scream search! when this question pops up. Generally, if you don't already have a good idea, you have a lot of reading to do. Those are turbo geared books (they do have some supercharger info though) so you may want to hit up motorbooks workshop and your local bookstore

06_ion2

Lol.

disintegration37

overall....what do you think is gunna give u most hp per $

HyperMuffin

Well first off you need a lot more than just the supercharger. Also with a supercharged 2.2 you will not make 265hp with only a supercharger kit. You would need other bolt ons with the SC kit to get close. Also just fyi the internals in the 2.2 are only good for about 250hp.

PSHHH

Dont forget also installing the kit on your car is one thing but there is many parts on the motor that need to be torque'd to a certain # and such...lots of reading and research far beyond this post will need to be done.



they are pushing internals on the 2.2 past 250bhp now

elecblue06

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and past 250 whp as well

PSHHH

^^ holla holla

HyperMuffin

yeah but doesnt mean its safe. Yeah they may be able to go at 270 or 280 or 500 for all I care but its not safe and it will break alot quicker than if its kept at 250 or lower.

elecblue06

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hell a 200 whp is not safe in that line of thinking.. because it'll break/ wear things down alot quicker then the stock 120

HyperMuffin

Yeah so whats the point of going over 250 in a 2.2? You will break down faster and would be a waste of money when it breaks.

elecblue06

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.... seriously? because when done correctly it can be reliable over 250 whp.... whats the point in modding any car if you think that way

HyperMuffin

Well unless you work on the internals its just not worth risking imo. I understand it can be safe when done right but risking my cars engine exploding just doesnt sound fun. Also if you plan on going above 250 in a 2.2 you probally would be better off just getting an SS/SC or TC and modding that.

elecblue06

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there are more aftermarket parts for the 2.2 then any other line... and it has the most research into it ...