supdercharger??
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supdercharger??
i read somewhere on here today that there is a .2 supercharger around $1700. is this true? would our cars, theoretically, be faster than the 2.0's since its larger. and another thing, if it is true, then why dont we get these?? are the "furture" turbos going to be faster? is that why everyone is waiting?? enlighten me.
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you might have to be carfull with a S/C on the 2.2 as well. That engine is set up to be N/A. The 2.0 has stronger pistons and rods that can handle the increase in pressure and fuel.
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Originally Posted by karl
they make a supercharger for the 2.2 but its for the cavis and sunfires (pre 05)....it wont fit into our cars
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Originally Posted by CTCOBALTSSS
Why would someone want to supercharge a 2.2 when you can save yourself time, money and headaches by just getting the ss/sc? You smell what i'm stepping in?
Because at the time I bought my 2.2 I did not have the money for the SS/SC...Now I have the money and want one...
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Originally Posted by Strider_2001
Because at the time I bought my 2.2 I did not have the money for the SS/SC...Now I have the money and want one...
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^^While I agree with most of what you are saying CTCOBALTSSS,
I also understand not being able to afford anything above the base level.
When I bought my cavy it was all I could afford at the time,
but now for a few grand I could make it mean as hell,,
and being a base model will help because they are inherintly light weight to begin with,
without power features/overweight rims/heavy seats, etc etc.
So yeah I agree, if you can afford it and performance is your goal, start with a better equipped car. It will save some headaches in the longrun, and likely be more reliable. And for superercharging, It makes much more sense to start with the SS/SC, but if turbo is your goal, base models are probably the best place to start
But there is nothing wrong with budget builds. And I will go on the record now saying as soon as they get the tuning figured out and a solid turbo kit available, the 2.2's will probably own most of us SC guys. (Enter HP tuners and HAHN)
A few grand into a 2.2 and you could have a mean turbo beast capable of hanging with and beating most of us who are limited by the M62
Just my .02
I also understand not being able to afford anything above the base level.
When I bought my cavy it was all I could afford at the time,
but now for a few grand I could make it mean as hell,,
and being a base model will help because they are inherintly light weight to begin with,
without power features/overweight rims/heavy seats, etc etc.
So yeah I agree, if you can afford it and performance is your goal, start with a better equipped car. It will save some headaches in the longrun, and likely be more reliable. And for superercharging, It makes much more sense to start with the SS/SC, but if turbo is your goal, base models are probably the best place to start
But there is nothing wrong with budget builds. And I will go on the record now saying as soon as they get the tuning figured out and a solid turbo kit available, the 2.2's will probably own most of us SC guys. (Enter HP tuners and HAHN)
A few grand into a 2.2 and you could have a mean turbo beast capable of hanging with and beating most of us who are limited by the M62
Just my .02
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Originally Posted by SS33
^^While I agree with most of what you are saying CTCOBALTSSS
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Sorry CT, I had to edit that post like 6 times to get it to say what I meant, lol,,,
my fingers can't keep up with my brain today,,
too much sun and beer over the weekend, lol
yeah I agree with you though, if you wanna supercharged eco in a cobalt, buy it, dont make it
If you want turbo, that's another story
my fingers can't keep up with my brain today,,
too much sun and beer over the weekend, lol
yeah I agree with you though, if you wanna supercharged eco in a cobalt, buy it, dont make it
If you want turbo, that's another story
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Originally Posted by karl
they make a supercharger for the 2.2 but its for the cavis and sunfires (pre 05)....it wont fit into our cars
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Originally Posted by CTCOBALTSSS
Why would someone want to supercharge a 2.2 when you can save yourself time, money and headaches by just getting the ss/sc? You smell what i'm stepping in?
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Originally Posted by CTCOBALTSSS
Why would someone want to supercharge a 2.2 when you can save yourself time, money and headaches by just getting the ss/sc? You smell what i'm stepping in?
Really if you're looking to go FI you should look other places (turbo) or look into a nitrous setup.
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Originally Posted by xCobalt05x
why the 2.2L, because there is no substitue for bigger displacement. and really thats not saving money. I paid 15,000 for my everything but xm, onstar, leather, moon roof cobalt, now add in the 1700 for the supercharger on a 2.2L and the 700 for the stage 2 thats only 17,400 vs. your 23,000 SS/SC i see that is almost a 6k savings. Im willing to put up with the headake of time investing for 6k savings.
If you just bolt on a supercharger and a stage 2 kit onto a 2.2, bye bye motor.