Time to build for more boost...
08-28-2012, 10:40 PM
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Time to build for more boost...
Well the time has finally come. I officially started buying engine parts yesterday and more to come as i sell stuff and get paychecks from work. ill post progress and any changes that come along. for anyone the potentially follows this thread i'll eventually have my current turbo and manifold forsale. lol. If you have ANYTHING to add please say something. All work will be done myslef. i have access to all tools and info as i work at a GM dealer. The engine will be staying in the car. shooting for 400 WHP or more. 
some background info, its a 2007 cobalt ls. Base as base could be. Turboed it in april with the k04 and a one off zzp manifold we made. dynoed 233 hp and 240 tq on 12 psi.
Build list:
Wiesco pistons >
Eagle rods > $800
ARP headstuds $135
GM head gasket
Super tech exhaust valves
Super tech intake valves
Clevite rod bearings $30
#82 ZZP valve springs W/titanium retainers $359
80's $180
Valve cover gasket
Intake mani. gasket
Exhaust mani. gasket
Front cover gasket
Timing chain
oil nozzle
timing tensioner
Timing tensioner bolt
Cam bolts
Crank pulley bolt
Walbro 255 fuel pump
water pump
Some things i will get along the way or after:
Turbonetics T04E 57mm
ZZP manifold
External wastegate
Meth injection
Intake manifold (metal)
Purchased:
Timing tensionor
Timing bolt
Cam bolts
Crank pulley bolt
Valve cover gasket
Intake mani. gasket
Exhaust mani. gasket
Front cover gasket
Timing chain
Oil nozzle
Water pump
Clevite rod bearings
TTR turbo manifold (lost in shipping)
Wiesco pistons*(9:1)
Eagle rods
#82 ZZP valve springs W/titanium retainers
Decided the future turbo as i can get a really good deal on it and it fits the bill perfectly for the power i want.
first order of parts..
moar parts
some background info, its a 2007 cobalt ls. Base as base could be. Turboed it in april with the k04 and a one off zzp manifold we made. dynoed 233 hp and 240 tq on 12 psi.
Build list:
Wiesco pistons >
Eagle rods > $800
ARP headstuds $135
GM head gasket
Super tech exhaust valves
Super tech intake valves
Clevite rod bearings $30
#82 ZZP valve springs W/titanium retainers $359
80's $180
Valve cover gasket
Intake mani. gasket
Exhaust mani. gasket
Front cover gasket
Timing chain
oil nozzle
timing tensioner
Timing tensioner bolt
Cam bolts
Crank pulley bolt
Walbro 255 fuel pump
water pump
Some things i will get along the way or after:
Turbonetics T04E 57mm
ZZP manifold
External wastegate
Meth injection
Intake manifold (metal)
Purchased:
Timing tensionor
Timing bolt
Cam bolts
Crank pulley bolt
Valve cover gasket
Intake mani. gasket
Exhaust mani. gasket
Front cover gasket
Timing chain
Oil nozzle
Water pump
Clevite rod bearings
TTR turbo manifold (lost in shipping)
Wiesco pistons*(9:1)
Eagle rods
#82 ZZP valve springs W/titanium retainers
Decided the future turbo as i can get a really good deal on it and it fits the bill perfectly for the power i want.
first order of parts..
moar parts
Last edited by klutch814; 10-15-2012 at 08:44 PM.
08-28-2012, 11:03 PM
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depending on your goals you might want to reconsisder stock compression. Just a thought, I understand where your coming from. And also would consider a oil pan from powell, the 2.2 pans aren't the best.
08-30-2012, 08:15 PM
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OP updated. ordered the rest a the oem stuff at work. found a turbo that ill be using. actually buying it off the guy that i got the k04 from. giving me a deal on it. fits the bill perfect.
09-04-2012, 06:58 PM
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I have to go with Wiesco now due to je stopped production of what i wanted. i also switched to #75 super tech springs as they don't require machining and are better steel. also bought a water pump at work today. so all oem parts are accounted for (i think). IF i have a enough i will be purchasing pistons tommrrow
09-07-2012, 05:34 PM
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first shipment of parts came in today. and some extras you can see in the pics haha. my gmdirect order should be here today also. im also getting a new ttr turbo manifold because of a great price. ill have a friend weld on a vband flange for the wastegate.
09-07-2012, 05:42 PM
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im in! maybe by the end of this thread ill start to build mine. im LAP though so kinda different. i dont know anyone that built up a LAP before. i could be wrong tho
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holy ****, wait. you just went turbo and now youre itching for more! i remember your turbo build a few months ago. damn that was fast lol. good luck man, let me know how pricing is engine wise. might do this if i cant get a ruckus