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Old 11-17-2015 | 10:43 PM
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Bluelightning's FCOTM Thread




Name: Dustin
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba CA NA DA
Car: 2006 Cobalt SS/SC

Sorry for the lesser quality pics. Ran out of time for a photo shoot.


Engine/Transmission:

- Gen 3 Short Block
- ZZP Turbo Kit
- S252ET Turbo
- 80 lb Injectors
- BRFPS
- 8000 Rpm Rev Limiter
- Supertech 75lb Valve Springs
- Ported And Polished Head By Lsjion
- ZZP Stage 2 Cams
- ARP Head Studs
- ATI Damper
- Moroso Oil Seperator With Black Braded Lines And Fittings
- ZZP Billet Rotated Trans Mounts
- GMPP Clutch
- LNF Revised Shifter Bracket
- OTTP Aluminum Shifter Bushings

Exhaust:

- ZZP Catless Downpipe
- ZZP 3" Exhaust

Suspension Modifications:

- Megan Coilovers


Wheels/Tires Modifications:

- Enkei PF01 Wheels 18x8 Powder Coated
- 225/40-18 Yokohama S Drive Tires
- 25x9-15 Toyo Slicks on AR883 Maverick American Racing Wheels For The Track

Exterior:

- Painted Calipers
- Retro Headlights With Mini H1 Projectors And Demon Eyes
- SS/TC Upper Grill
- 5000k Headlights And Foglights
- Tinted Windows
- Shorty Antenna
- K2 Motors LED Taillights With Skyline Mod
- Impala Led 3rd Brake Light
- Tinted Sidemarkers And 3rd Brake Light
- Painted Inserts On High Rise Spoiler
- Carbon Fiber Front Bowtie
- TC SS Badges With Black Inlays
- Debadged But The SS Emblems On The Doors
- Plasti Dipped Valve Cover
- ZZP Spark Plug Cover
- LED License Plate Light

Interior:

- Black/Sliver SS/TC Seats
- Painted Dash
- Painted Door Panels
- Black Radio And Hvac
- SS Steering Wheel Emblem
- ZZP Dual Pod Pillar
- Dual Pod Gauge Cluster Cover
- Aeroforce Interceptor Gauge
- Autometer Cobalt Wideband Gauge
- Autometer Cobalt Boost Gauge
- Autometer Cobalt EGT Gauge
- LED Map And Dome Light
- Satellite Radio
- Redline Goods Leather Shift And E Brake Boot

Future Modifications:

- S257FMW Turbo

Dyno

379whp/307wtq on 22psi and 94 pump gas. Super flow dyno

406whp/340wtq on 27psi falling to 22psi by redline on E45. Needs moar turbo. Can't keep up on top. Heartbreaker Mustang dyno

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Old 11-17-2015 | 11:17 PM
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Beauty Dustin can't wait for the 257!!
Old 11-17-2015 | 11:25 PM
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Me too haha. Won't be able to push the 257 to its limits due to the stock bottom end but I'll be happy with 500+whp
Old 11-18-2015 | 12:21 AM
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Love it man goodluck
Old 11-18-2015 | 12:21 AM
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Those wheels got me jelly
Old 11-18-2015 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluelightning
Me too haha. Won't be able to push the 257 to its limits due to the stock bottom end but I'll be happy with 500+whp
That's my problem until i am done my build
Old 11-18-2015 | 12:44 AM
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Ya after this I'm tapped on the Balt. Time to put my pennies away for a vette and make some real power haha. Who knows I may keep the Balt for sleeper fun.

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Those wheels got me jelly
Haha thanks man. Probably one the favorite things on my car.
Old 11-18-2015 | 12:49 AM
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You know you can't part with her
Old 11-18-2015 | 12:53 AM
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I've been though so much with this car it would be incredibly had to part with it
Old 11-18-2015 | 01:24 AM
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I've been though so much with this car it would be incredibly had to part with it
You brought it back from the dead and everything
Old 11-18-2015 | 08:21 AM
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Very nice man!!
Old 11-18-2015 | 08:44 AM
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Brought back from the dead 3 times already lol. Extra points for the 9 lives she seams to have.
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Brought back from the dead 3 times already lol. Extra points for the 9 lives she seams to have.
so true. This is life 5 to be technical lol.
Old 11-18-2015 | 02:15 PM
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Lol you have to be careful now
Old 11-18-2015 | 03:08 PM
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Ah it's my racecar. Let it eat haha.
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always loved your car. Very well put together.
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Nice balt
Old 11-20-2015 | 01:17 PM
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Thanks guys much appreciated. Kev as I was flipping through the retro thread for ideas your retros are actually what I based mine off of
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love how your car sits right now dude!

heads up that FCOTM might be pushed out a month due to some front page complications.
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Thanks man. And all good. Just figured I would throw my hat in the ring to keep FCOTM alive haha.
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much appreciated and you just crossed the year mark so you are legit to run again
Old 11-20-2015 | 04:23 PM
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I'm mad my car after a full year got pulled off the front page so I gotta get it back up there again
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I'm mad my car after a full year got pulled off the front page so I gotta get it back up there again
I hear ya man. You had a long run on the home page.

I'm mad that I finally won car of the month, and the higher ups decided to mess with the home page and totally screw up my car of the month photo!!!
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Dustins car broke the home page Looks slow, ugly, and dirty. And I heard the owner is a douche



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