KahowSS

I'm looking to get sum horsepower outta my cobalt ss probably have around $1000 to play with...watt do yu guys suggest I do..watt mods r horsepower gainable.?

willie_panic

To get the best idea you can go to the Dyno threads and see what other people have done and what their HP/TQ was. There is always the tried and true. CIA, Exhaust (Header, DP, Catback, etc...) Probably a good place to start.

07LSJ

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it would help if you say what cobalt you have.

jvirginillo

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Start here

Modification recommendations for 2.0L Cobalt SS or Ion Redline | | ZZP NewsZZP News


After you read that article read some of the others on the site.

Then checkout some of the forums here specific to performance for your model.

Vander Nars

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If ur ab sc get a stage kit, with a bad mab header, zzp downpipe and a custom tune, if u buy used parts and piece it together u can get all of that for a 1000 easy

MyOtherSS

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This. I would do some reading and get informed on what is available and what you ultimately want out of your car.

07MetallicSC

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These guys know whats up

KahowSS

Thanx for all the feed back!.i have an 06 cobalt SS/SC
Where wuld i b able to find used parts??

mexi_loco

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before you think "**** this, I'm buying used," try to figure out a couple of different answers to the following questions:

(1) What power goal will I be happy with (HONESTLY)?

(2) How happy am I with my car right now?

Seriously think about these questions, because these two questions will determine how big of a money pit you're about to dig. Furthermore, it will help us determine if you're just a noob that has no idea what the hell you're talking about; or, if you're smart enough to ask for the right kind of help. Nothing wrong with being either one; but it helps with what kind of advice you're going to get.

KahowSS

I jus want to gain horsepower...this my first car I have that's boost...I use to have an is300
I dnt want to spend money on parts that rnt worth it..

donald

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intake,stage kit, header/dp, exhaust, and tune and you'll be good

MastaShaKe_88

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dont waste money then, stack up a lil more an turbo it

mexi_loco

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this kind of response is only going to continue yielding you random answers from our forum. I can easily tell you to go slap on a random ebay intake. That'll land you some hp gain. Will you notice it? Not in the least. You don't want to spend money on parts that AREN'T worth it? How do you know they aren't "worth it" if you have no sense of understanding in what your hp goal is?

Tell you what: you want a noticeable "affordable" gain? Get a 2.5" exhaust from zzp and their stage 3 kit. Comes with everything you need to keep you happy.

Sox-Fan

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^^ this answer is worth of 2 thumbs up.