hey everyone, Fred Jr. here...as some of you know we at SMG have been building Glen229's 08 cobalt 2.4 into an m62 breathing street machine. Obviously as you all know the 08 2.4 does not have the ability to be HP Tuned so we have chosen the AEM F/IC as our tuning option. The build is just about completed and the car is running and as you will see in the vids, has gone for its maiden ride in m62 trim. Glen wanted me to make a thread so that if there were any questions on the build I could respond to them directly without any probs.

Hope you enjoy the vids... i'll work on the pics as well as I go along (however im on the laptop infront of the flat screen watching NHRA Full Throttle Series racing right now!)

Just for some quick info... NO we have NOT dyno'd the car yet, tuesday looks to be the day for that. So far the F/IC is doin its job with no problems, the base tune is in the car for the 42.5's and some driveablity.

Just want to thank Glen for the opportunity to work on this project as it has been not only another successful build but a fun build....with alot of laughs! enjoy everyone.

 

awesome!

 

it was fun indeed!

 

Nice glen. Cant wait to see it in a few weeks.


P.S. you and dana should help me move PLEASEEEEEEEE......

 

yeah def! i cant wait to get the recaros back!

 

Censored Racing? Awwwwww come one man! Really? Thats what we came up with?????

 

mikes already made decals
i love that group name!

 

nice wish i could do this with mine. cant wait to see the numbers.

 

here are some build pics... i'll try and make comments on ones that may need explaining.













trying to keep these pics in somewhat of an order. Some of the main changes through these pics is the routing of the injector harness and TB harness, as well as the maf harness to the other side of the engine/fenderwell







quick shop shot of the current projects going on.....





SMG DUAL PASS



wiring the AEM F/IC













The re-assigned location for the washer fluid res.












Thats just about all the pics. Dyno video and some final pics will be posted when we finish up the car completely this week. Thanks again.

 

nice dude SMG does awesome work cant wait to get my car in there

 

can u get a few more shots of the engine and around the pulleys

 

thanks for the kind comments!

I will get some more pics of the pulley side. HOWEVER... it is everything from an LSJ... nothing too special with that...but i'll get some pics for you

 

awesome job fred i gotta say you do an amazing job i love the way car feels after we did the exhaust and the manifold cant wait for the smg meet!
also cant wait to see this 2.4 on the streets...

 

looks good guys

 

glad to see the manifold and exhaust is working out well...did you end up finding any longer rubber hangers for it?

 

no i had a buddy of mine bend the hangers a just a bit so i get good clearance beause the first night i drove it after it really hot and expanded it banging against the bumper but now its good and sounds awesome
now i just need to get a tune...

 

bump

 

w00t another sweet SMG build. Us locals are all boosted now!

 

Congrats guys...would like to see that beast in action, perhaps in the near future

 

Fred..... where is the pic of that awesome band aid?!?

 

man cars looking great. i saw it saturday. all i can say is SEX. iit sounded great. cant wait to see it in person on the pavement. anyway good job Fred, nice car Glenn. now i wanna boost my 2.4

 

Thanks! it has come along great. Have the tune set up alittle more. Drove the car home tonight to get some more of the driveability tune set. made a few short WOT hits and seems very strong. Dynoing will begin tomorrow! So far very pleased with the results! Will keep everyone posted on the remainder of the build and the final finishing touches with in the next day or two.

 

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not even a final tune! wow im so happy

 

very nice man...I'm happy for ya

 

nice #'s you guys are still working on the tune right whats the final estimate around 250?