Modding

[gibsonj4]

So you think I should not do the P&P on the cylinder head and do the other mods?

i would go with suspension mods and get used to handling your car better, so your more prepared for if/when you go FI

[gibsonj4]

Well, I have the tran mounts, upper motor mount, and springs which I'm swapping for eibach. I'm getting the strut bar def. So what would be your next mod?

i voted for the sway bars

i really wouldnt plan for FI unless you know for sure you can do it sucessfully on the 2.2L, and have a real tune, shoot...16k on a cobalt + 5+k for turbo setup and supporting monds and you almost have a SS/SC or even a TC

[gibsonj4]

TC's are said to be around 25K and Idk about affording that. I plan on getting the GT tuner kit from garett and the aem unit for a tune. NJHK and I talked about the O2 clamping issue and it will work. I just wanna run low boost until I get all the parts for the internals. The GT kit only pushes 8 psi good for 198 hp and 21X lbs/tq (don't know the exact figyure) What I don't like is that it is internally wastegated. Now, SCT has stated they are definately coming out with a tune for the 2007s L61's. The AEM unit would allow me to bigger injectors and get a decent tune for fuel management. I looked at an SC today for 15K it was used but I don't wanna get a supercharged 4. I just didn't like when I drove one. It felt held back to me. they are visually very nice though.

well best of luck to you.

[gibsonj4]

Thanks bro and thanks for the input! This is how this forum is supposed to work and I'm glad it does.

[BlackBalt]

Originally Posted by gibsonj4

Yeah it's cool blackbalt. Thanks for the info I never knew about the moisture thing. Maybe I will save up and make one purchase for the parts I need. It might be better in the long run anyways.

Well I work in a machine shop where we mill huge piece of steel, aluminum, copper, etc all day...I know a thing or two about machining and what will happen in different situations. The cylinder sleeves inserted into the L61's aluminum block will be some kind of iron based steel alloy which will corrode and pit the surface. Not a good thing if you just paid big bucks to get your engine prescision machined at a professional shop.

[gibsonj4]

Well, I def appreciate the advice cause I know jack shit about maching my dad was a tool and die setter for GM for 30 years he knows so much shit about cars it's not even funny.

[cobaltkrazy]

if you are going fi, you will need to plan out first, make it the main focus.......my suggestion is to get some suspension and handling stuff first, then brakes, then go for your FI, you will be set then

nothing like going FI, and not being able to make a corner