Tuesday Feb 09

Cobalt Turbo Upgrade Release Q&A - 10/20

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As usual with anything surrounding the Cobalt Turbo Upgrade Kit, our post yesterday got blasted with comments and questions both on and offline. In order to provide an easy way to see those responses, we’ve gone ahead and collected some of them and got with Bill Duncan at GM HPVO to get some answers for you to review in case you had some questions of your own. Check out those responses after the jump.

09SSTurbo: so there's no rush to go order it or anything since those numbers aren't out yet? or can we still get it installed and get the numbers later

GM HPVO: Not sure what you mean by the numbers not being out? You can purchase the kit and have it installed. The emission sticker is in the process of being updated. If you are in a state that requires the sticker it will be 3 to 4 weeks before the updated emissions sticker is available. If you have purchased a kit and require the updated sticker for your vehicle, save your receipt along with proof of purchase of the upgrade and a new sticker can be mailed to you or your dealer.


Cossor: I called my Chevy dealer and they had no idea what I was talking about... awesome.

GM HPVO: Have them look up part number 19212670 in their system. Then they will know what you are talking about


Kilpatrickracing: Awesome news! Now can we get information on Stage 2 how long is a Cold air intake or short ram gonna take? Don't mean to bug but ive been asking for info on stage 2 for months. Are they still designing it? Or is it scrap'ed? What would be a time range for the intake April?

GM HPVO: Sorry but any information on a Stage 2 or a Cold Air Intake cannot be released since it is a future product. Nothing has been officially announced about a stage 2 but don't let any thought of a stage 2 stop you from getting your stage 1!


buellfooll: I already have my hard parts and will do my own install. Now I have an appointment for tomorrow afternoon for the cal install. But I have a question. The instruction sheet I have does not specify Cobalt. Only Solstice, Sky and HHR. The color coding for the new connectors does not specify COBALT although the wire colors match the HHR. The other two cars use different colors which is confusing. I am assumming, I know, I know, we will use the same coding as the HHR. Gray, orange/black and light green. Right? Thanks.

GM HPVO: Right on the money! If you download the new instructions that we're posted yesterday here you will see that we made some changes to show that both the Cobalt and HHR harness share the same colors. Good luck with the install!



 

 

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answered my question completely! I thought with those numbers not being out we weren't allowed to get the kit or something. But since that's not the case, it looks like I have some money to spend! Thanks guys!
09SSTurbo , October 20, 2009
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I already have my hard parts and will do my own install. Now I have an appointment for tomorrow afternoon for the cal install. But I have a question. The instruction sheet I have does not specify Cobalt. Only Solstice, Sky and HHR. The color coding for the new connectors does not specify COBALT although the wire colors match the HHR. The other two cars use different colors which is confusing. I am assumming, I know, I know, we will use the same coding as the HHR. Gray, orange/black and light green. Right? Thanks.
buellfooll , October 20, 2009
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When can we expect to see track numbers? possibly a dyno at the wheels? John Heinricy said he expected to get some track numbers quite a while ago, any word on the release of that data? Also now that the kit has been released What is official Canadian price? and how many hours install does the book quote? thanks for the quick updates guys! cant wait till lore of stage two starts getting serious.
slapbetcommissioner , October 20, 2009
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We'll try and get an answer for you on this. Stay tuned.
I already have my hard parts and will do my own install. Now I have an appointment for tomorrow afternoon for the cal install. But I have a question. The instruction sheet I have does not specify Cobalt. Only Solstice, Sky and HHR. The color coding for the new connectors does not specify COBALT although the wire colors match the HHR. The other two cars use different colors which is confusing. I am assumming, I know, I know, we will use the same coding as the HHR. Gray, orange/black and light green. Right? Thanks.
alphajaguar5 , October 20, 2009
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Hey alphajaguar5 I just saw the link at the top of this page to the install instructions. Same as the HHR. Thanks.
buellfooll , October 20, 2009
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Why is the focus mainly on the Cobalt?
Us HHR S/S owners want in on the action.
Try and mention us sometimes, after all, we had the LNF first...
SSBLKBTY , October 20, 2009
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It's pretty much a non story for the HHR because the stage kit has been out............. forever......... for it. If i were you i would be happy the HHR wasn't in the spotlight like the cobalt was .....at least you got to have the summer with the stage kit.

Why is the focus mainly on the Cobalt?
Us HHR S/S owners want in on the action.
Try and mention us sometimes, after all, we had the LNF first...
rukkee , October 20, 2009
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All LNF owners should share in this.. I can't wait till there is a write up like they did for the SS/SC LSJ. Will rox the world with the data, soon the be released, for the Stage I. Already beating GT mustangs, Vettes, and other costly performance cars. It's going to be exciting!
Kildore , October 20, 2009
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I'm in Canada. Is the kit and programming exactly the same as in the U.S.? I'm asking because I want to pick up the kit in the US (because it is so much cheaper in the U.S.) and have it progammed at a dealer in Canada.
Seven , October 21, 2009
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i work at gm and installed my program yesterday......last night i waxed a 04 gto i mean waxed by at least 10 cars. this kit is very noticeable.
cobaltss1 , October 21, 2009
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Was it the 5.7 or the 6? Either way.. WTG!!
Kildore , October 21, 2009
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it had the 6.0 in it
cobaltss1 , October 21, 2009
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I have a video on youtube from a few weeks ago where I hade raced a 04 and a 06 gto both had tuners and full exhaust. For the most part I could stay out front. And thats stock. I cant wait to get this tune installed.

i work at gm and installed my program yesterday......last night i waxed a 04 gto i mean waxed by at least 10 cars. this kit is very noticeable.
09lnfssblk , October 21, 2009
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I am considering installing the kit myself. Will the dealer charge me less to just flash the ECM? If so, what should be the difference in cost? I'm still waiting to hear back from my dealer because they are not familiar with this kit. Also, will it do any damage to the car if I drive it to the dealer after installing the kit. Do I just need to drive easy and everything will be fine?
Seven , October 21, 2009
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We need to all start putting videos on youtube and streetfire of our cars performance. Its way cool when I go to the track and eat a GTO then tell them its my wife's daily driver that gets 35 MPG! the look on there face is priceless. I Cant wait to get the tune so I can go after much bigger preysmilies/grin.gif
09lnfssblk , October 22, 2009
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I can't find a nice stage 1 badge. Can you guys provide us emblems for this kit?
nateswett , October 22, 2009
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I got my stage 1 upgrade in my '09 Cobalt SS today. Wow! I could not believe the difference in power...... this thing is a whole new animal.... the sucker feels like when you take off in an airplane. I'm ready to smoke those Mustang GTs that I used to race even with. Only one problem.... I think we all are going to need to upgrade our tires! I was smoking them in second gear!
redssturbo , October 22, 2009

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