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Seabeejoker · 12-05-2012, 12:36 PM

I have a 2008 chevy cobalt ls 2dr. I was wondering if theres a turbo or supercharger kit out there that is made for it. Or what upgrades and where i can find upgrades for it. As if anyone knows of a programmer out there for it.i cant seem to find much for it

**lemans81** · 12-07-2012, 12:45 AM

With enough money you can pretty much do anything. What kind of budget are you running on? Are you planning to do it yourself?

**Mike** · 12-07-2012, 10:42 AM

Forced induction will run you at least a couple grand.

pbasil1 · 12-08-2012, 12:41 PM

To even think about running forced inductin, you better have minimum of about $5k for anything good and reliable, and have plenty of patience. Boosting an N/A motor is always full of problems, much of which is related to fabricating custom parts.

I guess ill be the first to say it, but the cobalt isnt a very good platform to try and soup up for performance. I honestly would consider saving a few $k and then selling the cobalt for what its worth. Then take that money and buy a decent car that has real potential. There are tons of cars out there for well under $10k that have a lot of potential. Speed and power costs money, and lots of it. I can attest for it with my supra. Its truely a money pit.

cluffenstein · 12-08-2012, 03:22 PM

could always steal a supercharger off a cobalt SS

KSIMP88 · 12-08-2012, 11:06 PM

You can get a nice quality Volvo 940 Turbo and make it a 13 second car for under $10000

Raptor22 · 12-09-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KSIMP88

You can get a nice quality Volvo 940 Turbo and make it a 13 second car for under $10000

You could get a Thunderbird and make it a 10 second car for under $10000...

KSIMP88 · 12-09-2012, 03:02 AM

I'm sure most agree the Volvo looks cooler :-P

pbasil1 · 12-09-2012, 06:54 AM

You could buy a stock turbo supra fro under $8000 and make it a 13sec car lol.

**lemans81** · 12-10-2012, 12:56 AM

You could buy a crap old mustang or camaro and make tons of power for much cheaper.....are we really going to argue this....????

12-05-2012, 12:36 PM	#1
Seabeejoker New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2 Rep: 10	upgrades I have a 2008 chevy cobalt ls 2dr. I was wondering if theres a turbo or supercharger kit out there that is made for it. Or what upgrades and where i can find upgrades for it. As if anyone knows of a programmer out there for it.i cant seem to find much for it

12-07-2012, 12:45 AM	#2
lemans81 Forum Director Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Independence, Missouri Posts: 463 Rep: 12	With enough money you can pretty much do anything. What kind of budget are you running on? Are you planning to do it yourself? __________________ “If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.” --Mark Twain 2008 Dodge Caravan SXT 2005 Chevy Cobalt

12-07-2012, 10:42 AM	#3
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,126 Rep: 129	Forced induction will run you at least a couple grand. __________________ Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green, and the girls are pretty. \| Save a tree, support your local drag strip! Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM \| See a bad post? Just report it! Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bike: 1981 Yamaha XS 400 [Almost ready!] Plow Truck: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 LT - 190k miles [6.0L, 4x4, ECSB, Eaton Rear Locker] Others: 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic, Sonic sedan manual, both 1.4 Turbo, LT trim

12-08-2012, 12:41 PM	#4
pbasil1 Boosted Audiophile Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,260 Rep: 195	To even think about running forced inductin, you better have minimum of about $5k for anything good and reliable, and have plenty of patience. Boosting an N/A motor is always full of problems, much of which is related to fabricating custom parts. I guess ill be the first to say it, but the cobalt isnt a very good platform to try and soup up for performance. I honestly would consider saving a few $k and then selling the cobalt for what its worth. Then take that money and buy a decent car that has real potential. There are tons of cars out there for well under $10k that have a lot of potential. Speed and power costs money, and lots of it. I can attest for it with my supra. Its truely a money pit. __________________ 1991 Supra 2010 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior US Amps MD3d - Tcsounds LMS-R Audison Lrx 2.250(x2) - Morel MT-23 and CDM-88 Audison Lrx 4.300 - Dynaudio Mw180 Like performance computers too? Overclock.net "It's worse than porn...at least I can get a girl...no way I can get that car. lol" -Gandalf

12-08-2012, 11:06 PM	#6
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,497 Rep: 36	You can get a nice quality Volvo 940 Turbo and make it a 13 second car for under $10000 __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

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12-09-2012, 03:02 AM	#8
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,497 Rep: 36	I'm sure most agree the Volvo looks cooler :-P __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

12-09-2012, 06:54 AM	#9
pbasil1 Boosted Audiophile Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,260 Rep: 195	You could buy a stock turbo supra fro under $8000 and make it a 13sec car lol. __________________ 1991 Supra 2010 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior US Amps MD3d - Tcsounds LMS-R Audison Lrx 2.250(x2) - Morel MT-23 and CDM-88 Audison Lrx 4.300 - Dynaudio Mw180 Like performance computers too? Overclock.net "It's worse than porn...at least I can get a girl...no way I can get that car. lol" -Gandalf

12-10-2012, 12:56 AM	#10
lemans81 Forum Director Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Independence, Missouri Posts: 463 Rep: 12	You could buy a crap old mustang or camaro and make tons of power for much cheaper.....are we really going to argue this....???? __________________ “If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.” --Mark Twain 2008 Dodge Caravan SXT 2005 Chevy Cobalt