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The_Beast_ · 08-11-2008, 11:32 PM

Plus somepeople, cant afford a 8 or need better fuel economy than an eight. So are these people not allowed to modify their cars to their likeing according to you.

I see a major flaw in you logic.

headpunter · 08-12-2008, 01:14 AM

i was talking to dave smith motors in Idaho last weekend and they have a very large performace parts sales division (largest Mopar performance parts dealer in the world and a lot of GMPP stuff two) they said that anything put on in thier shop on a gm warrantied vehicle would not have the warranty voided. GM would have to prove that the added performance part caused the problem. if they cant directly prove it they have to cover it. Dave smith motors was so confident in thier installs though they said if gm didnt cover it because they found the part at fault they would pay to fix it.

SS4EVER · 09-09-2008, 07:40 PM

Hmm... a supercharger does sound interesting... I mean I've always believed that turbo's have more potential, especially for a 4cyl, or 6cyl engine, but I do know that the technology in superchargers is getting a lot better.

I have a Eaton M62 S/C that came with my SS Cobalt, and it's a roots-type supercharger, but I do know that the roots-type TVS superchargers are giving more boost, and better fuel efficiency while at it. Alot of Cobalt SS/SC owners are swapping out their Eaton M62's for the TVS S/C's...

And Centrifugal S/Cs just suck like the one TRD offers for the Scion Tc... Haha...

Yeah I'm really hoping they offer quite a bit for the V6...

ZeeTwentyFour · 09-11-2008, 12:32 PM

yea I agree about the centrifugal super charger. If they cme out with a roots type for this engine I'm all over it

MrIcky · 10-06-2008, 01:10 PM

I hope this is real-world true, but I'm skeptical. No offense to the guy who posted in the link but I've seen so many exhaust and cai claims in my life that just didn't pan out. Even when you reset the ECU, etc like you are supposed to. If you can get a solid 10% I will be jumping for joy. I have a feeling 7% is more likely.

justmeron · 03-21-2009, 10:54 AM

I am not a mechanic but on past camaros I have herd of adding a "raceing chip or v chip" if this would be offerd at some point would it also improve the power?

ArcAngel · 03-21-2009, 11:16 AM

Ok so now Im thinking of sticking with the V6 especially after some of the reviews which make the v8 sound like it wont be as good of a daily driver. Yes I used to have a Vchip on my dodge ram SST it did serious wonders!

justmeron · 03-21-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ArcAngel

Ok so now Im thinking of sticking with the V6 especially after some of the reviews which make the v8 sound like it wont be as good of a daily driver. Yes I used to have a Vchip on my dodge ram SST it did serious wonders!

Thanks bro. I need some encouragement. I am tripping a bit. I orderd the 2LT/RS and after reading the reviews and with a build date in hand I am second guessting myself on my decision.
I know the V6 will be plenty for me with more upgrades. But I guess I am old school and love the V8 sound and have that mind set that the SS is the shit. BUt yea for a daily driver the v6 makes more sense.

ArcAngel · 03-21-2009, 11:31 AM

Yea I was in the same situation as you had a 1SS on order it got screwed up so now I have to wait. As I am waiting I am starting to gravitate towards the V6 more and more, besides how stupid fast the SS is alot of the reviews say that the 6 is a better all around machine. Even our own Number3 agrees!

justmeron · 03-21-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ArcAngel

Yea I was in the same situation as you had a 1SS on order it got screwed up so now I have to wait. As I am waiting I am starting to gravitate towards the V6 more and more, besides how stupid fast the SS is alot of the reviews say that the 6 is a better all around machine. Even our own Number3 agrees!

Yeah I know it is a better all around decision but damn the muscle car guy in me wont let it rest. I just hope I will not wish I had got the SS after I get the car and drive it.
Also I was thinking with the DI cleaner burning fuel system wouldn't that add life to the motor?

ArcAngel · 03-21-2009, 11:45 AM

Listen that musclecar guy in all of us wants to pull the trigger on the V8 but there are guys on here who own 4th gen V8's and are getting the V6 as a daily driver. The honest to God truth is as a daily driver if your not taking it to the track you will never get to utilize those ponies. My brother has a 06 vette it has 9000 miles on it he takes it out only when its nice and never really gets to open it up. He drives a cobalt as his daily and says he would never drive the vette as his daily. So being the car is very similar my feelings are there really is no logical reason for the average guy to get the v8.

fixxer56 · 03-21-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justmeron

I am not a mechanic but on past camaros I have herd of adding a "raceing chip or v chip" if this would be offerd at some point would it also improve the power?

I'm not a mechanic, either, but what is this VChip you are talking about, it this what tuning the chip means?Thanks

justmeron · 03-21-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

Listen that musclecar guy in all of us wants to pull the trigger on the V8 but there are guys on here who own 4th gen V8's and are getting the V6 as a daily driver. The honest to God truth is as a daily driver if your not taking it to the track you will never get to utilize those ponies. My brother has a 06 vette it has 9000 miles on it he takes it out only when its nice and never really gets to open it up. He drives a cobalt as his daily and says he would never drive the vette as his daily. So being the car is very similar my feelings are there really is no logical reason for the average guy to get the v8.

Yea so true. I want a daily driver not a garage queen. Plus I agree when could I get to really get to utilize all the SS power. I am not going to the track or do any racing. You are making me feel better about my choice. Thanks bro.
I never really regreted it till I got a production date and the car mag reviews came out. But like you pointed out I don't need more power and want it for daily use.

justmeron · 03-21-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixxer56

I'm not a mechanic, either, but what is this VChip you are talking about, it this what tuning the chip means?Thanks

Yea it is called a v chip and it would violate the warranty so a dealer wont install it. It is deff an after market add on. For me would be an after warranty add on. LoL

09-09-2008, 07:40 PM	#73
SS4EVER Camaro Convert... Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, Mi Posts: 595 View My Garage	Hmm... a supercharger does sound interesting... I mean I've always believed that turbo's have more potential, especially for a 4cyl, or 6cyl engine, but I do know that the technology in superchargers is getting a lot better. I have a Eaton M62 S/C that came with my SS Cobalt, and it's a roots-type supercharger, but I do know that the roots-type TVS superchargers are giving more boost, and better fuel efficiency while at it. Alot of Cobalt SS/SC owners are swapping out their Eaton M62's for the TVS S/C's... And Centrifugal S/Cs just suck like the one TRD offers for the Scion Tc... Haha... Yeah I'm really hoping they offer quite a bit for the V6... __________________ 4 life! Currently Driving: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged

09-11-2008, 12:32 PM	#74
ZeeTwentyFour Does not have a Camaro Drives: 99 silverado Z71/66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 469 View My Garage	yea I agree about the centrifugal super charger. If they cme out with a roots type for this engine I'm all over it __________________

03-21-2009, 10:54 AM	#76
justmeron Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,259 View My Garage	I am not a mechanic but on past camaros I have herd of adding a "raceing chip or v chip" if this would be offerd at some point would it also improve the power? __________________ 2010 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Faded Black Side Vent Highlight Decal Kit Life is not like a box of chocolates, its more like eating a whole jar of jalapenos.... what you do today may burn your ass tomorrow!!!!

03-21-2009, 11:16 AM	#77
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Ok so now Im thinking of sticking with the V6 especially after some of the reviews which make the v8 sound like it wont be as good of a daily driver. Yes I used to have a Vchip on my dodge ram SST it did serious wonders! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

03-21-2009, 11:31 AM	#79
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Yea I was in the same situation as you had a 1SS on order it got screwed up so now I have to wait. As I am waiting I am starting to gravitate towards the V6 more and more, besides how stupid fast the SS is alot of the reviews say that the 6 is a better all around machine. Even our own Number3 agrees! __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

08-12-2008, 01:14 AM	#72
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	i was talking to dave smith motors in Idaho last weekend and they have a very large performace parts sales division (largest Mopar performance parts dealer in the world and a lot of GMPP stuff two) they said that anything put on in thier shop on a gm warrantied vehicle would not have the warranty voided. GM would have to prove that the added performance part caused the problem. if they cant directly prove it they have to cover it. Dave smith motors was so confident in thier installs though they said if gm didnt cover it because they found the part at fault they would pay to fix it.

10-06-2008, 01:10 PM	#75
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	I hope this is real-world true, but I'm skeptical. No offense to the guy who posted in the link but I've seen so many exhaust and cai claims in my life that just didn't pan out. Even when you reset the ECU, etc like you are supposed to. If you can get a solid 10% I will be jumping for joy. I have a feeling 7% is more likely.

03-21-2009, 11:45 AM	#81
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,872	Listen that musclecar guy in all of us wants to pull the trigger on the V8 but there are guys on here who own 4th gen V8's and are getting the V6 as a daily driver. The honest to God truth is as a daily driver if your not taking it to the track you will never get to utilize those ponies. My brother has a 06 vette it has 9000 miles on it he takes it out only when its nice and never really gets to open it up. He drives a cobalt as his daily and says he would never drive the vette as his daily. So being the car is very similar my feelings are there really is no logical reason for the average guy to get the v8. __________________ Through HIM you believe in GOD, who raised HIM from the dead and Glorified him..

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