Turbo Cobalt SS

[Destinova403]

55 HP more than the last cobalt SS

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2007/...turbo_unv.html

[schocker]

I have got to say, that is pretty badass. But would also like to see that engine in say an astra redline.

[A790]

Nice- 260HP in that car will be bitchin.

[Destinova403]

it totally seems like another SRT-4... you know... the original one

[A790]

Originally posted by Destinova403
it totally seems like another SRT-4... you know... the original one

Hopefully it will be faster and not as fugly.

[Ekliptix]

I've seen the axles break on a Cobalt SS at the track, but never a SRT-4. The Cobalt has a ways to catch up.

[Toms-SC]

Thats kick ass. A very strong offering from Chevy

[Mibz]

In fact, the Cobalt SS set a lap record for front-drive sport-compact cars at the "'Ring," posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes – besting the previous record by more than 13 seconds.

Which car held the previous best?

I've seen the axles break on a Cobalt SS at the track, but never a SRT-4. The Cobalt has a ways to catch up.

Pretty sure I read that the axles are different on this guy.

The Cobalt SS's powertrain has a 3.82:1 final drive ratio

Obviously I have no idea what the individual gears are like on this thing but that seems a little high. Also, since it's an older tranny, I'm hoping it's prepared to handle "No lift shifting" over time.

The turbocharger is sized to deliver a significant horsepower boost and almost no spool-up lag. Maximum pressure is almost 20 psi.

260 hp and 260 tq at 20psi. I'm no expert so correct me if I'm wrong, but that sounds like it's out of its efficiency range out of the factory.

I think it's great, I'll definitely take one for a test drive.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Mibz
260 hp and 260 tq at 20psi. I'm no expert so correct me if I'm wrong, but that sounds like it's out of its efficiency range out of the factory.

maybe near the upper end, but shouldn't be over.

[HiSpec]

correct me if im' wrong, but the current Cobalt SS have a supercharger right?

[Audio_Rookie]

ya current is supercharged...they realized there is more power to be made in turbo.

GM has been doing the supercharged thing since the late 80's.

and Dodge has been doing the turbo thing since the early 80's.

The car has direct port injection which is a big deal especially with turbo cars.

I bet there is crazy potential with some aftermarket parts. The direct port injection helps sooooo much.

[Mibz]

Originally posted by gpomp
maybe near the upper end, but shouldn't be over.

I guess we'll see soon enough.

I bet there is crazy potential with some aftermarket parts. The direct port injection helps sooooo much.

I think this will be the big catalyst for the DI aftermarket.

[Intent_Fire]

Ahh! thats pretty fast.. I dont know if i can ever get past looking at it like the amped up Cavalier though. And its a quick car that looks almost identical to the ballless low-end stock cobalts.
I also think they should have gone w/ the Six Speed.. just to top things off.

And like you guys said.. with a couple parts its capable of some good times. Wouldn't be a bad investment.

[Mibz]

Originally posted by Intent_Fire
Ahh! thats pretty fast.. I dont know if i can ever get past looking at it like the amped up Cavalier though. And its a quick car that looks almost identical to the ballless low-end stock cobalts.
I also think they should have gone w/ the Six Speed.. just to top things off.

And like you guys said.. with a couple parts its capable of some good times. Wouldn't be a bad investment.

Welcome to the life of an SRT-4 driver.

[treg50]

I would be really impressed if they applied this engine to the Cobalt SS Sedan.

It looks decent but needs more power, this would do it.

[A790]

I'd buy the thing to make it look like a total sleeper. Heh heh heh...

[Mibz]

Originally posted by treg50
I would be really impressed if they applied this engine to the Cobalt SS Sedan.

It looks decent but needs more power, this would do it.

They will be.

[403Gemini]

Well i've officially given up the thought of doing anything more to mine. No point in putting money into a car that won't be supported due to a new engine. Probably wont buy the Turbocharged one when my lease is up either, think ill look for something new.... maybe a camaro

[JRSC00LUDE]

^

Oh well......

[heavyD]

That's pretty impressive but after owning an SRT-4 I just got tired of all that power wasted to the front wheels. I'm done with wasting money on FWD platforms. AWD FTW!