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Valley olds
03-16-2009, 10:18 PM
Turbo Manifold
Turbo
Blow off Valve
Intercooler
Down Pipe

What an I missing? This idea has been in my head. Right now I cant afford it, but it is something that Id like to know more about for maybe future use.

Caboose73
03-16-2009, 10:21 PM
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=40&i=56976&t=56976

kwhauck
03-16-2009, 10:25 PM
you could just order a complete setup from hahn.....

Valley olds
03-16-2009, 10:27 PM
Caboose73: http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.ph...=56976&t=56976

lol looks like the list grew quite a bit. Thanks for the link.

Kwhauck: you could just order a complete setup from hahn.....

I was checking out the kits, and they look pretty good. It got good reviews from the ecotec forums as well. THe only thing I'd probably have to modify would be the plumbing. Or could I just use the Cavy piping?

[ion] C2
03-16-2009, 10:36 PM
you could just order a complete setup from hahn.....

Minus the charge pipes and maybe the downpipe.

AleroDrime
03-16-2009, 11:00 PM
im not mechanically inclined at all but i was just wondering what prior mods an ectoc needs before a turbo with like 8lbs boost?

HazMatt24
03-16-2009, 11:37 PM
isn't the Hahn set up for a 5spd only?

Valley olds
03-16-2009, 11:51 PM
[ion] C2: Minus the charge pipes and maybe the downpipe.
Thanks for the comfirmation. I wasnt entirely sure about that part.


AleroRacing: im not mechanically inclined at all but i was just wondering what prior mods an ectoc needs before a turbo with like 8lbs boost?

At 8lbs, I dont think youd need much engine wise. Higher than that, and you will probably need engine reinforcement (Rods, pistons, etc...).

HazMatt24: isn't the Hahn set up for a 5spd only?

It is, but Im thinking you could fab your own piping, which should be the only that changes from auto to manual. Maybe you could get the pieces from the kit seperately and exclude the piping or something.

AleroDrime
03-17-2009, 12:27 AM
so i could turbo a stock alero to 8lbs. what kind benefits or power increase would that have, how much r kits, how easy is install?

heineck
03-17-2009, 12:47 AM
dude the hahn kits 3500, it aint cheap

AleroDrime
03-17-2009, 12:48 AM
bleh eff that i oculd buy some riced out car for half that with one to toy with

heineck
03-17-2009, 12:50 AM
y go rice? unless its a 240sx

[ion] C2
03-17-2009, 12:59 AM
http://www.xceedspeed.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl3.gif

AbHeLlRaZoR
03-17-2009, 01:31 AM
the price you pay for the hahn kit is worth it boost is addicting and there's proof in my cousin he started out with a Honda civic running 8 psi then 16 then 21, the car was running low 11's in 1/4 mile he sold that and started doing a turbo setup on a Yamaha Nytro sled.

Cliff8928
03-17-2009, 02:47 AM
you could just order a complete setup from hahn.....

Or.... http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbobygarrett/products/turbo_kits/ChevroletCobalt.htm

Or... Scavenge a B207R equipped Saab.

heineck
03-17-2009, 02:54 AM
hmm turbo... youd still need to get it tuned tho our PCM doesnt read boost

Valley olds
03-17-2009, 11:59 AM
heineck: hmm turbo... youd still need to get it tuned tho our PCM doesnt read boost

Tuning is one of the things Im most afraid of, but I am sure that once I acquire the software, I should be able to handle it. There are plenty of forums that can help, and Im sure that some of the A-modders also have knowledge of this.


Cliff8928:

Or.... http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...oletCobalt.htm

Or... Scavenge a B207R equipped Saab.

Nice find. Those are cheaper than the Hahn setup, and garret is pretty well known for turbos. I had heard of them before, I just didnt know they made a kit for the Eco. Are there any other cars you could scavenge? I was thinking some of the solstices have turbod ecos dont they?

billytheman1188
03-17-2009, 12:12 PM
dude the hahn kits 3500, it aint cheap

Do you expect BIG performance mods to be cheap? cause if you do.....your in for a rude awakening.

You can go the cheaper route and have parts made for your set up like blackjack did but you need to know all the diff parts needed

cliffordwoeller
03-17-2009, 12:14 PM
is it uncommon to have a turbo-ed 2.4 ho? but that is many many miles, hrs and days away from me but just something to ponder and keep in the back of my head

heineck
03-17-2009, 12:16 PM
i know what performance costs, im tellin this guy,

so i could turbo a stock alero to 8lbs. what kind benefits or power increase would that have, how much r kits, how easy is install?

just lettin him know wat hes gettin into

Valley olds
03-17-2009, 12:29 PM
cliffordwoeller: is it uncommon to have a turbo-ed 2.4 ho? but that is many many miles, hrs and days away from me but just something to ponder and keep in the back of my head

I think all forced induction in an Alero, is not very common. A lot of people want it, but it is a kind of expensive goal a lot of people dont pursue (maybe not even me). Turboing is probably less common than SC because SC is easier, and more inexpensive.

kwhauck
03-17-2009, 01:40 PM
forced induction, more than you can afford pal.....

heineck
03-17-2009, 01:50 PM
i was lookin s/c my eco but i think i might go with that garret turbo instead

cliffordwoeller
03-17-2009, 02:15 PM
ok so whats about total cost to s/c a 2.4?

Bad99Olds
03-17-2009, 02:17 PM
$search button.00

billytheman1188
03-17-2009, 03:15 PM
i know what performance costs, im tellin this guy,



just lettin him know wat hes gettin into


haha, my bad;)

TheMeaningOfLife
03-17-2009, 03:20 PM
The thing about a turbo set up is there is not set price!It all depends on what you want. it all comes down to this.....

How fast do you want to spend?

kwhauck
03-17-2009, 04:09 PM
ok so whats about total cost to s/c a 2.4?

gm kit is $1600, don't know what else it needed for the 2.4 motor....