Cobalt SS?
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Except for the monstorous torque-steer you get from the SRT-4, I would have to recommend that over the Cobalt. Yes, you get torque-steer on any FWD car with that kind of power, but the SRT-4 offers more bang for the buck. Besides, you can get Mopar stage performance kits that don't void the warranty. Anyone who doesn't respect the SRT-4 simply doesn't know its capabilities too well.
If I had to decide, I would take the SRT-4 over the Cobalt.
If I had to decide, I would take the SRT-4 over the Cobalt.
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Originally Posted by Shingen
Friend of mine has a Saturn Ion Redline, the same thing as the Cobalt SS. I drove his car and I am happier with my NA Lancer OZ. My car will be much faster than his car when I throw a turbo on there.
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I'm sure this could happen to a lot of cars, but I wouldn't trust that GM engine anymore.
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I heard it's slow from several ppl it's only good as a track car (Cobalt Time Attack Version). My friend has a base LT and he drove the SS and was highly disappointed. Like everyone else said SRT-4 all the way.
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Well there is a kid running around in a yellow SS in Hagerstown MD with a "stage 2" upgrade (whatever that includes) and hangs right with two EVO guys I am friends with making around 315whp. So you can get some power out of them. I was at the track on Friday and there were several SRT-4s running mid 12s consistently. Also, a friend of mine has an SRT-4 and races for SBR and hit 10s this fall. So I guess it depends on what you want. I personally would go SRT-4 but if you want a 2 door and less power then the Cobalt is a good choice too. If your brother is keeping the car stock I would go Cobalt just because they are a tad sexier IMO.
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I would get the new Mazda 3 hatch turbo coming out. It should wax the SRT and SS Cobalt
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...er=upcomingMS3
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/disp...er=upcomingMS3
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Originally Posted by WagsEvo
Both are basically the same car. However, I like to call this the Saturn Ion Don't-Redline after a guy I knew blew his engine to pieces at the strip. He was shifting from 3rd to what he thought was 4th (actually hit 2nd) and blew the whole motor apart.
I'm sure this could happen to a lot of cars, but I wouldn't trust that GM engine anymore.
I'm sure this could happen to a lot of cars, but I wouldn't trust that GM engine anymore.
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Originally Posted by Grav
The 2.0 ecotech in that car is alot stronger than people give it credit for. Its the same engine in the Soltice GXP/Sky Redline, except it uses a turbo instead of a supercharger in those applications. The ecotech can take alot of crap, and GM even released a book on how to build one up to 1000hp. You don't see Mitsu pulling that do you?
Other than that, yes, I'd agree that the Ecotec is a well-built motor. They were designed to hold a lot of hp. In fact, I believe GM built an 800 hp block on a stock bottom end, if I recall correctly.
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i post alot on cobaltss.net(tons of information regarding the car) and the ecotech engine is really a well driven car and responds well to mods
basically if ur friend gets one hes gonna wanna get the stage 2 upgrade for the ss s/c model which will probably give him around 230-240 on the right dyno and if he wants he can get intake, exhaust and maybe the ingalls torque dampener
but they are definitely good cars but the SRT-4 will beat them, just a matter of preference really
basically if ur friend gets one hes gonna wanna get the stage 2 upgrade for the ss s/c model which will probably give him around 230-240 on the right dyno and if he wants he can get intake, exhaust and maybe the ingalls torque dampener
but they are definitely good cars but the SRT-4 will beat them, just a matter of preference really
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i would rather get a cobalt ss jsut because they look a tone better than an srt4 (in my opinon) and that aren't that slow. i also don't expect it to be as fast as my evo. but if you put money in it, it will haul some butt. i personally wished it was turbo'ed and not ss. but oh well.
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