beagley
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 05:49 PM |
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Chevy Cobalt SS, 2008 - Present
Do you guys in the UK get this model? Here in the states it has a turbo charged 4 cyl Ecotec pushing out 260 hp.
I'm trying to find the actual model of Ecotec they're using so that I can look at throwing it into a locost. That would be a lot of go
power. Any of you guys pushing that much power through a 4 banger?
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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iank
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 06:06 PM |
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hicost's got 400bhp from his 4 cylinder cosworth turbo engine.
Be careful, 260bhp is going to be 520bhp/tonne which is 'a lot'TM
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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beagley
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 06:10 PM |
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This may sound weird, but the reason I'm asking about these is for the warranty that comes with a stock motor...
I don't think I would mind the 520bhp/tonne 
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 06:16 PM |
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Is that the astra VXR lump?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 06:20 PM |
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Wiki says
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2.0 L turbo ecotec engine producing 240 PS (177 kW) and 320 N·m (236 lb·ft) of torque.
As fitted to the astra 
[Edited on 1-7-09 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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beagley
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 06:26 PM |
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Has anyone had any experience with this motor? Does it look good on paper, but on the road does it suck? Is it a mechanical nightmare?
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 06:49 PM |
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If its the same as the VXR, it has terrible torquesteer. Not a problem in rwd though 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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richardR1
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 08:37 PM |
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I have a 2008 Astra VXR and it is a very good engine with virtually no lag, also readily tuneable to 300bhp with a remap.
MK Owners Club Member 1015
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Fozzie
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| posted on 1/7/09 at 09:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by richardR1
......... it is a very good engine with virtually no lag, also readily tuneable to 300bhp with a remap.
I'll second that! 
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 2/7/09 at 04:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
If its the same as the VXR, it has terrible torquesteer. Not a problem in rwd though
That's the car not the engine!
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beagley
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| posted on 2/7/09 at 01:15 PM |
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So now all I need to do is keep my eyes peeled for a wrecked/salvaged Cobalt SS/VXR on the cheap and I'll be a happy camper.
Thanks for the input!
I'm not scared!!! I'm just marking my territory.
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