I was reading about the 2008 cobalt SSand the fact that it will come with the 260hp turbocharged 2.0L ecotec 4 cyl. The previous SS was supercharged and only made 205hp. Superchargers and turbochargers both seem to have a cult following. The superchargers are liked more by the american muscle supporters and the turbochargers are liked by the import and tuner crowd. What would YOU rather have on your chevy? Personally I like superchargers, but if I could make more power out of a turbo I wouldnt hesitate to use one. I would have no problem driving a turbo car.

 

the turbo's generally make more power... i say turbo

 

There are pros andcons to both superchargers and turbochargers. Lets start with superchargers.
Pros: boost at lower RPM's, cool sound, easy install.
Cons: Less high end boost, typically more expensive than turbos, more expensive serp belt, [8D]Adds more weight than a turbo, blows air into cylinders.

Turbocharger
Pros: More efficient because it uses 'wasted' energy for power, typically less expensive, cool sound, adds power with little weight penalty, compresses air into cylinders. (which means more power)
Cons: Difficult install, typically little orNO boost below certain RPM range, considerable chance of detonation if improper fuel is used and system is not kept cool due to exhaust temperatures.

Twin Turbo Charging:
Pros: electronic turbo creates boost immediately in most cases, more power throughout the band, even more efficient.
Cons: More expensive, more air to cool means bigger intercooler or two intercoolers, if one turbo fails, it could mean the end.

Twin Charging (Super and Turbocharging):
Pros: BOOST,BOOST,BOOST
Cons: SUPER EXPENSIVE, more mechanical parts to break and replace, efficiency COULD be sacrificed.

CON TO ALL: PREMIUM FUEL ONLY. [8D]

I personally am a turbo guy. I like superchargers, but turbos are more cost effective, in my opinion. Good topic, Matt. And BTW, The '08 Cobalt is America's ricer killer. Bye-Bye Mr. Civic.

 

I know, I cant wait to see what it does on the streets. I would assume it would put up similar numbers to the pontiac solstice GXP.

 

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I know, I cant wait to see what it does on the streets. I would assume it would put up similar numbers to the pontiac solstice GXP.
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Yeah I think it does...The Cobalt puts up a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds (I think). I know that I want a Cobalt and when the Solstice hardtop is in production, I'd love one of those too. (Not a big convertible fan) The features that the Cobalt have that are pretty sweet: No-Lift Shift, Launch Control. Same features on the HHR SS. My stepdad wants an HHR SS Panel. He's going to rip out the floor in the back and re-lay it in finished oak with [thin] chrome or stainless strips. Launch control is almost like having a stall converter. When you have the clutch depressed and the car can be floored, the computer won't let the RPM's rev above 4100 (Similar to a Rev-Limiter, but it isn't) Then when you dump the clutch I believe it works with the ABS system and you barely spin the tires thus reducing or eliminating torque steer. It's sweet.

 

 

I like the turbo, if I ever get the chance I would love to have a twin-turbo'd car someday.

Question, what is this No-Lift Shifting?

 

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Garrett,
With a standard manual transmission one must lift off of the gas pedal when they depress the clutch otherwise the motor will rev like crazy. With "No-Lift" shifting, one doesn't need to lift off the gas to shift. This enables quicker times because you don't lose speed due to being in neutral until the driver shifts into another gear.It enables quicker shifts too.I remember a forum member (just don't remember who) Stating: This mustang stayed with me until he had to shift...lol. It's a pretty cool thing.