[BRUTAL64]

The Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Redline, and Chevrolet HHR SS are plenty of fun with 260 horsepower underfoot, and we can only imagine that the joy quotient increases as power improves. General Motors' performance division knows as much, and it's now offering an LNF Turbo Upgrade kit to kick its 2.0L turbo direct injection engine into gear. The kit consists of a new engine calibration and MAP sensors that will push your turbo four to 290 horsepower and up to 340 lb-ft of torque with the six-speed manual transmission (315 - 325 lb-ft with a slush box). The new factory turbo kit also keeps the precious warranty intact, which is a huge bonus over other aftermarket setups.

The LNF Turbo Upgrade also gives the GXP, Redline and SS the same "no-lift shift" functionality as the Cobalt SS Turbo, which enables you to shift without taking your foot off the accelerator. The kit also bumps the redline by 200 to 6500, but the hulkified 2.0L engine will now demand premium fuel to deliver its increased power delivery. The General is also working on a similar upgrade kit for the Cobalt SS, and it should arrive at your local Chevy dealer during Q1 2009. The LNF turbo kit delivers some added pop to three already fun vehicles, and it can be purchased at a GM dealer for $650

Now this is interesting.

[SeanPlunk]

Originally Posted by BRUTAL64

The Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Redline, and Chevrolet HHR SS are plenty of fun with 260 horsepower underfoot, and we can only imagine that the joy quotient increases as power improves. General Motors' performance division knows as much, and it's now offering an LNF Turbo Upgrade kit to kick its 2.0L turbo direct injection engine into gear. The kit consists of a new engine calibration and MAP sensors that will push your turbo four to 290 horsepower and up to 340 lb-ft of torque with the six-speed manual transmission (315 - 325 lb-ft with a slush box). The new factory turbo kit also keeps the precious warranty intact, which is a huge bonus over other aftermarket setups.

The LNF Turbo Upgrade also gives the GXP, Redline and SS the same "no-lift shift" functionality as the Cobalt SS Turbo, which enables you to shift without taking your foot off the accelerator. The kit also bumps the redline by 200 to 6500, but the hulkified 2.0L engine will now demand premium fuel to deliver its increased power delivery. The General is also working on a similar upgrade kit for the Cobalt SS, and it should arrive at your local Chevy dealer during Q1 2009. The LNF turbo kit delivers some added pop to three already fun vehicles, and it can be purchased at a GM dealer for $650

Now this is interesting.

Yeah, the kit is interesting and reasonably priced. I have heard previously tuning on that motor was a bitch. I guess no matter what you did, the ECU would always compensate and bring your boost level back to stock

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by SeanPlunk

Yeah, the kit is interesting and reasonably priced. I have heard previously tuning on that motor was a bitch. I guess no matter what you did, the ECU would always compensate and bring your boost level back to stock

"The new factory turbo kit also keeps the precious warranty intact, which is a huge bonus over other aftermarket setups".


Have seen information stating the kit can be had for $475.

[SeanPlunk]

Here is a link to all the used HHR SS in the area. It's really not that many

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by SeanPlunk

Here is a link to all the used HHR SS in the area. It's really not that many

Hey, thanks. IF we get an SS it will be new. Any used SS is going to be beat.

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by mybad79

I rented a few HHRs , I don't care for the dash and the instruments but other than that it's an awesome little car, great design.
If you prefer Ford, go and rent or test drive a Ford Escape. It's a lot bigger than the HHR but does not handle like a SUV at all, it feels/handles like a car.

We are going to look at the Escape this weekend. Unless,of course, Darlene doesn't change her mind-------------------again.

[TimAT]

I heard of a guy that turned that Eco-Tech 4 cyl around to RWD and made 200+ MPH. I'd think about dropping a hot SBC in the thing and going from there. I know you've got some spare parts collecting dust.

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by TimAT

I heard of a guy that turned that Eco-Tech 4 cyl around to RWD and made 200+ MPH. I'd think about dropping a hot SBC in the thing and going from there. I know you've got some spare parts collecting dust.

I have two Performers Carbs here that are all dusty.


Darlene got laid off, so no HHR.