I just got a call from Gibson this morning and they need a 2.2L HHR for prototyping a new cat-back exhaust. If you are in the SoCal area and can spare your HHR for a few days (2-3 max). Shoot me an email and I'll put you in touch.

BONUS: If they use your HHR for prototyping, not only will you be helping ALL future HHR owners - but Gibson will give you a FREE exhaust after they are complaeted.

Once again - this is for 2.2L HHR's only!

Thanks! :thumb:

too bad im i SoAZ. I would love to do it! See what a different system feels like compared to the fart can system I have!

are there any exhaust manufacturers in south Florida?

As a 2.4 owner with the Gibson installed, let me tell you: It's sooooo worth it! I'm sure Gibson will take good care of your car while it's in their facility, ask Mike, he's given up his own ride on several occasions to major manufacturers.

Here's a link to the Gibson page explaining the details:
http://www.gibsonperformance.com/index.asp?p=free

Sucks I'm in Canada insted of Cal.
Would love a cat back on my 2.2L espesally for free.

Again, we need a vehicle by next Monday (June 5th) if possible.

Please email me directly if you are SoCal local and interested.

Thanks! :thumb:

so not fair
so not fair

road trip!
road trip! :D

Hey, CJ - make it a "business trip" - I have a Mercedes I need some door dings taken out of. Bring your PDR stuff and write off the gas! :lol:

At least you'd have a place to stay free...

Okay, little info update!!!

Craig and Steve, both from Gibson, called me today. It seems there's a bit of a problem with communications out there, a minor snafu, if you will.

It turns out that the exhaust that Gibson has on the market now IS FOR A 2.2 liter, vice the 2.4 liter.

It turns out the system is not universal, as originally believed, and that the two engines differ minutely in their respective exhaust mounts. They will be contacting with more pertinant info soon, as soon as they get a 2.4 liter in-house to mock up a new system, that will be engineered to fit both engine types.

A note about these guys at Gibson Performance. The two gentlemen that contacted me today are real pros. Looking at a series of photos I provided of my install, they diagnosed some minor problems due to the incompatibilities between my engine and their exhaust. Absolutely upfront, and with a candor you wouldn't get if they were just some guys hocking their wares. These fellas were engineers trying to solve a problem, and they're gonna' do it, if determination has anything to do with it! :cool:

Thanx for the info Edo...I wonder now if they are going to change there HHR need to a 2.4 since they already have a 2.2 exhaust....Ooohhh Pick me! Pick me! :lol:

Ng

hey mike, i will be in San Diego the 4th-10th of june, if they need a 2.2L let me know i'd be more then happy to let them prototype my truck.


i thought they alreay had a system for a 2.2L tho ?

Update: Cancel the 2.2L request.

Gibson made a boo-boo.

Update: Cancel the 2.2L request.

Gibson made a boo-boo.

Boo-Hoo. No free exhaust.

Update: Cancel the 2.2L request.

Gibson made a boo-boo.

I distinctly remember saying that... Hmmm, next time they call with good info, I'll PM Mike with it, so as to distribute it to his fanbase. :lol: