Best place to buy Stage 1 Upgrade?
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From: Chi-Towns burbs
I purchased mime from www.gmpartsdirect.com for $470 shipped and Burlington Chevy down the road from us installed it for $190 and the parts were shipped to the house. Any questions give me a call, you have my number. 
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Joined: 11-07-2007
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From: Southside of Houston Texas
My only comment have the wires Soldered not butt spliced...it makes fora better connection. After time me and about 5-6 others on here made a post and I found that soldering them solved the ECL i kept getting....Just my .02 Worth....
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Joined: 05-23-2009
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From: Fieldsboro, New Jersey
I paid $432.25 for the kit and handling was $45.50 for a grand total of $477.75 and i purchased this in August.
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From: Cincinnati
I got mine a few weeks ago. I got it from a local dealer for $450, I work for an AC Delco repair shop so we are able to recalibrate the pcm, and what I was surprised to know is that when you call to get the calibration, they charge the dealership/repair facility $75 for it. Which is a bunch of BS! So basically you are paying $450-$500 for 2 maps sensors and 2 wiring connectors. If you take the part numbers of the sensors and wiring connectors it is less than $250 in parts. That just doesn't seem right...but oh well. I am however happy with the power upgrade!
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Joined: 07-03-2008
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From: Rochester, NY
Has anyone had this upgrade performed in the Western NY area? (Rochester-Buffalo) If so, where did you go to get it down. I'd rather deal with a shop whose done it before, and in theory knows what they are doing.
Since I'm picking up my 2009 SS tomorrow (new to me, 20k miles) how could I tell if this upgrade has already been done? ( doubtful but possible) It's coming from Doan Chevrolet in Rochester, one previous owner, a guy with lots of high performance toys in his garage, Vette Camaro, this SS etc.
Think the dealership would show me service records for this VIN?
Since I'm picking up my 2009 SS tomorrow (new to me, 20k miles) how could I tell if this upgrade has already been done? ( doubtful but possible) It's coming from Doan Chevrolet in Rochester, one previous owner, a guy with lots of high performance toys in his garage, Vette Camaro, this SS etc.
Think the dealership would show me service records for this VIN?
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Joined: 01-24-2010
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From: MI
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Since I'm picking up my 2009 SS tomorrow (new to me, 20k miles) how could I tell if this upgrade has already been done? ( doubtful but possible)
There should be a sticker under the hood that states it has part #19212670 installed along with a sticker where the gas cap is that says "Premium Fuel" only. Also, you can look at the MAP sensors. They should say Bosch on them.
Since I'm picking up my 2009 SS tomorrow (new to me, 20k miles) how could I tell if this upgrade has already been done? ( doubtful but possible)
There should be a sticker under the hood that states it has part #19212670 installed along with a sticker where the gas cap is that says "Premium Fuel" only. Also, you can look at the MAP sensors. They should say Bosch on them.
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Joined: 07-03-2008
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From: Rochester, NY
Thanks for the tips. I saw the Premium Fuel tag, but figured that was true of any turbo.
Recovering from a broken foot, but hobbled out to the SS. No sign of any new stickers under hood. I haven't actually driven it yet to verify total boost level. Hopefully the cast comes off this week!
Recovering from a broken foot, but hobbled out to the SS. No sign of any new stickers under hood. I haven't actually driven it yet to verify total boost level. Hopefully the cast comes off this week!
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