View Poll Results: GM stage upgrade on HHR SS went smooth or had issues
Went smoothly, no issues
35
76.09%
Had issues (please post if they are resolved or unresolved)
11
23.91%
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POLL: GM stage upgrade on HHR SS went smooth or had issues
#11
Most definately. I got mine done there and I was in and out in less than an hour. They were polite and courteous. I tried to give my dealer and a couple other dealers closer to my house a shot, but most of them didn't even know what the kit was until I gave them a part number and all of them said "uh...its on backorder, try again later". One call to Rockenbach/Crate Engine Depot and part was ordered, came in 6 days later, and had it installed on Monday. Well worth the hour and a half drive from Lockport, IL
#13
There was no training and the first kits had various issues. The instructions in the new kits are simple to understand and their is no modding of the sensors to get them to fit now. Only human error should cause problems, which I think a lot of the issues here arise from.
#15
No problem initially
I had no install problem, it was the dealerships first install and they said the next one would be faster. I think it took them about four hours but I was charged a predetermined rate.
An issue that arose one week later was intermittent boost, all or none.
Based on another thread, I checked and tightened the intercooler clamps.
Tightened one or one and one half turns and SO FAR the boost has been consistently available.
I had asked the service writer to have the tech check and tighten the clamps during the install but I doubt the message got to him.
I would suggest that everyone ask them to snug up the clamps when they do the install, maybe they will maybe they won't. It could head off future problems.
An issue that arose one week later was intermittent boost, all or none.
Based on another thread, I checked and tightened the intercooler clamps.
Tightened one or one and one half turns and SO FAR the boost has been consistently available.
I had asked the service writer to have the tech check and tighten the clamps during the install but I doubt the message got to him.
I would suggest that everyone ask them to snug up the clamps when they do the install, maybe they will maybe they won't. It could head off future problems.
#16
I had issues. The GM web site that they use to download the flash for the PCM was down for almost 2 days and my car sat at the dealer for 2 days till they could flash the PCM. For 2 days I sat at the dealer and they didn't even give my a rental after sitting there for 8 hours nor could they tell my when it would be ready. But I did get a deal they only charged my an hour and i got the kit at cost wich here in Canada was $885.00 with taxes so that wasn't bad.
#17
gm stage upgrade
I had my done two weeks ago. What a differance. My only issuse is that I couldnt get my dealer to keep to 1 hr install time. I was charged 2 hrs. I also see a increase in my MPG of 3-5. Depends on what mood I'm in when driving I guess. Go with the GM upgrade.
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