2.0L Performance Tech 260hp (235hp auto) Turbocharged SS tuner version. 260 lb-ft of torque

So I'm going with a gtx3076

Old May 20, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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I don't know if I would want to go to a 4.45 gear with a larger turbo like that. 4.45 is pretty aggressive and will affect spool time.

I understand it helps take stress off the gears, but I would try different ways of strengthening the F35.

I guess it really comes down to what you want to do with car.
Old May 20, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WSFrazier
I don't know if I would want to go to a 4.45 gear with a larger turbo like that. 4.45 is pretty aggressive and will affect spool time.

I understand it helps take stress off the gears, but I would try different ways of strengthening the F35.

I guess it really comes down to what you want to do with car.
The 4.45 has been done and has proven to work well on roadcourse/auto x snd at the strip. I dont think spool time on this turbo will be much of an issue. On that note i am thinking if going with the larger ar anyway to actually increase spool time to keep the rngine happier
Old May 21, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Spented about two hours at his shop today going over options

He is going email me documents on f35 but he basically confirmed your concern on bearings

And I'll agree on your gearing choice and turbo
After trade in quote on my HHR and add in me tearing down all work done return to stock.. Not worth it
Old May 21, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by EcotecRacer
Spented about two hours at his shop today going over options

He is going email me documents on f35 but he basically confirmed your concern on bearings

And I'll agree on your gearing choice and turbo
After trade in quote on my HHR and add in me tearing down all work done return to stock.. Not worth it

Yeah i try to do my homework lol. I would also add some bracing to the casing as well. Keep me posted
Old May 24, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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spoke to jeff @ engineered....he gave me some great pricing to swap the gearset and tighten the bearing preloads.
Old May 24, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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That's awesome man


I'm still torn on keeping HHR and going your route with turbo swap. Or kicking my ass with ****ty trade in value....
Old May 25, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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Eco, there have been a few cars I've owned, that I could kick myself for getting rid of. I'm not making that mistake this time, it's paid for and already has a spot in the garage. Might as well keep it, and if the retro fad is over we are likely not to see anything quite like it ever again. I'm not saying it's gonna be worth something, I'm just saying the likely hood of finding another car like this one is gonna be tough. I'm gonna keep replacing parts till it resembles a v8. Lol.
Old May 25, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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I agree with you my only regret was I accepted the automatic....
And like you mine is paid off
Only has 42k on it and trade in was sadly only 14,500. And in couple days me returning it to stock and selling off parts.... I'd have spend around 35k just get in same horsepower range
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Kit is ordered and payment is being sent tomorrow!!!! Went with the treadstone gtx3076 with .82a/r. Ordering a devils own dvc30 with sumped tank, solenoid upgrade, 10gph nozzle, and braided stainless lines tomorrow. Ordering the new trans next week to be shipped to engineered performance to have 4.45 final drive, tighten bearing preloads, and brace the casing
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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I wanna ride when all said and done lol
Imma go ahead and predict you need stock in tires lol

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