2.4L Performance Tech 16 valve 172 hp EcoTec with 162 lb-ft of torque

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Old 10-10-2013, 10:36 PM
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Should I install a chip or resistor?
Install a better cold air intake 1st or a chip?
Exhaust should be fine as it is 2 1/4".
2007 LT 2.4 auto trans.
I'm new at using forums so I hope I can find any response! ragtop
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Old 10-10-2013, 11:22 PM
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"Tune' would likely be best bang for buck..
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Old 10-11-2013, 09:29 AM
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Those chips don't work especially if you mean the ones that are advertised on top of this page.

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Originally Posted by ragtop
Should I install a chip or resistor?
Install a better cold air intake 1st or a chip?
Exhaust should be fine as it is 2 1/4".
2007 LT 2.4 auto trans.
I'm new at using forums so I hope I can find any response! ragtop
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Old 12-07-2013, 12:20 PM
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Those "chips" do nothing....I had one (voice of experience)...tune or ZZP cams is a better option.....I wanted more power out of my 2.4l and traded it in for a SS...

some members have supercharged (M62 from the cobalt sssc) their LS/LT models, but its not cheap
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Old 12-07-2013, 12:58 PM
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Badass is right if you want real power get a SS, it's really kinda mind blowing how strong they are. However if you just want to pep up your 2.4, Trifecta tune and a K&N intake made a noticeable difference for mine..
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Old 12-07-2013, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SS fan
Badass is right if you want real power get a SS, it's really kinda mind blowing how strong they are. However if you just want to pep up your 2.4, Trifecta tune and a K&N intake made a noticeable difference for mine..
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What level of tune did you do? Was it an automatic?
What Octane fuel are you using?

Whats the level of benefit of the K&N intake?
I have read several posts that state the stock intake side is adaquate with just a tune.

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Old 12-07-2013, 11:49 PM
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I thought k&n only had a filter for 2.2/2.4?
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Old 12-08-2013, 12:04 AM
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I am referring to my 2.4. But I have K&N intakes on both.

I just asked Vince for a tune, it included auto tranny changes. Did them both the same day, I'm sure the K&N looks and sounds better. You are probably right all the gains on the SOP dyno came from Trifecta.

oops I found that regular runs the same and gets the best mpg too.
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tune does tranny and engine
2.5 inch exhaust works
CAIs are mostly a joke and the one in ur HHR is good
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