SS Test Drive
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Joined: 05-24-2010
Posts: 104
From: SE Wisconsin
I did the upgrade on my SS automatic and would never look back. It makes such a big difference, it's really amazing. I wanted a stick but got the auto so my wife could drive it. It now accelerates like the stick did and you have to hold on! Worth every penny!
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Joined: 07-17-2006
Posts: 6,053
From: Dallas, GA
2.4/5 Speed
0-60=7.9
1/4=16.2
1/4 MPH=87.2
2.0 TC/5 Speed
0-60 MPH: 6.21
0-100 MPH 15.13
0-130 MPH: 31.05
1/4 Mile ET: 14.810
1/4 Mile MPH: 99.030
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: 03-26-2008
Posts: 264
From: Calgary
Thank You
Wow, what a great bunch of folks at this forum !! Many thanks !!
I had to postpone the Test Drive till Sept 4 2010.
Some great advice and some very funny answers.
hyperv6
"Stock SS will see 12-17 PSI depending on conditions"
Thanks ! Just what I needed to know.
Sunflowerhippi
"goes up to around 15 and then settles in around 10-12 typically when getting on it"
Perfect.
*jerdog*
"Be sure to check the tires, they're not cheep! Also...2 hands on the wheel when you get into the skinny one"
Good point !!
camaro98z28
"Just don't do the Stage Kit upgrade. You'll have more issues than it's worth."
Hmm.
hyperv6
"The Tech needs to get the connectors correct" - "Often it was due to dealer mistakes not parts failure."
Whew, what a relief.
solman98
Thanks for those numbers !!
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Kev&Chers{SS}
"a blast to drive normal or spirited. Yer not going to be disapointed"
09 Silver Bullett
"If you put it on the carpet and it sets you back in the seat, you are good to go!"
peevlos
"If you stomp on the skinny pedal and can't help but smile... you got boost"
stephenm
"after your test drive, if you have a grin from ear to ear, the turbo is working."
MIKEYfixit
"when you mash it, hang on tight. Your eyes should get big and your bung hole puckers"
Jeff®
"Another test is hitting a freeway ramp that has a yellow 25 MPH sign at 70 MPH and see if you can keep from ****tinyourpants."
stephenm
"TIP: Use the splice sleeves included in the kit and use the proper crimping tool from the J-38125 terminal repair kit."
Vcode455
"Worth every penny! "
jerSSey HHR
"If you race a rice rocket Civic with a coffee can tailpipe, and the driver's jaw drops as your sleeper blows his doors off, then the turbo works."
This forum is so very helpful.
Kev
I had to postpone the Test Drive till Sept 4 2010.
Some great advice and some very funny answers.
hyperv6
"Stock SS will see 12-17 PSI depending on conditions"
Thanks ! Just what I needed to know.
Sunflowerhippi
"goes up to around 15 and then settles in around 10-12 typically when getting on it"
Perfect.
*jerdog*
"Be sure to check the tires, they're not cheep! Also...2 hands on the wheel when you get into the skinny one"
Good point !!
camaro98z28
"Just don't do the Stage Kit upgrade. You'll have more issues than it's worth."
Hmm.
hyperv6
"The Tech needs to get the connectors correct" - "Often it was due to dealer mistakes not parts failure."
Whew, what a relief.
solman98
Thanks for those numbers !!
---
Kev&Chers{SS}
"a blast to drive normal or spirited. Yer not going to be disapointed"
09 Silver Bullett
"If you put it on the carpet and it sets you back in the seat, you are good to go!"
peevlos
"If you stomp on the skinny pedal and can't help but smile... you got boost"
stephenm
"after your test drive, if you have a grin from ear to ear, the turbo is working."
MIKEYfixit
"when you mash it, hang on tight. Your eyes should get big and your bung hole puckers"
Jeff®
"Another test is hitting a freeway ramp that has a yellow 25 MPH sign at 70 MPH and see if you can keep from ****tinyourpants."
stephenm
"TIP: Use the splice sleeves included in the kit and use the proper crimping tool from the J-38125 terminal repair kit."
Vcode455
"Worth every penny! "
jerSSey HHR
"If you race a rice rocket Civic with a coffee can tailpipe, and the driver's jaw drops as your sleeper blows his doors off, then the turbo works."
This forum is so very helpful.
Kev
Senior Member
Joined: 07-05-2008
Posts: 5,464
From: Akron Ohio
Wow, what a great bunch of folks at this forum !! Many thanks !!
I had to postpone the Test Drive till Sept 4 2010.
Some great advice and some very funny answers.
hyperv6
"Stock SS will see 12-17 PSI depending on conditions"
Thanks ! Just what I needed to know.
Sunflowerhippi
"goes up to around 15 and then settles in around 10-12 typically when getting on it"
Perfect.
*jerdog*
"Be sure to check the tires, they're not cheep! Also...2 hands on the wheel when you get into the skinny one"
Good point !!
camaro98z28
"Just don't do the Stage Kit upgrade. You'll have more issues than it's worth."
Hmm.
hyperv6
"The Tech needs to get the connectors correct" - "Often it was due to dealer mistakes not parts failure."
Whew, what a relief.
solman98
Thanks for those numbers !!
---
Kev&Chers{SS}
"a blast to drive normal or spirited. Yer not going to be disapointed"
09 Silver Bullett
"If you put it on the carpet and it sets you back in the seat, you are good to go!"
peevlos
"If you stomp on the skinny pedal and can't help but smile... you got boost"
stephenm
"after your test drive, if you have a grin from ear to ear, the turbo is working."
MIKEYfixit
"when you mash it, hang on tight. Your eyes should get big and your bung hole puckers"
Jeff®
"Another test is hitting a freeway ramp that has a yellow 25 MPH sign at 70 MPH and see if you can keep from ****tinyourpants."
stephenm
"TIP: Use the splice sleeves included in the kit and use the proper crimping tool from the J-38125 terminal repair kit."
Vcode455
"Worth every penny! "
jerSSey HHR
"If you race a rice rocket Civic with a coffee can tailpipe, and the driver's jaw drops as your sleeper blows his doors off, then the turbo works."
This forum is so very helpful.
Kev
I had to postpone the Test Drive till Sept 4 2010.
Some great advice and some very funny answers.
hyperv6
"Stock SS will see 12-17 PSI depending on conditions"
Thanks ! Just what I needed to know.
Sunflowerhippi
"goes up to around 15 and then settles in around 10-12 typically when getting on it"
Perfect.
*jerdog*
"Be sure to check the tires, they're not cheep! Also...2 hands on the wheel when you get into the skinny one"
Good point !!
camaro98z28
"Just don't do the Stage Kit upgrade. You'll have more issues than it's worth."
Hmm.
hyperv6
"The Tech needs to get the connectors correct" - "Often it was due to dealer mistakes not parts failure."
Whew, what a relief.
solman98
Thanks for those numbers !!
---
Kev&Chers{SS}
"a blast to drive normal or spirited. Yer not going to be disapointed"
09 Silver Bullett
"If you put it on the carpet and it sets you back in the seat, you are good to go!"
peevlos
"If you stomp on the skinny pedal and can't help but smile... you got boost"
stephenm
"after your test drive, if you have a grin from ear to ear, the turbo is working."
MIKEYfixit
"when you mash it, hang on tight. Your eyes should get big and your bung hole puckers"
Jeff®
"Another test is hitting a freeway ramp that has a yellow 25 MPH sign at 70 MPH and see if you can keep from ****tinyourpants."
stephenm
"TIP: Use the splice sleeves included in the kit and use the proper crimping tool from the J-38125 terminal repair kit."
Vcode455
"Worth every penny! "
jerSSey HHR
"If you race a rice rocket Civic with a coffee can tailpipe, and the driver's jaw drops as your sleeper blows his doors off, then the turbo works."
This forum is so very helpful.
Kev
It only matters what you feel and think.
Senior Member
Joined: 07-15-2009
Posts: 2,070
From: Waterbury CT
One thing no one's mentioned yet: Bring your checkbook to the test drive as you'll not want anyone else to grab that SS before you "decide". I pulled mine right off the dealer's showroom floor for an initial test drive and haven't looked back. 
It's a great car/truck ("cruck" as the wife calls it) in stock form; really great w/ the GM turbo upgrade (aka Stage Kit) added, and just plain lots of fun with mods beyond that. In other words it'll satisfy whatever horsepower cravings you have in any form.
Later
Allex
It's a great car/truck ("cruck" as the wife calls it) in stock form; really great w/ the GM turbo upgrade (aka Stage Kit) added, and just plain lots of fun with mods beyond that. In other words it'll satisfy whatever horsepower cravings you have in any form.Later
Allex
