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Oct 12, 2013 | 06:56 AM

Nellie67

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From: Mattawan, MI

New SS owner

I'm new to the site and new to the HHR SS. Just picked up a 2008 yesterday. Is there a way to tell if the GM turbo upgrade has already been done?

Oct 12, 2013 | 07:23 AM

LT4Man

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From: Chicagoland

EPA compliance sticker should be on hood next to Emission Label.

TMAP sensor at front of engine should have blue/white sticker & be from Bosch.

Fuel door should have sticker which says: Premium Fuel Required. Factory sticker says: Premium Fuel Recommended.

Engine goes like SNOT!

Both manual & automatic versions put out an honest 290 HP!

Oct 12, 2013 | 09:30 AM

Blue Beast (aka Boydie)

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From: Rogers City, Michigan

Welcome from Michigan

Nellie
:welcome wagon:

Boydie

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Originally Posted by Nellie67

I'm new to the site and new to the HHR SS. Just picked up a 2008 yesterday. Is there a way to tell if the GM turbo upgrade has already been done?

Oct 12, 2013 | 09:57 AM

Benjiwah

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From: Arcola

Welcome aboard the best HHR site on the planet! Come here frequently and you will gain lots of useful information and meet lots of friendly and helpful fellow members! Congratulations on your new ride!

Oct 12, 2013 | 10:12 AM

843de

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From: Kannapolis NC

to the forum!

Oct 12, 2013 | 01:13 PM

SS fan

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From: Tacoma

Welcome to the site. Step on the gas....if it causes on of these...

you have the upgrade.........

Oct 12, 2013 | 03:40 PM

Tyler Harvey

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From: Canada

Welcome and congrats on an SS.

Oct 12, 2013 | 03:53 PM

firemangeorge

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From: Alabama

Welcome to the site.

If this Tmap sensor(red circle) has a Bosch label on it, then you should have the GM Turbo Upgrade.
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Oct 13, 2013 | 08:28 PM

Nellie67

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Joined: 10-12-2013

Posts: 20

From: Mattawan, MI

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I traded in an Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder with a V6 that I thought was quick but I honestly think my SS would smoke it. I was pretty sure I didn't have the upgrade but now I have to run outside and check. If not, it will be first on my list come spring!! I don't need the extra HP this winter.....lol.