[515fabworx]

Thanks for allowing to get in on the forum. I have acquired a 2008 G5 GT with the 2.4l, I’ve never been a 4 banger type guy but doing some research I’m seeing that your able to get some respectable HP out of these engines,,, well since mine is still bone stock I will be looking to do some engine upgrades!! Any and all suggestions and advice will truely be appreciated!!
I will ask you guys that I need some sources for performance parts!!
Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Sir 500mph]

Welcome to G5!
If you're looking for more power, the stock m62 supercharger set up can be had relatively cheap, or of you're looking to spend some cash, a TVS1320, a Whipple 1600AX (I think) or a C1 ProCharger (was the Ion Procharger). There's also a plethora of Turbos that can be had.
Check out the assorted flavors of Chevy Cobalt forums as these are the same car. Look for LE5 (2.4L Engine) and LSJ for everything else basically. There are a couple things that arent compatible but for the most part you should be fine.
Happy Building!

 

[Cherry GT]

Welcome to the Club !

zzp is a good place to start looking for go fast !
I've seen up through 2007 400whp, might investigate 2008 models ?

 

[515fabworx]

Sir 500,, Thankyou for the input!! As I do some research and have been looking around I’m really interested in the supercharger, once I figure out what all is needed to install one on my engine I’ll get started,,, but the thought of buying a complete engine and doing a fresh build with a SC and just do the engine swap that way I’ll have a brand new car…lol
Thanks Again! I’ll keep y’all posted on the decision & progress

 

[Sir 500mph]

You'll need this

How To: Becks 2.4L Supercharged Build Walkthrough - Cobalt SS Network

How to Guide - How To: Becks 2.4L Supercharged Build Walkthrough - Beck’s LE5 Supercharged Build Walkthrough Big thanks to Ethan, Thurman, Dave, Chris, Crystal, Jim, Pat, Rebel Autoworx, Senior Brown and Dan for their help with the install and tuning of this monster Parts List: Eaton M62...

www.cobaltss.net

 

[Doc-Z]

Sorry I'm late to the party.

If you want any sort of decent power out of these cars, you absolutely MUST go with boost (turbo or supercharger). If you have the room, you're best bet is to start building an engine on the side. You can still use the car while you're doing that because, with supply chain shortages, you may not be able to get the parts you need, when you need them.

ZZPerformance is pretty much the "go to" place for this platform. Other companies make a few parts for the Delta-cars, but ZZP has everything under one roof. If you're really on a budget, you can find used parts on the FB marketplace. That's where I found my Brembo brake calipers. They were pretty battle damaged, but I got them for $75. I had to sand out some dings and after I painted them (sanded and repained to help fill some of the dings), they looked really nice. With the rebuild kits from RockAuto (about $35) and a caliper piston removal tool ($30, the old pistons were shot / pitted from the salt) had just around $140 invested in them.

I hope to see more of what you're doing with the car.

Welcome to the "club"!!!