Wondering if anyone knows a reliable dealer to install the stage 1 kit in the Toronto area. Thanks.

 

I added Toronto to your title to hopefully get you a response.

 

I had mine done at Roy Foss. Other then a delay on the GM side with getting the right program avalible for down load I had no problems with the install. And that was almost a year ago now.

 

Thank You ChevyMgr .I'm new at this, but i have found great info in these forums.

 

I'm in the Kitchener area. The dealers here have done the upgrades on Solstice / HHR SS from what I've been told.

One fellow had his Solstice GXP upgraded. Perma-grin.

I ordered the kit last week and will be getting it installed at Schleuters. They're pretty decent as far as service goes.

 

Applewood in mississauga has also done them.

 

I know this is a double post... but this is for the Canucks here...

Advertised stats for the HHR SS with Stage 1 is 290HP, 315 Torque

Best pull on the dyno today in Brantford was:

274.13 WHP
280.90 Torque

Peak engine performance was at 5500 rpms
It really drops off after 5700 rpms.
94 octane gas

So... guys at the shop said HP loss due to standard transmission was 10-12%, but weren't sure about FWD losses.
I read an online article about FWD losing about an average of 15% through the transmission.
If this is the case... 315HP!
At 12% loss, we're still talking 307HP.
More than advertised anyways! I can't complain.

R.

 

Ordered my stage 1 yesterday from gm performance parts.Hope to have it in Canada in a couple of weeks. Thinking of having it installed at Royfoss or at Frosts.Wish me luck.

 

Good luck with it, let us know how it goes. Fast, Im guessing
Are you auto or 5spd transmission?