Looking to Purchase an SS
10-29-2011, 02:00 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
OK, the trifecta sounds incredible. I would guess that this voids the warranty, right?
Also, trying to learn the terminology - is GMS1 and GMTU the same thing? I read the GMTU thread and the plug-n-play kit sounds better than splicing. Is this the new kit that the dealerships order today? I want to make sure I order the right thing for the turbo upgrade. I have been on this forum for hours everyday since I discovered it, so much to read!!!
Thx for your help everyone.
OK, the trifecta sounds incredible. I would guess that this voids the warranty, right?
Also, trying to learn the terminology - is GMS1 and GMTU the same thing? I read the GMTU thread and the plug-n-play kit sounds better than splicing. Is this the new kit that the dealerships order today? I want to make sure I order the right thing for the turbo upgrade. I have been on this forum for hours everyday since I discovered it, so much to read!!!
Thx for your help everyone.
10-29-2011, 08:52 AM
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GMS1 and GMTU refer to the same thing. The "correct" term for anal guys like me is GMTU (GM Turbo Upgrade) 
. The GMS1 or GM Stage 1 kit applies more to the Cobalt SS as they got several kit 'stages' for the SUPERCHARGED Cobalt SS, hence the confusion lol. Definitely get the plug n play kit as that can eliminate 99% of the headaches that many of us have gone through with the spliced design, I truly wish they had that when I had my GMTU done! As with any sight unseen purchase, get a Carfax to make sure the car's got a good history, and as far as the cost of the GMTU: installed it shouldn't run more than $680-$720 ($450ish for the kit and 1-2 hr's labor charge to install), depending on the dealer's knowledge of the install.
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Allex
. The GMS1 or GM Stage 1 kit applies more to the Cobalt SS as they got several kit 'stages' for the SUPERCHARGED Cobalt SS, hence the confusion lol. Definitely get the plug n play kit as that can eliminate 99% of the headaches that many of us have gone through with the spliced design, I truly wish they had that when I had my GMTU done! As with any sight unseen purchase, get a Carfax to make sure the car's got a good history, and as far as the cost of the GMTU: installed it shouldn't run more than $680-$720 ($450ish for the kit and 1-2 hr's labor charge to install), depending on the dealer's knowledge of the install.Later
Allex
10-29-2011, 09:03 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
OK, the trifecta sounds incredible. I would guess that this voids the warranty, right?
Also, trying to learn the terminology - is GMS1 and GMTU the same thing? I read the GMTU thread and the plug-n-play kit sounds better than splicing. Is this the new kit that the dealerships order today? I want to make sure I order the right thing for the turbo upgrade. I have been on this forum for hours everyday since I discovered it, so much to read!!!
Thx for your help everyone.
OK, the trifecta sounds incredible. I would guess that this voids the warranty, right?
Also, trying to learn the terminology - is GMS1 and GMTU the same thing? I read the GMTU thread and the plug-n-play kit sounds better than splicing. Is this the new kit that the dealerships order today? I want to make sure I order the right thing for the turbo upgrade. I have been on this forum for hours everyday since I discovered it, so much to read!!!
Thx for your help everyone.
I refer to it as the GMTU kit.The instruction sheet says:LNF Turbo Upgrade Kit.
10-29-2011, 09:13 AM
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Location: Clinton, Mass
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Fly up to the snow belt and drive back in your new 2008 SS w/GMPP turbo upgrade for $14,700
It just turned 69K (with over 30K left on extended warranty) and I hate to sell it but...
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/deleted-threads-41/adult-owned-black-2008-hhr-ss-flawless-auto-trans-gmpp-turbo-upgrade-mass-36981/
It just turned 69K (with over 30K left on extended warranty) and I hate to sell it but...
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/deleted-threads-41/adult-owned-black-2008-hhr-ss-flawless-auto-trans-gmpp-turbo-upgrade-mass-36981/
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