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comegetjoe
Goblin Guru
- comegetjoe Goblin Guru
Its an RPD car. It appears to have 3bar map sensors, so it may have a tune, wheels, lower miles and NOT a salt belt car.
- Gtstorey Goblin Guru
I'm not sure that the GM Performance badging means anything other than it's an SS. My camaro SS had it and it was stock with no upgrades.
Kit instructions says it should have had 2 stickers but doesn't mention the GM Performance Badge.
19212670 instructions.pdf (crateenginedepot.com)
My guess is that about 1/2 of the "upgraded" SS where done by the dealer, the remaining were done through aftermarket tuning. And probably a few that added the 3 bar sensors without any tuning and wondered why their car didn't run better after the swap.
Kit instructions says it should have had 2 stickers but doesn't mention the GM Performance Badge.
19212670 instructions.pdf (crateenginedepot.com)
My guess is that about 1/2 of the "upgraded" SS where done by the dealer, the remaining were done through aftermarket tuning. And probably a few that added the 3 bar sensors without any tuning and wondered why their car didn't run better after the swap.
ah.b.normal
Goblin Guru
- ah.b.normal Goblin Guru
If you go with the rusty donor I can source subframes in the south easily. I don't have any idea about shipping prices or methods but I'd ship one if it's what you need. Being close to both I-85 and I-75 in GA I am on the way to FLA! (On I-75 I usually meet folks at Summit Racing in McDonough GA parking lot. Very easy to find!) I find bits for Goblin builders, as a hobby. I'm not in the used parts biz.****
An overlooked item about Cobalt's is that they were designed to be flat towed, like you see behind motor homes.(Look in the owner's manual!) And a manual SS is virtually always flat towable. I think both Northern Tool and Harbor Freight sell inexpensive tow bars and a magnetic tow light set. I would suggest you pull off the front bumper cover and bolt the tow bar to the bumper. "Mom's mini van" would probably tow one with little effort.(Check it's manual for towing specs)*****
Keep the tow bar for your Goblin as they tow very easily and it beats letting a tow driver possibly hurt it, having trouble loading any car as low as a Goblin.
- Gtstorey Goblin Guru
I think it was much more than just boost? Reconfigurable Performance Display (RPD) - Instrument Panel - Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual - CheviGuide
Traé
Goblin Guru
- Traé Goblin Guru
Bidding starts Thursday afternoon. Does anyone have a recommendation for shipping services? Car is located in Louisiana and I got an estimation from Uship for $900-$1000. Unfortunately it’s too far from my house and would cost me just as much if not more with time away from work to pick it up.
comegetjoe
Goblin Guru
- comegetjoe Goblin Guru
www.easyhaul.com
Ive used them for many vehicles.
$1092 from Georgia to Pennsylvania for my now daily driver.
$1022 from Georgia to Pennsylvania for my donor car.
Traé
Goblin Guru
- Traé Goblin Guru
So auction tomorrow for the rear crashed 09 LNF with 95k miles. I just found an 07 SS/SC. It is located in Michigan but has lived in South Carolina for 3 years and has almost no rust. It has 127k miles and body is kind of rough but who cares.
Hypothetically winning the LNF bid around $550-$650 puts me around $2,500 with shipping.
LSJ is $2,500 and I may be able to talk them down a little. It is tuned by ZZP and has 60# injectors.
If both were presented in front of you for the same price, what would you choose?
I’ve been reading up on autocross and it interests me once I get the car built. Other than that the goblin is replacing motorcycles and will be a hobby for me to stay busy and have something I’m proud of to hit the back roads.
pictures of the LSJ (yellow) are not the best but all I have from the post.
Hypothetically winning the LNF bid around $550-$650 puts me around $2,500 with shipping.
LSJ is $2,500 and I may be able to talk them down a little. It is tuned by ZZP and has 60# injectors.
If both were presented in front of you for the same price, what would you choose?
I’ve been reading up on autocross and it interests me once I get the car built. Other than that the goblin is replacing motorcycles and will be a hobby for me to stay busy and have something I’m proud of to hit the back roads.
pictures of the LSJ (yellow) are not the best but all I have from the post.
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