Rumor: Chevy Sonic SS in the Works??
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Eric Smit
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I'll bet there are quite a few Cobalt/HHR and Sky/Solstice guys out there, with tunes, who think DI is just dandy.
I've tuned a couple myself.
-Eric Smit
firstorbit84
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I'm not saying that they don't make good power. DI will always have problems with carbon buildup, even with a catch can. Basically making cleaning your valves a regular maintenance item
007CobaltLS
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The proof is in the pudding...BAHAHAHA
http://s3.amazonaws.com/zzpstorage/tech_article/5th+injector+writeup.pdf
http://s3.amazonaws.com/zzpstorage/tech_article/5th+injector+writeup.pdf
firstorbit84
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So, can you run the 5th injector on a stock or just tuned motor?
Dragcamaro
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Ive grown to like my sonic a lot. Id like to upgrade to an ss if they come out with one. At the same time though i feel like theres a lot of potential in this little 1.4 that is going to go unattended if they come out with a bigger engine. Maybe ill just keep the rs and try to make a name for the little motor...
I am curious to see what kind of power the fiesta st makes with a tune...
I dont have a problem with direct injection, I personally like my injectors out of the head though mostly because of the replacement cost.
I am curious to see what kind of power the fiesta st makes with a tune...
I dont have a problem with direct injection, I personally like my injectors out of the head though mostly because of the replacement cost.
007CobaltLS
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Well I don't own an LNF (not yet)...but from my understanding...the only reason for the 5th injector setup is to run full E85...in which case you need a tune...whether the car is stock otherwise or built doesn't matter. Without the injector people run a 50/50 mix of E85 and Premium (or E47 as I know it).
007CobaltLS
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That's why I was impressed with the Sonic going to straight E85 with just injectors...but then I realized this engine doesn't have DI so that explains it.
But when the 1.6l Turbo DI engine hits the market...you can expect Trifecta to be able to get it to 250whp no problem...maybe even 300whp. It will be an absolute beast.
But when the 1.6l Turbo DI engine hits the market...you can expect Trifecta to be able to get it to 250whp no problem...maybe even 300whp. It will be an absolute beast.
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007CobaltLS
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I honestly don't see that as an issue...it is what...another 1-2 years before the 1.6l DI Turbo will actually hit the streets? That's plenty of time for people to invest more into the 1.4.
On top of that, you have to figure that if GM does actually charge $25k+ for the 1.6 DI that they aren't going to be selling very many of them overall. So the market for that engine will not be as large as the 1.4. The 1.4 won't be in jeopardy at all. That is unless the 1.6 DI is put into all of the cars as the turbo upgrade to replace the 1.4 (doubtful as the cost would be too high and the 1.4 is for mileage where as the 1.6 won't be).
DevilSonic89
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what about a 1.8T from the factory???
DevilSonic89
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i kno right lol.
vmaxed
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The Buick Verano has a 2.0L Ecotec® 250hp 4-cylinder turbocharged engine this year..I wonder if they will use this in the Cruze or the Sonic.
theenico
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That's the LHU evolution of the LNF that has been discussed at length on this forum.
Memphis
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I will let you guys know what the Veloster Turbo makes with a tune so you guys can know what to expect.
The big problem is the turbo that is on this car and will most likely be similar to what goes in the Sonic SS. I don't think it will hit 300 hp on a tune a lone and you will be pushing it even with bolt ons to hit that.
If you want to see what a Sonic SS will perform like then look no further than the Veloster Turbo 1.6l turbo that is also direct injected and has a twin scroll on it.
The cars will weigh close to the same as well. The one thing you guys might luck out on is a lsd or electronic differential. The VT does not have one and it hurts it performance wise as it just can't get all the power to the ground.
The big problem is the turbo that is on this car and will most likely be similar to what goes in the Sonic SS. I don't think it will hit 300 hp on a tune a lone and you will be pushing it even with bolt ons to hit that.
If you want to see what a Sonic SS will perform like then look no further than the Veloster Turbo 1.6l turbo that is also direct injected and has a twin scroll on it.
The cars will weigh close to the same as well. The one thing you guys might luck out on is a lsd or electronic differential. The VT does not have one and it hurts it performance wise as it just can't get all the power to the ground.
