Detailed the HHR yesterday

[SeaJay's]

You can get them lots cheaper online. My understanding is that it's just a plug-in module that needs no tuning.

Jim

I think you might be thinking of something else. The turbo upgrade kit is a module that needs to be installed and then the ECU needs to be reprogrammed and tuned for the added HP, etc.

I believe there is just a performance chip but I'm not positive if it's a GM part and may void the warranty.

 

[jaymz]

I think you might be thinking of something else. The turbo upgrade kit is a module that needs to be installed and then the ECU needs to be reprogrammed and tuned for the added HP, etc.

I believe there is just a performance chip but I'm not positive if it's a GM part and may void the warranty.

OK, I was speaking of the dealer-installed module. I stand corrected.

I was just curious about how much extra nuts the upgrade added to the HHR.

Jim

 

[SeaJay's]

OK, I was speaking of the dealer-installed module. I stand corrected.

I was just curious about how much extra nuts the upgrade added to the HHR.

Jim

The the automatic it's an added 40 HP and I think 20 ft/lb of torque. The ft/lbs of torque I may be a little off on but I know it adds 40 hp bringing the stock 250hp up to 290hp.

 

[05RLS2]

Nice work on the SS. Those are pretty fun to drive. Automatic or manual?

If you are looking to add a little power and keep the warranty, the GM Perofrmance Parts upgrade kit is the way to go. If you aren't too concerned with the warranty and want to get quite a bit more power, find someone who has the HP Tuners software and experince with the turbo Ecotecs. Just a tune and some bolt ons really wake those engines up

 

[SeaJay's]

Nice work on the SS. Those are pretty fun to drive. Automatic or manual?

If you are looking to add a little power and keep the warranty, the GM Perofrmance Parts upgrade kit is the way to go. If you aren't too concerned with the warranty and want to get quite a bit more power, find someone who has the HP Tuners software and experince with the turbo Ecotecs. Just a tune and some bolt ons really wake those engines up

Unfortunately it's an automatic. I couldn't find the SS model in a manual in the area.

I'd like to keep my warranty so I will be doing limited upgrades. Will probably throw on a cold air intake at some point, only because I can easily swamp the OEM one back on.