Tuesday, April 13, 2010

US Speedo Daytona Series Gauge Face Overlay Chevy Cobalt 2005-2010


US Speedo Daytona gauge face overlay for the Chevy Cobalt 2005-2010.

US Speedo is based in Flint Michigan.

US Speedo has designed their Daytona Edition color gauge face overlay to directly replace the existing factory installed instrument face plate. Color gauge face overlays are custom fit to your vehicle to ensure a perfect fit that will not affect nighttime illumination. Installation takes about 30 minutes and requires not cutting or wiring.

Match your interior and exterior color scheme to your instrument clustor. US Speedo offers a hugh selection of overlay colors to match your exterior paint job or your interior color scheme. Choose from White, Silver, Yellow, Blue, Red, Purple, Pink or Orange gauge overlay.

All gauge face overlays are made from a fade resistant high impact, lightweight and flexible polycarbonate materials. All face overlay kits come with complete detailed instructions and a needle removal tool. If you run into problems during the installation process US Speedo offers free phone-in tech support.

Some mechanical experience is helpful but not necessary when installing the face overlay. This is a good first project for those just starting the custom modification process.

Plus, you have a huge selection of colors to choose from. That means you are sure to find a Color Face Overlay to match your paint job or your personal tastes.
You will need to match the overlay mph to your current speedometer mph to ensure you have the right calibration. For instance if your current speedometer tops out at 120mph then make sure you order a 120 mph model overlay and if you have a 140 mph then order the 140 mph model.

US Speedo gives you a 12 month warranty on all face overlays.

First choose a 120mph or 140mph gauge overlay both go to 8000rpm, second choose your color white, silver, yellow, blue, red, purple, pink or orange.

US Speedo COB06 120mph Gauge Face Overlay, Chevy Cobalt 05-10 $99.99
US Speedo GC14007 140mph Gauge Face Overly, Chevy Cobalt 05-10 $109.99

Monday, April 12, 2010

Fujita Cold Air Intake Chevy Cobalt 05-09


Fujita Cold Air Intake Chevy Cobalt 05-09.

Each cold intake systems is made with 6061 T6 Aluminum Alloy and polished to an extremely bright finish. Carbon Plated T-bolt Clamps (unless linear clamps are called for) are used due to their strength and reliability. T-bolt Clamps either meet or exceed the SAE Spec. J1508. CNC machined air mass sensor fittings are used to ensure proper cold air/fuel ratios. Sensors are engineered for accuracy. Reinforced Silicone Hose are used to provide stability during both extreme hot and cold conditions, -65°F(-54°C) to +500°F (+260°C). Each Intake System come withs a Super Flow High Performance Filter™ designed to maximize efficiency without compensating air filtration.

Increase your Cobalt's power and performance with the addition of a Cold Air Intake System.

Automotive Cold Air Intake systems perform a vital role in the performance of your Chevy Cobalt. A cold air intake system replaces the restrictive factory filter and air intake housing that is located in your engine compartment.
Don't hesitate any longer, install a Cold Air Intake System and experience first hand what improved power and torque feel like.

Fujita CA-1415 Chevy Cobalt 2.2L 05-09 $237.69
Fujita CA-1416 Chevy Cobalt SS/SC 05-06 $246.24

Made with 6061 T6 Aluminum Alloy
Carbon Plated T-Bolt Clamps unless Linear Clamps are Called For
CNC Machined Air Mass Sensor Fittings
Reinforced Silicon Hose
TIG Welded Brackets
Fujita Super Flow High Performance Filter Included
Vibration Mounts

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Pacesetter Performance Exhaust Header


Pacesetter Performance Exhaust Header Chevrolet Cobalt 05-06.

Hook up your Cobalt with a performance enhancing Pacesetter Performance Exhaust Header. Installing this header will not only squeeze out more horsepower but your Cobalt will perform at a higher level. Pacesetter Exhaust Headers perform a very important function for your engine, it releases hot air from you cylinder heads and they also produce a throaty sound. Coupled with a cold air intake system, a non restrictive cat-back exhaust system and a performance chip you will notice immediate gains in performance and torque and you'll be the hit of the street.

Pacesetter makes these from mandrel bent mild steel tubing which eliminates kinks in the bends. There are no protrusions inside the pipes that would impede exhaust flow to the exhaust system. Pacesetter comes with thick flanges made of steel and machined drilled bolt holes that line up with the holes in your heads for a perfect fit and easy do it yourself installation. All Pacesetters can be ordered with a ceramic coated finish or black painted finish.

Get started on your way to a performance enhanced custom Cobalt with the installation of a Pacesetter Header.

Note not legal for use on catalyst-equipped vehicles. Pre catalyst vehicles must use original emission control devices. It is the responsibility of the customer to reinstall these devices on the vehicle.

Pacesetter 70-1272 Header Black Chevy Cobalt 2.2L 05-06
Pacesetter 70-1273 Header Black Chevy Cobalt SS/SC 2.0L 05-06
Pacesetter 72C1272 Header ArmorCoat Chevy Cobalt 2.2L 05-06
Pacesetter 72C1273 Header ArmorCoat Chevy Cobalt SS/SC 2.0L 05-06

Pacesetter Headers reduce under hood temperature and resists rust and corrosion

All Pacesetter Headers come with a 3 Year Warranty

Pacesetter ArmorCoat will not discolor providing a long lasting great look

All Pacesetter Headers come with hook ups for smog and engine management sensors

All Pacesetter Exhaust Headers come with all necessary hardware, gaskets, illustrated
instructions and 0.375 inch standard head flange

Comes with extension to connect to stock system

ArmorCoat is a 2000 Degree Fahrenheit high temperature metallic ceramic finish

Available in Ceramic ArmorCoat or Black Paint

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Fuelab High Performance Prodigy Fuel Pumps


Fuelab provides innovative fuel systems for gasoline, diesel, methanol and ethanol applications.

Their prodigy line of high performance fuel pumps are the automotive industries first and only speed controllable DC brushless driven fuel pumps. If you looking for durability, compatibility, higher flow rates and lower current draw then Fuelab fuel pumps are what you looking for.

To ensure quality each fuel pump is 100% inspected and tested before leaving their factory. Their fuel pumps come with its own flow performance certification which gives you real performance data on your purchase.

Fuelab 41401 Prodigy Fuel Pump High Pressure EFI In Line. 105 GPH @ 45 PSI, rated up to 1000 HP. This pump is great for street, strip, an off road applications. Compatible with gasoline, diesel, methanol and ethanol applications.

Pump features: High efficient sling vane positive displacement pump, special housing shape for extremely quite operation and steady pressure, carbon 9 vane construction with pressure balanced rotor, backed by a 2 year warranty.
Motor features: Lightweight efficient DC brushless motor, low mass rotor for high speed reaction, powerful high flux density Neodymium rare earth magnets, wet motor design, no dynamic shaft seals that can wear out.
Electronic features: Internal speed controller, 12 to 16 volt compatibility, accepts PWM input for speed control, no expensive add-on voltage regulators or pump controller’s required, continuous duty motor speed can be adjusted for street or strip fuel demands.
Construction features: Compact and lightweight, less than 3 lbs, overall length is 6.9”, diameter is 2.63”, billet aluminum construction with anodize per MIL-A-8625, Type II,mounting brackets included,long life multi fuel compatible with Fluorosilicone static seals,accepts standard or port style – 10AN fittings

Fuelab 41402 Prodigy Fuel Pump High Pressure EFI In Line. 140 GPH @ 45 PSI, rated up to 1300 HP. Increase performance capabilities with extra flow for higher powered engines. Compatible with gasoline, diesel, methanol and ethanol applications.

Pump features: High efficient sling vane positive displacement pump, special housing shape for extremely quite operation and steady pressure, carbon 9 vane construction with pressure balanced rotor, backed by a 2 year warranty.
Motor features: Lightweight efficient DC brushless motor, low mass rotor for high speed reaction, powerful high flux density Neodymium rare earth magnets, no motor brushes to wear out or corrode (low sulfur diesel, no problem, wet motor design, no dynamic shaft seals that can wear out.
Electronic features: Internal speed controller, 12 to 16 volt compatibility, accepts PWM input for speed control, no expensive add-on voltage regulators or pump controller’s required, continuous duty motor speed can be adjusted for street or strip fuel demands.
Construction features: Compact and lightweight, less than 3 lbs, overall length is 6.9”, diameter is 2.63”, billet aluminum construction with anodize per MIL-A-8625, Type II,mounting brackets included, long life multi fuel compatible with Fluorosilicone static seals,accepts standard or port style – 10AN fittings

Fuelab 42401 Prodigy Fuel Pump High Pressure EFI In Line. 170 GPH @ 45 PSI, rated up to 1500 HP. Throw in as much boost as you want, this pump will support up to 1500horsepower engines. Compatible with gasoline, diesel, methanol and ethanol applications.

Pump features: High efficient sling vane positive displacement pump, special housing shape for extremely quite operation and steady pressure, carbon 9 vane construction with pressure balanced rotor, backed by a 2 year warranty.
Motor features: Lightweight efficient DC brushless motor, low mass rotor for high speed reaction, powerful high flux density Neodymium rare earth magnets, no motor brushes to wear out or corrode (low sulfur diesel, no problem, wet motor design.
Electronic features: Internal speed controller, 12 to 16 volt compatibility, accepts PWM input for speed control, no expensive add-on voltage regulators or pump controller’s required, continuous duty motor speed can be adjusted for street or strip fuel demands.
Construction features: Compact and lightweight, less than 3 lbs, overall length is 6.9”, diameter is 2.63”, billet aluminum construction with anodize per MIL-A-8625, Type II, mounting brackets included,long life multi fuel compatible with Fluorosilicone static seals, accepts standard or port style – 10AN fittings

Fuelab 42402 Prodigy Fuel Pump High Pressure EFI In Line. 190 GPH @ 45 PSI, rated up to 1800 HP. This is the top of the line pump and it supports very high horsepower engines.

Pump features: High efficient sling vane positive displacement pump, special housing shape for extremely quite operation and steady pressure, carbon 9 vane construction with pressure balanced rotor, backed by a 2 year warranty.
Motor features: Lightweight efficient DC brushless motor, low mass rotor for high speed reaction, powerful high flux density Neodymium rare earth magnets, no motor brushes to wear out or corrode (low sulfur diesel, no problem, wet motor design – no dynamic shaft seals to wear out.
Electronic features: Internal speed controller, 12 to 16 volt compatibility, accepts PWM input for speed control, no expensive add-on voltage regulators or pump controller’s required, continuous duty motor speed can be adjusted for street or strip fuel demands.
Construction features: Compact and lightweight, less than 3 lbs, overall length is 6.9”, diameter is 2.63”, billet aluminum construction with anodize per MIL-A-8625, Type II, mounting brackets included, long life multi fuel compatible with Fluorosilicone static seals, accepts standard or port style – 10AN fittings

Monday, February 1, 2010

General Information Water/Methenol Injection Nozzle Placement


This is only a general explanation of the different places available to you. You should always refer to the manufactures installation instructions to determine the recommended place to install the nozzle. I make no recommendations or take any responsibility on where to place your water/methanol injection nozzle. The only recommendation I make is to read your manufacturers installation procedures accurately and carefully before you proceed.

Pre-Turbo Water - You should not use this location if you don’t have the proper equipment available. This includes the proper nozzle, nozzle size and high pressure pump. This location is the most controversial of them all. However if you locate it here then the water/methanol injection dynamically shifts the compressor map of the turbo so that is shows the characteristics of a larger turbo charger. The issue here is that pre-turbo nozzle placement is that the mixture can damage the compressor blade if the mixture is not properly atomized when passing through the turbo. In order to avoid compressor damage you need a high quality low volume nozzle and high enough pressure to get the water as finely misted as possible. A smaller nozzle allows for smaller/finer water droplets. For this placement it is recommended that your mount the nozzle as close to the compressor as you possibly can.

Pre-Intercooler - The air entering the IC is pre-cooled and the ability of the intercooler is altered because the temp difference is lesser. It is also possible that the fine water/alcohol mist will collect in the bottom of your intercooler core. Another issue is that there is a possibility that the hot air from the turbo might unnecessarily vaporize the water and take up some of the volume built up by the turbo that was supposed to be for the charge. This location does not work for some track cars that operate at a more constant higher RPM. This location should not be considered for the daily driver or weekend racer.

Post Intercooler - Most engines have an IAT (intake air temperature) sensor that monitors the temperature of the air going into the engine. Locating the nozzle before the IAT sensor allows it to see cooler temps, and the engine will advance timing which creates more power. In addition by placing the nozzle as far from the cylinders/air intake sensor as possible, allows the water/methanol mixture to be better absorbed into the air intake charge. This location should be considered by most users.

Pre-Air Intake Temperature Sensor - The cold side charge pipe is an easier and less intrusive nozzle location. Mounting must be as close as possible to the IC. The closer the better. Reasons for placing the nozzle here are the same as mentioned in the Post Intercooler Section.

After Air Intake Sensor - The nozzle can be mounted either before or after the butterfly and still be after the air intake temp sensor. If the nozzle is mounted before the butterfly there is less vacuum before versus after the butterfly when idling or driving in vacuum. If your solenoid is placed more than a couple of feet from the injectors then the vacuum can actually suck a little bit of the water/methanol mixture which is ok.

Intake Manifold - This is the most complex place to install the nozzle. Chances are you’ll have to remove the intake in order to gain access. Installing the nozzle at this location is going to yield the largest water/methanol droplets and being closer to the combustion chambers will provide a larger amount of the mixture into the cylinders. This requires more fuel from the factory system to be removed. You will want to remove the factory dumped fuel and replace it with water. This is the best option for maximum cooling. However, the downside is kit/component complexity, installation complexity, additional labor, possibility of machine shop charges and the possibility of adding additional parts.

Check out AEM 30-3000 Water Methanol Injection Kit
and
PERRIN Performance ASM-ENG-901 Water Methanol Injection Kit

Sunday, January 31, 2010

AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Hoods for the Chevy Cobalt



AIT Racing OEM and R1 Style Carbon Fiber Hoods for the Chevy Cobalt 05-09.

AIT Racing Carbon Fiber Hoods are the best carbon fiber hoods on the market, so treat your Cobalt to a new and much more stylish street look.

AIT Racing utilizes a technology similar to F1 Racing Car production. Their process uses vacuum infusion technology with honeycomb core and folded edges to produce a lighter and much stronger hood compared to wet laid hoods produced by other manufacturers. Vacuum infusion can produce laminates (carbon fiber) with a uniform degree of consolidation that produces high strength and lightweight products. Honeycomb panels are used instead of more layers of reinforcement (fiberglass fabric) for the core of the hood. Honeycomb saves up to 90% of weight and has a high strength to weight and stiffness to weight ratio.

AIT Racing uses BGF Industries, INC carbon fiber which is combined with a high quality clear gel-coat to produce a high quality shine. There will be no yellowing and/or peeling because this gel-coat is the best on the market. Holes are pre-drilled.

These carbon fiber hoods are intended for off-road use only. Quality hood pins are required. Buyer discretion is also advised. All carbon fiber products require professional installation steps. Therefore it is NOT considered to be defective. Most carbon fiber products are hand-crafted therefore no two items will be identical. Expect small imperfections such as wavy weaves, small bubbles, and clear coat blemishes, these are inevitable.


The vacuum infusion process is a technique that uses vacuum pressure to drive resin into a laminate. Carbon fiber is laid dry into a mold and the vacuum is applied before resin is introduced. Once a complete vacuum is achieved, resin is literally sucked into the laminate (carbon fiber) via carefully placed tubing. To aid in this process an assortment of supplies and materials are used.

Vacuum Process

First layer of CF fabric is laid down in the mold, and then additional layers of fiberglass are laid down to add support. (The hood is not 100% carbon fiber due to high costs). Honeycomb core is laid down next and then a last layer of fiberglass is laid down to complete a sandwich effect. A vacuum bag is placed over the sandwich and the vacuum is started. When vacuum is finished the resin begins to fill the mold. Once cured the hood is removed from the vacuum bag and sent to quality control for inspection.

AIT Racing Body Kits for the Chevy Cobalt

AIT Racing BMX and ZEN Style Body Kits for the 05-09 Chevy Cobalt 2 and 4 doors models.

Kits will include 4 pieces, a front and rear bumper and 2 side skirts. These parts can all be purchased as individual pieces.

You’ve done the research, you’ve checked out other manufacturers, you’ve checked pricing and now you’re ready to purchase a complete AIT Racing Body Kit for your Chevy Cobalt.

Since the beginning AIT Racing has been producing body kit products in FRP composites. However not body kits are the same. Some manufacturers use other forms of plastic components in their process. Unfortunately most plastics are pure, like toys, and soda bottles. However, plastics can be reinforced with fibers when additional strength is needed. This combination produces some of the strongest and most versatile materials for their weight class.

AIT Racing’s own formulated resin is a hybrid form of polyester resin which has been enhanced with epoxy molecules within the main molecular structure to toughen it up. This formulated resin offers better resistance to moisture absorption, is more flexible and offers higher strength.

Because of this your body kit parts will not expand or shrink with temperature changes like other body kits. They will not absorb water and they are non-flammable. For the most part they are chemical resistant (expect for hydrofluoric, hot phosphoric acids, and strong alkaline substances). They also exhibit higher strength to weight ratio when compared to other manufacturer products.

The craftsmanship is exceptional with 10% of the process being hand crafted. There are multiple layers of hand lay-up fiberglass. You will see this quality in the clean backside finish, the uniform thickness throughout, the absence of sloppy blobs.
If you part requires aluminum mesh this will be provided free. The aluminum mesh will not rust and the surface will arrive in a non-oily condition allowing for easy custom painting.

The gel coat finish provides for high impact strength, excellent gloss surface. It is water resistant and guaranteed to be less wavy than competitor products.
Fitment is superior when compared to Vfiber and Duraflex.

Look for the AIT registered logo emerged into the resin to confirm its authenticity.

FRP Composite Material
AIT'S Own Fomulated Resin is More Flexible and Strong
Gel Coat Finish for a Smooth Finish
Superior Fit
Does not Expand or Shrink with Temperature Change
Does not Absorb Water
High Strength to Weight Ratio
Non-Flamable and Chemical Resistant
Electrical Insulator