Got a new Cobalt SS

[Jay 02 TA ws6]

i beleive they come stock with beefy internals . . . cuz they know blowerwhine > all others

"beefy internals" help, but the static compression is still 9.5:1, and that is high for a boosted motor. All that the beefy internals do is make the motor stand up to pre-detonation better, it doesn't reduce the occurrence of it... which is why you would want to lower the compression ratio.

[N20LT4Bird]

It's not all about boost. If you are trying to cram 12 psi through a small 1" pipe, you'll get small power. Push 12psi though a 3" intake pipe, you'll get much more power. It's all about total airflow, not just pressure. The car will respond nicely to typical performance mods that eliminate restriction and pumping losses. A free flowing exhaust and intake should do wonders.

yes, most people forget this. You an can make more power on a free'er flowing motor with less boost than a lesser flowing motor on more boost. IVe seen the airbox on those cobalts and it looks pretty restricitve. Thats probably a good place to start.

But they look like fun!