Performance Boost?

Is there anything that can be done for my 1.6L 2010 Aveo to boost Power/performance that wont cost a bundle? I've read CAI are a waste of $$ and just a gimmick?

Thanks!

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a cai and a different muffler greatly improve throttle response. its not high HP numbers, but it improves drivability imho.

I don't know any car the a cai is a waste. Only a few cars have all out performance in mind from the factory that would null the benefits of adding a cai to a car that is also tuned for economy.

I did NGK BKR6EIX laser iridium plugs, 8.5mm Magnacore wires, and a drop-in K & N filter and my Aveo felt a little peppier. Simple mods ya know?

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Originally Posted by NYChevoo

I did NGK BKR6EIX laser iridium plugs, 8.5mm Magnacore wires, and a drop-in K & N filter and my Aveo felt a little peppier. Simple mods ya know?

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I've read alot of mixed reviews on the spark plugs for these cars. Most seem to think copper is the best way to go?

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Originally Posted by ken48

I've read alot of mixed reviews on the spark plugs for these cars. Most seem to think copper is the best way to go?

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Copper or iridium are the way to go

I like my coppers. I have not even performed the recall. I am due for a set though, My first set made it almost 20k miles.. and were shot. I am about 30k on this set, and lets just say I neglected changing them in the regular interval. I often think the recalls are because people are unwilling to change plugs that often in this day and age. But a fresh set of coppers does wonders.

I'm told I need some special tool to remove the coil to change the spark plugs is this true? I have a 2010 1.6L

i dont recall anything super special, its just a torx or allen? i cant remember exactly...

Yep just a t30 or t35 torx iirc

OK, thanks guys :)

you could always do what I did and get a trifecta tune, I haven't regretted spending the money for mine yet. quicker throttle response, easier to reach our top speed, better gas mileage, just all around fix to our cars lol, unfortunately though, not sure I'll be keeping my tune once my turbo is on, too hard to remote tune for it.

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Originally Posted by 2010REDROCKET

you could always do what I did and get a trifecta tune, I haven't regretted spending the money for mine yet. quicker throttle response, easier to reach our top speed, better gas mileage, just all around fix to our cars lol, unfortunately though, not sure I'll be keeping my tune once my turbo is on, too hard to remote tune for it.

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Your installing a turbo on your Aveo? Isn't that expensive?

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Originally Posted by 2010REDROCKET

you could always do what I did and get a trifecta tune, I haven't regretted spending the money for mine yet. quicker throttle response, easier to reach our top speed, better gas mileage, just all around fix to our cars lol, unfortunately though, not sure I'll be keeping my tune once my turbo is on, too hard to remote tune for it.

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Ive been seriously contemplating a turbo as well, but i have 2 issues, #1 is tuning the ECU, and #2 is my transmission/clutch

my buddy is a GM Tech/ engineer, and he knows how to tune, so that's taken care of, I had an old turbo which is the perfect size for the project, just needs a rebuild, so pretty much all I need is the manifold, and figure out cooling, fueling, and getting oil/ water to it. all in all it might run me around 1000$. We'll see, hopefully the automatic trans can hold the power, after all its a smaller turbo and it will be limited to 8psi. So not like it's going to add THAT much power.

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Originally Posted by 2010REDROCKET

my buddy is a GM Tech/ engineer, and he knows how to tune, so that's taken care of, I had an old turbo which is the perfect size for the project, just needs a rebuild, so pretty much all I need is the manifold, and figure out cooling, fueling, and getting oil/ water to it. all in all it might run me around 1000$. We'll see, hopefully the automatic trans can hold the power, after all its a smaller turbo and it will be limited to 8psi. So not like it's going to add THAT much power.

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I want only want to do 6psi... air-to-air intercooler, and oil feed line should be relatively easy to setup. see if you could get 2 manifolds made for cheaper, and sell one to me :D

Is the proper gap for the spark plugs .044?

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Originally Posted by Pickles

I want only want to do 6psi... air-to-air intercooler, and oil feed line should be relati vely easy to setup. see if you could get 2 manifolds made for cheaper, and sell one to me :D

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getting a manifold made is going to run me about a grand.... for just one, so I'm thinking of running a rear mounted turbo, going to be cheaper, easier to install, and slightly safer. Going to get less power out of it, but I'd still be turbo lol

thats sounds way too expensive to me..

This will bolt on, with a set of injectors, the maf, an oil line (or more) and the ecu.. you could be up an running...

CORSA D VXR 1.6L TURBO CHARGER AND MANIFOLD UNIT | eBay

our ecu is turbo ready, in fact, or might be the same as that one, however, I have looked into this header and they don't ship to the us, and if they could, it would be expensive as hell just to ship.

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Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit

thats sounds way too expensive to me..

This will bolt on, with a set of injectors, the maf, an oil line (or more) and the ecu.. you could be up an running...

CORSA D VXR 1.6L TURBO CHARGER AND MANIFOLD UNIT | eBay

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Slight problem there, that one is for a diesel

Edit: I am wrong. I was looking at something similar for a zafira last night that was a diesel