Anyone Order the Turbo 4

Carolina Chuck · 12-21-2015, 04:12 PM

Just ordered a hyper blue with the Turbo4, RS, sunroof, auto, and tech package. Will trade in my ATS which has the same turbo engine. I can tell you that this engine is plenty quick and gets great gas mileage. I can't wait to see how it performs in the Camaro.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-21-2015, 04:14 PM

We did order one, Red M6 and that's it.

p4snow · 12-21-2015, 05:58 PM

Just wondering when you two expect to take delivery. Dealer in Houston I talked to said 2-4 months from order date for the turbo.

Carolina Chuck · 12-21-2015, 06:47 PM

Yep. I am told first part of March

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-22-2015, 07:04 PM

I have a TBW of 1-11-16 now will see if they hold them for 60 days after that or not.

doc7000 · 12-22-2015, 10:19 PM

I do think that the turbo 4 will surprise a number of people, especially considering its sub 3,400 pound curb weight.

94turbolsx · 12-22-2015, 10:51 PM

This will be the underdog car. My DD was a Cobalt SS that had the gen 1 version of the 2.0 DI ecotec, and its stupid easy to make sizeable gains. I think you will see big numbers from the little 4 banger.

HDRDTD · 12-22-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by doc7000

I do think that the turbo 4 will surprise a number of people, especially considering its sub 3,400 pound curb weight.

I have the same turbo 4 in my 3,600lb 2015 Malibu and it scoots down the road very nicely.

The Camaro will have around 15hp more I think and probably around 300 pounds less weight.

classicrockr · 12-24-2015, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina Chuck

Just ordered a hyper blue with the Turbo4, RS, sunroof, auto, and tech package. Will trade in my ATS which has the same turbo engine. I can tell you that this engine is plenty quick and gets great gas mileage. I can't wait to see how it performs in the Camaro.

Chuck, who did you order from & what price? I'm in Havelock & looking for a good dealer

laynlo15 · 12-24-2015, 06:08 AM

my dealer has a couple ordered, he doesn't seem to know when he can get his

classicrockr · 12-24-2015, 10:55 AM

Current/previous t4 owners

- do you feel the t4 engine wore out prematurely due to the turbocharger?
- do you feel at any time that you didn't have enough power?
- is the increase in mpg worth not having more power?

Looking at getting the convertible, but may take the t4 version to save money.

Boilermaker128 · 12-24-2015, 11:22 AM

My 2010 sstc has 215,000km original powertrain. Intake,downpipe,blowoff valve, 23psi tune since 135,000km(warranty ended) no mpg lost when tuning or modding. Turbo is very surgy down low and falls off top end. Motor will take 500bhp before you need to worry about internals. But the cobalt community had problems with our 3rd gears when you upgrade to a bigger turbo. And many have valve coking but myself haven't with 200k+. If you dont use a catch can you can always walnut blast your valves. Its cheap but takes a lot of elbow grease and preparation time.

RenegadeSS · 12-24-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by classicrockr

Current/previous t4 owners

- do you feel the t4 engine wore out prematurely due to the turbocharger?
- do you feel at any time that you didn't have enough power?
- is the increase in mpg worth not having more power?

Looking at getting the convertible, but may take the t4 version to save money.

1. Do you feel the t4 engine wore out prematurely due to the turbocharger?

Not at all. People have a common misconception that turbo vehicles from the factory will suffer from premature wear. There have been 6 generations of the turbo ecotec engine on the market, and I've owned an LSJ, now on 162,000 miles. No internal problems yet. I do a compression check on my car every 50k just to be sure. I have a hahns race craft turbo kit putting down 33 whp, at 18 PSI. You will have no worries. The ATS owners who suffer from rod damage are for the most part modded, and have received a bad tune. Anyone who tells you others wise has no experience or is just biased.

2. Do you feel at any time that you didn't have enough power?

Much like any performance car, you will get used to the power, and will always want more.

3. Is the increase in mpg worth not having more power?

Depends on what you want really. I want the turbo four because it is a very reliable engine, and I have a great history with it. I know the engine inside and out, and am a huge fan of the underdog factor. Really the only weak point I see on the car is the transmission. I can't remember if the max torque rating is either 330 or 370 torque. The LTG makes a lot of torque with little to no mods, and 400 whp is easily attainable with bolt ons and a tune.

Carolina Chuck · 12-24-2015, 05:52 PM

I got the turbo 4 for the gas mileage as I take a lot of long highway trips. That engine is stellar. The Ats did not at all feel underpowered or like you were driving a 4. Plenty of torque and get up and with ease. Punching the gas very seldom redlined the engine. It just responded beautifully and smoothly. Had I not had experience with the engine I would have gone for the 6. With that said many will be surprised with the 4.

12-21-2015, 04:12 PM	#1
Carolina Chuck CarolinaChuck Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 26	Anyone Order the Turbo 4 Just ordered a hyper blue with the Turbo4, RS, sunroof, auto, and tech package. Will trade in my ATS which has the same turbo engine. I can tell you that this engine is plenty quick and gets great gas mileage. I can't wait to see how it performs in the Camaro.

12-22-2015, 10:51 PM	#7
94turbolsx Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Granger , IN Posts: 341	This will be the underdog car. My DD was a Cobalt SS that had the gen 1 version of the 2.0 DI ecotec, and its stupid easy to make sizeable gains. I think you will see big numbers from the little 4 banger. __________________ 2001 Camaro SS- M6 cone killer

12-21-2015, 04:14 PM	#2
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	We did order one, Red M6 and that's it.

12-21-2015, 05:58 PM	#3
p4snow Drives: C6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 2	Just wondering when you two expect to take delivery. Dealer in Houston I talked to said 2-4 months from order date for the turbo.

12-21-2015, 06:47 PM	#4
Carolina Chuck CarolinaChuck Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 26	Yep. I am told first part of March

12-22-2015, 07:04 PM	#5
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	I have a TBW of 1-11-16 now will see if they hold them for 60 days after that or not.

12-22-2015, 10:19 PM	#6
doc7000 Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lomita,CA Posts: 806	I do think that the turbo 4 will surprise a number of people, especially considering its sub 3,400 pound curb weight.

12-24-2015, 06:08 AM	#10
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	my dealer has a couple ordered, he doesn't seem to know when he can get his

12-24-2015, 10:55 AM	#11
classicrockr Pills are for Pansies Drives: 2023 2SS Red Hot Vert Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Springs FL Posts: 1,296	Current/previous t4 owners - do you feel the t4 engine wore out prematurely due to the turbocharger? - do you feel at any time that you didn't have enough power? - is the increase in mpg worth not having more power? Looking at getting the convertible, but may take the t4 version to save money.

12-24-2015, 11:22 AM	#12
Boilermaker128 Drives: 2010 CobaltSSTC Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 515	My 2010 sstc has 215,000km original powertrain. Intake,downpipe,blowoff valve, 23psi tune since 135,000km(warranty ended) no mpg lost when tuning or modding. Turbo is very surgy down low and falls off top end. Motor will take 500bhp before you need to worry about internals. But the cobalt community had problems with our 3rd gears when you upgrade to a bigger turbo. And many have valve coking but myself haven't with 200k+. If you dont use a catch can you can always walnut blast your valves. Its cheap but takes a lot of elbow grease and preparation time.

12-24-2015, 05:52 PM	#14
Carolina Chuck CarolinaChuck Drives: 2016 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 26	I got the turbo 4 for the gas mileage as I take a lot of long highway trips. That engine is stellar. The Ats did not at all feel underpowered or like you were driving a 4. Plenty of torque and get up and with ease. Punching the gas very seldom redlined the engine. It just responded beautifully and smoothly. Had I not had experience with the engine I would have gone for the 6. With that said many will be surprised with the 4.

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