ZZP Performance S3 Heat Exchanger

thinkrusty87 · 11-19-2009, 03:53 PM

I need a how to on how to install the zzp performance s3 heat exchanger on a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged 2.0L ecotec without taking the front bumper off. If you could include pictures that would be appriciated.

Omega_5 · 11-19-2009, 04:05 PM

With much difficulty.

Take the bumper cover off.... it's only 4 bolts and 4 retainers, and about 10 min to do.

Fizbandantalus · 11-19-2009, 04:08 PM

I took my bumper off to see how it would look to install it, but I haven't grown any balls yet to put it on yet..

Bikerxgames540 · 11-19-2009, 04:33 PM

You would be doing a whole lot more work trying to get it on without the bumper off than just taking the bumper off.

Just take it off, it's only a few bolts and it will make it so much easier.

K-Train04RL · 11-19-2009, 06:04 PM

lol i know this sounds retarded but maybe a how to on taking the bumper off? i couldnt get mine off and said fuck it and did it with it on.

05VUE-Redline-06ION · 11-20-2009, 01:02 PM

I just installed mine last week, Ill post up some pics shortly!

daythecountrydied21 · 11-20-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by K-Train04RL

lol i know this sounds retarded but maybe a how to on taking the bumper off? i couldnt get mine off and said fuck it and did it with it on.

it's the 4 small black screws in the middle of the front car under the hood and then there's 2 bolts that are tapered into each left and right side. it'll just yank off carefully after you get the 4 easy black screws.

thinkrusty87 · 11-20-2009, 08:38 PM

Bump. For instructions on how to install heat exchanger and remove the front bumper. If you could include pictures that would be even more greatly appriciated.

lilhomieb07 · 11-20-2009, 09:01 PM

Heres my zzp mounted with the bumper off.

I took my bumper off like 5 times in 2 days cuz i had a leak from the hose connector on the h/e itself. i would say 2/3 plastic retainers and 1 screw on the wheel well on both sides and 2/3 retainers under the splash sheild and then 4 screws on top by the hood latch then u kinda gotta give it a tug.

Line up where u want ur H/E u mount so u can cut ur hose or run ur stock hose easier then take a marker and dot the spots so u can drill them for the bolts. Then its easy from there and adding coolant/water and bleeding the air.

thinkrusty87 · 03-10-2010, 02:10 PM

I recieved the zzperformance front mount heat exchanger and it was not the one i wanted so now i am selling it, if anyone is interested.