ZZ Performance buys a Cruze LTZ
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Wow good progress ZZP!
Holy **** though... Polymer trans mount? That thing seems like it would shatter or at least tear in a frontal collision.
Seems like there are many bottlenecks in the intake and exhaust. Hopefully lots of good gains to be had. I'm dropping my SS/SC to buy a Mercedes C300 4MATIC or I'd be real interested in these mods.
Holy **** though... Polymer trans mount? That thing seems like it would shatter or at least tear in a frontal collision.
Seems like there are many bottlenecks in the intake and exhaust. Hopefully lots of good gains to be had. I'm dropping my SS/SC to buy a Mercedes C300 4MATIC or I'd be real interested in these mods.
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ahhh i was wondering. i just dont know how long the tubing is currently or anything to know if there was anyway to make 2.25 effective
cool good to know..
you guys plan on a 2.5" dp? to go with the 2.5" elbow? i notice it tapers inn by the dp
hows the IC look? is that something you wil be looking into? or exhaust/ intake boost tubing first
cool good to know..
you guys plan on a 2.5" dp? to go with the 2.5" elbow? i notice it tapers inn by the dp
hows the IC look? is that something you wil be looking into? or exhaust/ intake boost tubing first
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ahhh i was wondering. i just dont know how long the tubing is currently or anything to know if there was anyway to make 2.25 effective
cool good to know..
you guys plan on a 2.5" dp? to go with the 2.5" elbow? i notice it tapers inn by the dp
hows the IC look? is that something you wil be looking into? or exhaust/ intake boost tubing first
cool good to know..
you guys plan on a 2.5" dp? to go with the 2.5" elbow? i notice it tapers inn by the dp
hows the IC look? is that something you wil be looking into? or exhaust/ intake boost tubing first
We will make more exhaust components as well.
The IC is only 1-3/16" thick. It's tall, but very thin, sanwiched between the condensor and radiator.
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Considering that it comes from the factory lacking power, I would say that modding it is a good idea. Gains are where they should be so far. We experimented a little and hit 153whp already. Once we have a few bolt-ons and a tune, it should be over 180 at the wheels. My Corvette came from the factory making a lot less than that.
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Considering that it comes from the factory lacking power, I would say that modding it is a good idea. Gains are where they should be so far. We experimented a little and hit 153whp already. Once we have a few bolt-ons and a tune, it should be over 180 at the wheels. My Corvette came from the factory making a lot less than that.
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2" diameter tubing would be enough, but I don't feel that 2.25 is going to hurt anything. It is thick wall, so the ID is 2.08". It will be big enough to use with turbo swaps as well.
We will make more exhaust components as well.
The IC is only 1-3/16" thick. It's tall, but very thin, sanwiched between the condensor and radiator.
We will make more exhaust components as well.
The IC is only 1-3/16" thick. It's tall, but very thin, sanwiched between the condensor and radiator.
i forgot about the fmic being sammiched in there is there any place to move it ? go make it so you can use a better one?
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Yes, our FMIC will actually be front mount. There's plenty of room.
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looking good ZZP
at the beginning i was guessing 200whp with complete bolt-ons and a sweet tune, looks like that is a possibility depending on the tuning. good luck guys.
at the beginning i was guessing 200whp with complete bolt-ons and a sweet tune, looks like that is a possibility depending on the tuning. good luck guys.
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do i think flow mods are going to get 40 whp+ whp to hit 200 whp probably not .. but 180-190 should be possible definitely
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vince has gotten some great gains on just a tune.. and he said it falls off at the top .. however the turbo isn't falling off up top so it could just need flow mods..
do i think flow mods are going to get 40 whp+ whp to hit 200 whp probably not .. but 180-190 should be possible definitely
do i think flow mods are going to get 40 whp+ whp to hit 200 whp probably not .. but 180-190 should be possible definitely
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Matt M........... so what are ZZP's thoughts for a turbo swap? in other words, what size turbo do you think you guys would use?
ok so just throwing this out there for a final number with full turbo back exhaust, intake, IC & piping, and a really good tune..... 185whp/210wtq..... that would be a spunky little bastard that would be enough to LOL at some eBay turbo Civics.
ok so just throwing this out there for a final number with full turbo back exhaust, intake, IC & piping, and a really good tune..... 185whp/210wtq..... that would be a spunky little bastard that would be enough to LOL at some eBay turbo Civics.
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Something like a stock LNF turbo would be nice. For more power than that, I would compound. Something in the 54-60mm range should work well.