MOAR INFO pleeease

 

I too am interested in this turbo mounted to a chevy cruze! First of all why, secondly why not! If it beats a GTI then I'm on board!

 

Any updates on this? i want to see what the little motor can do...

 

This was getting to be a fun read, then....

fail.

 

They will update Im sure. I got a Cruze ECO now and I want to make a non-eco

 

*UPDATE*

They blew up the motor on the thing and don't want to admit it.

 

I think there engine construction sounds very similar to ours, minus the Direct injection.

Chevrolet Cruze: The Powertrain - YouTube

 

I think they already admitted it.

 

We have not worked on the Cruze in months. Even the EFR turbo did not spool very well on this motor. The auto trans was also robbing us of lots of power. We ended up going back to the stock turbo to make some intake revisions. We then bought a Sonic with a manual trans. Since the Sonic has less room under the hood, the turbo setup needs to be revised, anyway. The setup we had on the Cruze will not fit on the Sonic.

As far as power on the larger turbo, it was only about 200whp at high boost. A manual trans car should be much better.

 

I don't think the motor is broke. It does smoke sometimes, but the PCV system was modified and returned to stock. I think the stock turbo smokes, too. There was oil in the charge tubes when we took it off.

 

I forgot to add, also- We are working on cams for the Cruze/Sonic. The stock cams are real stingy.

 

its great that you all are working on these cars to keep the aftermarket alive for the Bowties. I remember having a cavalier and 200 hp would have been awesome for that car back then. Just sucks that we are now back at the mediocre mark for the small chevy vehicles. I just got my ss turbo up and running at 15 psi and all I can say is wow, cant wait to see what it does when I get upwards of my 24 psi goal. Never going back to anything but a built larger displacement ecotec. These LSJ/LNF cars are incredible.

Has chevy hinted to the larger aftermarket manufacturers about an ss version cruze or work on the Cadillac ATS?

 

Cadillac ATS will be the new venue for anyone looking at an aftermarket performance 4 banger. It has the LNFII in it with a TD04 mitsu turbo equivalent to our k04. That car should be an awesome project car. I mean the engine bay is made to house a 3.8L v6 so space should not be a problem for turbo kits in that car with a 2.0t.

 

I also love the ATS but several factors take it out of my sights.

1. Cost - For the fast one, it's going to be well into the mid 30's.
2. Weight - With the V6 it's almost 3500lbs.

Two factors that go away from a few of the Cobalt's key advantages.
Yeah, I know it's not a Cobalt, but for $35-40k, there are more appealing cars.

 

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Coupe SS News and Photos ? 2014 Chevy Cruze Turbo ? RoadandTrack.com

 

that would be sexy as hell.. but probably stupid expensive

 

if they did a 4 door I would do it in a heartbeat.

 

Ill believe it when I see it or hear it from GM that they will get there head outta there ass and come out with something good to compete with every other compact sports car....THE FIRST TIME AROUND.

 

A manifold and down pipe to fit the inexpensive K04's on the market would be the perfect addition for a Sonic/Cruze.

 

Wow never thought about space. That would make it so nice. Would be a fun sleeper for sure. $35k sleeper though.

 

LHU and F40-6 swap maybe? I would buy a Cruze to do that to it, or just spring and buy the Regal GS.