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Just a thought, and I definetly wouldn't be the guy to try, but since the 2.0 ecotec in the cobalt is turbo...technically the manifold should bolt up. Not too sure how the turbo would hook up. Would be a huge upgrade in power, just depends if it would work....

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I'm not sure the 2 liter manifold would even be close to fitting the 1.4's. Plus, it's a different configuration.

Edit: Shawn beat me to it.
 
My son has the 9-3 SAAB with the 2.0 ecotec turbo. Turbo is on the back of the engine next to the fire wall. Our 1.4 is physically much smaller than the 2.0 turbo ecotec.
 
All we need is someone to make a turbo manifold that will accept an external turbo! There are already many options then and custom downpipe!

But then you would need intercooler upgrade fuel upgrades, and tuning at the very least.
You just keep speaking truth in every thread, lol.
 
All we need is someone to make a turbo manifold that will accept an external turbo! There are already many options then and custom downpipe!

But then you would need intercooler upgrade fuel upgrades, and tuning at the very least.
All this is very feasible actually. Intercooler should be soon from ZZP. Fuel upgrades would be tricky. Would have to use a fuel pump from another car that is compatible...something like a Walboro would be a easy splice in. Injectors would have to be made or sent to someone like RC so they can raise pressure and flow bench. Tuning I'm sure could be handled by Vince. As long as you go with a small enough turbo it shouldn't be too difficult to dial in with some data logs. I think our block should be capable with running a max of 300 hp without needing a rebuild. I've already thought this thru lol. Now...whos gonna be the first?
 
Hmmm, do we have any turbo manifold fabricators here? A nice T28 or simple T3/04 hybrid would provide all the power we could handle while still maintaining our low end torque.
That's what im thinking.something like a gt2871. Forced air technologies and full race are pretty close to me. Im thinking bout seeing how much they would do it for
 
True.thing is FAT plays with sti's and Gtrs. FR is hondas and evos. Gonna be hard to convince em to do a cruze lol
 
All this is very feasible actually. Intercooler should be soon from ZZP. Fuel upgrades would be tricky. Would have to use a fuel pump from another car that is compatible...something like a Walboro would be a easy splice in. Injectors would have to be made or sent to someone like RC so they can raise pressure and flow bench. Tuning I'm sure could be handled by Vince. As long as you go with a small enough turbo it shouldn't be too difficult to dial in with some data logs. I think our block should be capable with running a max of 300 hp without needing a rebuild. I've already thought this thru lol. Now...whos gonna be the first?
You didn't factor in the trans which may already be pushed past it's safe zone...
 
Yeah but he's right, lol.....I just want a bigger turbo:angry:
A turbo should always be the last thing you want to upgrade in a turbo system... Be patient, in the next year there will be a lot more aftermarket support, more tricks learned about extracting power from this motor and the full potential of the stock turbo has yet to be seen...
 
I thought of that...but imma cross my fingers that itll hold over 300 safely

:lol:

Maybe the Diesel trans will (assuming they are smart enough to upgrade it), there is little hope for the stocker at those power levels. Halfshafts will probably go before that. I don't think this car was designed with high HP levels in mind. Beefy parts add weight, weight takes away fuel mileage. I think bolt on/tuned engines are pushing the limits of the drivetrain already.

BTW if anyone is in my area I have a fabricator that wants to build a header for the Cruze, I just don't want it on mine.
 
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