2013 Chevy Cruze RS Build

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moradajoe

Discussion Starter · Jan 28, 2021

Owner of my pride and joy for about a year now; but for the 3 months starting to get heavy into the mods / tunes. Any helpful pointers or maybe someone could help steer me into the direction I should go next (Performance Wise) because I'm kinda just tinkering around with dress up kits and and redoing work contemplating my next move. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks!

ZZP INNERCOOLER
ZZP CATED MID PIPE
ZZP DOWN PIPE
MID BACK>MAGNAFLOW EXSHAUST
ZZP THROTTLE BODY SPACER
ZZP BIG 3 WIRE UPGRADE
ZZP X2 PILLAR POD
MSD HIGH VOLTAGE PACK
SPECTRE COLD AIR INTAKE (FIRST MOD)
PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD
OIL CATCH
NGK .20 GAPPED PLUGS
Evolution Power Stop Ceramic Slotted Brakes
91 ONLY!

TRIFECTA ELITE TUNE

Got the slapp in back OF COURSE 12" SHALLOW MOUNT PIONEER! 1500W TO MATCH

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JLL

· #2 · Jan 28, 2021

Welcome to the forum.

Why so small of a plug gap?

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JLL

· #4 · Jan 28, 2021

moradajoe said:
Excuse the typo *.30

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That's more like it. As for mods it depends how far you wanna go?

JLL

· #7 · Jan 28, 2021 (Edited)

moradajoe said:
I mean within reason....no more than another 3-4000

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For $3-4k more you can build that motor. Bigger Turbo, E85 or Methanol injection, Valve Springs, Cams, Forged Pistons....ect

Or you can do rims/tires, coilovers, performance stabilizer bars and braces.

Assuming you do the work yourself.

JLL

· #17 · Jan 29, 2021

moradajoe said:
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I like the interior....

JLL

· #20 · Jan 29, 2021

moradajoe said:
It is a Magnaflow Catback....it just says "Wicked Flow".

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Really? Mine just says Magnaflow on the muffler.

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JLL

· #22 · Jan 29, 2021 (Edited)

moradajoe said:
You know what...I just had this installed 2 days ago, looked it up and your right! MF told me Magnaflow and installed this! WTF IM PISSED. Making a trip to Hayward today....

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2 days ago? Really? The exhaust is rusting. Look at your pictures. My Magnaflow Catback exhaust is stainless steel. I've had it for 5 months and it still looks brand new.

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JLL

· #24 · Jan 30, 2021 (Edited)

moradajoe said:
OK listen JLL, I spoke to my exhaust guy...
But it's all good....Tuesday I go in, he apologized and I'm getting hooked up FAT no charge. PICS TO CUM...no pun intended!

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First and foremost my wife wouldn't go anywhere near that rattle canned engine bay of yours. 🤪

But in all seriousness, I don't see how "your exhaust guy's employee" could screw that up. The Magnaflow catback comes as a complete set. See the image below. Everything comes packaged from Magnaflow all in one big box. There are no corners to cut. It just all bolts together. I think you are possibly being bamboozled. Those parts ARE NOT 2 days old. I can see where the muffler and the exhaust tip were welded to the pipes. There's too much corrosion on the exhaust tip and the muffler to be anywhere close to new.

My exhaust looks like this:

The catback exhaust system above cost $780 direct shipped from Magnaflow with free installation by myself for comparison purposes. If they didn't charge you anywhere close to that, your probably being bamboozled.

I hope you can get things worked out. I'm interested to see pics once you do.

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JLL

· #25 · Feb 4, 2021

BUMP for an update @moradajoe

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JLL

· #29 · Feb 5, 2021

moradajoe said:
UPDATE YALL! After cussing this muffler guy out ended up swapping out the "Wicked Flows" muffler with Spintech 9000 series muffler...Considering I only paid $225 for a muffler/resonator delete with the muffler install I'm pretty happy!
Also just installed:
ZZP billet Westgate
ZZP Coil Pack Cover Plate
Forge Atmospheric BOV

Please grab some refreshments and enjoy the Movies.

Comments please!

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I'm glad that you got what you paid for. Let me know how you like the wastgate actuator. I've had one for months sitting in a pile of parts for my engine build.

JLL

· #31 · Feb 6, 2021

moradajoe said:
CRUZIN415

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That looks about 70 F degrees warmer than where I'm at. It's 3 F degrees right now.

JLL

· #34 · Feb 10, 2021 (Edited)

moradajoe said:
NEW TURBO! NEW NUMBERS YALL! View attachment 290685

MAX POWER: 284hp @ 5582rpm
MAX TORQUE: 1208ft-lbs @ 752rpm
MAX MAP: 250kpa @ 4904rpm
MIN-MAX AFR: 12.36 - 14.55
0-35 MPH: 3.723 s
0-60 MPH: 6.834 s
0-120 MPH: N/A
60 FT: 2.218 s @ 28.10 mph
1/8 MILE: 9.805 s @ 62.14 mph
1/4 MILE: N/A
MILE: N/A
MAX SPEED: 68 mph

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I'm confused. How do you know what those figures are if the turbo isn't on the car?

Is that a Dorman turbo?

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JLL

· #37 · Feb 19, 2021

moradajoe said:
Going to be adding the "20 Magnaflow 10416 Resonator/Muffler to the EXHAUST tomorrow.

Added Ngk Plugs Today

Ordered Injen Cold air intake / dumping spectre

Front top / rear top strut bars will be here Monday

These 42lbs Greenness will be going in when my E85 flex fuel kit arrives!!!

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Cool. My E85 kit came with injectors and injector harness adapters as they did not plug directly into the injector harnesses. Who did you get your E85 kit from?

JLL

· #40 · Feb 22, 2021

moradajoe said:
ZZP DP>ZZP MIDPIPE CAT>20" MAGNAFLOW RES>9000 SERIES SUPER STREET SPINTECH MUFFLER...EXHAUST IS FINISHED AND SOUNDS GREAT.

AS FOR MY E85 KIT, I THINK IM GONNA GO WITH ZZP'S V3 BIG TURBO, THEN WORK ON SUSPENSION. I JUST INSTALLED THE FRONT UPPER STRUT BAR AND THE STEERING IS AMAZING...

WHAT DO U ALL THINK?

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I think the exhaust looks nice. Didn't you say in a previous post that you bought a new turbo?

moradajoe said:
NEW TURBO! NEW NUMBERS YALL! View attachment 290685

MAX POWER: 284hp @ 5582rpm
MAX TORQUE: 1208ft-lbs @ 752rpm
MAX MAP: 250kpa @ 4904rpm
MIN-MAX AFR: 12.36 - 14.55
0-35 MPH: 3.723 s
0-60 MPH: 6.834 s
0-120 MPH: N/A
60 FT: 2.218 s @ 28.10 mph
1/8 MILE: 9.805 s @ 62.14 mph
1/4 MILE: N/A
MILE: N/A
MAX SPEED: 68 mph

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JLL

· #52 · Mar 9, 2021 (Edited)

Thebigzeus said:
Where’s that turbo video??

moradajoe said:
Just for you, gonna post it today

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How about that video he was going to post 6 days ago just for you, @Thebigzeus ?

JLL

· #55 · Mar 17, 2021

moradajoe said:
I also have an extra zzp v3 turbo for sale if anyone is intrested!? $800+shipping

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Why not just send it back to ZZP? They accept returns.

JLL

· #58 · Mar 19, 2021

moradajoe said:
New black leather interrior

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I can see that. The driver's seat has a hole in it.

I like those taillights though. I'm personally never been a fan a blue lighting.

Isn't it distracting to drive at night with all those screens?

JLL

· #60 · Mar 19, 2021

Thebigzeus said:
Where’s that turbo video??? Also a bit curious, why are you selling the V3 now?

He said he has an extra V3....

JLL

· #67 · Mar 31, 2021

You bought lowering springs, installed them, and then 5 days later you bought coilovers?

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JLL

· #74 · Apr 13, 2021

moradajoe said:
How difficult is that job if i were to do it on my own?

Not that difficult if you have the right tools and know what you are doing.

Have you ever pulled a head before?

JLL

· #84 · May 9, 2021

moradajoe said:
Is that right?

@JLL No hard feels! Lol

I'm not trying to compete with anyone. No hard feelings. Enjoy your build @moradajoe .

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