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Just finished ordering the racer x intake manifold originally designed for the sonic fits the gen 1 1.4L cruze as well, will be posting pictures as soon as I get it in along with pictures during install, I will be doing my own install so plenty of pictures are coming. I ordered some extra ZZP goodies and will be installing them as well. I will keep you all posted! Ordered the manifold with the optional PCV kit that racer x offers!

2022 MODS

ZZP WASTEGATE
ZZP COIL PACK
NGK IRIDIUM PLUGS
BOSCH 42 lb INJECTORS
RACER X INTAKE MANIFOLD
With PCV KIT
CUSTOM FRONT BUMPER AIR INLET ARP CARBON
REAR BUMPER CHANGE UP
NEW SINGLE EXHAUST STRAIGHT PIPE
BIG TURBO PROJECT
NEW TIRES
ZZP BIG BRAKE KIT

Most parts are in possession just need nice weather so I can clean up my workspace lol
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Cool. Ironically, I just got mine in the mail the other day.

What other mods do you currently or are you planning to have?
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Cool. Ironically, I just got mine in the mail the other day.

What other mods do you currently or are you planning to have?

Currently installed ZZP intercooler, injen intake, catback exhaust, zzp downpipe, and trifecta tuned. Soon as some warmer weather hits I will be installing the racer x manifold along with new #42 lbs injectors, new iridium sparks along with zzp ignition pack. future big turbo kit for the cruze i just want to upgrade from stock cams and zzp #72 valve springs if my turbo needs it, for a future bigger turbo 100% i would replace maybe even connecting rods and pistons all depends though.
I really need to fix a transmission oil line leak I recently found before I do really anything but I dont think the manifold will change much on that side of things....Ill keep you posted JLL!
I have a new zzp billet wastegate as well just dont think ill be installing that on the stock turbo. Working with ZZP as we speak for their V3 kit, I like zzp and dont mind giving them my business they have helped so much over the years with this car I cant thank them enough!
ZZP just shipped out my fuel injectors will be getting them tomorrow and just waiting on the new aluminum intake manifold to get this turbo build going, I will post pics as they come weathers been ugly up here lol
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Just waiting on the intake manifold all parts from ZZP have just been arrived, it’s been -22 in Toronto past couple weeks went to visit the Cruze in the shed, she’s the only car that doesn’t stay in warmth
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any chance anyone in the bay area? i would love to cruise around with other Cruze enthusiast
any chance anyone in the bay area? i would love to cruise around with other Cruze enthusiast
I wish I was in some Bay Area lol, post this in the general discussion category you’ll get more hits this is my build thread lol , nice looking Cruze btw
I wish I was in some Bay Area lol, post this in the general discussion category you’ll get more hits this is my build thread lol , nice looking Cruze btw
right back at you lol love your wheels! are you on airbags?
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right back at you lol love your wheels! are you on airbags?
Nah, i bought coilovers back in 2013 I believe..... might upgrade to a newer style like the KW kit but thats after I finish everything else....lol
right back at you lol love your wheels! are you on airbags?
and you like the wheels ayyyyyyy hahah people either really like them or really hate them hahaha its salll good either way :) one of my favourite rims I just had too, i like these on oldschool BMWs
what coils do you have? my Cruze is on lowering springs now. I'm trying to build it into something fun to drive but not much done to it. I put an AEM intake, ZZP downpipe and that's all my performance lol. so far it's mostly been maintenance. just upgraded the spark plugs and coil pack.
@CHEVYCRUZE RS have you owned your Cruze since new?
@CHEVYCRUZE RS have you owned your Cruze since new?
Yup ordered her in 2010 and got it beginning of 2011. Me and my dad love our cars and I drove a lot of great cars but something about the Cruze it has always felt right with me I will never get rid of it, coming from a big GM family as well haha
what coils do you have? my Cruze is on lowering springs now. I'm trying to build it into something fun to drive but not much done to it. I put an AEM intake, ZZP downpipe and that's all my performance lol. so far it's mostly been maintenance. just upgraded the spark plugs and coil pack.
I bought the DGR coil overs from austrilia when they first came out , I didn’t have many options back in 2012 but I have not had one problem with these coil overs LOVE THEM and first time trying this brand
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That's pretty. 😍

How does it perform on the stock turbo?
What real difference does an aftermarket actuator make?
That's pretty. 😍

How does it perform on the stock turbo?
I drove it from my house to my parents house ( which is right next door to me lol ) so I didn't even see anything yet lol
What real difference does an aftermarket actuator make?
Has a better firmer spring then stock turbo but ZZP doesn't recommend running ZZP actuator on their v3 turbos just something to keep in mind! Not really a HP gain mod just holds better boost for now with this trash turbo lol cant wait to get rid of it
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