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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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ZZP V3 turbo mounted and upon cleaning my old turbo out noticed a crack inside near the compressor wheel, found it funny because I never had any low boost issues, codes etc at least for my understanding lol, I am an electrician by trade so I am not too technical when it comes to this stuff but does make sense why I have excessive black “toot” in my exhaust / downpipe. Wipes off easy but for a car with 40,000 km it shouldn’t of been that bad? My theory is that extra air was getting sucked out when turbo temps are up and the housing is expanded , causing the air to create extra unburnt gas into exhaust. At this point I really don’t care but inspect your turbos !!! Install was super easy HIGHLY RECOMMEND PB BLASTER , you don’t need a lot but makes bolts super easy to take off! ZZP shipped unit out from Detroit to Toronto in 2 days with everything included which is a bonus nowadays !

P.S. I purchased all new OEM GM oil hoses and coolant hoses ( supply and return ) just for the heck of it, all my original Parts came off super easy thank god and not one broke as I saw multiple videos on YouTube with broken parts. the ZZP downpipe made install a lot easier !
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Shiney :)

Did you buy that new?
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Shiney :)

Did you buy that new?
Lol , yeah I ended up with the zzp only because I don’t have too much experience with a custom setup I am IN LOVE with your big turbo project JLL you don’t understand, she looks sweet in your engine bay I can’t stress that enough, and yeah I think I’ll be happy with this v3 didn’t want that much power just something different for this season haven’t been spending money on the Cruze lately lol
Followed your steps and went with the ported compressor ZZP Only had 1 left in stock got super lucky
V3 kit installed fully tied in and just waiting on trifecta to send me an updated tune for the new turbo for some testing :)
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V3 kit installed fully tied in and just waiting on trifecta to send me an updated tune for the new turbo for some testing :)
I tested mine some more today, the thing rips!
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I tested mine some more today, the thing rips!
Im excited cant wait, honestly just got bored with the car and 100% will not sell it....ill keep you posted soon as I get her on the streets thank you !
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Found this cheap little diffuser on Amazon,hate the RS bumper and tried this out for now I’ll keep it lol
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Nice rear end 😏
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Nice rear end 😏
For $33 + free prime shipping….. I think so too 😅
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