[Ebalatti]

What is the best and easiest engine swap to do in a Cruze

 

[Blasirl]

What is the best and easiest engine swap to do in a Cruze

Welcome Aboard!

We need more details, but like for like is the easiest.

Swap links and videos:

This video is not specifically for the Cruze, but here is one for a Sonic - same engine:

These posts here might be some help too:

How-To: Engine Swap - 2011 ECO MT to 2014 ECO MT
Cruzen2.0 - Part 1 (Initial Build)
Cruzen2.0 - Part 2 (Gradual Mods, Upgrades, and Repairs)
TRIFECTA: The 2.0L Turbo 300HP Cruze
LUJ/LUV engine swap compatibility

Rebuild Videos:

2014 Chevy Cruze 1.4L Turbo

Started making noises on lower end... car has 111K.... how hard is it to take motor out and rebuild ?

www.cruzetalk.com

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[CRUISE-CRUZE]

What is the best and easiest engine swap to do in a Cruze

Welcome aboard!
Just curios what engine you try to swap?
Unless you have access to a service area and a two post car lift, the easiest way is to do the swap is to remove the hood, buy a cheap 1T foldable crane from harbor freight and follow the way I've done it:

How-To: Engine Swap - 2011 ECO MT to 2014 ECO MT

STEP 1/2 Donor: 2011 Cruze ECO MT 85K miles Receiver: 2014 Cruze ECO MT 135K miles Short intro: I had the 2011 Eco MT since new and I kept it in very good conditions until a stupid teenager was texting and driving and rear-ended me badly at a stop light. Airbags deployed, car was rear damaged...

www.cruzetalk.com

 

[Cruzing12]

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[916LTZCRZ]

canadian guy on youtube he swapped 1.4l into a red cruze should be able to find it on utube.

right tools comfortable working with your hands you can do it by yourself.