Well Just returned to work from my accident last July.. Waiting for a break in the weather to go finish the cruze and get back to driving her. .
JLL's: The Golden Bullet
Updated Modifications List (As of 04/17/2023):
APPEARANCE MODS:
Custom Emblem: The Golden Bullet
ANZO USA Projector Headlights
6000K HID Kit (for low beams)
5000K Osram 80W Halogen bulbs (for high beams)
ANZO USA Smoked Tailights
F1R F103 18x8.5 +38 Wheels
245/40R18 93W Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season Tires
SUSPENSION/BRAKE MODS:
Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs
KONI Adjustable Sport Struts & Shocks
Camber Bolts
Whiteline 27 mm Front Stabilizer Bar
Whiteline 22 mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
ENGINE and DRIVETRAIN MODIFICATIONS:
Custom Tuned by Vermont Tuning
Motion Raceworks Dual Channel Ethanol Sensor Mount
-10 AN PTFE Fuel Line
Custom Air Intake
ZZP Intercooler Package
650cc Deatschwerks Fuel Injectors
Radium Engineering Fuel Pulse Damper
Deatschwerks 110mm Dual Filtration Fuel Filter
MSD Ignition Coil
NGK V-Power BRK7E Spark Plugs Gap ~0.025"
Custom 3" 304 Stainless Magnaflow Exhaust
Diamond Racing Forged Pistons
Custom Pauter X Beam 4340 Billet Connecting Rods
ZZP Head Studs
NEW CLINDER HEAD INCLUDING:
ZZP Stage 1 Performance Intake Camshaft
ZZP 72 Lbs Valve Springs
ZZP Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
New OEM Intake Camshaft for Exhaust Side
New Lifters
New Rocker Arms
New Valves
New Valve Stem Seals
TTR Polyurethane Front Engine Mount
TTR Polyurethane Rear Transmission Mount
Garrett G25-550 .49AR Turbocharger
Custom T25 Exhaust Manifold
RacerX Intake Manifold
ZZP 65mm Throttle Body
RacerX Fuel Rail
GFB Hybrid BOV
AEM E85 Rated High Pressure Fuel Pump
Griffin Maxcool Radiator 31" x 19" x 3"
Russell 15" Finned Tank Style Trans Cooler
GM LUJ/LUV Big 3 Wiring Kit
INTERIOR MODS:
ZZP Guage Pod Pillar
Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Guage
Autometer Sport Comp II Boost Guage.
Engine Compartment April 2023:
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Original Post:
Today I thought I would get off the fence and start a build thread. I apologize, as I have never documented any of my mods previously so, I do not have many pictures. Before I get into my my current mods, I'd like to talk a little bit about my work space. I've heard a lot of people on this forum let a lack of space or a "shop" area detour them from performing moderate/significant modifications to their vehicles. I live in the second story of a duplex home in the city. For those in a similar environment, I wanted to let you know that it can be done. My workspace a concrete pad where a garage once sat.
APPEARANCE MODS:
Custom Emblem: The Golden Bullet
ANZO USA Projector Headlights
6000K HID Kit (for low beams)
5000K Osram 80W Halogen bulbs (for high beams)
ANZO USA Smoked Tailights
F1R F103 18x8.5 +38 Wheels
245/40R18 93W Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season Tires
SUSPENSION/BRAKE MODS:
Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs
KONI Adjustable Sport Struts & Shocks
Camber Bolts
Whiteline 27 mm Front Stabilizer Bar
Whiteline 22 mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
ENGINE and DRIVETRAIN MODIFICATIONS:
Custom Tuned by Vermont Tuning
Motion Raceworks Dual Channel Ethanol Sensor Mount
-10 AN PTFE Fuel Line
Custom Air Intake
ZZP Intercooler Package
650cc Deatschwerks Fuel Injectors
Radium Engineering Fuel Pulse Damper
Deatschwerks 110mm Dual Filtration Fuel Filter
MSD Ignition Coil
NGK V-Power BRK7E Spark Plugs Gap ~0.025"
Custom 3" 304 Stainless Magnaflow Exhaust
Diamond Racing Forged Pistons
Custom Pauter X Beam 4340 Billet Connecting Rods
ZZP Head Studs
NEW CLINDER HEAD INCLUDING:
ZZP Stage 1 Performance Intake Camshaft
ZZP 72 Lbs Valve Springs
ZZP Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
New OEM Intake Camshaft for Exhaust Side
New Lifters
New Rocker Arms
New Valves
New Valve Stem Seals
TTR Polyurethane Front Engine Mount
TTR Polyurethane Rear Transmission Mount
Garrett G25-550 .49AR Turbocharger
Custom T25 Exhaust Manifold
RacerX Intake Manifold
ZZP 65mm Throttle Body
RacerX Fuel Rail
GFB Hybrid BOV
AEM E85 Rated High Pressure Fuel Pump
Griffin Maxcool Radiator 31" x 19" x 3"
Russell 15" Finned Tank Style Trans Cooler
GM LUJ/LUV Big 3 Wiring Kit
INTERIOR MODS:
ZZP Guage Pod Pillar
Aeroforce Interceptor Scan Guage
Autometer Sport Comp II Boost Guage.
Engine Compartment April 2023:
Original Post:
Today I thought I would get off the fence and start a build thread. I apologize, as I have never documented any of my mods previously so, I do not have many pictures. Before I get into my my current mods, I'd like to talk a little bit about my work space. I've heard a lot of people on this forum let a lack of space or a "shop" area detour them from performing moderate/significant modifications to their vehicles. I live in the second story of a duplex home in the city. For those in a similar environment, I wanted to let you know that it can be done. My workspace a concrete pad where a garage once sat.
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UPDATE: It was another BEAUTIFUL February day today. I made an -AN line and somehow installed my -AN banjo fitting to the fuel rail. I took it out of the box and thought: "Holy Sh*t! There's no way that going to fit!" But, somehow I always manage to make it work.
-An line connecting fuel filter to ethanol sensor
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-AN banjo fitting
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The engine compartment is pretty dirty for sitting most of last year.
-An line connecting fuel filter to ethanol sensor
-AN banjo fitting
The engine compartment is pretty dirty for sitting most of last year.
oils low on your gauge 
..... and I would have tried to go with electronic sensor type.. Vibration and gauges especially liquid filed tends to end badly in my experience.
@JLL
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..... and I would have tried to go with electronic sensor type.. Vibration and gauges especially liquid filed tends to end badly in my experience.@JLL
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I've actually never used a fluid filled guage. If something happens to it, I'll replace it with a sender and wire it to my Aeroforce scan guage.oils low on your gauge
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Nitrous
Seriously though, I an considering a 10 gallon fuel cell if my current fuel pump can't keep up.
@MP81, @Cruzing12 , and @Valpo Cruze
The fuel cell is going to be my only tank. Surprisingly, the combination is actually slightly less expensive and simpler to install, than it would be to modify the factory fuel tank and sending unit to accept -10 AN fittings without restricting a fuel pump that will flow 285 LPH @ 70 PSI. That's if the ABS factory tank would even survive the modifications.
Fun fact for anyone who doesn't know, fuel pumps are bench tested and rated for flow at ~42 PSI by their manufacturer. As fuel pressure increases, the ability of the fuel pump to flow decreases. How much depends on the quality of the fuel pump and any restrictions that exist in the fuel system (IE. the fuel pump basket). I will loose trunk space but the Cruze is no longer my primary vehicle anyway.
The fuel cell is going to be my only tank. Surprisingly, the combination is actually slightly less expensive and simpler to install, than it would be to modify the factory fuel tank and sending unit to accept -10 AN fittings without restricting a fuel pump that will flow 285 LPH @ 70 PSI. That's if the ABS factory tank would even survive the modifications.
Fun fact for anyone who doesn't know, fuel pumps are bench tested and rated for flow at ~42 PSI by their manufacturer. As fuel pressure increases, the ability of the fuel pump to flow decreases. How much depends on the quality of the fuel pump and any restrictions that exist in the fuel system (IE. the fuel pump basket). I will loose trunk space but the Cruze is no longer my primary vehicle anyway.
You just now figured that out. We saw it a mile away!@MP81, @Cruzing12 , and @Valpo Cruze
I will loose trunk space but the Cruze is no longer my primary vehicle anyway.
UPDATE:
Over the last couple weeks I have been hunting fuel leaks. Most of the conical connections leaked. So, I bought some conical gaskets and that took care of those leaks.
Then I found a leak at the fuel rail. Thinking it was an unseated injector o-ring I applied pressure to the fuel rail. The rail moved so I assumed I seated the o-ring. Instead that created an alcofall of E85. At this point I removed the fuel rail and the injectors. All the o-rings were intact but since I pulled the injectors I ordered new one.
I noticed that the new fitting wasn’t flush with the fuel rail. Thinking it was a defective fitting, I contacted the manufacturer to test the fitting for warranty.
It turns out the fitting was good but, the threads in the fuel rail were skewed ever so slightly. I purchased the fuel rail over a year ago and to my surprise RacerX exchanged it without any hassle.
Now, I'm just waiting for the fitting back and the new fuel rail. I should rename this thread: Hurry Up and Wait!
I think I've driven my Cruze 20 miles in the last year.
Still more miles than I drove the Camaro.
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