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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:
I wanted to provide an update for the record. I seem to remember at one point @Blasirl asked if the BNR Intake Manifold Spacer was compatible with the RacerX Intake Manifold and didn't receive a response. The BNR spacer is compatible with the RacerX manifold with some installation modifications, listed below:
1. The bolts that are supplied with the spacer will not work with the RacerX manifold. They are too long (75mm) and have too long of bolt shank (38mm) to be able to shorten them. I replaced them with (6) M8-1.25 x 50mm bolts with a 25mm bolt shank.
Left (BNR Supplied Bolt)
Right (M8-1.25 x 50mm)
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2. The BNR spacer's PCV chamber does not match the RacerX PCV passage. There are 2 simple ways to rectify this. I plugged the PCV passages and vented the crankcase gasses directly into the atmosphere. Obviously, not everyone has the setup to do that. The other option is to create a seal using gasket maker on the PCV chamber where the BNR spacer meets the RacerX manifold.
BNR spacer (Top) RacerX manifold (below)
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Side View
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RacerX Manifold
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I wanted to provide an update for the record. I seem to remember at one point @Blasirl asked if the BNR Intake Manifold Spacer was compatible with the RacerX Intake Manifold and didn't receive a response. The BNR spacer is compatible with the RacerX manifold with some installation modifications, listed below:
1. The bolts that are supplied with the spacer will not work with the RacerX manifold. They are too long (75mm) and have too long of bolt shank (38mm) to be able to shorten them. I replaced them with (6) M8-1.25 x 50mm bolts with a 25mm bolt shank.
Left (BNR Supplied Bolt)
Right (M8-1.25 x 50mm)
2. The BNR spacer's PCV chamber does not match the RacerX PCV passage. There are 2 simple ways to rectify this. I plugged the PCV passages and vented the crankcase gasses directly into the atmosphere. Obviously, not everyone has the setup to do that. The other option is to create a seal using gasket maker on the PCV chamber where the BNR spacer meets the RacerX manifold.
BNR spacer (Top) RacerX manifold (below)
Side View
RacerX Manifold
UPDATE:
I fired the Cruze up today. No fuel leaks.
2 minutes in and I think to myself, what's that smell? I look under the hood and oil is pouring out of the turbo food hole in the block. I'm not sure how the fitting came loose, but it did.
It looks like I only lost a quart of oil or so.
Other than that the car runs great. I couldn't be happier.
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I fired the Cruze up today. No fuel leaks.
2 minutes in and I think to myself, what's that smell? I look under the hood and oil is pouring out of the turbo food hole in the block. I'm not sure how the fitting came loose, but it did.
It looks like I only lost a quart of oil or so.
Other than that the car runs great. I couldn't be happier.
Reminds me of when my buddy put his Subaru back together, started it and watched a geyser of oil shoot straight up out of the engine. Subaru head gaskets car very easily be installed backwards and if you do that, it doesn't surround an oil passage.
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