JLL's: The Golden Bullet

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JLL

Discussion Starter · Jan 12, 2021 (Edited)

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:

Car Vehicle Grille Hood Automotive lighting

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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Blasirl

· #161 · May 9, 2021

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Bilstein® - B8 Series Sport Driver or Passenger Side Monotube Shock Absorber and Strut

Chevy Cruze Diesel / Eco / LS / LT / LTZ without IDS Suspension With Sport Suspension 2014, B8 Series Sport Driver or Passenger Side Monotube Shock Absorber and Strut by Bilstein®. Quantity: 1 per Pack. Bilstein offers a range of products such as coilover kits, lowering kits, coil springs, etc...

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JLL

Discussion Starter · #162 · May 10, 2021

MP81 said:
Koni makes single-adjustable Yellows for the 1st gen cars. Since you can't get B6s for the rear (you can, but Bilstein simply refuses to actually make any), these are probably what I'll end up going with in the event we need new struts/shocks.

Really, I had Koni's on my Cobalt and really liked them.

MP81

· #163 · May 10, 2021

JLL said:
Really, I had Koni's on my Cobalt and really liked them.

Yup! I just did full Koni yellow SA's on my brother's '01 Mustang GT last year.

And yeah @Blasirl , Bilstein B8s would be a great option, too.

For ours, I'd really prefer the B6s, as I don't expect to put any kind of lowering spring on the car, and would prefer not to have adjustables, but who knows...

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JLL

Discussion Starter · #164 · May 10, 2021

MP81 said:
Yup! I just did full Koni yellow SA's on my brother's '01 Mustang GT last year.

And yeah @Blasirl , Bilstein B8s would be a great option, too.

For ours, I'd really prefer the B6s, as I don't expect to put any kind of lowering spring on the car, and would prefer not to have adjustables, but who knows...

The Only Koni's I can find show there for Desiel's. Will they fit on any Gen1?

MP81

· #165 · May 10, 2021

JLL said:
The Only Koni's I can find show there for Desiel's. Will they fit on any Gen1?

I'm not sure why they'd only say they fit diesels. The diesels would have gotten specific shocks/struts, but I don't think they're physically any different when it comes to mounting.

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JLL

Discussion Starter · #166 · May 10, 2021

MP81 said:
I'm not sure why they'd only say they fit diesels. The diesels would have gotten specific shocks/struts, but I don't think they're physically any different when it comes to mounting.

That answers my question. Thanks!

I ordered some KONI Shocks and Struts from tire rack. It looks like they have to order them from KONI.

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MP81

· #167 · May 10, 2021

I'm sure you'll post it, so I'll be anxiously awaiting how you like them, since they'll probably be what we go with.

JLL

Discussion Starter · #168 · May 10, 2021

MP81 said:
I'm sure you'll post it, so I'll be anxiously awaiting how you like them, since they'll probably be what we go with.

I'll definitely post it. I'll be interested to see how long it takes to get them. I'm going to over Memorial Day weekend to visit family. If think I can get them installed and aligned before then that's what I'll do. Otherwise it'll be in June.

MP81

· #169 · May 10, 2021

JLL said:
I'll definitely post it. I'll be interested to see how long it takes to get them. I'm going to over Memorial Day weekend to visit family. If think I can get them installed and aligned before then that's what I'll do. Otherwise it'll be in June.

I don't remember my brother's taking very long last April or May. I think his came from Tire Rack as well, and I believe they also drop-shipped them.

JLL

Discussion Starter · #170 · May 10, 2021

MP81 said:
I don't remember my brother's taking very long last April or May. I think his came from Tire Rack as well, and I believe they also drop-shipped them.

Drop shipping would make sense. It said they had 1 of the shocks in stock. And the other shock and the Front struts are special order.

JLL

Discussion Starter · #171 · May 11, 2021

ADDITIONAL UPDATE: I'm starting to think I might be a little bit insane.

With the purchase of the Lowering Springs, Struts, Shocks, and Camber Bolts I've surpassed $10,000 of modifications on my Cruze, albeit most of them are not installed yet.

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Mr_Pat

· #172 · May 11, 2021

JLL said:
ADDITIONAL UPDATE: I'm starting to think I might be a little bit insane. With the purchase of the Lowering Springs, Struts, Shocks, and Camber Bolts I've surpassed $10,000 of modifications on my Cruze, albeit most of them are not installed yet.

WOW.... I'm getting close that number but it would include the price of the car

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JLL

Discussion Starter · #173 · May 11, 2021

I wanted to post an update for @MP81 , Tire Rack sent me an email and said that the ETA for the shocks and struts is estimated at 2-4 weeks for arrival at their distribution facility. Their distribution facility is only 90 minutes away from my house so it'll be next day after that.

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Blasirl

· #174 · May 11, 2021

Mr_Pat said:
WOW.... I'm getting close that number but it would include the price of the car

I paid more than that just for my car, I am not telling about extras where my wife might see them.

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JLL

Discussion Starter · #175 · May 11, 2021

Blasirl said:
I paid more than that just for my car, I am not telling about extras where my wife might see them.

Your wife comes on Cruzetalk?

Blasirl

· #176 · May 11, 2021

JLL said:
Your wife comes on Cruzetalk?

No but almost all of the content is searchable.

JLL

Discussion Starter · #177 · May 11, 2021

Blasirl said:
No but almost all of the content is searchable.

That's true.

MP81

· #178 · May 11, 2021

JLL said:
I wanted to post an update for @MP81 , Tire Rack sent me an email and said that the ETA for the shocks and struts is estimated at 2-4 weeks for arrival at their distribution facility. Their distribution facility is only 90 minutes away from my house so it'll be next day after that.

Hot ****. That might still be better timing than I'm seeing for my subframe connectors. I ordered them about a month ago and still have no update on when they might actually ship.

JLL

Discussion Starter · #179 · May 11, 2021

MP81 said:
Hot ****. That might still be better timing than I'm seeing for my subframe connectors. I ordered them about a month ago and still have no update on when they might actually ship.

Wow.

Where did you order them from?

MP81

· #180 · May 11, 2021

JLL said:
Wow.

Where did you order them from?

Jegs, but they're drop-shipping from Global West. GW's site does say they're experiencing delays, which is understandable, but I'd think by now I should have at least an update. I'll probably email Jegs here to see if they're heard anything, or can prod GW for an update. I ordered the GW solid body bushings as well, albeit from Summit Racing, and those were in stock and I had them within a week.

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