[Blasirl]

The LUJ and LUV are identical engines. Initially, General Motors planned to release an E85 capable version of the LUJ, therein changing the RPO code to LUV. However, the LUV was never calibrated to use E85, and is therefore not E85 capable.

 

[Blasirl]

This post has some links and videos for swapping engines in the Cruze:

Anyone pulled the 1.4 in a driveway yet?

With the hood and battery tray removed, seems like you could easily pull both the engine and manual trans as one unit. Can anyone confirm this is the case, like no big surprises such as clearance issues (it appears you need to shift the engine/trans it to the passenger side to clear the frame...

www.cruzetalk.com

 

[Blasirl]

Well, my cruze blew again - Replaced it with a Q7, now I'm going to figure out the LE2 swap or I might look into using the 2.0 from a Buick GS. The lowest on my list would be a LUV and tune it myself to be reliable. I'm not looking to race anybody or be any sort of fast, that's what the street rod is for. I have HPtuners and am familiar with tuning FI motors, so PCM swaps and custom "calibrations" aren't a problem. I'm open to suggestions, but my biggest concern is figuring out the physical mounting differences

Cruzen2.0 - Part 1 (Initial Build)
Cruzen2.0 - Part 2 (Gradual Mods, Upgrades, and Repairs)

 

[Blasirl]

Thanks for the heads up on that thread. The 1.4l let go a couple of weeks ago, so the urgency on this has increased quite a bit.

You're Welcome.

 

[Blasirl]

How do u tell the difference between the 2? And will a2015 work in a 2012

From what I understand from the sidelines, the 2015 will work.

 

[Blasirl]

Do u know how to tell between luj and luv?

Doesn't matter.

The LUJ and LUV are identical engines. Initially, General Motors planned to release an E85 capable version of the LUJ, therein changing the RPO code to LUV. However, the LUV was never calibrated to use E85, and is therefore not E85 capable.

If you feel the need to add e85 capability...

How-To: Run E85; FlexFuel Conversion - Link to post in a...

@F18D4T re-discovered an excellent post on Chev/Holden 1.4L Cruze E85 FlexFuel Conversion also see these posts: FYI: The LUJ and LUV are identical engines. Initially, General Motors planned to release an E85 capable version of the LUJ, therein changing the RPO code to LUV. However, the LUV was...

www.cruzetalk.com

 

[Blasirl]

The 17 is a LE2, and no.

A 17+ Sonic or Trax still uses the LUV though.

Good to know, I was unaware.

 

[Blasirl]

MY 2015 1.4 LUV ENGINE BLEW. WOULD THE NEW 16+ 1.4L LUV WORK AS WELL? FOR SOME REASON THE ENGINES FOR THE 2015 ARE TWICE AS MUCH.

Did you read all of the posts above? Your question has already been answered.