[Noctaire]

Just bought my Cruze Limited with the 1.4L EcoTech engine. I'm a bit of a gearhead (comes from being a Mustang owner) so I'm looking at how I can improve overall performance. I'm assuming there are some common bolt-ons to eek out a few more hp, but I'm really curious just how far this engine can be pushed.

Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone care to share how far they've taken their own?

 

[HighwayCruzin]

Just bought my Cruze Limited with the 1.4L EcoTech engine. I'm a bit of a gearhead (comes from being a Mustang owner) so I'm looking at how I can improve overall performance. I'm assuming there are some common bolt-ons to eek out a few more hp, but I'm really curious just how far this engine can be pushed.

Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone care to share how far they've taken their own?

BNR tune will give the best bang for the buck.

 

[Noctaire]

BNR tune will give the best bang for the buck.

Thanks; I'll give them a look. Any suggestions on where to start? I was figuring CAI and a custom tune, but what else delivers bang for the buck on the Cruze?

 

[obermd]

Check and gap your spark plugs to 0.028". Run premium gas. These are two chap methods for picking up about 5% improvement in horsepower.

 

[dhpnet]

Check out this thread. I don't think it's a horse power improvement, but definitely an improvement in responsiveness.
http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-1-4l-turbo/21850-hesitation-gone.html

 

[Noctaire]

Check and gap your spark plugs to 0.028". Run premium gas. These are two chap methods for picking up about 5% improvement in horsepower.

What about replacing the plugs with something aftermarket rather than GM stock?

 

[Noctaire]

Check out this thread. I don't think it's a horse power improvement, but definitely an improvement in responsiveness.
http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-1-4l-turbo/21850-hesitation-gone.html

That's a that's a long thread.... Looks like it's an in depth discussion of spark plugs. .028 and...what brand/type won out for top honors?

 

[HighwayCruzin]

That's a that's a long thread.... Looks like it's an in depth discussion of spark plugs. .028 and...what brand/type won out for top honors?

Swapped mine out with NGK and it seems to like it better. Check out Bad News Racing and you'll see plenty of upgrades for our cars. In regards to your question about intake, I'm currently running the K&N with the injen dry filter. Others may run the Injen and MPFab.