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Supercharging the 1.8L and 2012 Cruze LS restoration

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So welcome to my build log, this is sort of a build log slash restoration log, I'll make a list of things I want to do and things I've done. My goal is to restore this car as I can with better upgraded parts and eventually install a supercharger. I'm open to any and every comment or suggestions! I also want to thank all my sponsors, I really appreciate the support!

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A 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS with
2002 Mercedes C230 Kompressor supercharger

2006 Mini Cooper S bypass valve
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z CF intake vent
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General things done
General things done that have been replaced or removed
Things to do
  • Bedline most of the underside of the car to prevent further rust (steel brush, rust inhibitor, then undercoat)
  • Install dual 3.5" double wall exhaust tips
  • Aluminium braze portions of the charge pipes together (budget TIG welding anyone?)
  • Install Boost Gauge (2nd post)
  • Install AFR Gauge
  • Design and make SC mounting bracket
  • Design and make SC in/out ports plate (Part 1)
  • Design and make bracket for extra pulley
  • Cut out new gasket for the SC in/out port plate
  • Repair drivers side rocker panel (Post 2) (Post 3) (Post 4)
  • Repair rust above rear wheel well where the rear bumper mounts
  • Change transmission oil with the good AMSOIL stuff
  • Fix defrost
  • Change engine oil
  • Check toe alignment
  • Check headlight alignment
  • Check for exhaust leaks
Things I'd like to do
  • Light tint on rear windows
  • Swap to LEDs (everything but headlights)
  • Coolant flush
Supercharger specific things to-do list | Excel log : Supercharged Cruze
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Welcome to the 1.8 boosted club! Looking forward to how this unfolds.
Hard to tell from the under the hood pictures, but what trans are you running?
How much psi of boost? Might need to upgrade the valve springs and retainers if going over 8 psi. I can shoot you a link to what works with our heads.
I'd go with the AEMX Wideband. They come with a OBDII plug that communicates with HP Tuners so you can log lambda / AFR. Make tuning a breeze as you can copy and paste error and adjust.
For a fuel regulator, be sure to get a boost reference regulator so it increase fuel psi as boost goes up, but if you're keeping the boost low, which it seems like that's the case here with the 42# injectors, you might not need a regulator at all. These cars run at 58psi. At 8 psi with 10 psi spikes, the stock fuel system held up fine even on e85 with 60# injectors.

Good luck and it'll be cool seeing a SC 1.8.
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