Installing the $113 eBay Turbo on the Chevy Cruze 1.8 Daily Driver Part 1
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- Installing the $113 eBay Turbo on the Chevy Cruze 1.8 Daily Driver Part 1
T04e eBay Turbo (edit $103 on Amazon) - amzn.to/3duVlmX
Murdered Out Intercooler Kit - amzn.to/2Mbw8zq
Turbo Oil Feed kit - amzn.to/3exfTc0
Cheap 3" Air Filter - amzn.to/2M7pBWn
Turbo Stud Kit - amzn.to/3eA3wvx
Weld in 02 Sensor Bung - amzn.to/3ezmTFl
$20 eBay Turbo Gauge - ebay.to/2Y26Qe7
2.5" J Bend Exhaust Tubing - ebay.to/2znLsFK
Oil Catch Can - amzn.to/2XdvYh5
2.5" BOV Flange / Pipe - ebay.to/2x6UPcj
HKS Murdered Out BOV - amzn.to/3cgj324
Universal Exhaust Kit 2.5” - amzn.to/2XGyWtp
FlowMaster FX 2.5” - amzn.to/2Xbl9Mt
Cheap Hi Flow Cat - amzn.to/36EKq4K
AEM X Wideband - amzn.to/3gCfUgm
HP Tuners - amzn.to/2XF2mbn
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hi
is this possibile to install turbo kit on Chevy Cruze 1,6 (AT) , 109 h.p. ?
Definitely. They actually have a turbo that came on 1.6 engine overseas, but under the name Vauxhall. amzn.to/3ppYwzt
What about the gen 2 1.4 turbos? Can it be swapped for larger turbo without hurting stock internals?
@@BLSmith-hh1dx How much hp the stock internals can handle is unknown to me, but I would think around 250 hp, maybe a little more with the ring gaps opened up. For the second gen, with the non LUV, it would be quite easy to make a turbo adapter since the exhaust manifold is built into the head. If yours has the LUV engine, the manifold will be a little more complicated, but nothing that can't be done yourself, or with a buddy that knows how to weld.
@@BLSmith-hh1dx trifecta performance has a tune to boost power +51 ft-lbs and 44hp. if your change injector added a bigger turbo tell them. and about any other mods to the car.
@@cmattdabrat Hey, is this the same engine that’s on the slingshot?
I gotta say smaller channels always have the best stuff cuz it’s based on what u want to do instead of doing what the people want.
A lot of truth to that.
Yea everything is played out nowadays. This is more interesting and fun to watch then another twin turbo lambo or supercharged vette
100%!
Truer words have never been spoken
It's more accessible too. I sure ain't got big money to put into it and this is the sweet spot in between.
i don’t usually watch stuff on smaller engine cars, but you filmed well and made it very enjoyable, you have better quality than some of the bigger youtubers, definitely subscribed!
Thanks! I really appreciate that. Lots more to come!
You made me realize this is my first time watching a smaller engine set up also! Very good commentary tho @Matthew Chevalier
Took the words right out my mouth
I subscribed as well, because of that too. Even though I am a Honda guy, myself.
@honda Dayz so you say your honda has a bigger engine? I smell bullshit here
I really loved how much content you have in one video you didn't drag out all the work you did you just got to business! Great video!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Got this in my recommended , not disappointed quality content my brother very refreshing channel compare to the other car TH-camrs tbh , keep it up sir your channel is going to blowup
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
I don’t know why this got recommended but the way he shown all parts I felt like doing inventory
Not gonna lie I’m liking the build
LOL, thanks bro.
Well I need good but cheap ways to get more bhsp torque and boost
Great content
I wish I had the confidence to tackle projects like this on my own vehicles. This actually reminds me why I don't though, so many different things to think about and you have a natural way of planning/problem-solving that I don't yet have. Great video
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Wowwawwoowow that is looking incredible my friend !!! I am so happy for you it’s just beautiful Matt
Thank you! It's coming along. Fun, but exhausting project.
Damn I envy how nonchalant your doing this! Amazing stuff man.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
I gotta say, I was not expecting this channel to be this small with this good of content. Genuinely thought you had around then 400K mark. Definately a sub from me. Keep up the great videos as always
Thanks! I really appreciate the compliment, and the sub.
Must say you are hard core doing a build like this on jack stands! Looks good!
LOL! I appreciate it! Gotta make due with what you got.
honestly. i dont know anything about chevys. but i loved my hondas. and this is giving me flashbacks. love seeing you have fun during the process
Thanks! Honda makes some great engines to hotrod. Playing with performance mods is definitely fun. A lot of work, but satisfying work.
This was dope to watch! U made it look easy!
Thanks! Definitely was a lot of work.
That engine is very popular in Argentina and Brazil, where we use it on road racing and drag racing. Plenty of performance parts, like cams, pistons, rods, turbos and ECU upgrades, like Fueltech. We have some 300-400 and up cars running around.
Nice! I trying to push the limits. Shooting for 450-500 whp. We'll see. I'd honestly be happy with 350whp. Would be fun.
@@cmattdabrat we don't have v8 or v6 engines due to cost of gas and taxes. So the 4 bangers are our version of the chevy ford, and chrysler V8. You can check Martin Gallego he built a 2.2 vectra and Chiappone who just does ecotec and chevy 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4. unfortunately they are in spanish.
You should chock your wheels when placing on jack stands. A coworker of mine got crushed when his rig rolled off of his stands.
Sorry to hear that. I did have the e-brake on, but I'll be sure to look into a set or make some.
He just needs a stronger chest
@@cmattdabrat Highly recommend the Harbor Freight rubber wheel chocks. Worth every penny and actually durable unlike the plastic ones at Walmart and similar.
@@makeaway4554 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💪💪💪 when you skip chest day.... all joking aside that's unfortunate
Love the turbo to engine ratio here Matt! Great video!
Thanks! Going even bigger for the fully built engine. lol
I love this guy's sense of humor. He's awesome.
Thanks bro!
I was going to watch this but the headgasket went while watching the trailer😂😂
Lol
You don’t need those anyway
Slap some make a gasket on the there it will be just fine 😬😬😬🤣🤣🤣
@@bryceandrews1383 That's too fancy. Couple sheets of news paper will do.
@@bryceandrews1383 shit... olive oil will work for a bit.. maybe
John wick’s part time hobby...
Fuck yeah!
😂😂😂😂😂why u did him like that
@@FZERO20 LOL
He needed a job after being excommunicated
Matthew does look alot like John Wick...or Keanu Reeves.
I don't know how I got on your channel, but my father has one of this black one, here in Brazil, and it's the first time I see a turbo project in this car, I really liked it!
Thank you! Still around. Going to make this thing a beast.
Legend has it, He never got the anti seize off his finger
Lol
The turbo is finally going on the Chevy Cruze 1.8 and I'm taking you step by step!
Doesn't ZZP make Cruze parts??
I know they do alot with the ecotech platform. I had a Cobalt SS with some of their stuff
@@harlemstyles17 They do, but for the 1.4 platform. They mainly focus on the Sonic. Not a whole lot for the cruze, and nothing for the 1.8. I've reached out to them about parts or if they would ever consider it. And the quick and short answer was, they wont be doing anything for the 1.8 because there's not a market for it.
@@cmattdabrat got a link for the turbo manifold for the 1.8
Does it increase the get up and go
Your better then popular TH-camrs keep up the good work‼️and I like the custom made stuff
Thanks! I really appreciate it. More to come!
This looks like the exact same engine in my 09 Aveo except it’s a 1.6, sensors and everything look the same, hell even the valve cover, I bet mine is just destroked. Think I know the next move 😭
Matt! I followed your V8 Beetle build all the way from day one. You’ve come a long way since the apartment garage! Just found your channel searching turbo videos. Subscribed.
Hey Paul! That's awesome. Were you on the hotrodder's forum, volksrods, or the TH-cam videos? Welcome aboard! Or back I should say.
Volsrods, I lived in Cypress,Tx and am building the mid-engined 54 Beetle. I’m digging your channel!
@@paullatour7012 Nice! I was on their not that long ago and doesn't seem as active. That's awesome! Thank you. Part of me wants to build a mid engine V8 bug, but the front mount took me 6 years. If this channel gets large enough, I'll do another lol.
Stumbled across this by accident. intrigued by the install. subscribed because modelos are my work beverage choices
LOL, nice! I appreciate the sub!
For future reference if drilling and tapping and you don't want a ton of shavings where they don't belong, fill the flutes of your drill and tap with a thick wax and it will catch alot of the shavings.
Thanks for the tip!
You deserve way more views. Just subscribed
Thanks! I appreciate it.
This is rad. Been looking for a channel doing something like this
Thanks! Be sure to stick around. Lots more to come.
I owned a chevy sonic a few years ago with the same engine this was always my dream. Thank you sir
Nice! Thanks for watching.
@@cmattdabrat I've realized you're local to me hopefully I can see It in person at a meet when she's running good.
@@ForTheLoveOfDriving Definitely would love to hit up some meets. Holler at me around late March. I'm sure I'll have it situated by then, and let me know what meets are going down.
@@cmattdabrat that's a texas 10-4
I thought you would be upgrading an RS model but thats cool to see you build the N/A
Thanks! I got this car back in 2016 with the intention of boosting the 1.8. Everyone does the 1.4 cause they all ready come with a turbo. Why not boost the larger displacement? Only made sense to me.
This vid just came up at the top of my suggested on the YT home page. I've checked out a few vids on your channel. Seem like a good guy who does good work. Subscribed!
Few questions if you don't mine. Do you have an automotive background at all? Are you on TikTok? Where you located? Thanks and good luck with the channel!
Thanks! I've only played around with cars as a hobby. My father is a retired mechanic, so I learned a lot from him, but also learned a lot via forums, TH-cam videos, picking peoples brains. I don't have TikTok ATM. I keep pretty busy as it is. A lot of time goes into editing, filming, running my t-shirt business, doing the TH-cam and social media for it.
@@cmattdabrat Pretty much same exact story as my mechanical background.
Consider making a TikTok as you can make content very quickly with low stress and get a fairly good return from it. I've gained a lot of TH-cam subs directly from TikTok. There are a lot of automotive creators on the platform now!
I def understand being busy. Keep up the good work. :D
In the UK we got a Z16LET and that was basicly a 1.8 smaller bore.
The 1.6T Was fitted to the
Vauxhall corsa VXR
And the astra H Sri.
180bhp stock 230 with a chip tune only issue being that the 4th piston ends up getting to hot and ends up causing engine damage.
Yes! That's actually how I was able to find H beam rods, and upgraded valve springs. Same block, crank, rods, but as you mentioned, smaller bore.
Im planning to buy a Cruze and upgrade it. Glad to see ur channel. 🤟🤟🤟
Awesome and welcome to the channel!
I admire the fact that you bought everything in advance to try and mitigate the problem that all us car guys have that is not being prepared enough
Thanks! Always prepared. Even still needed a couple things, but sorted it out.
I gotta say I love the torque wrench used to remove the O2 sensor. I used a very similar one as a breaker bar. Lol
LOL!!!
Great for a breaker bar, not so great for correct torque specs.
Damn I miss my cruze, keep up the videos man lol
Definitely will! Thanks!
Awesome vid looking forward to more content ! Very inspiring
Thanks! Definitely more to come!
Finally! Not a dragged out build consisting of 100 episodes 😸
LOL! Thanks!
@@cmattdabrat no problem brother! Keep up the great work!
Turbo: $113
Everything else: $1200
Spot on!
Yup lol
Cruze $500
Everything: priceless.
Plus the labor time he didn’t spend. That’s at least another grand there too
You are teaching me so much brother I'm gonna start working on my cruze soon
Nice! That's awesome to hear.
This is great content my man!
I appreciate it.
eBay turbos are definitely hit and miss, I currently am running a gt3582 eBay one on my built h22a. It’s been a good turbo so far. I’m not afraid to push it, cause honestly If it breaks then it’s ok cause it’s a cheap turbo but so far it’s good. It all depends on the set up and the oil feeding system etc. I’m not running the coolant side of the turbo, I may run that side once summer hits. But so far it’s been good. I’m really enjoying this build cause no one really do this to a Cruz. This is cool.
Thanks for the feedback! Good to know. I appreciate it. Lots more to come!
Beer that's very important lol!! YES
Best part of working on a project.
This is so unique I’m so interested in this for some reason
Thanks Joel!
Props on the beer selection.
Lol, thanks.
Who would hate on all this effort? Cool stuff
Thanks! Couch mechanics?
This car is not worth the effort lol
@@velvetbear7184 oh lawd, lol
This is more like feeding your hamster pre-workout haha . I'm actually enjoying watching this.
LOL! Thanks, Jordan.
It sounded really cool!
Thank you!
Great vid! Enjoyed very much 👍
Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi mat … is it still working ? What about the test for the car ? If you have a video for it please share it … thanks 🙏
Powerful media channel from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
I actually took the engine apart so I could send it to the machine shop to get some work done to increase the horsepower to 600bhp.
@@cmattdabrat 👍
@@cmattdabrat how long did the engine last with the turbo?
I am envious of this man's beautiful head of hair! 🙂
@@edwardteach2625 lol, thanks?
Say I wanted to do my Chevy equinox premier 2.0t what would you say I use for engine management?
HP Tuners. It's pretty much the industry standard for domestic vehicles. The Equinox is list on their supported vehicle list. Lots of tuners know how to use it, and good tutorials on TH-cam as well. That would be my suggestion being that you can reflash the ECU without having to go stand alone.
One of the best recommendations YT has ever given me:))))
:) Thanks!
Loved this video. Really well put together video.
Thanks so much!
@@cmattdabrat no problem. Just got a 2013 Cruze 1.4 Turbo myself yesterday for my 18th birthday. Really big thing for me. I love how much torque it has.
Looks like so much fun! I have a Chevy Cruze and I wish I was mechanically inclined but I have no idea about cars except to drive them and change out fluids regularly. How did you learn everything you know? School or a bunch of hands on learning?
Definitely a lot of fun! I learned just with hands on DIY. My father is a retired mechanic, so as a teen, when things broke on my car, he would show me how to fix them. Plenty of learning online too, and from the BoxWrench DVD's back in the day. Just a little learning here and there in my spare time. I'm a graphic designer by trade. lol
When you feed your hamsters steroids. xD
LOL
Good to see another channel of people doing their own shit. Glad to see you primed the oil first :D
Thanks! LOL, I'm no pro, but definitely knew to prime the the oil. :)
Very helpful. Learned a lot Thankyou!
Thanks! Glad it helped.
How to turn your Ecotec into an Ecoburst.
Lol! The engine held fine stock with 8-10 lbs of boost.
@@cmattdabrat Does the 6t35 like that though? I know gm does not make very good fwd transmissions.
@@brayannexon4613 GM doesn't, but Opel / GM does. What's in the car is a 6 speed manual, M32. Very common overseas. GM does what they do best. V6's and V8's, along with their transmissions. The Opel / GM division does what they do best. FWD applications. The M32 is a tried and true FWD trans, with a lot of aftermarket support. The weakest point will be the axles. Very common to snap those with some power and slicks.
@@cmattdabrat M32 gearboxes are hopeless, notoriously weak and suffer with bearing wear.
@@gilesdrew1 Because nobody does proper oil changes on them, Fiat claimed lifetime oil which is total bs… my Astra CDTi has done +600.000 km’s with an unopened M32 and a 210 HP tune :) (tho some early ones suffer from too tight bearing clearence) But they are strong as f*ck and many people put loads of power on them without issues.
make the cruze into a limousine 😂
LOL!!!
This has inspired me to turbo my 1.8L Cruze
Nice! It’s cool seeing you guys be excited about this platform.
I was literally thinking about keeping it stock or adding the turbo & my friend shoots me this video
you’re ballsy dude! good stuff
Hahaha, thanks!
The next video will be “repairing the damage to my engine caused by my $113 Ebay turbocharger”.
LOL... true that
Damn all these parts cost more than the car is worth ..
LOL, nah. Only $1300 in parts. Now v2, yes, definitely. I don't want to add it all up. lol
And your going to kill that motor fast.
@@victorgirouard1543 That's the idea! Build, break, fix, repeat.
@@victorgirouard1543 you're!
@@cmattdabrat damn, thats including the turbo?
Love your videos dude very simple thank you sir
Thank you!
love the video dude!!!!
Thanks!!!
those cars already have a thousand problems, Then you add a turbo lol
Never had a single problem with it.
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Hey man this is seriously awesome. I always get shit for my cruze but even on forums no one believes in them. I have a 1.4 2015 but I think this would be awesome to do!
You should take a look at ZZP's channel. They have made 400whp, and are installing a larger turbo to push the 1.4 to it's limit to the point of breaking it to find out what the max hp they can get out of it is.
@@cmattdabrat will do thanks!
And $300+ in other parts....
About another $1000.
this is good content, I'm really surprised you don't have more subscribers, I'm definitely one now
I appreciate that! I'm sure they'll come sooner than later.
Im a new subscriber! I honestly miss this type of content on yt.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
Absolute madman!
lol
i think everyone has been waiting for a video like this about a chevy cruze
Seems like it lol
I subbed to your channel dude
I appreciate it!
I see you are a Modelo man... that's all I needed to see. Subscribed!
LOL! Definitely. I appreciate it.
Let’s support this dude
I appreciate that!
Always wanted to drop a 2.0T LTG into one of these. 270hp/295ft/lbs would be a fun ride!
That would be sweet for sure!
Damn bro, it might be as fast as a base model civic now 🤙🏻
LOL, I'm not that familiar with what the base model has.
Great vid. I love my 2012 cruze stock. Me with skills plus it leaves people in shock with mod rides all the time. If it was me plus mod cruze i would rein king of the streets without a v8 mod.
Yooo I knew I’ve seen those offices somewhere, I use to work about 2 rows down. Small world man 🥶
Definitely a small world for sure!
Dude you’re awesome. I’m doing some research so I can look into throwing a turbo on my 2.4 Dodge Dart.
Nice! Didn't know they came with the 2.4. Should make power easily with some boost.
@@cmattdabrat yeaaa they got the 1.4 turbo,2.0, multi air turbo?, and 2.4 tiger shark engine. Lol sometimes I wish I had the 1.4 Turbo.. but I’m already doing part research for this build thanks to all your inspiration bro! 💪🏽
@@marcusluckado3869 That's awesome! It definitely took some digging to find out what other engine part numbers mine was made under, in which it lead to what people are doing with the 1.6 version overseas and what parts are interchangeable. If nothing else, open the ring gaps for boost, toss on a turbo making around 8lbs, and it'll live for a long time.
Hey man very good video
Thank you!
Mann your inspirational big subb
Thanks! I appreciate it.
Hi Matt! Nice channel!
Hey Rick! Thanks! Welcome aboard.
These engines are used in the vauxhalls in the uk. They come with a 1.6 turbo aww 2.0 turbo modles in the turbo range
Yes!!! I don't think a lot of people get that. Solid motors.
Love this video man. Very satisfying to watch. Keep it up ! #newsub
Thanks! I appreciate it. More to come.
This set up seems way more worthwhile on a sonic with the same 1.8...Nevertheless flawless job and awesome work dood!
Thanks! I’m just more of a fan of how the first gen Cruze looks. The Sonics are cool too. Might do one in the future. But the Cruze has a little more room.
I love the sonic Everytime I see it pass I'm like I would love that car and modded. I love the cruze Also I got a clean 2014 Cruze looks elegant.
In Australia we have the Holden astra and cruise some come with a 1.8 turbo petrol model you can get one of there manifolds snd turbo set for about $250 on eBay also your oil return runs up hill from what I can see if you have got any smoking issues that’s y return lines should never run up hill unless you have a good quality pump installed to push the oil away
Thanks for the tips! I'll have to check it out.
Wish I had the balls to do it aswell, and the resources, watched all the videos.. Definitely subscribing..
Thanks for the sub! I got the car in 2016 with the intentions of boosting it. Had to wait until my life was in a decent enough place financially to even consider messing with it.
Wow I had no idea you needed so many extra parts and supplies for the turbo. Definitely spending and buying more than 113 for ebay turbo
Yes definitely, the "turbo kit" includes about 1/4th if what you need most of the time, you're not gonna turbo a car properly for under $1500-$5000
You're absolutely correct! This is what I'd call stage 1 of the build. I spent a total of about $1300. Most of it DIY. Stage 2 it's getting forged pistons, beefier rods, 1200 cc injectors, rotating assembly balanced, ARP hardware, aluminum flywheel, etc. Shooting for 450-500whp and hopefully low 11's or high 10's. I'll continue posting as the build unfolds.
Just gained a new sub
Welcome aboard!
i love the parts list
intake
air filter
beer
this man has his priorities in order how are you supposed to do somthing regrettable without beer
LOL
You remind me of the guy on CB Media (TH-cam channel). You two sound similar and have similar mannerisms. Cool video
lol
@@cmattdabrat are you familiar with him? 😁👍. You both produce great videos
3:03...Correct..alot of people are misinformed about restrictors...you DO NOT want to restrict a journal bearing turbocharger...oil in and out as efficiently as you can...👍
10:23... Good thing you're a good fannaggler...😉
Yes!!! This particular turbo... I don't have a lot of experience with them, has the restrictor built in.
LOL, my dad like to call it southern engineering.
sick intro man
Thanks bro!
Out of no where I just starting thinking about the Chevy Cruze
Good times, I've done several "home grown" turbo setups myself. Since there's no kit for this vehicle, did you fab up the exhaust manifold from scratch? If so make a video out of that too. Good stuff!
Thanks! I did a little mini series on it. th-cam.com/video/s_OTzT9Fo3E/w-d-xo.html
Borrowed stick welder and all. lol
Damn.this kinda makes me want to make a twin turbo eco tec cavalier!
That would be awesome!
perfect time to change those oil cooler seals.
I'm sorry you have this engine. just got rid of my Cruze and was the happiest day of my life. I feel bad for anyone who has to deal with this engine
I'm sorry you think this is a 1.4. This is the 1.8. Same engine as the Astra VXR but with a bigger bore.