For anyone thinking about doing this, I just put this one on my 2012 Cruze LTZ RS. The check engine light will come on for a day or so and give a system too lean code. Once you drive it a few times, the computer will learn to compensate the fuel for more air flow. The check engine light should go off on its own once the computer sorts out the new air/fuel ratio.
Just installed mine on my 2011 Chevy Cruze 1.5l and I'm blown away by how loud the intake nose is, it's super cool. Highly recommend doing this to your Cruze
@@jonathonclaro yea I did I bought it off Amazon for $160. It was easy to install after following the video. Now I'm thinking of getting a muffler delete Here's the link for anyone that needs it Spectre Performance Air Intake Kit: High Performance, Desgined to Increase Horsepower and Torque: Fits 2011-2015 CHEVROLET (Cruze) SPE-9044 www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHQW992/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_FKC886AX2CAEATMD4RXW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
ZZP offers the BEST Cold Air Intake for the $. For $280 you get an oiled k&n filter, ZZP branded heat shield, aluminum tubing w/ MAF mounting connection (& screws), silicone elbows and connector brackets. 🤷🏽♂️
@@trevoranthony7084 Thanks. I plan on updating exhaust. Nothing too loud, but louder than Stock. Also add a Trifecta tune. Nothing too extreme, as it's my daily.
I just got my cruze about a year ago and been debating on getting a cold air intake. But man after hearing your car with it installed. Im definitely doing it lol
My cold air intake triggers a variety of check engine lights. Communication errors with the system but nothing under performing or malfunctioning, still sketchy to drive around with all the time. That aside though! I absolutely love listening to her breath! Damn yours does sound really nice though, has kind of a deeper tone than what I’ve got
@@creedals876 i haven't checked, came with the car when I bought it. considering i had to replace the turbo as soon as i got it, hearing that everything was reading out right and it driving well was good enough for me. aside from taking it off to clean a few times, i haven't messed with it. and yeah lol everythings plugged in
pretty cool man, i'm currently running, CAI/Trifecta Tune/ and awaiting my exhaust for my 2014 1.8 slowpoke, it finally has some get up to it. Glad to see other people who like the cruze for what it is!
Thanks mate! This is the best CAI video and review I've seen so far. I have a 2015 Holden Cruze SRI-Z (Australia). I got the K&N CAI but have to get it tuned in for it to work on this 1.6L petrol setup 😢 I'll get there eventually...
@@jonathonclaro i was informed recently that its the fuel injector plungers moving up and down. Because theyre top mounted they can be heard easily. Not to mention the fuel injectors in a cruze are louder than normal as it is.
Just installed mine and the L bracket to mount the heat Shield to wasn’t in the box🤭 Time to contact them. It sits in there fairly snug though so works for now until I get the part…
@@jonathonclaroI just did it to mine yesterday! Got a free K&N intake and the turbo is loud ! Turned a lot of car guys heads last night :P Thanks for the fast response ^.^
@@jonathonclaro about three weeks ago, I constantly complained to my mechanic how no one believed my car was turbo charged. He said that I needed a new intake to emphasize the sound; while I was with him that day, he gave me a free water pump because he has another customer who has the same exact Chevy that I have. Two weeks ago, he messaged me : “ I have an air intake for you “ - it was his other client - his other client had recently bought a Chevy Cruz two and he took it somewhere else and they told him to get a new air intake. He does a lot of deliveries and he’s not into cars at all like we are, so he said the part was not necessary for him. He wanted the original stock part. Thankfully, that’s what I had and my mechanic put us in touch and he swapped the intakes for us.!!
No tuning before/after the installation??? I wanted to get turbo but realized it requires tuning which I can't afford along with the turbo so landed on cold air intake. All of the websites I'm seeing say a cold air intake doesnr require tuning but I saw a video that says intake parts DO require tuning???
@iceberglimm6648 multiple sources say that they're required or at least recommended. If you don't practice that and your turbos run great, then great for you!
What did you do with the small intake hose that ran into the stock intake hose ? Cant find what it is so I just put a tiny crankcase air filter on it ? Any advice
Was thinking of getting a blow off valve for my 16 cruze rs but I liked the sound your spectre cold air intake makes also. Prob get the CAI instead. What's the difference from a dry and one that needs oil? My 94 6 spd vette has a k&n triple head cold air but I've never oiled it lol prob should. Also like the rs badge in the grill
Get a tune with catless down pipe car will run a lot better.... I got a Cruze myself tuned with pretty every bolt on mod you can get for it beside turbo and inter cooler
As you can see in the video, we just put some force on it to get it to stay on the heat shield. You should hear the rubber trim push into place after working with it a little.
greetings from brazil , i have an intake in my cruze too , and i'm worried that this filter will let the dust through , have you noticed that ? Did you have any problem ?? they say that because it is less restrictive, more dust gets into the engine. thanks!!
I have had no problems with dust so far. Spectre (the brand I have) recommends to clean the filter every 7,000 miles or around 11,000 kilometers. Google what your cold air intake company recommends. It also depends on where you live, if you are in an area with a lot of dust, sand and other debris they you may have to clean it more often.
@@jonathonclaro thanks for the reply bro! I think we can trust the filtering capacity of these filters, I think it won't pass dust to the engine, and I don't travel much on dirt roads either. thanks!
I went with Spectre because it doesn’t need oil. I would recommend finding something within your budget and then reading reviews/TH-cam videos about it to make your decision👍
Was thinking of getting this for my 2014. But does it trip a code? Or anything? I’ve heard that CAÍ on a reg car is just going to mess with it. And not in a good way… any true tested info on this? Thanks.
lol i’m from australia. i have a 2013 holden cruze and i’ve been looking to buy a cold air intake for my car,, you reckon the air intake linked in the description would fit onto my car?
Here’s the link to where I got them. www.uniquestyleracingstore.com/products/2011-2015-depo-chevrolet-cruze-clear-or-smoke-front-bumper-side-marker-lights-blsmchcruz11?rq=mk_chevrolet~md_cruze~eq_4-door-sedan~yr_2014
Yes it should check their website to make sure. Also do you have a 1.4 litre? Because if you don’t, then I believe you will need to find a different cold air intake to make it work.
@@jonathonclaro i have 1.4l cruze Lt, is it worth buying spectre same as yours from autozone ? or should i just order it online. not sure if it’ll make a difference in quality
@@jonathonclaro thanks so much I bought the Generic one for 80 bucks on eBay and it caused a check engine light so after watching your video I purchased one just like 10 minutes ago and it’s the same exact one you have but I bought it on eBay and use the make a offer button and snagged it for 160 so like 180 after tax
@@jonathonclarowas this on a stock tune? No check engine lights? Just making sure im gonna get this but i here alot of yes and no when it comes to the check engine light. Alot of people say it needs a tune and i dont want to have to do that right now. Maybe in the future but i just want the sound and no check engine lights
When I googled the code it mentioned something about the turbo. I believe I had the same issue happened and I ended up having to get my manifold intake replaced.
For anyone thinking about doing this, I just put this one on my 2012 Cruze LTZ RS. The check engine light will come on for a day or so and give a system too lean code. Once you drive it a few times, the computer will learn to compensate the fuel for more air flow. The check engine light should go off on its own once the computer sorts out the new air/fuel ratio.
Interesting because mine never came on when installing. Glad the computer figured it out on its own though! Enjoy :)
Just installed mine on my 2011 Chevy Cruze 1.5l and I'm blown away by how loud the intake nose is, it's super cool. Highly recommend doing this to your Cruze
Yep it’s pretty crazy! Did you get the same one as me?
@@jonathonclaro yea I did I bought it off Amazon for $160. It was easy to install after following the video. Now I'm thinking of getting a muffler delete
Here's the link for anyone that needs it
Spectre Performance Air Intake Kit: High Performance, Desgined to Increase Horsepower and Torque: Fits 2011-2015 CHEVROLET (Cruze) SPE-9044 www.amazon.com/dp/B01JHQW992/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_FKC886AX2CAEATMD4RXW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@jonathonclaro did it give you any check engine lights by chance?
@@ryanhall9295 nope none at all!
Do you have to get a tune before you install a cold air intake?
this is the only video that has answered my “woosh” questions. THANK YOU SM❤️
Glad I could help!
@@jonathonclaro does ur car have a turbo it in?
@@wavyalex6275 yes
ZZP offers the BEST Cold Air Intake for the $.
For $280 you get an oiled k&n filter, ZZP branded heat shield, aluminum tubing w/ MAF mounting connection (& screws), silicone elbows and connector brackets.
🤷🏽♂️
I’ve been wanting to add a cold air intake to my 2016! You just made my mind up lol
Ayy! Glad I could help👍
I've heard you loose torque with a "cold" air intake it still pulls hot air for the engine bay.
@@mattschoenke6149 not sure to be honest🤔
@@mattschoenke6149 you will lose torque and power if you do not tune it
@@trevoranthony7084 Thanks. I plan on updating exhaust. Nothing too loud, but louder than Stock. Also add a Trifecta tune. Nothing too extreme, as it's my daily.
I just got my cruze about a year ago and been debating on getting a cold air intake. But man after hearing your car with it installed. Im definitely doing it lol
Haha it’s the best!!
My cold air intake triggers a variety of check engine lights. Communication errors with the system but nothing under performing or malfunctioning, still sketchy to drive around with all the time. That aside though! I absolutely love listening to her breath!
Damn yours does sound really nice though, has kind of a deeper tone than what I’ve got
Hmm that’s odd that it would trigger check engine lights. I’ve heard some do but mine never has.
And thanks, I really enjoy the sounds as well!!
What one are you running and did u plug everything back in hahaha
@@creedals876 i haven't checked, came with the car when I bought it. considering i had to replace the turbo as soon as i got it, hearing that everything was reading out right and it driving well was good enough for me. aside from taking it off to clean a few times, i haven't messed with it. and yeah lol everythings plugged in
I'am your newest subscriber i just won a 2011 Cruze LS at the auction rustfree florida car 2750.00 it has a cold air intake on it already
Dang that’s really cool!!! Thanks for the sub❤️
sounds nice! about to go get mine for my 2019 cruze RS! :D
aye! which one you going with?
@@jonathonclaro K&N High Performance Universal Air Intake System 😎
@@ryan5.7v nice!
The rubber was long because it was going to shrink when it gets hot.
pretty cool man, i'm currently running, CAI/Trifecta Tune/ and awaiting my exhaust for my 2014 1.8 slowpoke, it finally has some get up to it. Glad to see other people who like the cruze for what it is!
That’s awesome!!
Same I jus bought my first car it’s a 2011 Chevy Cruze rs and I plan on building it
@@dillbob2x204 good luck man! it's a fun little car!
Does the tune make your acceleration a lot faster
@@Rururu-ci5dl sure does!
Time for a big turbo and a tune
Lol that would be cool!
Thanks mate! This is the best CAI video and review I've seen so far. I have a 2015 Holden Cruze SRI-Z (Australia). I got the K&N CAI but have to get it tuned in for it to work on this 1.6L petrol setup 😢
I'll get there eventually...
Awesome man! Thanks for the great feedback! I’m sure you’ll get it done!!! Good luck👍👍
Thanks! Should be sweet once I get it tuned 👌
I was concerned for a bit; my car making that same ticking noise when running. Im glad its not just mine. Seems like its a cruze thing.
Ya it’s really weird. I think it’s normal, I was thinking the same thing🤣
@@jonathonclaro i was informed recently that its the fuel injector plungers moving up and down.
Because theyre top mounted they can be heard easily. Not to mention the fuel injectors in a cruze are louder than normal as it is.
I've been wondering why mine started making that sound.
Just installed mine and the L bracket to mount the heat Shield to wasn’t in the box🤭 Time to contact them. It sits in there fairly snug though so works for now until I get the part…
Wow that sucks, hope you get that part soon! Good luck.
Niceee !!! It didn’t make your gas mileage worse or any other issues ??
Thanks!! And nope, no problems so far🙏🏻
@@jonathonclaroI just did it to mine yesterday! Got a free K&N intake and the turbo is loud ! Turned a lot of car guys heads last night :P Thanks for the fast response ^.^
@@Gsega haha that’s awesome! How did you get one for free!!??
@@jonathonclaro about three weeks ago, I constantly complained to my mechanic how no one believed my car was turbo charged. He said that I needed a new intake to emphasize the sound; while I was with him that day, he gave me a free water pump because he has another customer who has the same exact Chevy that I have.
Two weeks ago, he messaged me : “ I have an air intake for you “ - it was his other client - his other client had recently bought a Chevy Cruz two and he took it somewhere else and they told him to get a new air intake. He does a lot of deliveries and he’s not into cars at all like we are, so he said the part was not necessary for him. He wanted the original stock part.
Thankfully, that’s what I had and my mechanic put us in touch and he swapped the intakes for us.!!
@@Gsega wow very cool! Guess it worked out for both of you haha
No tuning before/after the installation??? I wanted to get turbo but realized it requires tuning which I can't afford along with the turbo so landed on cold air intake. All of the websites I'm seeing say a cold air intake doesnr require tuning but I saw a video that says intake parts DO require tuning???
I have absolutely no tuning done to my car. I simply just replaced my original air intake with a cold air intake.
Since when does having turbo require tuning???? 👉🏻😂☠️ I'm lost 4 words lmao
@iceberglimm6648 multiple sources say that they're required or at least recommended. If you don't practice that and your turbos run great, then great for you!
What did you do with the small intake hose that ran into the stock intake hose ? Cant find what it is so I just put a tiny crankcase air filter on it ? Any advice
Was thinking of getting a blow off valve for my 16 cruze rs but I liked the sound your spectre cold air intake makes also. Prob get the CAI instead. What's the difference from a dry and one that needs oil? My 94 6 spd vette has a k&n triple head cold air but I've never oiled it lol prob should. Also like the rs badge in the grill
Never mind.. I googled it it is a drain hose in case water gets in the air box
Yep that’s exactly what it is
after that I want to put Pontiac G8 wiper arms on my Cruzer. I want to cross breed my Cruzer to a G-8
Hahaha nice!
Get a tune with catless down pipe car will run a lot better.... I got a Cruze myself tuned with pretty every bolt on mod you can get for it beside turbo and inter cooler
@ZealTeam I’m not sure what my whp is but I can say it will stay side by side to a Ford Focus ST in a quarter mile race and I’m tuned by trifecta
well looks like im spending money again screw u man it sounds so good😂😂
hahaha. It's so worth it though!
Yeah its sounds so nice i have a 2013 cruze eco u think it will be relatively the same?
@@15_PlutoRust ya it should be the same
Where did you get it I looked at the website and they don't have anything for a cruze
I got it off Amazon. The link should take you to where I bought it👍
A lot better wen u have a manual.. I had installed wen I got my 2011 cruze eco
Oh really!?! That’s pretty cool👍
Any tips for putting on the rubber trim for the heat shield? I just installed mine not too long ago and wasn’t able to get it on all the way
As you can see in the video, we just put some force on it to get it to stay on the heat shield. You should hear the rubber trim push into place after working with it a little.
@@jonathonclaro Ok, thanks! I’ll give it another go sometime.
What the hell is the point of the intercooler with out the closed system connected ?
I have a 2016 Chevy Cruze LT limited I need that ..
Lol do it!
greetings from brazil , i have an intake in my cruze too , and i'm worried that this filter will let the dust through , have you noticed that ? Did you have any problem ?? they say that because it is less restrictive, more dust gets into the engine. thanks!!
I have had no problems with dust so far. Spectre (the brand I have) recommends to clean the filter every 7,000 miles or around 11,000 kilometers. Google what your cold air intake company recommends. It also depends on where you live, if you are in an area with a lot of dust, sand and other debris they you may have to clean it more often.
@@jonathonclaro thanks for the reply bro! I think we can trust the filtering capacity of these filters, I think it won't pass dust to the engine, and I don't travel much on dirt roads either. thanks!
@@viniciusguedes2947 yes! I don’t think we need to worry too much about it! Cheers
I am confused between spectre, zzp and k&N which one should i go with guys give best reviews
I went with Spectre because it doesn’t need oil. I would recommend finding something within your budget and then reading reviews/TH-cam videos about it to make your decision👍
@@jonathonclaro so you mean kn cold air intake needs oil i am going for that one
@@StreetLegalCars yes I believe it is an oiled filter
@@StreetLegalCars K&N’s are great too though!
@@jonathonclaro 💪
Mine didnt come with plastic piece to insert in intake.Any ideas on where to get it
Was thinking of getting this for my 2014. But does it trip a code? Or anything? I’ve heard that CAÍ on a reg car is just going to mess with it. And not in a good way… any true tested info on this? Thanks.
I haven’t had any issues with codes and I’ve had mine installed for a year already. Hope that helps!
I got a check engine light a month later after installing mine, but then disappeared after a couple weeks, idk why that happened
Hmmm… Maybe it recognized that it was fine lol.
Stock cruze here, what did you all do to get the sound?
I just installed a cold air intake and i got the sound.
Do you know if all intakes make that sound or if that’s integrated into the intake you purchased ?
Just ordered one
Nice!!
Me too!!
What about the little hose that hooked up at the bottom of the stock air box? I just installed mine but I notice the hose at the bottom.
Ya I sorta just tucked that out of the way. I believe it is useless for cold air intakes.
@@jonathonclaro that’s a drain for the stock air box. It isn’t needed
@@scottybasham1020 Thought so, thanks!
Good content bro
Thanks!
lol i’m from australia. i have a 2013 holden cruze and i’ve been looking to buy a cold air intake for my car,, you reckon the air intake linked in the description would fit onto my car?
Awesome! Hi from Canada!! As long as you have a 1.4 litre not the 1.6 you should be good 👍
where did you get your side markers?? im looking for clear ones
Here’s the link to where I got them. www.uniquestyleracingstore.com/products/2011-2015-depo-chevrolet-cruze-clear-or-smoke-front-bumper-side-marker-lights-blsmchcruz11?rq=mk_chevrolet~md_cruze~eq_4-door-sedan~yr_2014
is it still running good? any issue with the intake?
Still runs great. No issues
do you have to add a new fuel pump or any tuning?
None of that. It was as simple as installing it and that’s all👍
Have you noticed a change in the MPG? Either good or bad?
Honestly, haven't noticed much of a change...Meaning if it does affect MPG negatively or positively, you can barely tell a difference.
Wow
I love yours videos
A big fan of yours can i pls get one for my Cruze pls
If you would like one. The link to the one I bought is in the video description! Thank you!!
@@jonathonclaro thanks for the reply
Where did you get the RS emblem for the grill? Thanks.
I got it from Wish for like $20
eBay has them cheaper that's where I got mine
@@eddie3500 oh cool. I have to take a look. The colour on mine is fading :/
Thats insane wtffff
Lol thanks!
Does anyone know what a good tune is for this intake? I can’t seem to find a tune anywhere
Is it only for the RS ? I have the base LS would it fit ?
Yes it should check their website to make sure. Also do you have a 1.4 litre? Because if you don’t, then I believe you will need to find a different cold air intake to make it work.
@@jonathonclaro oh no it’s 1.8 dammm :/
@@adriannunez8098 ok then ya you’ll have to find another one because I don’t think the one I have will fit for your 1.8.
@@jonathonclaro i have 1.4l cruze Lt, is it worth buying spectre same as yours from autozone ? or should i just order it online. not sure if it’ll make a difference in quality
Would this work for my 2014 Chevy cruze LS stock?😂
I mean it should if it’s a 1.4 litre
Would it fit on my 2016 cruze
is the RS faster than the LT limited ?
I have a 2012 1.4L LT Turbo that has the RS package. The RS part is just a bit of a spoiler, skirt and a couple other things
is this a 1.4L ?
Yes it is!
Did u get a check engine light?
Nope, no lights whatsoever.
@@jonathonclaro thanks so much I bought the Generic one for 80 bucks on eBay and it caused a check engine light so after watching your video I purchased one just like 10 minutes ago and it’s the same exact one you have but I bought it on eBay and use the make a offer button and snagged it for 160 so like 180 after tax
@@stevenmoore8985 dang nice! Hope all goes well, good luck.
@@stevenmoore8985 Hahaha it happens with cold air intakes sometimes.
@@jonathonclarowas this on a stock tune? No check engine lights? Just making sure im gonna get this but i here alot of yes and no when it comes to the check engine light. Alot of people say it needs a tune and i dont want to have to do that right now. Maybe in the future but i just want the sound and no check engine lights
are you from Ontario
Sure am
@@jonathonclaro because I recognize the church when you passed by
I’m doing it
yesssssss
This thing turn engine lights on
Interesting….mine hasn’t
does it fit in my chevy cruze 2012 ?? 😭
I’m not too sure, I feel like it could. Double check on their website.
@@jonathonclaro alright thanks brotha 🙇🏻♂️
does it pass smog
Not sure to be honest. Don’t think it would be an issue.
No
Who helps me, my car throws code p0299, it lacks power that I must review thanks 1.4 turbo 2015
When I googled the code it mentioned something about the turbo. I believe I had the same issue happened and I ended up having to get my manifold intake replaced.
I had this because of an oil pan gasket leak
why would anyone put proformance parts on a ecno-car? .... like putting makeup on a pig.
next time record better 🥴
Suggestions???