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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  • @yuri9000
    @yuri9000 Před 3 lety +236

    hi
    is this possibile to install turbo kit on Chevy Cruze 1,6 (AT) , 109 h.p. ?

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +50

      Definitely. They actually have a turbo that came on 1.6 engine overseas, but under the name Vauxhall. amzn.to/3ppYwzt

    • @BLSmith-hh1dx
      @BLSmith-hh1dx Před 3 lety +7

      What about the gen 2 1.4 turbos? Can it be swapped for larger turbo without hurting stock internals?

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +12

      @@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.

    • @crazeguy26
      @crazeguy26 Před 3 lety +5

      @@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.

    • @walthermartinez9096
      @walthermartinez9096 Před 3 lety +3

      @@cmattdabrat Hey, is this the same engine that’s on the slingshot?

  • @sbtv613
    @sbtv613 Před 3 lety +437

    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.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +27

      A lot of truth to that.

    • @masturone8257
      @masturone8257 Před 2 lety +9

      Yea everything is played out nowadays. This is more interesting and fun to watch then another twin turbo lambo or supercharged vette

    • @wichito8736
      @wichito8736 Před 2 lety +3

      100%!

    • @Metallurge
      @Metallurge Před 2 lety +1

      Truer words have never been spoken

    • @perks25167210
      @perks25167210 Před rokem

      It's more accessible too. I sure ain't got big money to put into it and this is the sweet spot in between.

  • @HondaDayz408
    @HondaDayz408 Před 3 lety +158

    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!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +11

      Thanks! I really appreciate that. Lots more to come!

    • @tylerhonch
      @tylerhonch Před 3 lety +3

      You made me realize this is my first time watching a smaller engine set up also! Very good commentary tho @Matthew Chevalier

    • @GustavoGonzalez-us3pz
      @GustavoGonzalez-us3pz Před 3 lety

      Took the words right out my mouth

    • @untoldguitarist
      @untoldguitarist Před 3 lety

      I subscribed as well, because of that too. Even though I am a Honda guy, myself.

    • @Pro88teC
      @Pro88teC Před 3 lety

      @honda Dayz so you say your honda has a bigger engine? I smell bullshit here

  • @reneXDgta
    @reneXDgta Před 3 lety +122

    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

  • @jeremysterling1521
    @jeremysterling1521 Před 3 lety +4

    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!

  • @twocups8994
    @twocups8994 Před 3 lety +38

    Got this in my recommended , not disappointed quality content my brother very refreshing channel compare to the other car CZcamsrs tbh , keep it up sir your channel is going to blowup

  • @Tacticoolpapi
    @Tacticoolpapi Před 3 lety +69

    I was going to watch this but the headgasket went while watching the trailer😂😂

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Lol

    • @sethp0411
      @sethp0411 Před 3 lety

      You don’t need those anyway

    • @bryceandrews1383
      @bryceandrews1383 Před 3 lety +4

      Slap some make a gasket on the there it will be just fine 😬😬😬🤣🤣🤣

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +3

      @@bryceandrews1383 That's too fancy. Couple sheets of news paper will do.

    • @Kburd-wr6dq
      @Kburd-wr6dq Před 3 lety

      @@bryceandrews1383 shit... olive oil will work for a bit.. maybe

  • @xonlinexJitterzx
    @xonlinexJitterzx Před 3 lety +23

    Legend has it, He never got the anti seize off his finger

  • @michaela2963
    @michaela2963 Před 3 lety +19

    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

  • @zephyrgaming9642
    @zephyrgaming9642 Před 3 lety +3

    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

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I really appreciate the compliment, and the sub.

  • @zaidk9563
    @zaidk9563 Před 3 lety +271

    John wick’s part time hobby...

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +13

      Fuck yeah!

    • @FZERO20
      @FZERO20 Před 3 lety +7

      😂😂😂😂😂why u did him like that

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +5

      @@FZERO20 LOL

    • @reneXDgta
      @reneXDgta Před 3 lety +5

      He needed a job after being excommunicated

    • @Brock_Landers
      @Brock_Landers Před 3 lety

      Matthew does look alot like John Wick...or Keanu Reeves.

  • @jordonarsenault9281
    @jordonarsenault9281 Před 3 lety

    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

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Honda makes some great engines to hotrod. Playing with performance mods is definitely fun. A lot of work, but satisfying work.

  • @modeverything1
    @modeverything1 Před 3 lety +11

    Must say you are hard core doing a build like this on jack stands! Looks good!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +4

      LOL! I appreciate it! Gotta make due with what you got.

  • @JB-sc3er
    @JB-sc3er Před 4 lety +5

    Wowwawwoowow that is looking incredible my friend !!! I am so happy for you it’s just beautiful Matt

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 4 lety

      Thank you! It's coming along. Fun, but exhausting project.

  • @JOZ3R818
    @JOZ3R818 Před 3 lety +12

    Damn I envy how nonchalant your doing this! Amazing stuff man.

  • @ShotByZy
    @ShotByZy Před 3 lety +2

    This was dope to watch! U made it look easy!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Definitely was a lot of work.

  • @thisisntsergio1352
    @thisisntsergio1352 Před 3 lety

    I love this guy's sense of humor. He's awesome.

  • @RJ_Frm662
    @RJ_Frm662 Před 4 lety +23

    Your better then popular CZcamsrs keep up the good work‼️and I like the custom made stuff

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 4 lety

      Thanks! I really appreciate it. More to come!

    • @VZBudgetBuildz
      @VZBudgetBuildz Před 3 lety

      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 😭

  • @dubsoap6469
    @dubsoap6469 Před 3 lety +3

    You deserve way more views. Just subscribed

  • @Shawn_Magara
    @Shawn_Magara Před 3 lety

    Love the turbo to engine ratio here Matt! Great video!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Going even bigger for the fully built engine. lol

  • @FSUAGAMING
    @FSUAGAMING Před 3 lety +6

    Finally! Not a dragged out build consisting of 100 episodes 😸

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +2

      LOL! Thanks!

    • @FSUAGAMING
      @FSUAGAMING Před 3 lety

      @@cmattdabrat no problem brother! Keep up the great work!

  • @HexDan
    @HexDan Před 3 lety +221

    Turbo: $113
    Everything else: $1200

  • @sli-fox
    @sli-fox Před 3 lety +26

    You should chock your wheels when placing on jack stands. A coworker of mine got crushed when his rig rolled off of his stands.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +9

      Sorry to hear that. I did have the e-brake on, but I'll be sure to look into a set or make some.

    • @makeaway4554
      @makeaway4554 Před 3 lety +10

      He just needs a stronger chest

    • @802Garage
      @802Garage Před 3 lety +1

      @@cmattdabrat Highly recommend the Harbor Freight rubber wheel chocks. Worth every penny and actually durable unlike the plastic ones at Walmart and similar.

    • @jonathanmendez4010
      @jonathanmendez4010 Před 3 lety +1

      @@makeaway4554 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💪💪💪 when you skip chest day.... all joking aside that's unfortunate

  • @kirton-C137
    @kirton-C137 Před 3 lety

    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!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Still around. Going to make this thing a beast.

  • @firealarmguy270
    @firealarmguy270 Před 3 lety +5

    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

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Always prepared. Even still needed a couple things, but sorted it out.

  • @PatricioGarcia1973
    @PatricioGarcia1973 Před 3 lety +6

    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.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      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.

    • @PatricioGarcia1973
      @PatricioGarcia1973 Před 3 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @cmattdabrat
    @cmattdabrat  Před 4 lety +20

    The turbo is finally going on the Chevy Cruze 1.8 and I'm taking you step by step!

    • @harlemstyles17
      @harlemstyles17 Před 3 lety

      Doesn't ZZP make Cruze parts??

    • @harlemstyles17
      @harlemstyles17 Před 3 lety

      I know they do alot with the ecotech platform. I had a Cobalt SS with some of their stuff

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      @@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.

    • @danielbryant6188
      @danielbryant6188 Před 3 lety

      @@cmattdabrat got a link for the turbo manifold for the 1.8

    • @brandonhorstman1774
      @brandonhorstman1774 Před 3 lety

      Does it increase the get up and go

  • @honiballist
    @honiballist Před 3 lety

    Stumbled across this by accident. intrigued by the install. subscribed because modelos are my work beverage choices

  • @paullatour7012
    @paullatour7012 Před 2 lety

    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.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Paul! That's awesome. Were you on the hotrodder's forum, volksrods, or the CZcams videos? Welcome aboard! Or back I should say.

    • @paullatour7012
      @paullatour7012 Před 2 lety

      Volsrods, I lived in Cypress,Tx and am building the mid-engined 54 Beetle. I’m digging your channel!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage Před 3 lety +5

    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!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      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, CZcams 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 CZcams and social media for it.

    • @802Garage
      @802Garage Před 3 lety +1

      @@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 CZcams 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

  • @bpowersman5000
    @bpowersman5000 Před 3 lety +5

    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.

  • @jackhughman282
    @jackhughman282 Před 3 lety

    This is rad. Been looking for a channel doing something like this

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Be sure to stick around. Lots more to come.

  • @sethowens1791
    @sethowens1791 Před 3 lety +2

    Damn I miss my cruze, keep up the videos man lol

  • @devinroundy983
    @devinroundy983 Před 3 lety +24

    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

  • @curtisjackson9557
    @curtisjackson9557 Před 3 lety +5

    Who would hate on all this effort? Cool stuff

  • @bloodynipssa
    @bloodynipssa Před 3 lety

    This is great content my man!

  • @filibertofonseca8083
    @filibertofonseca8083 Před 3 lety

    Props on the beer selection.

  • @rustyshackleford309
    @rustyshackleford309 Před 3 lety +4

    I thought you would be upgrading an RS model but thats cool to see you build the N/A

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +2

      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.

  • @CodyDoesIt
    @CodyDoesIt Před 3 lety +7

    Beer that's very important lol!! YES

  • @rage2125
    @rage2125 Před rokem

    Im planning to buy a Cruze and upgrade it. Glad to see ur channel. 🤟🤟🤟

  • @joeldeleon1085
    @joeldeleon1085 Před 3 lety

    This is so unique I’m so interested in this for some reason

  • @ziko1590
    @ziko1590 Před 2 lety +11

    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 🇸🇦

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 2 lety +14

      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.

    • @ziko1590
      @ziko1590 Před 2 lety +1

      @@cmattdabrat 👍

    • @eddienicholson7449
      @eddienicholson7449 Před 2 lety +4

      @@cmattdabrat how long did the engine last with the turbo?

    • @edwardteach2625
      @edwardteach2625 Před 2 lety +1

      I am envious of this man's beautiful head of hair! 🙂

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 2 lety

      @@edwardteach2625 lol, thanks?

  • @MrZachybreezy
    @MrZachybreezy Před 3 lety +3

    Say I wanted to do my Chevy equinox premier 2.0t what would you say I use for engine management?

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      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 CZcams as well. That would be my suggestion being that you can reflash the ECU without having to go stand alone.

  • @sandiswa_maphosa
    @sandiswa_maphosa Před 3 lety

    One of the best recommendations YT has ever given me:))))

  • @addisonlyons2003
    @addisonlyons2003 Před 2 lety

    Loved this video. Really well put together video.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much!

    • @addisonlyons2003
      @addisonlyons2003 Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @redlinerokr
    @redlinerokr Před 3 lety +4

    This is more like feeding your hamster pre-workout haha . I'm actually enjoying watching this.

  • @TheGarnerjustin73
    @TheGarnerjustin73 Před 3 lety +76

    How to turn your Ecotec into an Ecoburst.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +8

      Lol! The engine held fine stock with 8-10 lbs of boost.

    • @brayannexon4613
      @brayannexon4613 Před 3 lety

      @@cmattdabrat Does the 6t35 like that though? I know gm does not make very good fwd transmissions.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +7

      @@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.

    • @gilesdrew1
      @gilesdrew1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@cmattdabrat M32 gearboxes are hopeless, notoriously weak and suffer with bearing wear.

    • @SheepyYeen
      @SheepyYeen Před 3 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @theinterfaithshepherd9075

    It sounded really cool!

  • @tilotakilo5909
    @tilotakilo5909 Před 2 lety

    You are teaching me so much brother I'm gonna start working on my cruze soon

  • @linksadude1
    @linksadude1 Před 3 lety +4

    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.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for the feedback! Good to know. I appreciate it. Lots more to come!

  • @clarencestone3788
    @clarencestone3788 Před 3 lety +3

    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?

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +2

      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

  • @strider5119
    @strider5119 Před 3 lety

    Good to see another channel of people doing their own shit. Glad to see you primed the oil first :D

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! LOL, I'm no pro, but definitely knew to prime the the oil. :)

  • @theory9990
    @theory9990 Před 3 lety

    Awesome vid looking forward to more content ! Very inspiring

  • @xadam2dudex
    @xadam2dudex Před 3 lety +21

    Damn all these parts cost more than the car is worth ..

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +3

      LOL, nah. Only $1300 in parts. Now v2, yes, definitely. I don't want to add it all up. lol

    • @victorgirouard1543
      @victorgirouard1543 Před 3 lety +2

      And your going to kill that motor fast.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +17

      @@victorgirouard1543 That's the idea! Build, break, fix, repeat.

    • @jdsk8er98
      @jdsk8er98 Před 3 lety

      @@victorgirouard1543 you're!

    • @closecallb2284
      @closecallb2284 Před 3 lety

      @@cmattdabrat damn, thats including the turbo?

  • @TakenSlays
    @TakenSlays Před 3 lety

    i think everyone has been waiting for a video like this about a chevy cruze

  • @ForTheLoveOfDriving
    @ForTheLoveOfDriving Před 3 lety

    I owned a chevy sonic a few years ago with the same engine this was always my dream. Thank you sir

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Nice! Thanks for watching.

    • @ForTheLoveOfDriving
      @ForTheLoveOfDriving Před 3 lety

      @@cmattdabrat I've realized you're local to me hopefully I can see It in person at a meet when she's running good.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      @@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.

    • @ForTheLoveOfDriving
      @ForTheLoveOfDriving Před 3 lety

      @@cmattdabrat that's a texas 10-4

  • @Daa253
    @Daa253 Před 3 lety +11

    make the cruze into a limousine 😂

  • @jonhamilton5789
    @jonhamilton5789 Před 3 lety +5

    The next video will be “repairing the damage to my engine caused by my $113 Ebay turbocharger”.

  • @supitk
    @supitk Před 3 lety

    Great vid! Enjoyed very much 👍

  • @nafsucof
    @nafsucof Před 3 lety

    you’re ballsy dude! good stuff

  • @timm_3r
    @timm_3r Před 3 lety +51

    When you feed your hamsters steroids. xD

  • @homersimpson6348
    @homersimpson6348 Před 3 lety +5

    those cars already have a thousand problems, Then you add a turbo lol

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      Never had a single problem with it.

  • @sanzvlogs5157
    @sanzvlogs5157 Před 2 lety

    Im a new subscriber! I honestly miss this type of content on yt.

  • @pedrocalzado9186
    @pedrocalzado9186 Před 3 lety

    this is good content, I'm really surprised you don't have more subscribers, I'm definitely one now

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      I appreciate that! I'm sure they'll come sooner than later.

  • @jasonpanto
    @jasonpanto Před 3 lety +5

    And $300+ in other parts....

  • @madmax-rb7sl
    @madmax-rb7sl Před 2 lety

    Love your videos dude very simple thank you sir

  • @jeremyscott5038
    @jeremyscott5038 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful. Learned a lot Thankyou!

  • @RandyOrton1099
    @RandyOrton1099 Před 3 lety

    This has inspired me to turbo my 1.8L Cruze

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Nice! It’s cool seeing you guys be excited about this platform.

    • @RandyOrton1099
      @RandyOrton1099 Před 3 lety

      I was literally thinking about keeping it stock or adding the turbo & my friend shoots me this video

  • @tylert6573
    @tylert6573 Před 3 lety +2

    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.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @johnnybegaming2644
    @johnnybegaming2644 Před 3 lety

    love the video dude!!!!

  • @junebuggin340
    @junebuggin340 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank god you didn’t forget the beer 🙏🏼

  • @andrewsauseda5373
    @andrewsauseda5373 Před 3 lety

    I see you are a Modelo man... that's all I needed to see. Subscribed!

  • @filipinotrends815
    @filipinotrends815 Před 3 lety

    Let’s support this dude

  • @jordansowle3932
    @jordansowle3932 Před 3 lety +2

    Damn bro, it might be as fast as a base model civic now 🤙🏻

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      LOL, I'm not that familiar with what the base model has.

  • @Visca_Motion_Pictures
    @Visca_Motion_Pictures Před 3 lety +1

    Love this video man. Very satisfying to watch. Keep it up ! #newsub

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I appreciate it. More to come.

  • @giant23
    @giant23 Před 3 lety

    Absolute madman!

  • @sansazae8455
    @sansazae8455 Před 3 lety

    よくいる海外の破壊系CZcamsrかと思ったらちゃんとトルク管理や清掃なんかもして仕事が丁寧でメッチャ好感!

  • @Skatingdragon7
    @Skatingdragon7 Před 3 lety +1

    Yooo I knew I’ve seen those offices somewhere, I use to work about 2 rows down. Small world man 🥶

  • @EddieV19
    @EddieV19 Před 3 lety

    I subbed to your channel dude

  • @akarilotube
    @akarilotube Před 2 lety

    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!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! I did a little mini series on it. czcams.com/video/s_OTzT9Fo3E/video.html
      Borrowed stick welder and all. lol

  • @See_through866
    @See_through866 Před 2 lety

    Out of no where I just starting thinking about the Chevy Cruze

  • @yuniemanuelpuig7886
    @yuniemanuelpuig7886 Před 4 měsíci

    Brother, I have the same Chevy as you. Could you tell me if the 1.5 turbo would work for the 1.8? Please, I need to know that question.

  • @NeverBackDownBG
    @NeverBackDownBG Před 3 lety

    Wish I had the balls to do it aswell, and the resources, watched all the videos.. Definitely subscribing..

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety

      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.

  • @ricksanchez7999
    @ricksanchez7999 Před 3 lety

    Hi Matt! Nice channel!

  • @jahmarleywalters9749
    @jahmarleywalters9749 Před 3 lety

    Mann your inspirational big subb

  • @user-xr1uj3od2x
    @user-xr1uj3od2x Před 7 dny

    How it can be done and the accessories it takes to put the turbo on

  • @rottmanthan
    @rottmanthan Před rokem

    perfect time to change those oil cooler seals.

  • @georgetaylor8535
    @georgetaylor8535 Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @juliocesarherrera9589
    @juliocesarherrera9589 Před 3 lety

    Hey man very good video

  • @dalancabo1995
    @dalancabo1995 Před 3 lety

    Cool to see Paul Rudd getting into cars!

  • @dantejohnston369
    @dantejohnston369 Před 3 lety

    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!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      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.

    • @dantejohnston369
      @dantejohnston369 Před 3 lety

      @@cmattdabrat will do thanks!

  • @romeoanderson5372
    @romeoanderson5372 Před 3 lety

    Just gained a new sub

  • @hypehybriiid2616
    @hypehybriiid2616 Před rokem

    This is a man who's prepared no autozone trips for him

  • @hirby53
    @hirby53 Před 3 lety +1

    This set up seems way more worthwhile on a sonic with the same 1.8...Nevertheless flawless job and awesome work dood!

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +3

      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.

    • @alomakalok7266
      @alomakalok7266 Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @ilyyw1ll
    @ilyyw1ll Před 7 měsíci

    Is it possible to put a turbo on a 1.8l 2018 chevy sonic?

  • @Ducking_Fustin
    @Ducking_Fustin Před 2 lety

    So are you using hp tuners still? Was considering making baby steps, but want to know what tuner makes the most sense for incremental improvements.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 2 lety +1

      HPTuners will handle a lot, and most mods. Including adjusting tables for boost / additional bar, fuel management / VE, control of VVT, spark, etc. Takes some pretty extensive mods, and sensor additions to need a stand alone.

  • @figbat6363
    @figbat6363 Před 3 lety +1

    Damn.this kinda makes me want to make a twin turbo eco tec cavalier!

  • @marcusluckado3869
    @marcusluckado3869 Před 3 lety

    Dude you’re awesome. I’m doing some research so I can look into throwing a turbo on my 2.4 Dodge Dart.

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice! Didn't know they came with the 2.4. Should make power easily with some boost.

    • @marcusluckado3869
      @marcusluckado3869 Před 3 lety

      @@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! 💪🏽

    • @cmattdabrat
      @cmattdabrat  Před 3 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @anthony560
    @anthony560 Před 3 lety

    Always wanted to drop a 2.0T LTG into one of these. 270hp/295ft/lbs would be a fun ride!

  • @countrylife6632
    @countrylife6632 Před rokem

    Do these have amp wire hookups