Is the motor from the 17’ Cruze the same as the 12’ sonic and all its parts
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JTee2017
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Well, what 2017 Cruze motor. . . there are three(?). . one is a diesel.
But basically. . would not be easy. 2017 Cruze has a 1.5L turbo and a 2.0L turbo. . . .
The 1.5L is 160HP and would probably mount in ok. . with lot's of different pipes and tubes that would be different. Also, it would be a challenge because engine wiring harnesses and other wires would be different.
Lastly. . the ECM and TCM (if automatic) would not be "accepted" by the rest of the Sonic electronic modules. . So some programming mods or hacks to modules.
Not easy to do things like this these days unless you are or know a car guru who also knows how to hack automotive electronics. Only have seen 2 guys like that in the last few years that I know and do not think they would be interested in doing a Sonic hack.
But basically. . would not be easy. 2017 Cruze has a 1.5L turbo and a 2.0L turbo. . . .
The 1.5L is 160HP and would probably mount in ok. . with lot's of different pipes and tubes that would be different. Also, it would be a challenge because engine wiring harnesses and other wires would be different.
Lastly. . the ECM and TCM (if automatic) would not be "accepted" by the rest of the Sonic electronic modules. . So some programming mods or hacks to modules.
Not easy to do things like this these days unless you are or know a car guru who also knows how to hack automotive electronics. Only have seen 2 guys like that in the last few years that I know and do not think they would be interested in doing a Sonic hack.
Espysonic
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GM says the 17’ Cruze has a turbo 1.4 L so it should be the same right?
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JTee2017
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Yeah, sorry was thinking of the 1.5L in the Malibu.
Again. . that 1.4L in the Cruze is an upgraded version basically the same as what is in the Chevy Trax and Buick Encore.
Anyway. .. still the same issures apply. Different animals than the 1.4L in the Sonic.
JTee2017
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Yeah. .is confusing.
There was a thread or two on the forum that talked about that engine swap some time ago but I can;t seem to find it.
I know the engine mounts would allow it pretty much as a drop in, but I think the rest is a challenge.
The ist generation Cruze and Sonic engines are the same. . . . but not the 2017. So the ECM and wiring for sure would be different.
There was a thread or two on the forum that talked about that engine swap some time ago but I can;t seem to find it.
I know the engine mounts would allow it pretty much as a drop in, but I think the rest is a challenge.
The ist generation Cruze and Sonic engines are the same. . . . but not the 2017. So the ECM and wiring for sure would be different.
Espysonic
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I don’t want to do a swap, I want to buy the motor because it’s a good deal, and pull the Intake mani, and the Turbo to replace with my current ones, and then fool around with the ones currently on my car, and the extra motor parts.
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Espysonic
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Pretty much can get the whole motor for the price of just a turbo. Everything involved. So I wanted to know if those two parts specifically would be able to swap over
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UltimaSanctus
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The engine in the new Cruze is a completely different motor and even motor family from what we have. Direct injection, aluminum block, and the exhaust header is cast directly into the cylinder head just to name a few differences
