Just a tip for the fuel injector connectors. You can just push in on those clips. They spread out when pushed in and allow you to pull the connector out at the same time. Just so you dont have to deal with the possibility of losing them
Thanks for the upload, I found it quite useful. I have the ZZP Intake, PCV and Catch Can and Turbo Cover to install. I can't believe that GM did nothing about the damn PCV design and a little 1/2 cent nipple caused such a big issue.
Thank you so much for this! My GF has a 2017 Sonic and currently she's dealing with the dreaded p0171 code. Gonna be doing ZZP's Aluminum valve cover and the pcv fix. Your video is super easy to follow and gonna make the install painless haha.
Well done. A shortcut is to remove the fuel rail and injectors from the intake before removing the intake. No need to depressurize the fuel lines, since you do not break the line. The fuel line, rail, and injectors can be moved out of the way intact.
Well now I have some new toys to look into for my 15 sonic. I've slowly but surely been replacing all the plastic parts with aluminum parts, just wish chevy would have done this instead of the plastic pieces that eventually go bad after a few years.
Great video. Helped me throw on the zzp pcv upgrade. Only thing i did differently on fuel injectors was top and bottom seals. I'll use this easy to follow video again when if i get the ported intake manifold. Thanks!
If you take the cowling for the windshield wipers off it gives you a little bit more room. It is just two pieces that slide together so it's easy to get in and out
I put on the PCV fix kit and manifold spacer on my Sonic before i could afford the ZZP manifold. It was a pain. Not looking for to replacing the intake manifold but it has to be done eventually.
Does anybody know where to find some of those metal pins that’s in the hose he’s holding at 21:43 ? My Cruze is leaking oil thru the hose cause the pin is all bent and a mess
Their kit is simply sucking oil out of the valve cover and back into the turbo. I've been running their kit for 2 months and have found 2/3rds of the oil is just gone, sucked in through the unfiltered hose from the oil cap to the turbo inlet.
i wasnt sure how the 1.4 manifold was made, the 1.8 manifold doesnt have those parts that were removed from yours as they have adjustable intake runners, its a similar idea but further inside with an electric actuator.
Happy holidays to you too! and its excellent, I put about 600-1000 miles on it every week believe it or not and she runs efficient and strong to this day! I'm approaching 160,000miles 👌
Excellent video explanation you did. I have similar vehicle problems 2014 Chevy Cruze Lt and have 2 questions. Does the new zz ported intake manifold that has the orange 🍊 check valve inside more improved for it not to fall off like factory one? Or can the orange check valve be replaced without taking off the whole intake manifold? I know they sell cruzekit but wanted to keep it all factory if possible. Thanks for the video and any feedback appreciated
Curious how you think you’re improving efficiency by installing a manifold that removes turbulence tumblers which improve atomization of fuel, and increasing the crack pressure of the check valve in the vacuum pcv path to where nearly half of all vacuum conditions are no longer applying crankcase vacuum and therefore not assisting in piston ring seal on the low tension piston rings. You’re making more power, but efficiency has gone down.
Excuse me if this is a dish question but how does “ opening up the airflow “ in those ports improve fuel mileage? Also wouldn’t this modification “ lean “ things out requiring more fuel flow?
So the manifold is the same with a little material removed? Why not just remove that material yourself? It's plastic and it would take like 30 minutes.
Question?: Instead of having everything get collected in the catch can can't it just be diverted into the oil cap? And also won't the intake manifold check valve get clogged after time cause of the size of the opening?
That's what the spacer does it deletes that air path and reroutes it to the catch can which has an upgraded check valve. I prefer the cruzekits pcv fix kit as it doesn't need the spacer or catch can. I may in the future do the ported intake but this is a commuter car so unless the factory one fails I doubt I'll spend extra on parts. Thankfully the valve covers are cheap and easy to swap considering the vacuum regulating valve fails daily often on these cars
How did you Manage to get the connectors loose from underneath the car? I can’t get anything on the clips as my needle nose is to small.. don’t I have to squeeze them then pull?
Had a much easier time taking the clips off back while I was able to twist the manifold and get at them with a needle nose and pry out, thanks for showing that they are supporting it and that they need to be removed to come out. Currently just got it out and following your video 🙏 going to be nice with the Bosch 42 and bigger throttle body
The factory pcv system for these cars is notorious to fail and cause ventilation issues and crank case pressure issues ultimately causing valve cover leaks amongst other issues. so this kit helps prevent that and allows for a collection point for all the blow by that occurs on these lil engines. It greatly increases the reliability and longevity of your PVC system.
No tune needed, but with the ported manifold if you decide to you could get a tune along with new 72# valve springs. Helps raise the rev limiter, but in an automatic car not sure how much that helps.
Just a tip for the fuel injector connectors. You can just push in on those clips. They spread out when pushed in and allow you to pull the connector out at the same time. Just so you dont have to deal with the possibility of losing them
Damn that is very beneficial information! thank you for that!
Did you mean you can just put the clip on the fuel injectors and they will secure themselves when you seat them? That’s what I noticed.
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Thanks for the upload, I found it quite useful. I have the ZZP Intake, PCV and Catch Can and Turbo Cover to install. I can't believe that GM did nothing about the damn PCV design and a little 1/2 cent nipple caused such a big issue.
Exactly! but it is what It is I guess haha
Thank you so much for this! My GF has a 2017 Sonic and currently she's dealing with the dreaded p0171 code. Gonna be doing ZZP's Aluminum valve cover and the pcv fix. Your video is super easy to follow and gonna make the install painless haha.
Well done. A shortcut is to remove the fuel rail and injectors from the intake before removing the intake. No need to depressurize the fuel lines, since you do not break the line. The fuel line, rail, and injectors can be moved out of the way intact.
and with the injector rail removed, it's so much easier to get the manifold in and out!
You make this task look a little less daunting. I really dont need to get a friend over (for moral support) but i still want to!
Well now I have some new toys to look into for my 15 sonic. I've slowly but surely been replacing all the plastic parts with aluminum parts, just wish chevy would have done this instead of the plastic pieces that eventually go bad after a few years.
100% true.. this little hot running engine eats these plastic pieces up in a few years seems like haha. the plastics are a maintenance item it seems
Great video. Helped me throw on the zzp pcv upgrade. Only thing i did differently on fuel injectors was top and bottom seals. I'll use this easy to follow video again when if i get the ported intake manifold. Thanks!
If you take the cowling for the windshield wipers off it gives you a little bit more room. It is just two pieces that slide together so it's easy to get in and out
I put on the PCV fix kit and manifold spacer on my Sonic before i could afford the ZZP manifold. It was a pain. Not looking for to replacing the intake manifold but it has to be done eventually.
Yea… I hope I never have to replace it again… it’s a pain to do lol
Does anybody know where to find some of those metal pins that’s in the hose he’s holding at 21:43 ? My Cruze is leaking oil thru the hose cause the pin is all bent and a mess
Their kit is simply sucking oil out of the valve cover and back into the turbo. I've been running their kit for 2 months and have found 2/3rds of the oil is just gone, sucked in through the unfiltered hose from the oil cap to the turbo inlet.
i wasnt sure how the 1.4 manifold was made, the 1.8 manifold doesnt have those parts that were removed from yours as they have adjustable intake runners, its a similar idea but further inside with an electric actuator.
Hey boss hope you had a happy holidays and new years! Hows the car holding up after these upgrades?
Happy holidays to you too! and its excellent, I put about 600-1000 miles on it every week believe it or not and she runs efficient and strong to this day! I'm approaching 160,000miles 👌
Im a month away from rolling over to 6 digit mileage, and you got 160k?
Excellent video explanation you did. I have similar vehicle problems 2014 Chevy Cruze Lt and have 2 questions. Does the new zz ported intake manifold that has the orange 🍊 check valve inside more improved for it not to fall off like factory one? Or can the orange check valve be replaced without taking off the whole intake manifold? I know they sell cruzekit but wanted to keep it all factory if possible. Thanks for the video and any feedback appreciated
how big of an impact on your MPG if you start doing slitght bolt ons? I'm thinking about getting one as a daily but still want it to be quick
The zzp manifold it had any upgrade on the pcv valve itself or is like the oem with same issue (the nipple)
Man I need you for my mechanic especially on the 2014 Chevy Cruze Lt. Thanks for the video
I’ve never trusted them clamps. I prefer if the would do spring clamps
Yup those “ screw to tighten “ hose clamps almost always back off over time.
I always had a po420 code with zzp oil catch can finally gone with this set up js 🤷 and also hade blowby and its runing better
Curious how you think you’re improving efficiency by installing a manifold that removes turbulence tumblers which improve atomization of fuel, and increasing the crack pressure of the check valve in the vacuum pcv path to where nearly half of all vacuum conditions are no longer applying crankcase vacuum and therefore not assisting in piston ring seal on the low tension piston rings.
You’re making more power, but efficiency has gone down.
Skunk works makes all kinds of stuff for those
really!? I hear BnR does too
Hey friend, what do you think of the kitcruze that replaces the PCV?
Excuse me if this is a dish question but how does “ opening up the airflow “ in those ports improve fuel mileage? Also wouldn’t this modification “ lean “ things out requiring more fuel flow?
So the manifold is the same with a little material removed? Why not just remove that material yourself? It's plastic and it would take like 30 minutes.
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Your welcome!
Question?:
Instead of having everything get collected in the catch can can't it just be diverted into the oil cap? And also won't the intake manifold check valve get clogged after time cause of the size of the opening?
Did the ported intake manifold throw any lean engine codes? I figure more air but the same amount of fuel may show as too lean.
Any issues with check engine lights after this installation?
Same question.
None at all so far. Already have about 5000 miles on it, no codes
Hey are you going to jax wax in tampa on the 8th
How do you remove the plugs on the tags on the engine harness? Having a hard time rn getting at that. 🤔
Just bought a Cruze LTZ 2012. This oil catch can fit or just for the Sonic?
The oil catch can should fix for the Cruze, I think you have to specify when you purchase Cruze or Sonic.
correct to what @charleslowe522 stated. you have to specify when purchasing what car you have
What about the orange check valve that’s down in the intake manifold? Does the ported one delete that or is it already sealed off?
If it’s the one I think your talking about… it’s still there. Just new
That's what the spacer does it deletes that air path and reroutes it to the catch can which has an upgraded check valve.
I prefer the cruzekits pcv fix kit as it doesn't need the spacer or catch can. I may in the future do the ported intake but this is a commuter car so unless the factory one fails I doubt I'll spend extra on parts. Thankfully the valve covers are cheap and easy to swap considering the vacuum regulating valve fails daily often on these cars
How did you
Manage to get the connectors loose from underneath the car? I can’t get anything on the clips as my needle nose is to small.. don’t I have to squeeze them then pull?
Had a much easier time taking the clips off back while I was able to twist the manifold and get at them with a needle nose and pry out, thanks for showing that they are supporting it and that they need to be removed to come out. Currently just got it out and following your video 🙏 going to be nice with the Bosch 42 and bigger throttle body
I hit the sub for sonic content lol
the pvc kit is to fix what issue?
The factory pcv system for these cars is notorious to fail and cause ventilation issues and crank case pressure issues ultimately causing valve cover leaks amongst other issues. so this kit helps prevent that and allows for a collection point for all the blow by that occurs on these lil engines. It greatly increases the reliability and longevity of your PVC system.
Would this work on a chevy aveo
Bnr I've heard better about, they have the gtx250 turbo
Maybe, but ZZP is local to me here in MI. Hopefully my blind allegiances doesn't lead me astray.
Do you know the standard cc flow for injectors please
Stock 1.4 injectors are 33#.
Does it need a tune?
Nope no tune needed!
No tune needed, but with the ported manifold if you decide to you could get a tune along with new 72# valve springs. Helps raise the rev limiter, but in an automatic car not sure how much that helps.