what car

Chevy cruze. 1.4T

Yes yes i know, not a performance car by any stretch.

But some light mods for a touch more power are worth it in my book.

I plan on getting a tune next.

I think the Eurofag version is the Vauxhall...Astra, I think.

I don't remember exactly.

you probably won't actually get any increase from the filter without a pretty heavygoing remap

exhaust is usually the best place to start on upping power, especially if you can get away with a decat

I would agree if it was the 1.8L.

The turbo? I would really be surprised if it didn't benefit from a less restrictive filter. @LOGiK The stock one is _horrendous_

Plus, I couldn't do a decat even if I wanted to. State requires yearly emissions inspections, and in any case any real exhaust mods would make the car too loud IMO.

More turbo spool I like, but much more than that would drown out the good qualities of the car: being quiet and efficient.

Also that's why I plan on getting a remap later.

Just...gotta start with the filter.

I'm not expecting like a hundred horsepower from this either. Manufacturer says to expect about 7hp and about 12lb/ft. Various forums seem to support that it gives a noticeable power bump, so it's good enough for me.

dunno, most modern engines aren't suffocated by induction but at very least run happier with less backpressure. I wouldn't say for sure if good manifolds and decats translate to more hp without a remap as ecus dictate a lot but they certainly lead to better throttle response

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DqRGyfSi84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HkmYvKVx58

'AVE some of that

@Broo TulsiGang 2024 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Those last 10 laps were some quality racing

https://youtu.be/DJ1EZOvLJcI

@LOGiK i would argue decat amd mufflers improve sound and fuel economy more than anything else unless coupled with a tune.

Still not really an option for me. Particularly not decat

can't you just swap a decat pipe out for inspection each year?

I run a 3" from turbo right back, I only put the cat on for the yearly MOT

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/956D/production/_102435283_vetteldancereuters.jpg

Mk2 golf with an Audi TT engine and interior, pretty sweet build

That looks clean

I love the little angry headlights

@LOGiK If I lived at home or at an apartment i would consider it, but i am at a dorm fulltime currently, it is inconvenient, and and it would compromise the quiet of the car too much.

I like my cars making noise like any other gearhead, but quiet is, to a degree, why i even bought this car

Quiet an convenience.

One of my dream builds is a mk1 GTI with a mk4 R32 VR6 in it, with a honkin turbo and a 4wd conversion

I mean most performance exhausts have an insert for making them less noisy, I've never used mine because pissing off neighbors is great but it's there if I needed it

also I have a personal dislike toward the entire VW group so I can't comment on any affection for VWs, sorry

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/416654435712892929/465706916002398218/20180708_213024.jpg

This took waaaaay too long to install

All because i assembled it then immediately realized i forgot one of the gaskets

ooo looks shiny.

I need to clean the shit off my engine. :/