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    The current model is advertised at 42 mpg. Next years is said to have 2 more mpg, improving economy even further. Horsepower is around 140 and torque around 150, it has just enough pep stock if driven right. I took a training class on the engine, it's a true high quality Ecotec (I don't like the N/A 1.8), altough quite small. I am thinking horsepower potential is limited due to displacement and the "turbo" is tiny with a mini integral wastegate. You really have to beat it to hear boost. However: the Sonic is a sporty model coming out soon that is exclusively 1.4t stickshift and there will be some mild tuning versions of it. That hints of a little potential. Also, there are already downpipes and aftermarket parts available for the 1.4t, unlike the crap 1.6 E-tec and the cheapy 1.8 base model. I hear of the Holden SS with a potent 1.6t and an HSV 2.0t (I've been daydreaming of a 2.0t / Cobalt SS / LNF swap into a Cruze myself...) So what's up with that??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boost View Post
    do the Holdens come with the 1.4t and what are the popular mods / results if so??
    Only in the Cruze.
    However there is some new small cars (Barina) that potentially could use this engine.
    I no longer monitor the forum, please either post your question or create a support ticket.

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    Well fast forward a couple of weeks and already a half dozen tuners are fighting over the Cruze with average results around 50 extra horsepower and torque. See I was right nanny nanna boo boo. I am definitely going to get my share of this market, Cruze come to me every day! (for recalls :s) Great job on the support guys and I think we have a winner here. I'm gonna need my first stream...:o
    '12 Caprice PPV 6.0 L77 - daily transportation
    8.7 @ 84 (1/8 mile) bolt-ons

    '02 Silverado RCSB 5.3 L59 - regularly street driven
    8.2 @ 86 (1/8 mile) stock cam and spray
    8.6 @ 84 (1/8 mile) cam and heads no spray

    Our YOUTUBE CHANNEL featuring the Silverado

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