Boosting a Chevy Cruze - Turbo Install & FuelTech FT550 Setup

[@802Garage]

Hahaha you were so nice to the lady saying it could be a fuel filter. Good on ya. Really nice work man! This kind of video is so exciting to me. It sounded great making boost and revving! Really hope this solves all your prior problems. :D

[@cmattdabrat]

LOL! She watched me for about a month straight and would say, you're going to get this car running today and would pray for me to receive the knowledge to get it going. Seems like it! Running much cleaner and pulling quite nice. Next video I'll do some street pulls, in Mexico, but she's starting to spin the tires, even with 5 degrees pulled out to keep things safe until I get it to the dyno to see how much timing it'll like.

[@802Garage]

@@cmattdabrat That's adorable. 🥺 Can't wait for dyno!

[@plllot9713]

this. is. AWESOME. impressive job, Matt. the wiring loom, the way everything looks so clean and organized, I'm speechless. thanks for another interesting video and Happy New Year!

[@cmattdabrat]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@shoda.27]

Love your content man. Theres not a lot of people who post regularly about chevy cruzes. Youve motivated me to work on my cruze. Just recently installed some zzp parts. My car is been running a lot better. Keep up the good work man.

[@cmattdabrat]

Thanks! It's a fun project and definitely want to push this to the limit. That's awesome to hear. 1.4?

[@shoda.27]

yes sir, got the 1.4l. I recently replaced the vavle cover and the coil pack. im getting the pvc and port intake manifold upgrade next.@@cmattdabrat

[@BushidoPhoto]

I love the content and how you show the good the bad and the ugly. No fakeness here!

[@cmattdabrat]

Thanks! So of the bad is the most interesting stuff lol.

[@BushidoPhoto]

I agree. There are just a lot of other channels that only show the success.

[@PacoRobbins]

This build has been so awesome. I've loved watching this every step of the way.

[@cmattdabrat]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@joaovictormatiassena602]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Nicee, Fueltech was a great choice bro!!

[@cmattdabrat]

I think so too!

[@larryking7488]

Always adjust timing

[@danzamp9761]

Can't wait to see this in person. Been chipping away at my rsx just have to wire in my injectors, coils, and iat and coolant sensors then throw the battery back in and it should be ready to start 😊.

[@cmattdabrat]

That's awesome! They take some time don't they? Looking forward to hearing it going.

[@danzamp9761]

@@cmattdabrat finished most of the wiring last night. I just need to figure out how I'm going to connect the map hose to my intake manifold. Hopefully I can figure that out tonight or tomorrow and have it running by the weekend. Hopefully this year goes well and I can actually gets some parts for the damn thing

[@danzamp9761]

@@cmattdabrat ended up just hooking up my stock map sensor last night and got it started. Now I need button up the wiring, set the timing and keep moving forward I'm so stoked. Gonna take some time to teach myself how to tune it but man I've been waiting for this for a long time.

[@herminiorivera213]

An “organized mess”🤣 i like that!

[@cmattdabrat]

LOL, definitely felt like a mess before I had it all loomed up.

[@79Jasper042610]

Good to see you still making content. Ive been hooked from the get go.

[@cmattdabrat]

I appreciate it!

[@Justretired755]

Great vid!!! Im actually wiring my car with a Ft550 I had a FT450 and watching your video clarify a lot of loose ends like the VVTI and the start button, In my setup I cut the gear sensor cable and used it for the pedal made the changes in the ft manager no issues.

[@cmattdabrat]

Nice!!! FuelTech was helpful in getting the triggers dialed in, but wasn't too bad of an install. Just be sure if you're going to trigger relays with the FT550, you have your relays wired as negative triggers.

[@Justretired755]

@@cmattdabrat hey thanks for the reply question where did you get the 12v for you VVTI solenoid?

[@cmattdabrat]

@@Justretired755 I tapped into the ignition 12v supply that's key on / off. Might be sharing the same supply / circuit as the coils.

[@Justretired755]

@@cmattdabrat thanks!!

[@jbg6961]

Great progress!🎉

[@cmattdabrat]

Yes! Great way to start off the year.

[@jay1185]

Yesss!!!! Fueltech was a great choice, bro! Step by step it's all coming together! I can't wait to see how it does in the 1/8 and 1/4!

[@cmattdabrat]

Thanks! I'm happy I went with FuelTech. There's a couple small gripes that other ECU's have, but loving it thus far. Me too! I'll do some test and tune stuff at the 1/8 here locally, but in order to not break anything, I'm going to seek out a 1/4 test and tune soon to really let her rip as I can dump in all the boost up top. Things break off the line with too much boost lol

[@arashtorabi8852]

Hi Matthew .happy new year. Hope the new year is the best for you. And my favorite part wiring 😂😂😂

[@cmattdabrat]

Happy New Year! It'll be a great year. LOL, tell me about it. Wiring isn't my favorite but this wasn't too bad.

[@petersonbalavoirjeanbaptis7649]

It's the one of best thing I'd wanna take time to learn

[@the8valveturbo]

Hi Matt, the gear wire you had is meant to go the gearbox. Some gearboxes (mine for example) has a first gear selector switch on it. Not sure yours has. Its to limit the boost in 1st so you dont destroy your dif. Ive got the switch, but havent it wired up as my dif & gearbox are pretty much indestructable. If you have the switch, i recommend wiring it in, as you have the (what we call over here) the chocolate box! Great vid tho, exciting times!!

[@cmattdabrat]

You're right about that! With this model cruze and transmission, it doesn't have gear detection. I just thought it was funny they made the decision that it's a standard part of their wiring harnesses. The pin out of the FuelTech, once I entered what my needs were, some of the pins were taken up by the Gear detection wiring. Not a big issue and I'm sure at some point once I can afford a sequential transmission I'll make use of it.

[@abigbrain1967]

Awesome work Matt, i really enjoy watching (and learning) from your videos.

[@cmattdabrat]

Thank you! Glad they have been helpful in the learning process.

[@dougj.8288]

This build has been awesome, really impressed with your skills.

[@cmattdabrat]

Thank you!

[@jayasankabandara4792]

Thanks man! By showing the process of attaching a stand-alone aftermarket ECU to a modern day car, like the Cruze, you showed us the unlimited capabilities of swapping engines to this car! I wander if everything based on the BCM works somewhat similar to how came from factory (like power windows, interior lights, airbags etc.). I mean, just think about it Cruze fans! "What if" we could swap something beefy to this thing with an aftermarket ECU?

[@cmattdabrat]

Everything functions the same! With the exception of the auto run lights seeing as I removed the stock instrument panel. Blinkers, horn, radio, windows... BCM is handling it all. Really just took control of the engine and the fuel pump. Solved all the issues I was running to with power cut.

[@jayasankabandara4792]

@@cmattdabrat Thanks man! Waiting to see an update after fixing the issues with the idle! My Cruze has an issue with a leaking valve cover gasket and injector seals, alongside with a broken turbo intake hose (Which has made it terrible to drive under 2000RPM). I also have a Cruze 1st gen, but with the Italian(VM Motori) 2.0 diesel!

[@arthurhenderson3853]

Nice work mate 👍

[@cmattdabrat]

Thank you!

[@msalamlaham7129]

Great work! Exciting stuff!

[@cmattdabrat]

Thanks!

[@generiley355]

Great video and information Matt.....Happy New Year !!!

[@cmattdabrat]

Thank you and Happy New Year!

[@victorwilks88]

Great content

[@cmattdabrat]

Thank you!

[@ExpoPerformence]

Never clicked a notification so fast! 😂

[@cmattdabrat]

LOL, that's awesome!

[@ExpoPerformence]

@@cmattdabrat love the content brother! (Even though I don’t have a Chevy/ cruze)

[@diablospartacus4113]

So you just cut the wires from the stock ecu harness left everything Else in so the bcm and other tasks that the ecu does still works?

[@termochiptr]

total inspiration. 🥳

[@cmattdabrat]

Thanks!

[@mahdialsenussi3066]

Nice work ❤️ 👍🏼

[@TheTruth4313]

I think the hubcap looks more like piss then crap. 😆 Happy NY!

[@larryking7488]

I have a ft 550 I understand some of the first start a run issue it can be tuff I have ac16. Lot battery with no alternator am I’m struggling with correct voltage stuff for sensors a such. I need a tuner if you tune. Need help got truck running. Ls 5.3l twin turbo. Power glide trans 2800 stall small cam. Factory motor other than head a cam.

[@cmattdabrat]

You'll get it! I just play around with my own car. I'm not a professional and would hate to hurt someones engine with my lack of experience. I don't mind experimenting on mine though. Maybe down the road I'll help with tuning but I need more experience.

[@ThankMeNowBro]

WOOOO! That's all i have to say !

[@cmattdabrat]

LOL, thanks!

[@chikunman133]

Hope all is well bro

[@cmattdabrat]

Doing well! Work has been keeping me busy. Just working on getting my money situation better to keep pushing forward. This hobby is expensive even at this entry level lol.

[@chikunman133]

@@cmattdabrat good to hear you are doing well. Keep the hustle up. And yeah it is. It even more expensive with my BMW and I hate it but I love it.

[@jameswilliams8025]

First lol keep it up man I'm loving the content happy new year

[@cmattdabrat]

LOL! Happy New Year!

[@KevinBrown-bu7rs]

Motivating me to work on my project car I am no where near this far along tho l

[@cmattdabrat]

You'll get there! Hard to believe it's approaching 4 years since I started this project. Just takes time.

[@theautoanswerman8063]

Great video

[@cmattdabrat]

Thanks!

[@dannykirby7023]

Hey Matt be careful with that new turbo I saw a guy that had the same one and when it would heat up the compressor wheel would lock up in the housing so if you loose boost and the car is hot that might be the issue

[@cmattdabrat]

The ball bearing turbo? The one that's currently on their has been doing well. No issues thus far.

[@dannykirby7023]

@@cmattdabrat yea I wish I remember the guys KZbin but after it cooled down it was fine so idk what the issue was so if it does it in the future I'd look at that

[@delatuned]

I felt that engine power reduced 😂😂😂

[@cmattdabrat]

LOL, it's been a plague that has left me on the side of the road hitting clear DTC's many times.

[@delatuned]

@@cmattdabrat that's the same thing I'm going trought I have a correlation map maf TB code and some other shit.

[@MrJermbob]

At least the afrs will be somewhat right this time with the fueltech forcing it.

[@cmattdabrat]

Absolutely! Been really easy to dial in too, within a few percent.

[@larryking7488]

Should not adjust crank timing with a timing light boy you almost messed up.

[@cmattdabrat]

You need to set base timing so it's correct in the ECU.