Bypassing the the bypass valve solenoid.

[N7 Lead Farmer]

is this a recommended mod for some of the 'newer' models? I have a '14 1.4L turbo. people seem very happy with the results of this mod but I've never done something like this and the instructions do not seem clear to be based on OP's post, which is now without pictures.

Thanks

 

[dtbrown]

I can confirm this will work on current 2017
18 sonic 1.4t as it's the same motor. Newer cruze with the new updated 1.4 probably not. BTW only do this if you have an aftermarket tune and having issues with abrupt part throttle bypass valve blow off that jerks the car. Doesn't serve any purpose for stock tune.

is this a recommended mod for some of the 'newer' models? I have a '14 1.4L turbo. people seem very happy with the results of this mod but I've never done something like this and the instructions do not seem clear to be based on OP's post, which is now without pictures.

Thanks

 

[TboneMinister]

I can confirm this will work on current 2017
18 sonic 1.4t as it's the same motor. Newer cruze with the new updated 1.4 probably not. BTW only do this if you have an aftermarket tune and having issues with abrupt part throttle bypass valve blow off that jerks the car. Doesn't serve any purpose for stock tune.

I thought the Gen II models switched to an electrically controlled valve? (Per Trifecta)

 

[dtbrown]

I thought the Gen II models switched to an electrically controlled valve? (Per Trifecta)

For the Gen II cruze 2016-2020 with the newer 1. 4t yes. The sonic never got the new 1.4t. They still run the same first get motor. So this still applies to all the sonics.

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[TboneMinister]

For the Gen II cruze 2016-2020 with the newer 1. 4t yes. The sonic never got the new 1.4t. They still run the same first get motor. So this still applies to all the sonics.

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I'm aware it's still the LUV vs the LE2. However, check the disclaimer at the bottom of this Trifecta description for the Forge Recirculation Valve (BPV): https://www.trifectaperformance.com/store/product/2410-forge-recirculation-valve-bpv-fmdvcs14r/

 

[dtbrown]

I'm aware it's still the LUV vs the LE2. However, check the disclaimer at the bottom of this Trifecta description for the Forge Recirculation Valve (BPV): https://www.trifectaperformance.com/store/product/2410-forge-recirculation-valve-bpv-fmdvcs14r/

Looks like they just have it wrong as I have a 2017 sonic and do not have an electricic bypass valve and same for all newer sonics. I installed a similar to the fordge you listed. I guarantee 100% that fordge will work on your 2017 and newer sonic. It will not work in the 2016 and newer cruze.

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[TboneMinister]

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[dtbrown]

Good to know. Thanks!

Also just FYI this topic of bypass they bypass solenoid. There's no performance gain but if you have an aftermarket bypass valve or blow off valve the vacuum from the intake manifold has a larger effect and sound on the bypass or blow off valve compared to having it hooked up to stock. Other benefits of this bypass tutorial or if you have numerous mods it does help with some drivability issues.

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[TboneMinister]

Also just FYI this topic of bypass they bypass solenoid. There's no performance gain but if you have an aftermarket bypass valve or blow off valve the vacuum from the intake manifold has a larger effect and sound on the bypass or blow off valve compared to having it hooked up to stock. Other benefits of this bypass tutorial or if you have numerous mods it does help with some drivability issues.

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I understand, thanks. I was just thinking that if it was truly changed to an electric valve, that any benefit from this mod could be accomplished by tune and that the mod itself may have been obsolete. I appreciate the information!