NEWZQ Turbo Charger Turbocharger Kit

Updated May 13, 2026

Same Engine, Different Disclosure

Both kits target the same Garrett GT1446V model on the GM A14NET 1.4L LUV engine. The differentiator is which spec elements each listing chooses to publish, not which engine the kit fits.

NEWZQ\'s fitment line covers three Chevy chassis lines explicitly: Compatible with Chevy Cruze 1.4L 2011-2016. Compatible with Chevy Sonic 1.4L 2012-2018. Compatible with Chevy Trax 1.4L 2013-2018.. TEKKOAUTO splits the fitment into per-chassis lines including the Buick Encore explicitly: Compatible with Buick Encore 1.4L 2013-2018 alongside Compatible with Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L 2011-2016. The Cruze 1.4L 2011-2016 envelope matches on both listings exactly. NEWZQ folds the Buick Encore into the broader GT1446V envelope; TEKKOAUTO names it as a dedicated line.

NEWZQ's Spec-Stack Precision

NEWZQ publishes the most precise spec stack of any Cluster A 1.4L LUV listing. Garrett model code, GM engine code, exact displacement, plus material claim — all on the same product page.

The NEWZQ spec-stack disclosure: GT1446V Compatible with 2011-2018 Chevy Cruze Sonic Trax 16 Cruze Limited 1.4L 1364 ccm Engines A14NET. The Garrett GT1446V model designation is the canonical OE name for this turbo platform on the 1.4L LUV. The GM A14NET engine code is the internal GM designation for the 1.4L LUV gas turbocharged engine. The 1364 cc displacement is the manufacturer-precise volumetric spec — competing listings round to "1.4L" without the cc-level precision. The 2016 Cruze Limited callout extends the chassis-year envelope to cover the final first-gen Cruze year. NEWZQ stacks all four spec elements together; TEKKOAUTO does not.

The NEWZQ material claim: Made of nickel-based casting alloy,solid product appearance, can withstand high pressure.. The nickel-based casting alloy framing is more specific than TEKKOAUTO\'s lack of a published material claim. The verification limitation is the same one that plagues budget-tier turbo marketing across the chain — no metallurgy certificate, no third-party test report — but the disclosure is more concrete than competing listings.

TEKKOAUTO's OE Number List

TEKKOAUTO publishes a cleaner OE replacement number list, with the 81504 stamp variation NEWZQ does not name. Different sub-segment of the GM-supplier rotation gets named on each listing.

The TEKKOAUTO cross-reference: Replacement Part Number: 667-203, 667203, 81504, 860156, 55565353, 781504-5004S, 781504-5001S. The 81504 entry is the listing\'s unique tell — a Garrett 781504 stamp variation that appears on selected casting batches. The 781504-5004S and 781504-5001S suffix variations are the canonical Garrett 781504 series codes that anchor the Cluster A chain. NEWZQ\'s OE list includes 781504 + 781504-5001S + 781504-5002S + 781504-5004S + 781504-5005S — broader suffix coverage than TEKKOAUTO. NEWZQ wins on Garrett 781504 suffix breadth; TEKKOAUTO wins on the 81504 stamp variation NEWZQ omits.

Both Recommend Professional Install

Both listings publish the same professional-installation advisory. Neither kit ships with the AUTOBABA-style itemized in-box inventory disclosure.

The TEKKOAUTO advisory: Note: Installation under professional instruction is recommended.. NEWZQ publishes a near-identical advisory on the listing page. The convergent advisory across both listings reflects a real Cluster A 1.4L LUV install reality — the factory manifold studs snap off the head during a worn-stud removal, the exhaust downpipe routing on Cruze chassis is tight against the firewall, and the PCV root-cause coupling requires a parallel teardown the budget kits do not address on the listing page. Both kits assume an install-shop pass with rebuilder discipline; first-time DIY installers on the Cruze 1.4L LUV chassis carry more uncertainty load than the budget tier accommodates.

NEWZQ's 35% Power Claim

NEWZQ publishes a marketing claim about turbocharger power gains that warrants editorial framing. The claim describes the underlying technology, not a specific Cruze 1.4L LUV outcome on a stock-replacement install.

The NEWZQ marketing line: A turbocharger can increase the power of your engine by up to 35%.. The 35% figure describes the general turbocharger-vs-naturally-aspirated comparison — an engine designed naturally-aspirated can lose air-fuel mixture density at altitude or under high-output demand; adding a turbocharger restores or exceeds the lost density. The claim is not a Cruze 1.4L LUV specific outcome. A stock-replacement install on a 1.4L LUV restores the factory boost calibration; the wastegate-modulated boost is what the GM ECM calibration commanded out of the factory. Buyers expecting a 35% horsepower gain from a stock-replacement install will not see one; the factory output is restored, not exceeded.

If You're Coming From NEWZQ's Side

If you're coming from the NEWZQ listing — particularly when your spec verification process runs against the Garrett GT1446V + GM A14NET engine-code stack — NEWZQ\'s spec-stack precision is the listing-page asset that justifies the cross-shop pick. The nickel-based casting alloy material claim is the secondary differentiator.

The NEWZQ Garrett 781504 suffix coverage (-0001 through -5005S range) handles the casting-stamp variation that production-run rotation introduces. Buyers landing on a -5002S or -5005S casting prefix find NEWZQ names their exact stamp; TEKKOAUTO does not. The 2016 Cruze Limited callout in NEWZQ\'s envelope handles the final first-gen Cruze chassis year that some competing listings stop short of.

If You're in the TEKKOAUTO Ecosystem

If you're in the TEKKOAUTO ecosystem — particularly when the failed turbo casting stamps as 81504 (the variant NEWZQ does not name) or when the chassis is a Buick Encore where TEKKOAUTO\'s dedicated fitment line provides the cleanest confirmation — TEKKOAUTO is the listing path.

The TEKKOAUTO-side review pool is 3.9 / 5 across 10 verified reviews, narrowly ahead of NEWZQ\'s 3.8 / 5 across 13. The pool depth difference is structural noise on the budget tier; neither pool carries enough verified-purchase density to differentiate strongly. Both fall well below the A-Premium Complete cross-shop on review-density signal alone.

For the underlying turbocharger engineering background spanning both listings, the Wikipedia Turbocharger encyclopedia entry documents the compressor-and-turbine architecture both Cluster A budget kits implement. For the Garrett model-code context that both listings anchor to, the Garrett Motion How To Select A Turbo guide covers the GT-series sizing rules the GT1446V variant inherits. For the broader rebuilder-tier context buyers should evaluate against the budget pair, the TSReman Turbo University service-part catalog publishes Garrett 781504 series cross-reference manifests on the same Cluster A chain.

Verdict: Spec Precision vs OE Breadth

NEWZQ tilts the cross-shop on spec-stack precision (GT1446V + A14NET + 1364cc + nickel-based casting) and Garrett 781504 suffix coverage. TEKKOAUTO tilts on Buick Encore fitment clarity (dedicated line on the listing) and the 81504 stamp variation NEWZQ omits. Pick NEWZQ when spec-stack precision matters; pick TEKKOAUTO when the failed casting reads 81504 or when the chassis is a Buick Encore.

Cluster A 1.4L LUV Decision Points

Which kit publishes a more specific spec stack?

NEWZQ publishes the most precise spec stack of any Cluster A 1.4L LUV listing — Garrett GT1446V model designation, GM A14NET engine code, exact 1.4L 1364cc displacement, plus nickel-based casting alloy material. TEKKOAUTO publishes the model fitment by year alone without the engine-code or displacement-precision callout. Buyers cross-checking the failed turbo against a service-manual spec stack find NEWZQ's disclosure more verifiable on the spec axis.

Does TEKKOAUTO cover Buick Encore differently than NEWZQ?

TEKKOAUTO's listing explicitly names Buick Encore 1.4L 2013-2018 in its own dedicated fitment line. NEWZQ's listing covers Chevy Cruze / Sonic / Trax in its primary fitment statement but the Buick Encore reference is folded into the broader GT1446V envelope rather than called out as a separate line. Both kits cover the Buick Encore physically; TEKKOAUTO names it more cleanly on the listing page.

Do either kit ship with full install hardware?

Both listings recommend professional installation rather than promising DIY-ready packaging. Neither itemizes the kit contents the way AUTOBABA's listing does (valve, gaskets, bolts, clamps). Buyers ordering for an install-shop visit should plan to source gaskets and exhaust manifold studs separately unless the listing PO confirms full inclusion. For full kit-contents itemization, AUTOBABA is the Cluster A pick that publishes the in-box inventory disclosure.

How do the OE replacement number lists compare?

TEKKOAUTO lists seven OE replacement codes: 667-203, 667203, 81504 (note the missing "7" — likely a listing typo for 781504), 860156, 55565353, 781504-5004S, and 781504-5001S. NEWZQ lists eight codes including 781504, 781504-5001S, 781504-5002S, 781504-5004S, 781504-5005S, 860156, 55565353, and GT1446V. The Garrett 781504 series suffix variations are NEWZQ's unique tell — 5002S and 5005S appear on NEWZQ's list but not TEKKOAUTO's. Casting-stamp match by suffix is the discriminator.

Which has the better verified-purchase pool?

Both pools are similar mid-3 budget-tier signals. NEWZQ averages 3.8 / 5 across 13 verified reviews. TEKKOAUTO averages 3.9 / 5 across 10 verified reviews (with 3.7 / 5 narrow read on the 10-review pool itself). Neither headlines above the broader Cluster A leader A-Premium Complete at 4.31 / 5 across 13 reviews on the same chain. Both budget kits cross-shop unfavorably against A-Premium Complete on review-density signal alone.

For the broader Cluster A 1.4L LUV cross-shop including the A-Premium Complete top pick, route to the Best Cruze 1.4L Replacement Turbo roundup, or size aftermarket spend against the dealer quote with the Turbo Replacement Cost Estimator.