palio 1.6gtx doubt

pawan · 15th November 2006, 21:59

why do i see very few palio modified on the street and more of zen's what are the advantages and disadvantage's in modifing palio's why are they very few 1.6gtx on the street modified and similarly in the drag's can tubos's and superharger be put in 1.

mods sory if i posted in the wrong place.

finneyp · 15th November 2006, 22:35

Pawan, Palio 1.6 GTX is a Powerful Beast and doesn't require any mods to further its Amazing Performance! Enjoy!!!

moralfibre · 15th November 2006, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

Pawan, Palio 1.6 GTX is a Powerful Beast and doesn't require any mods to further its Amazing Performance! Enjoy!!!

I beg to differ. The City and the Baleno are powerful machines too but there are people who mod them.

I feel the Palio is not a cheap car to mod. Unlike the engine bays of the Honda's and Suzuki's, Palio's engine bay doesn't have the much required space to add a Turbo to it. I dont say it can't be done, but it would be highly impractical.
There is a difference between modifications and alterations which many of us do not consider while we think of getting more horses from our engines.

If your idea of modifications is a free flow filter, FF exhaust, plugs and the likes, then I dont think the Palio should have a problem accomodating it. If you are thinking of a turbo then just pop the hood of the Palio and try to find space to do the plumbing.

khaadu75 · 16th November 2006, 00:02

Pawan, In simple terms -- the GTX is a bit too heavy for stuff like dragging and all and thats why people stay away !!!

Cheers

nitrous · 16th November 2006, 00:23

Japanese engines are way too easy to mod compared to other cars.

pawan · 16th November 2006, 08:08

so basicially a palio is too heavy and has a small engine bay.

GTO · 16th November 2006, 10:52

Also keep in mind that the after-market support for a Palio will be much less than the more popular Hondas and Suzukis.

hellspawn · 23rd November 2006, 22:44

also you dont have bigger engines available in india to plonk into the palio's engine bay like in the case of a zen where you can put in an esteem and a baleno engine.

theMAG · 24th November 2006, 00:37

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Originally Posted by pawan

why do i see very few palio modified on the street and more of zen's what are the advantages and disadvantage's in modifing palio's why are they very few 1.6gtx on the street modified and similarly in the drag's can tubos's and superharger be put in 1.

The 1.6 Palio has more than sufficient power to not be modded. Besides its stock avatar is a very well balanced one.

The Zen has always been that wannabe car thats just shy of a proper hot hatch moniker; this gap being filled by the modifications.

Putting a turbocharger is easier (subjectively speaking) than a supercharger, and probably cheaper as well (Pyscho and the other modders, pl cutslashdelete my words as required

).

Pawan - whats the original intent behind your question, can I ask?

extreme_torque · 24th November 2006, 17:57

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Originally Posted by GTO

Also keep in mind that the after-market support for a Palio will be much less than the more popular Hondas and Suzukis.

Very valid point.
P.S A friend's Swift turbo's engine conked off with in 3000 kms of putting in the turbo. Its now spewing white smoke even at idle. The turbo is a garrett T 25 with an intercooler, it used to beat Skoda RS to 100 kph but now i am thinking.... is it worth it.

Bulleteer · 26th November 2006, 11:23

What does modification here mean? is it Look and feel mods like the bonnets, side skirts, Roof rails, graphics, antenna's , tail lights.... or the power ups which are invisible ?

moralfibre · 26th November 2006, 11:45

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Originally Posted by Bulleteer

What does modification here mean? is it Look and feel mods like the bonnets, side skirts, Roof rails, graphics, antenna's , tail lights.... or the power ups which are invisible ?

He's talked about Turbo's and Superchargers, which led me to believe that he is talking about performance mods.

pawan · 26th November 2006, 13:29

^^ ya was talking about performance upgrades and similarly accent's is it because of the hyundai tag or other stuff.

Godfather · 26th November 2006, 15:34

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Originally Posted by hellspawn

in the case of a zen where you can put in an esteem and a baleno engine.

1. Esteem 1.3L
2. Baleno 1.6 L
3. Honda Vtec
4. Suzuki Twincam..

any more you can think of????

Godfather

naveen.kk · 15th April 2007, 20:56

I ve seen some one talking about Smaller Engine bays. True but it has best in its class. Comparing it to Zen Palio has a better engine bay. Talking about engine swaps in Zen, at the most 1.6L Baleno can be fitted in Zen. Which comes stock in Palio.

The main interesting part comes when we talk about Turbo Charging a Palio. It can be done, but as some gentle men told us about an alteration.

It will be more of an alteration than modification.

Such minor alterations are required, but we can fill in loads of power in it.

Aint sure of the after effects of it.
Better to find one who got it done to a Palio.

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pawan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: auckland, new zealand Posts: 868 Thanked: 4 Times	palio 1.6gtx doubt why do i see very few palio modified on the street and more of zen's what are the advantages and disadvantage's in modifing palio's why are they very few 1.6gtx on the street modified and similarly in the drag's can tubos's and superharger be put in 1. mods sory if i posted in the wrong place. Last edited by pawan : 15th November 2006 at 22:09.
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finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Pawan, Palio 1.6 GTX is a Powerful Beast and doesn't require any mods to further its Amazing Performance! Enjoy!!!
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khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Pawan, In simple terms -- the GTX is a bit too heavy for stuff like dragging and all and thats why people stay away !!! Cheers
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Japanese engines are way too easy to mod compared to other cars.
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pawan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: auckland, new zealand Posts: 868 Thanked: 4 Times	so basicially a palio is too heavy and has a small engine bay.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,737 Times View My Garage	Also keep in mind that the after-market support for a Palio will be much less than the more popular Hondas and Suzukis.
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hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	also you dont have bigger engines available in india to plonk into the palio's engine bay like in the case of a zen where you can put in an esteem and a baleno engine.
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Bulleteer BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	What Modification means here ? What does modification here mean? is it Look and feel mods like the bonnets, side skirts, Roof rails, graphics, antenna's , tail lights.... or the power ups which are invisible ?
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pawan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: auckland, new zealand Posts: 868 Thanked: 4 Times	^^ ya was talking about performance upgrades and similarly accent's is it because of the hyundai tag or other stuff.
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naveen.kk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 120 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	I ve seen some one talking about Smaller Engine bays. True but it has best in its class. Comparing it to Zen Palio has a better engine bay. Talking about engine swaps in Zen, at the most 1.6L Baleno can be fitted in Zen. Which comes stock in Palio. The main interesting part comes when we talk about Turbo Charging a Palio. It can be done, but as some gentle men told us about an alteration. It will be more of an alteration than modification. Such minor alterations are required, but we can fill in loads of power in it. Aint sure of the after effects of it. Better to find one who got it done to a Palio.
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