Needed some nice advice on performance mods for baleno 1.6 BS III

Aficionado · 15th October 2007, 15:28

eyy budzzz. just needed some nice ideas as to how i can upgrade the engine's performance. not interested in NOS. just pure engine mods n upgrades. i've a baleno 1.6 BS III. which as we all know is a 91 bhp beast. i've given it some punch by adding an automech header and an aftermarket all chrome muffler

. plus i also have a K&N universal extreme air filter.
the car runs pretty smooth and doesn't really take much effort in accelerating as it used to on the stock header n filter. but what i want is an even faster acceleration. and if i can even push it's top end whack to some extent. the whole setup cost me about 35k. other than all dis i have 15 inch rims. hard chrome 5 spoked. Kumho ecsta 205/50/15 rubbers. inside i have an all sounstream audio. which includes 2 subs. 8 tweeters. 1 component system. 2 amps. a custom parcel tray with a flashers installed in the neon tube. and a pioneer 7750 head unit. all the wiring from RC leads to the mains are Kicker. so now what i've put in de pipeline is getting a turbo or a supercharger. whichever's better. next up. bigger discs fer better braking. then i'll be goin in fer camshafts and iridium spark plugs. and again. NOS is not on the list. i also have a few questions which i'd like to ask and would really appreciate a response.

1.. What's better- TURBOCHARGER or SUPERCHARGER. as i've read that a turbo lacks in top end whack and the supercharger takes initial 20-25% power from the cams.

2.. Does installing a turbo give a blow to the engine life???

3.. Does porting, polishing and shaving the cyl. heads improve the performance??? If yes, then do they also decrease the engine life???

Last but not the least. i'd love honest opinions about whatever i've asked. added info that you all can provide me with would be an added bonus. and if possible. put some price tags on the items too... as my budget right now jus extends to bout 50k-100k. Thanks a tonne people

Aficionado

kpzen · 15th October 2007, 15:35

AFAIK Automech doesn't make headers for Baleno BSIII.
Where did u get them from?

Aficionado · 15th October 2007, 23:29

got this one frem delhi. sum guy who owns a store by the name uv bharat automobiles

faithless_1984 · 16th October 2007, 02:42

Welcome aboard aficionado.

I suggest you PM mclaren1885 for any help regarding performance upgrades for a baleno or just wait for his reply.
Oh and post some pics of your ride.

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inside i have an all sounstream audio. which includes 2 subs. 8 tweeters. 1 component system. 2 amps

Dayumm.!

Akshay1234 · 16th October 2007, 10:15

8 tweeters? man you should post the specs in the ice section.

for a lac i doubt you can get a good turbo job.

porting and polishing does improve engine performance but it all depends where you get it done.

bhp · 16th October 2007, 17:03

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Originally Posted by kpzen

AFAIK Automech doesn't make headers for Baleno BSIII.
Where did u get them from?

as i have mentioned earlier as well....Automech makes headers for baleno euro 3...i have them on my ride

BlackPearl · 16th October 2007, 17:58

@Aficionado - you can go for a head job to start with. I dont think turbo can be installed with that budget. mclaren1885 will be able to guide you better.

kpzen · 16th October 2007, 18:08

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Originally Posted by bhp

as i have mentioned earlier as well....Automech makes headers for baleno euro 3...i have them on my ride

U may be right but every time i call up Automech Mumbai (Mr Ajay) for Baleno BS III FFE they tell me that Automech doesn;t have FFE for BSIII bcos the oil sump design is different.

binz · 16th October 2007, 18:44

Turbo it.That should be your best option.You can get a reliable turbo job at 7psi for a a lakh and a quarter .. engine management extra.

You don't get bolt on cams for the baleno that easily in india.

I will say again,go forced induction.Thats your best bet.

kutlee · 16th October 2007, 20:04

forced induction is really good, expensive and very satisfying job. (expensive is relative). i haven't heard of anyone doing supercharging here...just put budget for turbo to be around 2-2.5 laks..i mean proper job. you need to buy better brake pads, clutch, upgraded ignition, injector, couple of meters ....and stuff like that.

mclaren1885 · 16th October 2007, 20:50

Sorry for not being able to reply to your PM earlier. My net connection is not working for almost a week now. Give me a couple of days, I'll give you a detailed reply to your query.

15th October 2007, 15:28	#1
Aficionado Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	Needed some nice advice on performance mods for baleno 1.6 BS III eyy budzzz. just needed some nice ideas as to how i can upgrade the engine's performance. not interested in NOS. just pure engine mods n upgrades. i've a baleno 1.6 BS III. which as we all know is a 91 bhp beast. i've given it some punch by adding an automech header and an aftermarket all chrome muffler . plus i also have a K&N universal extreme air filter. the car runs pretty smooth and doesn't really take much effort in accelerating as it used to on the stock header n filter. but what i want is an even faster acceleration. and if i can even push it's top end whack to some extent. the whole setup cost me about 35k. other than all dis i have 15 inch rims. hard chrome 5 spoked. Kumho ecsta 205/50/15 rubbers. inside i have an all sounstream audio. which includes 2 subs. 8 tweeters. 1 component system. 2 amps. a custom parcel tray with a flashers installed in the neon tube. and a pioneer 7750 head unit. all the wiring from RC leads to the mains are Kicker. so now what i've put in de pipeline is getting a turbo or a supercharger. whichever's better. next up. bigger discs fer better braking. then i'll be goin in fer camshafts and iridium spark plugs. and again. NOS is not on the list. i also have a few questions which i'd like to ask and would really appreciate a response. 1.. What's better- TURBOCHARGER or SUPERCHARGER. as i've read that a turbo lacks in top end whack and the supercharger takes initial 20-25% power from the cams. 2.. Does installing a turbo give a blow to the engine life??? 3.. Does porting, polishing and shaving the cyl. heads improve the performance??? If yes, then do they also decrease the engine life??? Last but not the least. i'd love honest opinions about whatever i've asked. added info that you all can provide me with would be an added bonus. and if possible. put some price tags on the items too... as my budget right now jus extends to bout 50k-100k. Thanks a tonne people Aficionado
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15th October 2007, 15:35	#2
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	AFAIK Automech doesn't make headers for Baleno BSIII. Where did u get them from?
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15th October 2007, 23:29	#3
Aficionado Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 21 Thanked: 0 Times	got this one frem delhi. sum guy who owns a store by the name uv bharat automobiles
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16th October 2007, 10:15	#5
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	8 tweeters? man you should post the specs in the ice section. for a lac i doubt you can get a good turbo job. porting and polishing does improve engine performance but it all depends where you get it done.
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16th October 2007, 17:58	#7
BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,608 Thanked: 16,998 Times View My Garage	@Aficionado - you can go for a head job to start with. I dont think turbo can be installed with that budget. mclaren1885 will be able to guide you better.
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16th October 2007, 18:44	#9
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Turbo it.That should be your best option.You can get a reliable turbo job at 7psi for a a lakh and a quarter .. engine management extra. You don't get bolt on cams for the baleno that easily in india. I will say again,go forced induction.Thats your best bet.
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16th October 2007, 20:04	#10
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	forced induction is really good, expensive and very satisfying job. (expensive is relative). i haven't heard of anyone doing supercharging here...just put budget for turbo to be around 2-2.5 laks..i mean proper job. you need to buy better brake pads, clutch, upgraded ignition, injector, couple of meters ....and stuff like that.
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16th October 2007, 20:50	#11
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Sorry for not being able to reply to your PM earlier. My net connection is not working for almost a week now. Give me a couple of days, I'll give you a detailed reply to your query.
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