5L budget - Baleno put through some serious mods

mclaren1885 · 17th May 2009, 17:19

Check this out:

YouTube - wheel burn in a turbo charged baleno

A must watch for someone who wants to turbo a baleno

YouTube - 2000 model Suzuki Baleno Turbo 1.6 - Engine Overhaul & Enhancement

YouTube - 2000 model Suzuki Baleno Turbo 1.6 - ECU Install and dyno results

mclaren1885 · 17th May 2009, 17:21

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Originally Posted by iceman91

I have had a big bore engine. Ran for 4 years! Other than that I know 8 other guys running it even today. That says it all...
You had bad luck and your tuner messed up...

Hhhhmmm I have heard stories about how your big bore blew up and you decided to scrap the whole thing and go back to a 1600? Or is it a mere heresay? 8 more baleno's in India? Amit, how about inviting a few of them to our next drive? Would love to see them in action.

ram_hyundai · 17th May 2009, 17:26

2000 means it could be an SGP one isnt it.good going buddie.First finish off the preliminary standard ones of yours.CAI,filter,plugs,plug wires,etc.Finalise between the turbo or the swap or enhancement regarding the engine.
ram

karthik247 · 17th May 2009, 17:34

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

2000 means it could be an SGP one isnt it.good going buddie.First finish off the preliminary standard ones of yours.CAI,filter,plugs,plug wires,etc.Finalise between the turbo or the swap or enhancement regarding the engine.
ram

Yea will do that first and it should take about a week to get these done. So during that time i can pick up the other stuff also.

The cars i've said have done 70k kms? Is there anything i have to worry about? Anyway ill be rebuilding the engine, still is there anything i should look for?

ram_hyundai · 17th May 2009, 17:57

yes its all gone to be done again ,still check the suspension and the body panels for any major accidents or corrosion.And ensure that all electricals are ok.70 K running is not an issue at all for that matter,
ram

iceman91 · 18th May 2009, 10:33

Karthik,
Buying an older car make sure the all the joints/bushes/mounts/bearings etc. have been replaced if not all the best replacng them(will cost you a bit for SGP, trust me I know I got them all done 6 months ago.) The first thing you need to do when modding the car.

Rahul, The first Big bore done in my car in 04 blew after that I still had a new big bore. These other cars are around the country (2 in town) and would not come for these drives.

crazydiablo · 18th May 2009, 13:22

Yes an older car would require a lot of work on the mechanical parts. You best bet is to buy the latest model that you can afford.

Anything run a lot will need some attention to suspension components and body. You best bet is to get a car which has a good engine and then mod it. You dont have to worry about new pistons, ring, rods and a rebore. Just do NA mods on a good engine and you should be good to go.

Now I am amazed at the deals you are finding, kinda of like too good to be true. Have prices come down so much? Please let us know how you are finding these cars.

ashish22 · 18th May 2009, 16:07

what about better tyres and bling alloys? Do they come under that 50K intended for cosmetic mods. How about custom paint job, HIDs..
Oh and you would need decent audio setup as well if not expensive.

srijit · 18th May 2009, 16:36

I do hope you have a good paint job in mind, Karthik. Like the one you had on your Swift.

cooldude1988765 · 18th May 2009, 19:11

As he mentioned no cosmetic mods i think this is going to be a sleeper. Hopefully you get good alloys though.

IronWolf · 18th May 2009, 20:23

Karthik congrads on your find. How about some pics of the find?

I suggest if you have the budget, find a good place to do a Engine Rebore + TC.

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Originally Posted by iceman91

I have had a big bore engine. Ran for 4 years! Other than that I know 8 other guys running it even today. That says it all...
You had bad luck and your tuner messed up...

Eh? dont you guys go to the same tuner?

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Originally Posted by karthik247

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The cars i've said have done 70k kms? Is there anything i have to worry about? Anyway ill be rebuilding the engine, still is there anything i should look for?

Worry about what every has been mentioned on this page. However since you are anyway going to do a rebuild, most of the parts mentioned will have to be changed anyway.

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Originally Posted by crazydiablo

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Now I am amazed at the deals you are finding, kinda of like too good to be true. Have prices come down so much? Please let us know how you are finding these cars.

Mohit, like I said on another thread. I regret buying my car when I did. Actually I wish the Baleno went off the shelf long time back.

Yes, These are the rates now. Just check online and even through local classifieds/free ads. Prices for used Balenos have dropped.

Mainly uncles and aunties selling them off, who want a 'newer' model car.

ram_hyundai · 18th May 2009, 23:10

So have you decided on the car buddie,make it fast,lolz.The other works need time isnt it.Anyways i hope to see a hotrod in a months time,As srijit said hope to see a cool shade on this one like the swift.
ram

karthik247 · 19th May 2009, 01:35

I have found the cars but haven't bought them yet.. And yes, everyone seems surprised at these prices. They are the prices quoted which can be further negotiated

BTW, i did say im getting a Baleno but spoke with another guy today which got me back to where i started.. Now don't flame me guys, but how about getting a 98' Civic and plonking a B16 into it and MAYBE add a turbo IF required?? All under 5-6L. Not considering this option too much, just a thought.

karthik247 · 19th May 2009, 01:39

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

,As srijit said hope to see a cool shade on this one like the swift.
ram

Arrey, you know me... Ive already got that covered. I like cars to look good too

v1p3r · 19th May 2009, 02:11

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Originally Posted by crazydiablo

What boost can you run daily on a Baleno with stock internals? What are the turbo balenos running?

Seen one running 1 bar with stock internals, and a couple of others running 10 psi.

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Originally Posted by crazydiablo

Binz (hardcore baleno fan, perfect example of student modding, very sensible fast reliable car).

If everyone could be like binz, life would be so much better.

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Amit, how many of them have had a reliable overbored baleno in India?

Well, I know one car for a fact. It's still running a larger bore, daily drive, highway cruiser, the usual stuff.

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Originally Posted by karthik247

I have found the cars but haven't bought them yet.. And yes, everyone seems surprised at these prices. They are the prices quoted which can be further negotiated

BTW, i did say im getting a Baleno but spoke with another guy today which got me back to where i started.. Now don't flame me guys, but how about getting a 98' Civic and plonking a B16 into it and MAYBE add a turbo IF required?? All under 5-6L. Not considering this option too much, just a thought.

Go for the Baleno. Civic will turn out to be expensive -- cost of the B16 + rebuild + turbo + labour for swap + labour for turbo. Also spares may not be easily available. Baleno is best.

17th May 2009, 17:26	#63
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,019 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	2000 means it could be an SGP one isnt it.good going buddie.First finish off the preliminary standard ones of yours.CAI,filter,plugs,plug wires,etc.Finalise between the turbo or the swap or enhancement regarding the engine. ram
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17th May 2009, 17:57	#65
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,019 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	yes its all gone to be done again ,still check the suspension and the body panels for any major accidents or corrosion.And ensure that all electricals are ok.70 K running is not an issue at all for that matter, ram
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18th May 2009, 10:33	#66
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Karthik, Buying an older car make sure the all the joints/bushes/mounts/bearings etc. have been replaced if not all the best replacng them(will cost you a bit for SGP, trust me I know I got them all done 6 months ago.) The first thing you need to do when modding the car. Rahul, The first Big bore done in my car in 04 blew after that I still had a new big bore. These other cars are around the country (2 in town) and would not come for these drives. Last edited by iceman91 : 18th May 2009 at 10:34.
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18th May 2009, 13:22	#67
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	Yes an older car would require a lot of work on the mechanical parts. You best bet is to buy the latest model that you can afford. Anything run a lot will need some attention to suspension components and body. You best bet is to get a car which has a good engine and then mod it. You dont have to worry about new pistons, ring, rods and a rebore. Just do NA mods on a good engine and you should be good to go. Now I am amazed at the deals you are finding, kinda of like too good to be true. Have prices come down so much? Please let us know how you are finding these cars.
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18th May 2009, 16:07	#68
ashish22 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 596 Thanked: 102 Times View My Garage	what about better tyres and bling alloys? Do they come under that 50K intended for cosmetic mods. How about custom paint job, HIDs.. Oh and you would need decent audio setup as well if not expensive.
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18th May 2009, 16:36	#69
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 598 Thanked: 8 Times	I do hope you have a good paint job in mind, Karthik. Like the one you had on your Swift.
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18th May 2009, 19:11	#70
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 222 Times	As he mentioned no cosmetic mods i think this is going to be a sleeper. Hopefully you get good alloys though.
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18th May 2009, 23:10	#72
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,019 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	So have you decided on the car buddie,make it fast,lolz.The other works need time isnt it.Anyways i hope to see a hotrod in a months time,As srijit said hope to see a cool shade on this one like the swift. ram
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19th May 2009, 01:35	#73
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	I have found the cars but haven't bought them yet.. And yes, everyone seems surprised at these prices. They are the prices quoted which can be further negotiated BTW, i did say im getting a Baleno but spoke with another guy today which got me back to where i started.. Now don't flame me guys, but how about getting a 98' Civic and plonking a B16 into it and MAYBE add a turbo IF required?? All under 5-6L. Not considering this option too much, just a thought.
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