Team-BHP - ARTICLE: How to modify a diesel car for more performance

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Originally Posted by abhik (Post 1144124)

I thought the Linea only came out with the 1.3L MJD with VGT instead of the FGT and thus 90BHP?

I didn't say the Lineas in India came with a 1.6 MJD. I said there is a 1.6 MJD abroad and that thing's clutch might be useful.

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Originally Posted by abhik (Post 1144127)

@v1p3r
How do you think Subaru manages the TMIC set-up w.r.t heat soak from the engine? I have just seen a Subaru from its exterior and never managed to get a glimps of the engine bay. There is just 1 Impreza in Delhi that i know of, painted in WRC graphics.
The above disscussion made me very inquisitive about how Subaru manages their TMIC since they run the same for their rally cars.

You have to realise Subaru runs flat-4 boxer engines in the Impreza and Forester STI. These engines are mounted far ahead of the front axle, leaving little space for a FMIC under normal manufacturing circumstances. However, the engines are very wide but not deep, and thus there is a lot of space behind it taken by the gearbox and links to the AWD system. The TMIC actually sits on top of the gearbox, and thus receives less heat than you would think. For high HP applications, even the 'Rexes run FMICs. The Subaru WRC car, in fact, runs an FMIC behind the front grille, and runs an air intake under the 'power bulge'.

Here's a couple of pictures to that effect: Behind the grill intercooler - NASIOC

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Originally Posted by v1p3r (Post 1144338)

Thanks for the info! I had no clue Subaru runs flat 4 Boxers. I checked out the pics on the link and knew exactly how the IC on it fuctions.

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Originally Posted by v1p3r (Post 1144338)

I didn't say the Lineas in India came with a 1.6 MJD. I said there is a 1.6 MJD abroad and that thing's clutch might be useful.

You're not a big fan of FIAT are you?:D

I'm a big fan of reliability. In my personal experience, FIAT cars have failed to display this particular trait. FIAT-developed engines, on the other hand, I have no complaints with as of now. My current drive is a 1.3 MJD enhanced by the superior ownership experience of Maruti by means of a Swift.

Hey Guys!

i have read all the diesel car treads on the forum, but have not found a single post which shows how to improve the performance of a Indica V2DLX (NA).

i am looking to improve my 5year cars performance.
1) how to improve the pick up.
2) Improve the in gear acceleration
3) improve the engine sound.

i considered the KN filters but have not found a single post claming that it workson the indica.

kindly suggest.

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Originally Posted by rajchetan (Post 1192040)

use iftex system D regularly
clean the air filter periodically
use a better grade of engine oil ( we've discussed that in the engine oil thread)

If you really need the performance, sell the indica and get a new indigo CS TDI/Dicor :)

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Originally Posted by greenhorn (Post 1192299)

use iftex system D regularly
clean the air filter periodically
use a better grade of engine oil ( we've discussed that in the engine oil thread)

Whats Iftex System D.. How does it help?
I regularly Dust the Air filter with a Blower, that should do i gus.
Engine oil i am considering Mobil 1 Delvac MX as i have already tried castrol GTX. But how different is Mobil 1 compared to GTX. Suggest from where can i buy it at b'lore?

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Originally Posted by rajchetan (Post 1194314)

System D is an addictive mixed with diesel which is supposed to enhance engine smoothness and keep the engine clean.

Blowing the dust off the filter will be sufficient. Else you can go for CAI (Cold Air Intake). Petes comes with complete dynamisation kit with green cotton filter for swift. Dunno about Indica. You can get details Pete's Automotive Products Pvt Limited