ARTICLE: How to modify a diesel car for more performance

BUSA · 17th December 2007, 12:05

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just look how Petes has popularised the powerbox.

The reason why the Petes box is so popular is simple, its just a plug and play. You hardly need 10 mins to intall, its small and compact, is a tried and tested modification. It can be removed before service and doesnot void the warranty. Wheras LPG Fumingation is not that easy and needs a expert.

The best thing to happen to internal combustion engines has been The Petes Box and Remaps, the simpliest fastest way to increase power. If i was getting LPG Fumingation for even 10,000 bucks with expected increase of 40bhp in my Swift i would not have gone for it, instead i would spend 3 times more and have less power for a performance enhancing device like the Petes which is so compact. All in all you got to experience the Petes box for yourself.

The negatives of LPG Fumingation is that it requires boot space for a LPG tank, reliability cannot be guranteed, layman cannot do it himself.

ram_hyundai · 17th December 2007, 14:56

its always nice to keep it all low so that anybody can try it out.its not a track day every day and we are on indian roads not track.so things should be done keeping your safety as well as others safety too else its not good to see a responsible t-bhpian being irresponsible.
ram

17th December 2007, 15:35

and about the pete's powerbox, does it change the amount of boost from the turbo? what exactly does it do? it cant be just supplying more fuel, if it did, it would result in a loss of FE, while in most cases, the box actually increases the mileage. is there someplace that i can find how this wizardry occurs? like the links I got off this thread for LPG fumigation and TCing

BUSA · 17th December 2007, 23:30

@ Ram - I did not understand what you are saying.Rippergo - It changes the injector timings AFAIK. What ever it does, it surely increases the mileage as well as FE, its like having your cake and eating it too

VixY · 27th December 2007, 15:34

Small query - Busa please help

Does puting in a Pete's box will increase carbon emission.
As in more power is good but i usually do not like removing Cat Con and in result increasing emissions.
I had the same problem with my RX135, Butr K&N worked onders for it. Not only the power o/p has increased but the smoke is far less, almost comparable to a 4 stroker commuter.
Can you suggest any other green options we have to increase the power (may be maintaining the FE but not reducing it as well)

Thanks

P. S. : Apologies if it sounds Sacrilegious - But guys while we talk about more power and all, Do look around and feel the increase in pollution levels and temparature.

NIP · 27th December 2007, 16:06

is the Petes box available for the Ford Fusion !? Whats the cost for the box + installation ?

Akshay1234 · 27th December 2007, 16:08

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Originally Posted by NIP

is the Petes box available for the Ford Fusion !? Whats the cost for the box + installation ?

yes its available. should be around 30k. increases the power to 82bhp and torque to 190nm.

ikoneer · 27th December 2007, 17:07

where can i get information about pete's in chennai. is there any recommended place to get it done. i have my Swift DDIS.

Thanks

BUSA · 27th December 2007, 17:59

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where can i get information about pete's in chennai. is there any recommended place to get it done. i have my Swift DDIS.

PM TurboIndia http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/members/turboindia.html

@ VixY - Well with the Petes box does increase FE, and i have noticed that the smoke has decreased alot. Before on hard accelration there used to be alot of black smoke which has stopped after installing the box. Just make sure you dont put premium fuel in your diesel vehicle.

croonneck · 27th December 2007, 20:52

just came upon this about LPG fumigation

LPG (Propane) Fumigation for Diesel Engines

realswifter · 3rd January 2008, 20:23

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Originally Posted by VixY

Small query - Busa please help

I had the same problem with my RX135, Butr K&N worked onders for it. Not only the power o/p has increased but the smoke is far less, almost comparable to a 4 stroker commuter.

Hi dude,
What exactly did you do on your RX 135 and how much did it cost you? I am also having a 2001 model RX 135. Even though the power is ok, the mileage is not so great and it is producing a lot of black smoke :(

VixY · 7th January 2008, 14:41

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Originally Posted by realswifter

Hi dude,
What exactly did you do on your RX 135 and how much did it cost you? I am also having a 2001 model RX 135. Even though the power is ok, the mileage is not so great and it is producing a lot of black smoke :(

I think that would be Off Topic here.. I'll PM you in detail

crazyforspeed · 18th January 2008, 14:05

Hi can i get a pete's box turbo indica? If so where in bangalore and at what cost? Also if anyone can give me the approx torque and power that will increase...

Thanks

crazyforspeed · 18th January 2008, 14:09

Hi can I get a pete's box for indica turbo? If so where in bangalore and at what cost? Also if anyone can give me the approx increase that will happen in the torque and power after the use of pete's box....

Thanks

GTO · 18th January 2008, 17:19

I may be wrong, but I dont think Pete's makes any boxes for Tata cars. Would be a good business proposition though!

17th December 2007, 14:56	#107
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	its always nice to keep it all low so that anybody can try it out.its not a track day every day and we are on indian roads not track.so things should be done keeping your safety as well as others safety too else its not good to see a responsible t-bhpian being irresponsible. ram
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17th December 2007, 15:35	#108
rippergeo Posts: n/a	and about the pete's powerbox, does it change the amount of boost from the turbo? what exactly does it do? it cant be just supplying more fuel, if it did, it would result in a loss of FE, while in most cases, the box actually increases the mileage. is there someplace that i can find how this wizardry occurs? like the links I got off this thread for LPG fumigation and TCing
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17th December 2007, 23:30	#109
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	@ Ram - I did not understand what you are saying.Rippergo - It changes the injector timings AFAIK. What ever it does, it surely increases the mileage as well as FE, its like having your cake and eating it too
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27th December 2007, 15:34	#110
VixY Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 19 Thanked: 2 Times	Green Power Small query - Busa please help Does puting in a Pete's box will increase carbon emission. As in more power is good but i usually do not like removing Cat Con and in result increasing emissions. I had the same problem with my RX135, Butr K&N worked onders for it. Not only the power o/p has increased but the smoke is far less, almost comparable to a 4 stroker commuter. Can you suggest any other green options we have to increase the power (may be maintaining the FE but not reducing it as well) Thanks P. S. : Apologies if it sounds Sacrilegious - But guys while we talk about more power and all, Do look around and feel the increase in pollution levels and temparature.
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27th December 2007, 16:06	#111
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	is the Petes box available for the Ford Fusion !? Whats the cost for the box + installation ?
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27th December 2007, 17:07	#113
ikoneer BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 486 Thanked: 14 Times	where can i get information about pete's in chennai. is there any recommended place to get it done. i have my Swift DDIS. Thanks
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27th December 2007, 20:52	#115
croonneck BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mysore Posts: 30 Thanked: Once	just came upon this about LPG fumigation LPG (Propane) Fumigation for Diesel Engines
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18th January 2008, 14:05	#118
crazyforspeed Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi can i get a pete's box turbo indica? If so where in bangalore and at what cost? Also if anyone can give me the approx torque and power that will increase... Thanks
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18th January 2008, 14:09	#119
crazyforspeed Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi can I get a pete's box for indica turbo? If so where in bangalore and at what cost? Also if anyone can give me the approx increase that will happen in the torque and power after the use of pete's box.... Thanks
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18th January 2008, 17:19	#120
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,738 Times View My Garage	I may be wrong, but I dont think Pete's makes any boxes for Tata cars. Would be a good business proposition though!
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