ARTICLE: How to modify a diesel car for more performance

25th June 2008, 21:05

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

I had the pleasure of doing some extensive testing on an Elantra Crdi running 18-21 psi (stock is 16 psi) for over 2 months now. Results are quite marvellous when compared to other peted elantra's in Bangalore. The owner of the car (who is still unable to log in to his ID(s) and post) shall be soon putting up a detailed review I hear. So lets wait for it.

wish i'd talked to you when I had the chance at kuttikanam

this Elantra with the boost controller, does it also run with a pete's box or does it have just the boost controller? and what are you doing for fuelling, now that the amount of air forced in has gone up?

sorry for all the questions, but really impatient to find out more.

mclaren1885 · 25th June 2008, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by rippergeo

wish i'd talked to you when I had the chance at kuttikanam

this Elantra with the boost controller, does it also run with a pete's box or does it have just the boost controller? and what are you doing for fuelling, now that the amount of air forced in has gone up?

sorry for all the questions, but really impatient to find out more.

Pete's box increases the injector pulse duration thus throwing in more fuel thats needed. Also the car will soon be switching to a standalone which will control fuelling. Pete's was set from stage I to stage II.

greenhorn · 25th June 2008, 22:25

Water injection (engines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
does anyone know about water injection ?

fastcar · 1st July 2008, 22:40

hi
can members confirm me that has K & N filters for SWIFT ddis
Thanks in advance

morten · 20th July 2008, 14:51

hi guys is there any engine mod available for lancer diesel.

v1p3r · 22nd July 2008, 00:08

Any update on this fantastic Elantra?

CAR_GOD_666 · 7th September 2008, 23:51

can anyone give me an estimate for fitting a branded well equipped turbo for my swift diesel !i would like to know

1) price(approx)
2)time
3)shop
4)your guarantee

urgently

prabhuav · 8th September 2008, 12:25

you want to change the turbo on you ddis? Why???????

Swifty2008 · 3rd November 2008, 14:54

I wonder, why are we not thinking of asking turboindia.
Also, how about grooving?

greenhorn · 3rd November 2008, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAR_GOD_666

can anyone give me an estimate for fitting a branded well equipped turbo for my swift diesel !i would like to know

1) price(approx)
2)time
3)shop
4)your guarantee

urgently

I'm not sure if you're unaware of this , but the swift diesel is already turbocharged

GTO - Touring · 4th November 2008, 01:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

I'm not sure if you're unaware of this , but the swift diesel is already turbocharged

LOL Greenhorn! I am certain he meant to ask about upgrading his turbo?

5th January 2009, 21:58

Been googling to find out about exhaust mods in Turbodiesels and found this website. Its focussed on VWs mainly, but the advice given there sounded pretty sensible to me. Would be nice if we could discuss some of that here

1000 answered questions about your diesel - FAQ and how to index
This is the link to the FAQ section. have a look around.

The general advice on this website is- Do not try to turn your 4 cylinder diesel into a racecar, you will fail!
I agree with that, but with just a small taste of what can be done with a very simple mod like the PSI box, I'm hooked! Makes me want to experiment more.

Atlblkz06 · 16th January 2009, 15:09

Here are a few think you guys might like to know:

Unlike gasoline engines diesel engines can be easily modded to produce additional power by simply increasing the boost pressure and the amount of fuel injected. the chip you install will increase the boost pressure with your existing turbocharger and increase the pulse width to the fuel injections. However, this leads to elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT). It's very important to keep an eye on your EGT since prolong exposure to high EGT can destroy your turbo.

Water injection: High cylinder temperatures lead to high NOx emissions - water injection helps cut down emissions by a huge amount.

Diesel engines use fuel as a means to carry away heat to prevent high EGTs. When your engine puts out black smoke - its usually because it is running rich. Diesel engines do not like to be revved up - and when accelerating you will notice smoke early on and the smoke will disappear as the turbo spools up and your AFR reaches its optimum point.

Again, keep an eye on your EGT (Exhaust gas temp) if you're modifying your turbo diesel!

Atlblkz06 · 16th January 2009, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swifty2008

Also, how about grooving?

I think grooving is useless. It works on ancient inefficient engines but on the well-designed that we're using its simply nonsense.

Grooving aims to improve atomization of fuel by introducing turbulence. But careful attention has been given to the way fuel atomizes in the cylinder by using specific piston shapes to create an inverted mushroom-cloud effect.

GTO · 16th January 2009, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlblkz06

Here are a few think you guys might like to know:

Thanks for the info, Atlblkz06. Would you have anything to add to this thread?

25th June 2008, 22:25	#138
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,399 Times View My Garage	Water injection (engines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) does anyone know about water injection ?
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1st July 2008, 22:40	#139
fastcar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	hi can members confirm me that has K & N filters for SWIFT ddis Thanks in advance
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20th July 2008, 14:51	#140
morten BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 116 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	hi guys is there any engine mod available for lancer diesel.
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22nd July 2008, 00:08	#141
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Any update on this fantastic Elantra?
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7th September 2008, 23:51	#142
CAR_GOD_666 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cochin Posts: 31 Thanked: 0 Times	can anyone give me an estimate for fitting a branded well equipped turbo for my swift diesel !i would like to know 1) price(approx) 2)time 3)shop 4)your guarantee urgently
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8th September 2008, 12:25	#143
prabhuav BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 672 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	you want to change the turbo on you ddis? Why???????
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3rd November 2008, 14:54	#144
Swifty2008 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 236 Thanked: Once	I wonder, why are we not thinking of asking turboindia. Also, how about grooving?
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5th January 2009, 21:58	#147
rippergeo Posts: n/a	http://myturbodiesel.com/1000q.htm Been googling to find out about exhaust mods in Turbodiesels and found this website. Its focussed on VWs mainly, but the advice given there sounded pretty sensible to me. Would be nice if we could discuss some of that here 1000 answered questions about your diesel - FAQ and how to index This is the link to the FAQ section. have a look around. The general advice on this website is- Do not try to turn your 4 cylinder diesel into a racecar, you will fail! I agree with that, but with just a small taste of what can be done with a very simple mod like the PSI box, I'm hooked! Makes me want to experiment more.
	() Thanks

16th January 2009, 15:09	#148
Atlblkz06 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 164 Thanked: 20 Times	Here are a few think you guys might like to know: Unlike gasoline engines diesel engines can be easily modded to produce additional power by simply increasing the boost pressure and the amount of fuel injected. the chip you install will increase the boost pressure with your existing turbocharger and increase the pulse width to the fuel injections. However, this leads to elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT). It's very important to keep an eye on your EGT since prolong exposure to high EGT can destroy your turbo. Water injection: High cylinder temperatures lead to high NOx emissions - water injection helps cut down emissions by a huge amount. Diesel engines use fuel as a means to carry away heat to prevent high EGTs. When your engine puts out black smoke - its usually because it is running rich. Diesel engines do not like to be revved up - and when accelerating you will notice smoke early on and the smoke will disappear as the turbo spools up and your AFR reaches its optimum point. Again, keep an eye on your EGT (Exhaust gas temp) if you're modifying your turbo diesel!
	() Thanks