To begin, lets take a look at the specs of this car.
Capacity: 2,362 cc
Engine: 4 cylinder In line 16 valve DOHC
Compression: 9.6
Bore x stroke: (88.5 x 96.0) mm
Power: 168 bhp
Transmission: Super CVT-i with sequential shift-matic
Kerb Weight: 2,140kg
So, we have a heavy car. If you must, if we scale down this ride in comparison to the 1.6L category, we have a car that places itself slightly faster than an Altis.
Its not surprising to see this ride pulling away while you keep your accelerator floored, even for its massive 2.14 ton, because of its capacity and cvt tranny, this ride can still do well for it size.
What we did for this ride is basically, powervalve (tm), Boost cooler, VF series turbo, controlled using emanage ultimate, cast manifold, external wastegate, big injectors and AVCR boost controller.
From the top, this ride's setup look like a charm. The welding work on the piping seams are smooth and engine bay presents itself perfectly.
When this ride is stock, at wide-open-throttle, it produces 168 horses. Now, with the VF turbo installed, this WOT 168 can still be felt for that nostalgic feeling, but at 30% trottle setting. For very original acceleration and pickup, you need to keep your feet light at 10~20%. This retain the original look and feel of the ride.
At WOT now, car produces a neat 300 bhp. With the VF turbo working at 1 bar of boost all thanks to it lower and usual compression ratio, this ride transform itself totally to a whole new category of class and performance.
With an extremely spacious and comfortable interior and 300 horses at will, CVT transmission, even with the turbo installed, this ride retains its stock look and retains it stock quiet operation.
Powervalve setting has been setup to operate like its part of the car. Its opening time is natural and making this ride sound like a lambo at the tweak of a switch.
Owner is not at all new to car modifications, he used to own a fully done up wrx and to get a car modified by us for the first time, he was surprised by the quality of work done. Idling is perfectly stable at 500 rpm and car never stalls. Performance wise, there's no doubt about it, 1 bar boost and 300 bhp. Shiok!
The old pasir panjang market is still around and the owner of that seafood stall still the same... hahaha...
Owner is happy. He called Sam and told us a couple of days later that the ride is great. Of course la... knn, 300 horses leh...
verdict:
needless to say. Shiok!
On the flip side, this ride drinks fuel like nobody's business... haha... I think to people who buys an estima, they dun bother about fuel la... haha... 60L fuel tank to begin with...
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