Lada Kalina, despite many funny and not so funny stories, is a very popular domestic car, and the president himself’s driving of the pretty yellow Kalina attracted potential buyers to it. The first Kalinas to come off the VAZ assembly line were equipped with a conventional 8-valve engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters. After some time, engineers began to install a 16-valve engine with a volume of 1.6 and a smaller volume of 1.4 liters. Since 2012, a 1.6 liter 8-valve engine with a lightweight piston system has been put into production.
Almost the entire line of VAZ engines has a common drawback: if the timing belt breaks, expensive repairs or replacement of the unit are inevitable.
The biggest advantage of all engine modifications is the availability of maintenance and repair, both in terms of the availability of spare parts and material costs. The laconic and clear design of the 8-valve 1.6 liter internal combustion engine of the Lada Kalina allows you to tune the engine yourself in a garage.
How deep the improvement will be is determined by your skills, abilities and the state of your wallet. However, think: is it worth interfering with “nature,” so to speak, since the car was designed and assembled not on the knees in a garage by illiterate migrant workers, but by a team of people with professional education and skills. In addition, any action you take may disrupt the operation of the electronics that are already on your car.
- 2 Increase power
- 3 Walk like that
- 4 Epilogue
- 5 Refinement of the Kalina engine (video)
Increasing agility
Let's focus on the most popular power unit with a volume of 1.6 liters and 8 valves. To “spin” it above 5000 rpm, use a simple method: install a direct-flow exhaust system and a zero-resistance filter. The main purpose of the “nulevik” is nothing more than to improve “breathing”, that is, to increase the flow of supplied air for complete combustion of fuel, which will increase the power of the internal combustion engine by 3-4%, although experts say that the increase will be no less 5%. Pay attention to the quality of the filter, otherwise, instead of a positive effect, the wear of the cylinders will accelerate and the life of the internal combustion engine will decrease. The question of choice is regulated by your desire and the state of your family wallet - for one thousand units of Russian national currency you can purchase a completely high-quality filter.
So, the “inhalation” system has been improved, the time has come to improve the “exhalation” system, for which we install a direct-flow muffler and change the exhaust manifold. The herd of horses under the hoods of the Lada Kalina will increase by 8 heads: from 81 hp. With. up to 89 l. With. If everything you planned was successful, be proud - after all, this is real tuning with your own hands!
Fuel supply
Conventional injectors are not enough to operate the engine at high speeds. Since they are constantly in operation, the working pressure in the ramp is simply not enough. In order to increase engine power, you should install the most efficient nozzles, which can increase the volume of sprayed liquid several times. Such changes work most effectively with the 4-2-1 release technology.
Turbocharging
- The most effective, widespread and most expensive type of tuning is the installation of a turbine. After all, it is known that in order to increase engine power, it is necessary to supply the largest amount of a mixture of air and fuel into the cylinders.
- However, to increase the volume of fuel, a mandatory increase in the amount of air will be required, which is what the turbine does. The exhaust gases enter the turbine impeller, then it rotates and drives the compressor, which in turn pumps air into the cylinders.
- Since the air is pumped under pressure, its quantity increases significantly, which leads to an increase in fuel combustion, which results in an increase in power.
- Remember that installing a turbine will lead to a mandatory upgrade of the cooling system (diagram of a standard cooling system here).
The most expensive method of tuning a VAZ-2112.
Increasing power
The process of tuning the Lada Kalina engine was so exciting that you set your sights on increasing power to 100 horses? Having listened to the advice of garage craftsmen, without being afraid of the unknown word “receiver”, feel free to install an intake receiver. This action will increase power by as much as 10%, but do not forget about the price of the issue - the expense here is quite significant: at least 7,000 rubles. In addition, it will be necessary to modernize the standard throttle valve by boring it to 53 mm, but since a ready-made valve costs a ridiculous 500 rubles, you can buy a ready-made one.
Let's move on to the camshaft. We remember that there are lower and upper camshafts. Installing a bottom shaft will give you an increase in traction at mid-range speeds, but will not add much power, while a top or “humpback” shaft can give you an increase in power by another 20%. Eh, Lada Kalina, engine tuning is not a cheap pleasure: installing a sports camshaft with the installation of a split gear will cost another 8 thousand.
In every matter it is important to know when to stop. It is possible to bring a car engine to perfection, the main thing is not to ruin the family budget. If spending 30,000 rubles does not undermine the economy of your individual family, then feel free to proceed and bore the engine block to a volume of 1.7 liters, install a new crankshaft with a working stroke of 80 mm. And now, under the hood, 135 horses neigh merrily and stomp their hooves.
Design Features
After modernizing the 21114 engine taken as a standard, the 11183 engine has the following design nuances:
- “high” cylinder block – height increased by 2.3 mm compared to 2110;
- fasteners - the holes are threaded with M12 standard pitch;
- crankshaft – original, steel, forged, crank radius increased by 2.3 mm;
- cylinder head gasket – thickness 1.2 mm, regular;
- combustion chamber – increased to 26 cm3 due to two-stage milling;
- catcollector - short tubes, round block shape.
Cylinder head 11183
To reduce manufacturing costs, a connecting rod-piston group, a pulley and a crankshaft flywheel from the 2110 engine are installed in the engine. The volumes of the combustion chambers are increased for the engine with the sole purpose of ensuring a compression ratio of 9.6 - 10.0.
The manufacturer does not provide hydraulic compensators in this internal combustion engine, therefore, on the one hand, the use of lower quality oil is allowed. On the other hand, the savings in the operating budget when using cheap lubricants are “eaten up” by the costs of periodically adjusting the valves in a service station, since the manufacturer recommends doing it more often.
The main attachments are driven by their own belts. The design of tensioners (for example, a generator) leaves much to be desired. But the internal combustion engine allows you to increase power in the following ways. Moreover, a reasonable boost does not require major repairs to be carried out more often than the established deadline.
Alternator belt drive
Even without improving the performance, the engine is high-torque and torquey, and produces 200% of the service life declared by the manufacturer. The available repair dimensions of the piston group make it possible to increase the service life, taking into account several overhauls, up to a million kilometers.
Walk like that
This is contagious, Lada Kalina - do-it-yourself tuning, contagious and expensive. If you want a turbocharged internal combustion engine to power your car, then get ready that the turbine itself costs from 50,000 rubles, if that doesn’t scare you, then the new exhaust system will cost another 15,000 rubles, the injectors another 4,000.
Almost every action you take to independently tune the Lada Kalina engine requires “reflashing” electronic programs, and this is another 1000 to 5000 each time.
If you have completed your plan, then the power of the internal combustion engine in your car has increased from a modest 81 horsepower to an impressive 190, but investments in this never-ending process will easily reach 80,000-10,000 rubles.
General recommendations
Tuning costs are practically unlimited, so before you start modifying the engine, decide on specific goals.
Before purchasing spare parts for tuning, be sure to consult with qualified specialists, or better yet, trust them with the entire process.
Treat your car carefully after tuning, do not neglect the advice of the experts, change the oil on time and undergo diagnostics.
Remember that in some cases replacing the engine is more advisable than modifying it.
Epilogue
While you were tinkering in the garage, searching for information on the Internet, spending your hard-earned money in a spare parts store, the team of engineers also did not rest on their laurels, but worked and worked. And here it is - a miracle: the all-wheel drive Lada Kalina Turbo. The declared engine power is 197 hp. With.
The power unit on the new modification is located transversely with the center differential. The Lada Kalina Turbo is equipped with a forced locking viscous coupling and an increased friction differential on the rear axle. The rear diagonal independent suspension was designed specifically for Kalina.
The increase in power was given not only by the turbine, but also by a more advanced cooling system, new connecting rods and pistons. All improvements made provide a quick start, instant acceleration, excellent steering response and road stability. In addition, many “modern gadgets” are installed on board, which brings the new model closer to world analogues. The new car may go on sale as early as mid-2015; its final cost may be twice that of the standard Lada Kalina and exceed 600,000 rubles .
And in November 2014, a pilot assembly of the first Lada Vip and Vip super was launched. 40 cars will be assembled, a consumer test will be organized for the first time, which will involve members of the Lada Kalina fan club, journalists and even the plant management. After running in the first pilot cars, identifying and eliminating “weak” points, serial production will begin.
So maybe you shouldn’t run ahead of the locomotive, or rather, ahead of the team of the domestic auto giant, but should you wait? After all, there are still a lot of interesting models in development by the Ladovsky team, and the hour is not far off when the Japanese will buy our cars en masse without having driven them on the roads of Japan.
Malfunctions: causes, elimination
If the timing belt of the drive breaks, the 11183 motor does not bend the valve, but it has the following typical breakdowns:
| Floating speed | 1) malfunction of the ignition module 2) gasket breakdown 3) valve burnout 4) failure of the TPS sensor | 1) module replacement 2) installing a new gasket 3) valve replacement 4) repair or replacement of the throttle position sensor |
| Extraneous noise | 1) misadjustment of valve clearances 2) piston wear 3)bearing wear 4) production of liners | 1)adjustment with valve gaskets 2) replacement of pistons, rings 3)replacement of bearings 4) use of new liners |
| Alternator belt break | excessive tension, manufacturing defect | Regular check, replacement as necessary |
Since a feature of the ICE 11183 is a well-thought-out design of valves and pistons, overhauls in most cases are carried out on time without additional user investment.
TPS sensor for 11183
Salon
Changes in the interior space directly depend on the preferences of the car owner. For long trips, Kalina lacks sound insulation and comfortable seats. The seats can be taken from another car or the existing ones can be modified by adding lateral support and increasing the lower part.
To travel short distances, the Kalina must be equipped with a good stereo system and additional interior lighting (back row lighting, front passenger and driver foot lighting). Another way to change the appearance of the interior is to change the color scheme of the dashboard. This can be done by covering its individual parts with vinyl film.
Car tuning emphasizes the individuality of its owner. Makes the car unique and noticeable. The changes made should not impair safety or make the car less comfortable; otherwise, each owner can make changes according to his needs and his understanding of comfort.
Tuning Kalina headlights
Many people have probably noticed two types of cars with darkened headlights. There are two types of headlight dimming: painting and tinting. Let's try to use one of these options when tuning the Lada "Kalina" hatchback.
Despite the fact that the hatchback body suits Kalina very well, it still looks rather boring in the factory configuration without a little tuning.
To refresh its appearance, it was decided to install alloy wheels, change the audio system, and tint the windows. So to speak, a gentleman's tuning kit.
The Kalina on which all this was done was not a standard modification, but a luxury one, that is, it already had some. In addition to all of the above, the idea came to paint the headlights as well. There is an opinion that this should not be done, because it will negatively affect the light of the headlights, but real experience has shown that this is not so.
When installing powerful diode bulbs, much more light is released than with conventional ones, and if the headlight glasses are tinted or painted, they do not blind the driver of the car in front. All that remained was to decide what type of tinting should be chosen: film or spray paint.
This paint beautifully paints the headlight glass without reducing the amount of light even with standard light bulbs. Thus, the decision was made to use spray paint.
To do this, the body was covered with film in the area of the headlights, so as not to splash it in the bumper area. For a professional this would not be very difficult to do, but in our case insurance would not hurt. The painting went well. You can’t call it excellent, because the amount of paint was calculated incorrectly, and I had to run to the store again for another can.
After painting is finished, you need to leave the car in the garage for a couple of days so that the paint dries well. After it dried, everything looked very beautiful. The painting was without smudges or streaks. After this, diode bulbs were installed, which made it possible to provide excellent lighting at night.
Such tuning costs approximately 500 rubles, if you correctly calculate the amount of paint, and no other costs are required. And finally, a little advice: if this is your first time using a spray can, or in general, in the field of painting, it is better to entrust this work to a master.
Tuning of chassis and brakes
Which front struts are best to install on a Kalina 1118 station wagon?
The Kalina's chassis underwent major modifications at the design stage. So it is rarely subjected to deep tuning. Basically, drivers are limited to these measures:
- Additional fasteners and support “sports” bearings of the SS20 brand are installed on the steering rack of the front suspension;
- The standard front struts are replaced with more reliable ones. Most often, racks from Plaza are installed;
- Springs with reduced pitch are installed on the suspension. This allows you to improve the car's handling;
- Kalina's standard brake discs are replaced with sports ones, the diameter of which is larger. Usually drivers install wheels from LGR or Brembo. They are more than enough to ensure safe driving in an aggressive style;
- The standard synchronizers in the gearbox are replaced with reinforced sports synchronizers. This increases the reliability of the box and extends its service life;
- a new clutch is installed. Preference is given to units with carbon, ceramic or Kevlar discs. Their wear resistance is much higher, and such a clutch can withstand enormous loads from a “pumped” engine.
Interior tuning
Car owners also make a lot of changes to the Kalina’s interior.
Replacement of upholstery. The standard interior trim in Kalina is a combination of plastic inserts and leatherette. Many tuning enthusiasts remove the tabs and replace them with leatherette. Connoisseurs of comfort also get rid of leatherette, replacing it with velor or carpet. These materials can transform the interior, but they cannot be called durable. Genuine leather is also used for finishing. But this option is only available to very wealthy drivers, so it is extremely rare.
Replacing seats. When a car undergoes deep tuning, it rarely happens without replacing the standard seats with sports ones. They are more suitable for the aggressive driving style for which the car is being prepared. Anatomical Kalina-Sport seats with high headrests and back support are in great demand. The cost of one such seat is from 7 thousand rubles.
Tuning enthusiasts often install sports seats on Kalina, making aggressive driving easier.
Dashboard and steering wheel trim. To add individuality to the dashboard, Kalina owners usually use vinyl film. Film painted to look like carbon is in particular demand. It looks very stylish on the dashboard. But there is also a minus - after 5 years, even the highest quality vinyl film becomes unusable. As for the steering braid, you can purchase it at any specialized store. The range of braids is now very wide.
Additional interior lighting. For illumination, various LED strips are used, connected to the vehicle’s on-board network. The cost of one such tape is from 400 rubles. Most often, additional lighting is installed on the floor of the car. Its purpose is not only aesthetic, but also practical: if the driver drops some small item on the floor of the cabin, it will not be difficult to find it. Drivers also illuminate the door handles inside the cabin using the same diode strips. This is a relatively new direction in tuning, which is quickly gaining popularity.
They started lighting door handles in the Kalina cabin just a couple of years ago
What modes are optimized when chip tuning a Granta power plant?
The plant periodically makes some warranty adjustments at service stations, but not everyone uses this service, and those who undergo warranty maintenance do not always receive it. As a result, owners continue to operate obviously faulty cars, not suspecting that it is enough to correct the electronic algorithm. The point of changing the ECM software is to optimize the operation of the engine and transmission.
Lada Granta modes that require improvement:
- ignition timing;
- injection time value;
- exhaust emission control systems;
- algorithm for determining the octane number of fuel;
- automatic transmission operation.
If desired, the second oxygen sensor can be removed from the circuit to further remove the catalyst.
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Timing belt number for viburnum 8 cl. changing the timing belt on Kalina
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DIY tuning of Lada Kalina station wagon
- 1 Body colors
- 2 Body
- 3 Optics and discs
The Lada Kalina station wagon, frankly speaking, does not look very catchy and modern. The owners of this model have repeatedly tried to improve its appearance by performing various tunings on it. Of course, not many people succeeded well, since during tuning, a lot of things were not taken into account, and at the end of the work it was simply superfluous.
So, in order not to step on the same rake, you should determine for yourself: what needs to be changed in the appearance of Kalina station wagon so that she sparkles with new colors. And this article can help you with this.
Body colors
The most dramatic thing that completely changes the appearance of the car is the color of its body. Factory paint, basically, does not allow owners of the Lada Kalina station wagon to stand out from the crowd. Therefore, it is recommended to repaint the car in a more catchy color.
If the owner does not have the money to repaint, you can use an alternative option. It consists of gluing a special color film to the car. Such tuning will be much cheaper for you, and if you have a little experience, you can do it yourself, without overpaying extra money to specialists.
Well, if the budget is completely limited, and your soul craves changes, then the option of partially painting the car will suit you. For example, a colored film glued to the roof, having a color that will stand out against the background, would look good. Also, to complement the picture, you can paint mirrors and wheels in the same color.
Body
Install the bumper, both front and rear, with your own hands. Moreover, this process is quite simple, since the upper part of the tuned bumper has standard fasteners, and the lower part can have any shape.
Considering the fact that the Lada Kalina station wagon is considered a car with additional space in the luggage compartment, which is designed to transport larger loads than a sedan body, installing a spoiler on it would be absolutely inappropriate. Instead of this option, it is better to install special mounts for luggage on the roof - roof rails.
This option looks quite stylish, and in addition to improving the appearance, it has the function of fastening for such luggage as: a bicycle, a board with a sail, alpine skis, etc. You can install the railing yourself, and without much difficulty.
Optics and discs
An excellent addition to the aggressive look of the Lada Kalina car will be optics in the tuning style. For example, darkened front and rear headlights, or headlights with applied stripes - eyelashes, will look quite good.
Of course, not everyone can install new optics with their own hands, and in addition to the cost of the parts themselves, you will have to pay a little extra to specialists for installation. But the result is worth it.
And finally, install forged or titanium wheels on your Lada. They will add modernity and individuality to absolutely any car, even if it has minimal visual tuning. Moreover, installing the discs is very easy to do with your own hands; you just need to have the necessary accessories for every driver: a jack, a wrench, and your hands in the right place.
