Suzuki Santana Vitara (Sidekick) 1.9Turbo Diesel Build
I thought I share my Build with you all!... Some variety for ya.
First off, its a 1998n European Suzuki (Santana) Vitara (Sidekick) Metal Top, 3door, 1.9 Turbo Diesel...
Santana is the Spanish Builder, that assembled the Turbo Diesel versions of the Vitara. They are a bit different than the US/Cdn sidekick in frame(yes, has one!), and accessories, and under the hood of course.
Its a Vitara, same as a sidekick/tracker, Suzuki used the original name in Europe, The NA OE partners like GM or Geo changed the name for US/Cdn to Sidekick, Tracker a and Sunrunner. Also, North America didn't get metal top 3dr versions.
The Engine, which is why some of you are here... Turbo Diesel!
Suzuki didn't product a TD until 2002 ish and therefore used engines that were already smog certified. 1995-98 they used a Citroen / Peugeot 1.9L inline4, IDI Turbo diesel made by PSA, called the XUD9(te, Sd, tey).
Great engine, and lots out there, used in the Pug 306's 205's and a bunch of European cars, with different injector pumps, injectors and turbos changing the power levels. Whats great tho, internally, not much changed, and most parts can be taken from a Sporty donor and applied.
Lightly modified (Stage 1 say), they product lots of Torque (200+) and some HP (125).
125 HP doesn't sound like a lots, but HP depends on RPM, and XUD's don't REV! But the Torque is almost alway on Tap. 2500rpm is near max torque and stays there till the limiter.
Driving one is like having two engines, Off boost, its slow and very easy to drive, really CALM! with enough torque to idle crawl... Get on the Boost and its a little monster.
Enough about that!... I'm a Diesel Convert, so I can go on and on!
The Actual Build Thread is already a couple pages long on another Forum, I'm gonna Transpose it to this Thread over the course of time, and at one point, my Portuguese and XJtalk will sync up.
Lets start with the Normal "BEFORE" photo!
Here she is Stock (with some MT's)
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...d/Vitara02.jpg
First thing to do with any Build, Suspension. Coming up!
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I love a good Turbo Diesel build!
:popcorn:
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Not many Options for Suspension for a Suzuki Vitara (TracKick).
Theres Spacers and/or Spring, or Full Arms/Link kits, and I can count the producers of the Full systems on one hand.
Initially was heading for a Calmini 3" system, than found a Clone, that was a bit better, (I could get higher rated front springs needed for the TD's weight), and it was Cheaper than a US to Euro import. (4xFourArt).
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...9/IMG_1088.jpg
Heres the Kits, including Arms, Springs, Links, Triangle, Shocks. Even a Brake line for the rear(which didn't work... Santana did things different than Suzuki Japan.. Most times better than Japan, Tougher)
Before: Front & Rear
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...8Mobile%29.JPGhttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...8Mobile%29.JPG
After F&R:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...8Mobile%29.JPGhttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...8Mobile%29.JPG
New Stance:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...8Mobile%29.JPG
Played around like that for some time, collecting other parts, but enjoying the new toy, and its added ability. I had plans for the TD, "More Power" of course.
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Around the same period, (Dec 2011) I had to swap out the Radio and so I also Dropped in a CB (got my license too).
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...8Mobile%29.JPG
Vitara is a Double Din style, so I got a Cb, with forward facing speaker, and the end result seems nice.
Enjoyed the Vitara like that until the summer, all the time, making Big Plans for the Summer Pause (Don't do much Offroading in the summer around here, thats beach weather!)
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missing from Photos is my Stack Boost gauge.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/IMG_1091.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/IMG_1096.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/Snor...d%20Apollo.jpg
My 2011 Xmas Gifts to myself.
Snorkel(duh), K&N Apollo air filter, Intercooler, pipers etc ,Boost & EGT Gauge, Gauge pod, 8" MTX Powered Sub and other bit and bolts.
Also this happened:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2019.57.36.jpg
For a Sidekick/Tracker/Vitara Owner, that actually Off-roads there truck, its like losing your virginity!
Until 96, Suzuki used Iron diff cases and 3rd members, After 96 they swapped to Alloy units to save weight, but they aren't as strong.
Took this as a Opportunity, and Swapped in some 5.125 gears (from 4.725) as I knew bigger tires are in the plans.
Also Swapped the Alloy front 3rd and Axle cases for Iron units from a 96.
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Top View, Snorkel mounted, Grill View.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/IMG_...8Mobile%29.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/IMG_...8Mobile%29.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/IMG_...8Mobile%29.JPG
Missing the Fans (2x 8" pusher's)... lets fix that
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/IMG_1203.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/IMG_1204.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/IMG_1205.jpg
The 10" Fan didn't fit anymore, so I got 2x8" and wired them up (they are DEAD NOW... ebay fans suck!)
I also removed my front swap bar, with the 5.125 gears, she don't go so far anymore, and this helps the IFS get Sexy Flexie
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Noooooooo!
Anyone that know what this is, KNOW how much of a PitA it is
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/2012-04-18 18.48.15.jpg *UGH!
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What is that, oil cooler on the radiator?
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It's the nasty heater core!!!! The least favorite job
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What does your antifreeze look like?
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Good job on the little suzie.
They have a fairly good reputation down here, in the lighter duty 4x4 class.
I still miss my 1970's two stroke .. :D
Big tuff toyota owners will generally call em junk tho .. ;);) .. :D
X 2 with 4.3LXJ ... have a look at all your cooling system ... cleanliness and diesels go hand in hand .. ;);)
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Updated the Tubes, and got a different non-curved entry into the manifold.
Also making room for the Bosch injector pump thats coming(came)
Installed a MBC to adjust pressure.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/201...2022.53.11.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/201...2022.53.22.jpg
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The Bosch injector pumps installed, which has the boost compensating feature.
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First Drive, Fantastic
Missing is the Pug Sport 306 175Bar injectors, Ebay!?
Other minor updates inside, including LED lights in the rear etc,...
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1279599/Boschpump.jpg