How to make a Niva spar amplifier

Modification of the motor: replacement of the throttle and standard filters

All fundamental improvements to the classic SUV in question are primarily aimed at significantly increasing its cross-country ability. Not only the ground clearance and the features of the installed all-wheel drive system determine how high the cross-country ability of an SUV is. In the absence of proper traction, the car will simply stand on a difficult section of the road and will not move. That is why the possibilities of increasing the thrust of the installed engine or replacing it completely should be considered.

Many people consider installing a turbine to be the most effective way to modify an engine. When considering this option for improving the motor, you should pay attention to the following points:

The cost of a turbine can vary over a fairly wide range. In the store you can find offers for 40,000 rubles or so.
Do not forget that installing a turbine yourself is quite difficult. As a rule, such tuning involves the involvement of specialists, due to which the cost of work increases significantly.
Mistakes made during turbine installation can lead to a fairly large number of different problems.
A turbine is not always the ideal solution to increase the power of an internal combustion engine. If the engine itself is in poor technical condition, then the turbine can aggravate the current situation to an even greater extent.

When considering simple ways to increase the thrust of a standard engine, attention should be paid to the possibility of replacing standard filters and choke.

You can significantly increase the performance of an installed engine by replacing standard filters. The important points include the following information:

Standard filters are not very efficient. In addition, they create additional resistance to the fuel current, due to which the efficiency value drops significantly.
To increase power, it is recommended to purchase sports filters, for example, from the manufacturer Pro Sport. They have increased efficiency and can significantly increase engine output.
Filters are consumables that should be replaced periodically. If wear is too high, the structure no longer retains foreign elements.

The filter replacement process can be characterized as follows:

When choosing a filter, you should pay attention to the fact that the mounting diameter should be less than 75 mm.
To remove the old filter, all pipes and the throttle channel are disconnected and the standard protective cover is dismantled.
You can eliminate the possibility of rapid wear of the structure by blowing out the seat. It should be borne in mind that a fairly large amount of debris may remain after the old product. If it gets into the system, it can damage the filter.
The tightness of the joint can be increased by adding motor oil to the joint.
The throttle is switched off. It is located directly below the filter itself. Disconnection is carried out by turning off the fuel system channels and air supply.

Considering the features of replacing the throttle, we note the following points:

It is recommended to give preference to dampers with a diameter of 52 mm. This kind of device can pass a fairly large amount of air, due to which the power of the installed engine increases by 18%. With such a high rate of increase in power, the cost of modification is relatively low.
To install a new damper, the old one must be removed. As a rule, there are no problems with carrying out such work.

Due to such minor modifications, the power of the installed motor can be significantly increased. Greater traction makes it easier to overcome holes and various obstacles.

Installation of additional lighting on the roof

In order to make the car more prepared for off-road travel, additional lighting should be installed. Note that such minor modifications will make the car safer in motion.

You can perform this kind of modification if you have the following elements:

Only a set of wrenches and screwdrivers. To dismantle the trunk, it is enough to unscrew the fasteners. Therefore, it is enough to have a set of wrenches and a screwdriver.
Wiring. Consider wiring that is well insulated and will withstand the environment. You can increase your protection by using
Metal rod or rod.
Bulgarian. To work with metal you will need a grinder. An example is cutting a supporting frame.
Welding machine. The metal connection is carried out by welding.
Drill. Installation of light sources is carried out along the created holes.

The features of installation work include the following points:

If a standard trunk is installed on the Niva, then it should be dismantled. In order for the structure to be installed, the front part is sawed off.
We connect the headlights to the rod, which will become a kind of supporting structure. To ensure reliable fastening of light sources, the distance between the holes in the rod must be at least 3 cm.
The pins from the headlights are inserted into the holes made.
The rod is welded to the front of the previously sawn-off roof rack, which was installed on the roof.
The wiring is connected to each headlight.
In order to reduce the likelihood of damage to the wiring, it is twisted with a clamp and then passed through the hole in the roof. Note that a hole of the required size may not be available. Then you will have to do it, and then seal it, since otherwise precipitation will get into the car interior.
The wiring is connected to the battery. If the headlights lit up when they were connected, you can proceed to attaching the structure itself directly.
The luggage compartment is secured to the roof with powerful bolts. It should be taken into account that due to the welding of additional optics, the load will be distributed unevenly. When driving at high speed, strong resistance arises, which can lead to the trunk, along with additional optics, being torn off.

Sidebar: Important: It is worth considering that after carrying out the tuning in question, some headlights may stop working. This is due to the wiring moving away from the power source and many other issues.

Winch installation

This is an indispensable attribute of every SUV. With it, the car will get out of any mud. The main thing is that there is a tree or some other stable object to which you can attach the winch cable. Therefore, if the car is primarily used for off-road use, a winch is an extremely necessary element.

Chevrolet most often has an electric winch. The bracket can be installed, if there is a standard bumper, on a reinforced bumper (kengurin) or on a special platform, which can be dismantled if necessary. The first and second options are most often used.

Installing the winch is simple and can be done with your own hands.

Remove the front bumper.
Attach a metal bracket to install the winch (use welding).
Drill holes in the bracket to secure the winch.

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Next, all that remains is to fix the device on the bracket, connect it to the on-board network and check for functionality. After installation, all that remains is to make a slot for the cable in the bumper. If the winch is installed on a reinforced bumper, it’s even easier; you don’t need to hide anything.

The Chevrolet Niva has become a real people's car thanks to its reliability and ease of maintenance and repair. For rural areas this is a very good option, relatively comfortable and with good cross-country ability. Not without its shortcomings. The main disadvantages are the engine being too weak for its weight and the lack of a frame, and the latter factor leads to a decrease in the durability of body parts.

Experts' comments

Andrey. I often go fishing, but my everyday sedan is simply not designed for such trips. They can’t buy a new or used SUV of any foreign brand; they can’t afford a second car, but they really want to get to the fishing spot by car, and not on foot. So I decided to buy myself a Niva. Initially, it is not suitable for a comfortable trip, but with minor modifications you can make a very good car.

Maksim. I love driving on difficult off-road conditions. My friends are into this too. I spent a long time choosing what I could buy and use as a base. The choice fell on Niva. Firstly, it is not expensive, and secondly, it has high cross-country ability from the very beginning. It took about six months to complete the finalization. I am satisfied with the result.

Alexei. Many people choose Niva as a base. Considering the technical side of the issue, I note that many units and systems are outdated. Therefore, to get a real SUV you will have to carry out a large number of modifications.

Dmitriy. Niva 21214 is not suitable for the highway or comfortable movement in the city. However, the car is simply irreplaceable in case of poor traffic in rural areas. Many SUVs from foreign manufacturers do not have such high performance. Therefore, if you are looking for a base for tuning and obtaining an SUV with high cross-country ability, then you should pay attention to this particular car.

Snorkel for Chevrolet Niva

If the car in everyday use moves along a dusty dirt road or periodically overcomes water obstacles, then a snorkel will be useful. In addition to protecting the power unit from water ingress and subsequent water hammer, this element performs a number of other useful functions:

supply of clean and cool air;
reducing the concentration of exhaust gases in the air from cars ahead;
air intake from the upper part, a kind of supercharging is formed.

Many people buy a snorkel in a store, but you can make it yourself - whatever suits you best. If you choose a device manufactured by a reputable company, you will receive a high-quality product that will last for many years. Buying a snorkel is half the battle; you also need to install it correctly. The factory item kit always contains detailed instructions.

On the Chevrolet Niva, the snorkel is often installed on the left side. In addition to conventional tools, you may need a drill with drills, a jigsaw, and silicone sealant. The snorkel installation process is as follows.

Raise the left side of the car with a jack.
Remove the wheel, wheel arch liner and air filter box.
Prepare the wing for the hole cutout (cover the cutout area with tape).
There will be a template included with the snorkel; you need to attach it to the wing and mark the outline with a marker.
Drill a hole of the required diameter and insert the air filter pipe into it.
Make outlets in the windshield pillar for attaching the vertical air duct. All holes must be filled with sealant to prevent corrosion.

Next, all that remains is to mount the snorkel on the Chevrolet Niva according to the instructions. There is nothing complicated in this procedure. And it is not at all necessary to contact specialists with this question. You can do everything yourself and save a couple of thousand rubles.

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Let's sum it up

Not all Niva owners can competently manage the potential of this car. It is worth considering that many spend a lot of unnecessary accessories that they will not use in the future. When considering the Niva as a base, it should be taken into account that the car does not have a comfortable interior or modern technical equipment.

If desired, you can significantly increase the comfort of the car in question. However, such work is also very costly and time-consuming. Therefore, when considering this model, it is worth remembering that almost everything will have to be redone.