Each vehicle owner strives to ensure that his car is not only technically sound, but also.
The improvement of individual details allows you to provide your "horse" with uniqueness. It is for this reason that many motorists are interested in how to complete the VAZ-2101.
Some owners of the VAZ-2101 are not satisfied with the standard dashboard
Indeed, in reality, by performing completely uncomplicated actions, you can turn your “penny” into a real beauty that will cause envy even among owners of foreign cars.
Technique for tuning torpedoes "penny"
Of course, the VAZ-2101 dashboard looked interesting many years ago, but at present it is outdated both morally and practically. It is this fact that orients car owners to consider options for actions aimed at the VAZ-2101.
Experienced craftsmen indicate that there are two options. The first option involves the installation of a steep torpedo, taken from a foreign car.
Unfortunately, this option impresses only a few. Firstly, it will cost you a tidy sum, which is not always justified. Secondly, some torpedoes from foreign cars are categorically not suitable for a “penny”, so it will be quite difficult to introduce the instrument panel into the vacated space. Even if everything succeeds, it is unlikely that it will be accompanied by high aesthetics.
The second method involves the introduction of a torpedo taken from another VAZ car. This is a more practical way, since it is possible to choose the best option for a successful replacement.
Preparatory work
To find a suitable VAZ-2101 instrument panel, and then do the tuning yourself, it is important to collect information about which instrument panels are installed on other VAZ-2101 "relatives".
The most popular is the torpedo installed by the manufacturer on the "six", since it is equipped with a tachometer. However, to be honest, it is not entirely reasonable to call it the most profitable option for tuning the instrument panel of the VAZ-2101.
The torpedo has special mechanisms that provide glass blowing, but at the same time it lacks the same desired tachometer.
Having considered all the options for the instrument panel of VAZ cars, we can conclude that the “seven” torpedo is considered the best option, which has a tachometer, while it is additionally equipped at the factory with a central air duct and a heating system that maintains comfortable conditions in the car.
Now that the choice has been made, you can proceed to the practical part of replacing the VAZ-2101 torpedo with your own hands.
First, you will have to focus on dismantling the old torpedo. Such actions should be carried out carefully, without haste.
The algorithm of actions will be accompanied by the following sequence:
- removal of the instrument panel;
- dismantling the glove box shelf;
- unscrewing the fasteners that fix the panel to the engine compartment;
- rope dismantling.
After that, you should move on to the next removal of the steering column. It is also held in place with four nuts, which you will of course need to unscrew and then loosen the screw that secures the shaft to the gearbox.
Before performing the following steps, open the hood of your "penny", remove the entire pedal assembly. Due to the fact that the radiator is partially affected, it is useful to drain all antifreeze from it in advance.
Installing a new torpedo
After completing the preparatory part, feel free to proceed to the more important part, which for all your efforts and efforts will provide you with an incredible positive result from the tuning of your VAZ-2101 panel.
Before installing the "seven" torpedo, you will have to perform some more actions aimed at improving the heating system and adjusting it to the capabilities of your favorite "penny".
When installing the stove, snap the brackets and use the sealant. Also install the air duct intended for blowing glass using a sealant. These steps are unlikely to cause problems for you.
You will have to tinker a little with the cables to control the damper. Experienced craftsmen strongly recommend simply changing the connection scheme, which instantly removes the problems that have arisen.
The heating system tap is connected to the upper cable, the air flow control mechanism to the middle one, and the stove air damper to the lowest cable.
To straighten the cable, drill a hole large enough in the duct to allow the cable to be pulled through.
To install deflectors, you should definitely get new seals beforehand. As a last resort, if you could not find them for sale or you simply forgot about it, take these seals from the torpedo that you previously installed.
After that, the process of introducing a new torpedo into your "penny" begins. Unfortunately, the mounts will not match, except that only a few can please you.
You will have to take metal strips and, using them, as well as brackets, fix the instrument panel.
On the right side of the engine compartment, it is very important to drill a hole and connect the torpedo either with a welded stud or with a bolt of suitable diameter.
This completes the process, if you performed all the steps carefully, it will be difficult for you to “recognize” your car. The interior will be transformed, the “penny” will become spectacular and bright. You will enjoy tuning your own car, it is quite possible that you will not stop there, and rightly so.
You can do a lot of useful things with your own hands, improving your car, remaining true to it, without betraying it by purchasing fresh cars of foreign origin.
For a long time for all cars manufactured by the Soviet automobile industry, the VAZ-2101 dashboard was considered the standard of beauty. Over time, the design and design of the machine changed, new technical additions were made. Now the dashboard is outdated and looks unimpressive. To fix this, you can resort to tuning it.
And so, let's consider what ways you can do the tuning of the dashboard. The first option is to take a chance and install a panel from a foreign car, but it will look terrible. Moreover, the panel will cost a considerable amount. The second and most optimal option would be to install a panel from any other car manufactured by VAZ. Finding it in the auto parts market or in the cabin is not difficult. Consider the main question, which panel to choose?
Advantages and disadvantages of VAZ panels
The most popular panel today remains the panel from the VAZ-2106, it has a tachometer, which gives it a small plus. But this panel is not much younger than the “penny” one and also has a far from ideal heating system. Therefore, this option is not suitable for us.
The next panel is from the VAZ-2105, has the ability to blow windows, is equipped with a good heating system, also has the ability to install euro lining, but the tachometer has disappeared.
A good choice could be a panel from the VAZ-2107, it has a central air duct and an improved heating system, as well as a tachometer.
Summing up, we see that the ideal option is the panel from the "seven", but the choice is always yours.
Tuning the dashboard VAZ 2108, 2109:
Panel dismantling steps
Before you start tuning the dashboard on the VAZ, you should cover the seats with a blanket or an unnecessary cloth so as not to damage or stain them during the disassembly process. And so, proceed to the removal of the panel. We dismantle the dashboard, for this we perform the following steps:
- We remove the instrumentation.
- We remove the shelf of the glove box.
- Unscrew the 4 nuts securing the panel to the engine compartment.
- We unscrew the screws.
- We remove the cable that regulates the position of the damper.
Remove the steering column, for this you need:
- Give four nuts that secure the column.
- Loosen the screw that secures the shaft to the gearbox.
The order of assembly of the heating system
To assemble the case, apply sealant and snap the brackets. It is also better to assemble the air duct for blowing glass using a sealant. Also a common problem when assembling the panel is the strong bending of the cables to control the damper. To solve this little nuisance, you can resort to changing the wiring diagram.
- The upper lever is a faucet for the heating system.
- Middle lever - air flow adjustment.
- The lower lever is the oven air damper.
Then, for the next straightening of the cable, it is necessary to drill a hole in the air duct for heating the windshield, pull the cable through it. After successful connection of all cables to the heater and control unit, side air ducts should be installed. Usually, in this case, the right air duct is installed without much effort, but to install the left one, you will have to dismantle the steering column and pedal assembly. For deflectors, you need to buy seals or take them from the VAZ-2101. After installing the air ducts, we return the pedal assembly and column to their original position.
Installation
Before starting work, it is necessary to remove everything superfluous from the panel. If you chose the “five” dashboard for installation, then only one of the four main mounts will fall into place. With the help of metal strips, the central fasteners must be attached to the bracket.
For mounting on the right side, you need to drill holes in the bulkhead of the engine compartment and weld a stud, if it is not at hand, then a bolt of the appropriate diameter will do. Then you can use the mount left with the VAZ-2101. This is where the tuning of the dashboard with your own hands ends, you just have to install the standard parts and devices in their place.
Dashboard VAZ 2107. Tuning:
If the age of the Zhiguli 2101 were measured as the age of a person, then this model could be called a mature 40-year-old man.
The VAZ 2101 4-door sedan debuted in 1970. The release of the VAZ 21013 ended in 1988.
A legend born in the USSR
Once, in the distant 70s, the small car had a rather pleasant comfort, stability and controllability.
The Lada engine was very dynamic (engine 1.2 l / 64 hp), thanks to this, the "Penny" in "infancy" was insanely popular.
Today, the youngest "Kopeyka" is 26 years old, and this is not even a "student" age.
Most of these cars are in a disgusting technical condition, but the repeatedly "reanimated" rare cars still quite confidently continue to travel around our vast expanses.
The first tuning "Kopeyka" was subjected immediately after the "birth", back in the days of the USSR.
The name of the person who decided on radical improvements is Stasis Brundza.
He was a racing driver and 10-time champion of the USSR.
Lithuanian guys, Stasis and his friend, have created a real rally car!
At the same time, not the usual "Kopeyka" was tuned, but specially purchased and selected at the plant in the city of Togliatti.
The masterpiece had a custom-made 1600 cc engine, into which they “thrusted” something that no one in the Soviet Union had heard of at that time.
The camshaft was specially machined, the phases were changed, the valves were finalized, as was the chassis, for which a 4-speed gearbox with a cam mechanism was developed.
The car boasted incredibly luxurious Dunlop tires
"Kopeyka" developed an unrealistic speed for those times, namely: it accelerated to 100 mph in 9 and a half seconds!
Various directions of tuning "Penny"
Today, you can buy a VAZ 2101 for symbolic money, and owners sometimes invest in the reconstruction and tuning of a car for 10,000 and 40,000 dollars, achieving incredibly interesting results.
The refinement of the VAZ 2101, like the tuning of any other car, can be divided into tuning the body, engine, chassis and interior.
Changing the concept of the body due to the bumper, skirt, spoiler and other details, revolutionary change the image of the car beyond recognition.
When tuning the interior, including the VAZ 2101 (see photo below), motorists, as a rule, say goodbye to the upholstery and dashboard without regrets, install new seats and a lot of all sorts of necessary, as well as completely unnecessary sensors.
Some tuning fans can stuff their favorite Kopek with electronics beyond recognition, turning ordinary Zhiguli into an analogue of the Terminator.
Some, on the contrary, treat the almost antique rarity reverently, retaining the old design.
Based on the foregoing, tuning the first-born VAZ can be divided into two most important categories: “retro” and “engineering”.
Radical tuning of the Kopeyka engine (VAZ 2101) is its complete replacement, for example, with the engine from Nissan Skyline. Naturally, replacing the engine provokes a “correction” of the entire system.
The new Kopeyka engine is inexpensive, it is also subjected to significant improvements, for example, the displacement is changed.
And lightening the flywheel leads to lightening the engine of the car, the Kopek is gaining momentum much faster.
Meeting on the road in the stream of cars the turbo version 2101 (for example, with a TD04L turbine with a built-in wastegate), you will definitely be surprised to see how the Zhiguli easily overtakes solid foreign cars.
Refinement of the trunk reflects the hobby of the owner.
There, in the trunk, they can install anything: a refrigerator, a hookah, a cabinet with a library.
However, no kidding, really unexpected decisions are not uncommon.
Sound Tuning or Red Dress for Lada
Anything can inspire the tuning of Lada - "Penny": a chamomile field or "Lady in Red", a composition by Chris de Burg.
If, looking at chamomile airbrushing, you want to sing: “I love a married man,” then Lada in Red differs from other cars not only in pretty flashlights and bright colors.
Although its tuning is dominated by the transformation of the interior.
The trunk accommodated a 12-inch Magnat X-bass 1200 subwoofer with velvet-lined ports.
There is also a pair of powerful amps mounted on the rear wall of the subwoofer. Not crates of tomatoes and rabbit food.
The Pioneer DEH 5900MP main unit is mounted in a custom-made console, due to the fact that the original "penny" does not have a convenient place for the audio system.
The front speakers are built from dual tweeters and dual midbass.
An ordinary music lover could get by with a $100 investment.
Often the owners of "Kopeyka" do not seek or do not have the opportunity to install an expensive speaker system.
One of the "proletarian" ways to solve the problem of sound: a car radio for 50 USD. and speakers for about the same price.
Suede chairs Lada in red are chic and comfortable.
Carpet and leatherette were used to finish the doors, the seats are new, as well as their upholstery, armrests appeared.
They preferred to get rid of the rotary windows, the handles were changed to new ones, and electric windows were installed.
The instrument panel gave way to a dashboard from the VAZ-2107
A few more indicators with arrows appeared.
"Penny", rock and roll and police
Hot-rod culture, as a whole ideology of refinement, can be applied not only to American cars, but also to Kopeyka, giving it, along with a safety cage made of pipes, the spirit of freedom of the 40s and instilling a love for rock and roll.
"Fatefully" finalized gearbox, brake system and motor. The body was turned into a 2-door and shortened by 15 centimeters, and the roof was lowered a little.
The suspension of the car was significantly changed: the beam was strengthened, a rear stabilizer was installed for transverse stability, the levers were lengthened, gas-filled shock absorbers appeared.
Glasses were made to order, "Kopeyka" was painted with expensive enamel, covered with more than one layer of varnish. The battery has moved to the trunk, the wheel arches have expanded under the wheels of 17-inch.
Once "Kopeyka" was the face of the traffic police, until it was removed from mass production.
Today, there are only two copies of 2101 in the world, and one of these two is a museum.
The car with yellow-blue painting has not undergone any special modifications: there are beacons of red and blue colors, an SGU control unit and a radar.
Tabun in the VAZ engine
A "penny" with a capacity of 700 horsepower is not a fantasy.
Front wheels - 13", rear - 15".
This 2-door coupe is equipped with culvin doors, they can open both upwards and forwards.
The roof is trimmed, the body, on the contrary, is expanded. The bumpers are fiberglass and polyester resin constructions, the hood is similarly made.
Not surprising that two seats of this "beast" have 5-point seat belts
The rest of the filling is no less fantastic: Auto Gage tachometer, boost controller, control buttons, etc.
A Toyota engine with a turbine is located in the engine compartment, a computer is installed, the fuel system is also completely changed. The suspension is reinforced, the gearbox is 5-speed, the shock absorbers are powerful.
Airbrushing as a radical and easy way to change the "Penny"
The simplest cosmetic tool to make your "Kopeyka" unique and unique in appearance and for everyone is airbrushing, which is impossible to remain silent about.
Interesting painting and vinyls are really important components of the experiments, if we are talking about the VAZ first-born.
Autographics of solid cars emphasizes personal preferences or the status of the owner, airbrushing on Kopeyka is a kind of way to “break away”. Fans often depict on the "Penny" ... a penny.
The artist Andrei Bilzho also boldly painted his "Kopeyka".
According to him, he pleases passengers of public transport.
Citizens, generous with ideas, settle domestic cats with fattened bellies and hungry little eyes on their VAZ 2101.
And wild, freedom-loving tigers.
But not only the outer part of the car body lends itself to airbrushing.
Even the engine compartment is decorated with airbrushing, which, “strewn” with crystals and pebbles, looks surreal.
In general, summing up all that has been said, it must be said that if it is terrible to spoil a new foreign car, and they are afraid to breathe on a very old retro Rolls-Royce, then Lada-01 is that unique car that no one is afraid to spoil, so any of its tuning is characterized by incredible courage .
VAZ 2101 is a legend of the domestic automobile industry, the first in the line of "classic" VAZ cars. For the first time, a “penny” rolled off the assembly line in 1970 and was discontinued in 1988, and therefore, even for the youngest such car, tuning is not only desirable, but vital.
What is tuning
Tuning in the car business refers to the refinement of the car in order to improve its performance.
Competent tuning will help breathe new life into an old "penny". It is important: if you decide to start tuning the VAZ 2101, you will not be a pioneer in this matter - without exaggeration, whole generations have been improving the "penny" - which means that you will have at your disposal a lot of detailed instructions, trial and error stories.
Body tuning VAZ 2101
"Kopeyka" is a whole field for Russian auto experiments. One of the easiest ways to ennoble the heritage of the Soviet automobile industry is to refresh the body, for example, by airbrushing, modifying existing elements or adding new, decorative ones.
Tinted glass
Speaking about tinting car windows, it is immediately worth noting that this procedure is regulated by special GOSTs.
In particular, in accordance with the requirements for 2018, the windshield must have a light transmission coefficient of at least 75%, front door windows - at least 70%. In this case, opaque (mirror) tinting is prohibited. As for the rear window and windows next to the rear passenger seats, there are no restrictions; the only condition is that the car has both side mirrors.
The easiest and most economical way to tint VAZ 2101 glass is to use a special film.
To achieve an optimal result, it is better to dismantle the glass, and carry out the process in a humid room, for example, in a bathroom.
To tint glass VAZ 2101 with your own hands you will need:
- spray,
- rubber spatula,
- stationery knife,
- flannel or other soft cloth,
The tinting film is applied as follows:
Video: how to stick a tint film on glass yourself
Changing headlights VAZ 2101
The headlights on the VAZ 2101 can be dimmed or, for example, put optics of a different color. One of the most popular modifications of the VAZ 2101 headlights is the so-called "angel eyes", which are suitable for any car with round optics. "Angel eyes" are luminous rings that are inserted into the optics of the car. Such tuning also has practical benefits: blue and white tubes can be used as dimensions.
To make "angel eyes" for the VAZ 2101, you will need:
- transparent plastic rod;
- pliers or wire cutters;
- file;
- building hair dryer;
- soldering iron;
- insulating tape;
- 220 ohm resistors;
- 4 LEDs for 3.5 volts;
- a jar or other cylindrical object with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the headlights.
Sequencing:
Grille on the rear window VAZ 2101
A decorative grille will help even an old “penny” look more aggressive and modern. Grilles are usually made of ABS plastic. If desired, the decorative grille can be painted in the color of the car or any other.
The grill is attached to the seal. To fix the grille, you need to remove the glass lock and the glass itself. Then put the lock in place, and insert the grate under the seal. Next, you should coat the edges with silicone - and you can insert the glass. There is a simpler, but less reliable way: you can simply pry off the seal, for example, with a plastic card, and insert a grill under it.
Spoiler on the trunk lid VAZ 2101
A spoiler is an additional body element that improves the aerodynamic properties of a car. Installing a spoiler on the trunk is another budgetary way to “modernize” the VAZ 2101. Spoilers are also made of ABS plastic 2 mm thick and are attached to the trunk lid using self-tapping screws, rivets or just double-sided tape. If desired, the spoiler can also be painted in the color of the car.
Suspension lowering
The lowered "pelvis" is not just pleasing to the eye - it also increases the stability of the car, especially if you have previously carried out or only intend to boost the engine (for more details, see the corresponding section).
Understating, in fact, is to file the springs. It is optimal to cut one and a half to two turns: then it will not be necessary to carry out body modifications and even change shock absorbers. When cutting three or four turns, it will already be necessary to install short-stroke armotizers and cut down the fenders.
Important: in no case should you file the springs without removing them from the car.
Video: how to underestimate the "classic"
Rigidity frame
The stiffening frame is a structure of several pipes fastened (bolted or welded) to each other, which repeats the main lines of the car body. Basically, the frames are installed by motorists who are seriously involved, for example, in racing: the frame helps in the event of a collision to avoid serious damage to the car and save the lives of people inside it.
Rigidity frames are welded and bolted. Welded frames are considered more durable and reliable, but they do not look very aesthetically pleasing and take up a lot of space - you even have to get rid of the rear seats. You can make a welded frame yourself, taking into account all your wishes for the car, but this is a laborious and technological process that will require not only physical strength and the ability to use a welding machine, but also 3D modeling skills or, at least, the ability to build drawings. In addition, in order to weld the frame, literally everything will have to be removed from the car interior - seats, pillars, speakers, trim, etc.
Video: do-it-yourself safety cage
As a rule, seamless pipes made of unalloyed carbon steel with a thickness of 2–2.5 mm are used for the manufacture of the stiffening frame. For the main elements, pipes of a larger diameter should be taken - for example, 45–50 mm, for additional ones, 38–40 mm is enough.
Bolt-on frames tend to have fewer elements and therefore look neater, take up less space, so there's no need to stow the rear passenger seats. In addition, they are much easier to attach - as the name implies, with bolts.
Salon tuning
As has been repeatedly mentioned above, “penny” are already very old cars, veterans of Russian roads, and therefore the condition of the cabin, as a rule, leaves much to be desired.
Tuning dashboard VAZ 2101
Auto-tuning masters say that there are two main ways to improve the VAZ 2101 dashboard - put a torpedo taken from a foreign car, or a torpedo from a more modern "relative". In the first case, the equally beloved by all tuners BMW E30 is the best fit, in the second - the domestic “five”, “six” or “seven”.
First you need to dismantle the old dashboard. For this:
Installing a new torpedo is done in the reverse order, but there are a number of nuances. For example, if you use a torpedo from the "seven", it will be necessary to make some changes to the car's heating system, since it is different for these two cars.
Interior upholstery VAZ 2101
Interior upholstery - seats, ceiling, door cards, etc. - will allow you to "refresh" the "penny".
What material to choose
There are four main materials used for car upholstery - leather, leatherette, alcantara and velor.
Leather is the most durable material that will last a very long time and give the interior a sophisticated look. However, for all this you will have to pay a lot of money.
Leatherette allows you to create an expensive, status look, but at the same time it costs much less and is less whimsical to care for.
Velor is a soft, velvety material. It can be called quite capricious: he does not like moisture. In addition, problems may arise in case of contamination: velor cannot be washed with soapy water.
Alcantara is the best choice for upholstery of the VAZ 2101 interior. Alcantara is a synthetic material that looks like suede. The softness and texture of suede are complemented by the most advantageous features of artificial materials - wear resistance, ease of cleaning, etc.
Seat upholstery
Upholstery of VAZ 2101 seats is a painstaking and rather difficult job. Sequencing:
Do-it-yourself VAZ 2101 door cards
Door cards (door upholstery) wear out over time and can even sag. In this case, it is worth making new ones. The most economical option is to make them from a sheet of plywood. So, for the manufacture of new VAZ 2101 door cards, you will need:
- plywood sheet 4 mm thick;
- jigsaw;
- scissors;
- glue (recommended Mah - German-made glue, designed specifically for autowork);
- foam rubber;
- textile.
Work is carried out in the following sequence:
Padding ceiling VAZ 2101
There are two ways to update the ceiling lining of the VAZ 2101: reupholster the ceiling with the removal of the old upholstery, or simply stick a new layer of fabric on the existing one (it is advisable to place a new sound-absorbing layer between them).
Removing the skin and hauling the VAZ 2101 curtain is a rather painstaking and time-consuming process.
Video: removing the ceiling on the "classic"
Engine tuning
Starting to tune the engine - and on production models, to put it mildly, it is rather weak: initially 64 horsepower and up to 120 "horses" in small-scale modifications - you also need to take care of the transmission and suspension.
When boosting the engine, it is also necessary to modify the suspension, otherwise there is a risk that the car will skid when cornering. For greater stability, it is recommended to lower the suspension a little - for this purpose, you can replace the springs with shorter, stiffer ones. You can also install a double stabilizer - it will provide better handling of the car and the speed of adaptation of the suspension to uneven roads. It is also worth taking care of increasing the rigidity of the body, for example, installing a roll cage.
There are several basic ways to increase engine power.
Camshaft replacement
You can install a new camshaft with a modified cam geometry. This will qualitatively change the gas distribution: the cylinders will be more saturated with a combustible mixture, the torque will increase.
To replace the camshaft you will need:
- keys for 10 and 17;
- flat screwdriver.
Replacement is carried out in the following sequence:
- Using a 10 wrench, remove the valve cover.
- Using a flathead screwdriver and a 17 wrench, remove the camshaft mounting nut.
- Loosen the timing chain tensioner bolt and remove the camshaft sprocket.
- Unscrew the remaining nuts and carefully pull out the housing together with the camshaft.
Installing a new camshaft is done in reverse order. You should first replace the rockers (valve drive levers) with new ones. This will help prevent engine knocking.
Video: replacing the camshaft on the "classic"
Intake manifold bore
Boring the intake channels will increase the level of filling the engine chamber with an air-combustible mixture.
To perform this operation you will need:
- drill;
- several types of sandpaper of different grain sizes;
- rags, rags;
- calipers;
- lubricant (universal WD-40 is suitable);
- vise.
Boring occurs as follows:
- The collector should be removed and installed in a vise for ease of operation.
- You need to wrap a rag on the drill bit, sandpaper overlaps on top. At the first stages of work, you will need paper with a large grain, at the final stages, for grinding - with a fine one.
- Insert the drill into the valve and start boring. Important: do not push the drill hard, otherwise the sandpaper may slip, and the drill will damage the collector.
Video: do-it-yourself intake manifold boring
Silencer tuning
The exhaust system of VAZ cars of the “classic” series (2101–2107) consists of three parts: a front pipe (“pants”), a resonator and a silencer.
Video: muffler sound after tuning
Straight-through muffler: device, advantages, installation
Many owners of "penny" do not leave without improvements the exhaust system of cars, replacing the standard muffler with a straight-through one, or simply adding it to the existing one, achieving the effect of "double exhaust" and the characteristic low roar that accompanies it.
What is the difference between a straight-through muffler and a conventional muffler? The standard muffler consists of numerous sharply curved baffles and tubes. Passing through them, the exhaust gases are forced to change directions, due to which the pressure drops, the sound becomes quieter, and toxicity decreases.
In a direct-flow muffler, the pipes, as the name implies, are straight, the bends are smoothed out, there are no partitions, and there are fewer welds. This allows the exhaust gases to move freely.
A ready-made ramjet engine can be purchased at the parts store; This pleasure will cost one and a half to three thousand rubles. Most models can be installed without welding. However, some craftsmen make direct-flow mufflers on their own, using old undamaged mufflers and pipes for this, or limiting themselves only to the latter.
Video: do-it-yourself straight-through muffler
When a "penny" needs new "pants"
The exhaust pipe VAZ 2101 was called "pants" for its characteristic design: two long pipes connected at the edges resemble trousers.
It is necessary to replace the receiving pipe when a through hole forms in it and it begins to let air through. The fact is that exhaust gases circulate through the pipe, the temperature of which can reach 300–500 degrees, which even damages metal over time.
In addition, the “penny” needs to change the “pants” in case of deformation of the intake pipe.
The pipe is located under the bottom of the car in front of it.
To replace the exhaust pipe with a VAZ 2101, you need the following tools:
- wrench "13" (preferably an extension cord with a socket head of the appropriate size);
- cardan joint;
- calipers;
- metal ruler.
An important point: replacement should be done only on a cooled engine; otherwise, there is a risk of getting burned - after all, as mentioned above, the pipes in the exhaust system can heat up to several hundred degrees.
To replace the intake pipe, you need:
Install in reverse order.
Thus, with a little time and money, you can not only improve the technical characteristics of your car, but also give it an individual, unique look. Read more about all the methods of tuning the VAZ 2101 on our website.
