The machine liked the simplicity of design and low cost of spare parts (almost like a “nine”), and disappointed by the persistent unwillingness to consume the 92nd domestic gasoline. Changing two “automatic” because of high fuel consumption, Eugene finally squeezed into the car “mechanics” from the 1996 Corolla. Fuel consumption became within 8 liters per “hundred” in the city. Here I was puzzled by the idle electronic speed limiter - the engine was spinning freely up to 7500 rpm. Disorder … When diagnosing the electronic unit, the scanner referred to the mysterious abbreviation TRD, and the measurement of compression showed completely unrealistic 15 “points” with working piston rings … Meanwhile, the motor pleased with the power and the complete absence of any signs of interference that were completely unexpected for the “pensioner” one and a half ralitrovik "Crazy hands" homegrown tuners. Internet searches have put everything in its place. TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development, Toyota’s full-time tuning division, and the engine turned out to be forced, with an increased compression ratio and reprogrammed brains.
Over time, Sprinter acquired a direct-flow exhaust system and an intake system with reduced resistance. “Spider” (intake manifold with equally tuned sleeves) has not yet been found. But even so, a modest Sprinter passes the classic “quartermile” (distance for drag racing runs of 400 meters) in a fantastic 17 seconds.
According to the owner, hurricane dynamics without loud musical accompaniment - money down the drain. Therefore, a CD receiver, an Alpine sound processor and 4 amplifiers (2 for front speakers, 2 for “rear” and a subwoofer) were registered in the car. Kayaba-Sport shock absorbers and anti-roll bars from Toyota-Levin were implanted into the suspension for stability, rigidity and toughness. True, this Sprinter still does not reach the handling of Civic …