Hey all. Does anyone know exactly how Suzuki bumped the horsepower up from 155hp to 165hp on 2003 and newer Grand Vitaras? Thanks for any info. BTW, I...
Just traded in my '01 GV for a '06 GV xsport...happy I did! Anyways, I have a proclip (www.proclipusa.com) dash mount bracket for the 2001 and similar GV's...
Wider exhaust. ... horsepower up from 155hp to 165hp on 2003 and newer Grand Vitaras? Thanks for any info. ... 1999 GV. I think it will look hot against the...
So....in theory, I could just take my 1999 Grand Vitara to a local custom exhaust shop, and they could probably pull another 10 horses out of it.....right?...
Check with SummitRacing.com or KYB's website. I know Summit carries KYB stuff and a few years ago I downloaded KYB's shock application list in a .pdf format....
In theory yes. I honestly can't confirm that the exhaust is the only place, but from what EVERYONE, including Zuki people I respect, have said, the exhaust is...
Got Koni parts to boot. I'm a big fan of Koni's, but they weren't available when I did mine. Here's the link, Tirerack has done me right in the past. ...
Hi all, I am new to te group. Always liked Suzukis, we get few models down in Venezuela. We got Swifts and later Esteems. Got some Equadorian Vitaras, and...
GM unloads most of its Suzuki stake, raises $2 billion Mon Mar 6, 2006 6:35 AM ET By Chang-Ran Kim, Asia auto correspondent TOKYO (Reuters) - Embattled U.S....
I started copying the URLs where I got nice tidbits of info, so here you go: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/sidekicksandtrackers/message/14525 ...
...couldn't be better for Suzuki, IMO. I think many of the issues we see around here are due to GM's direct influence on Suzuki's cost- cutting measures. I...
The "Tracker" was never as good as the Grand Vitara and more costly. The only advantage was that YOU COULD FIND A DEALER!!!! I actually test drove a...
Hi Friends, I am from Kuwait. Mine is Grand Vitara model 2000 V6. I have noticed that there is is a rubber beeding around, on the bottom (projection) part of...
Pradeep Thevalakara
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Mar 7, 2006 8:37 am
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The Tracker along with the Vitara (don't think it was sold in the US) were both built at a joint GM/Suzuki plant in Canada. There was also a model badged for...
Tell you what, our FWD Dodge Intrepid, with studless snows and the most rudimentery of traction control (hey, it's from 1995) out- performs the GV on snow...
You're right about the ESP system. I tried the same thing with the GV only a little faster (not reverse though). Light flashes on dash and ABS also kicks on...
... GV for offroad use. There just isn't enough aftermarket support for this thing. It's nearly impossible to add a locker to this rig. The third members need...
Thanks, Lenfalcon. And.. I did check with the local GMC/Chevy dealer here in town and they informed me they have absolutely NOTHING to do with Suzuki...
Oh, I'm sure they don't, but what the parts jockey behind the counter doesn't know is 98% of the non-decorative parts in the GV are the same as the Tracker....
Thanks for the info, George. I'm going to attempt to get that skid plate from Japan. As for the 5.13 ring and pinion, I've finally found out the specific...
I've spent some time on the phone with Calmini, ARB, Hawk Suzuki, and Rocky Road Outfitters lately. In addition, I've emailed a lot of places regarding the...
James, the Magnaflow I bought was a 2" model...I beleive it was 2" ID so that might account for what he was measuring. 2" ID is a bit over 2" OD obviously....
... plate from Japan. As for the 5.13 ring and pinion, I've finally found out the specific models with that ratio....although it took a lot of researching....
... Rocky Road Outfitters lately. In addition, I've emailed a lot of places regarding the Grand Vitara. So I thought I would pass along info regarding offroad...
I keep seeing 31" tires and 5.12's mentinoed. I have 225/75/16's, which are like 28.5" tires, and have the 'kick 5.12 gears front and rear. As it stands, I...
If you want to do the math go here http://www.izook.com/gearcalc.htm <http://www.izook.com/gearcalc.htm> You will find going from 27" to 31" tires from 4.3...
Oh, got it. Thanks for the link, George...very cool. I have to admit, I'm still a big fan of being geared slightly lower than OEM. I can only imagine what...
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