For many people, cars are a means of transport to go from point A to point B. For some cars are the reason they live and die. One such car enthusiast, Sriniketh, whose few cars we have covered before has worked his expertise on a Maruti Suzuki Esteem. It is a 2007 Maruti Esteem which he has tastefully modified. Let’s take a further look at what all has changed and what all are the outcomes.
The Face-off | The Stock vs The Modified Maruti Esteem
The 2007 model Maruti Suzuki has a 1.3-litre petrol engine which is capable of producing 85hp of power and a peak torque of 110Nm. With this engine, the stock Esteem could touch a top speed of around 162 kmph. And talking about the acceleration, it took the Maruti Esteem a staggering 13 seconds to reach 100 kmph from nothing.
![Sriniketh's Modified Maruti Esteem](https://gomechanic.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WhatsApp-Image-2020-06-06-at-10.40.04-1000x485.jpeg)
With all the modifications of which we will be talking about in a bit, Sriniketh’s modified Maruti Esteem can easily clock over 180 kmph. And for the 0-100 kmph sprint, this Esteem takes less than 9.5 seconds only. What all had to be done to achieve this? Let’s find out!
The List Of Performance Modifications
![Modified Maruti Esteem with Bigger Throttle Body](https://gomechanic.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Modified-Maruti-Esteem-with-Bigger-Throttle-Body-555x1000.jpg)
First of all, we will be talking about the modifications that have affected the performance of the car. The engine’s stock camshafts were replaced with Maruti Baleno’s camshafts. A bigger throttle body for better airflow was installed. A conical air filter replaced the stock one so that the engine could breath better.
![Polished and Ported Intake and Exhaust Ports on the Modified Maruti Esteem](https://gomechanic.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Polished-and-Ported-Intake-and-Exhaust-Ports-on-the-Modified-Maruti-Esteem-1000x669.jpg)
The intake and exhaust ports were polished and ported. A custom free-flow side exit exhaust was also installed. As this Esteem was meant to produce more power, bigger injectors and a bigger fuel pump were also installed.
![NGK Iridium Spark Plugs for the Modified Maruti Esteem](https://gomechanic.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NGK-Iridium-Spark-Plugs-for-the-Modified-Maruti-Esteem-1000x604.jpg)
For the better ignition of the fuel-air mixture inside the engine, NGK iridium spark plugs have replaced the company-fitted ones.
The Exterior Modifications
![Modified Maruti Esteem](https://gomechanic.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Modified-Maruti-Esteem-Featured-1000x425.jpg)
These just make the car look meaner. A custom fluorescent yellow paint job has been done so that the car is visible from far too. Bosla sourced headlamps have replaced the original company-fitted ones. And the tail lamps have been given a tint. The stock rubber has been replaced with the 175/70 R13 Yokohama tyres.