KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- HKS Japan Supercharger Kit for Jimny now available in India
- Adds around 50 whp of power and 67 Nm of extra torque
- Read more details below
Since its launch, Maruti Jimny has managed to be the talk of the town, courtesy of its off-road esteemed legacy. The same is backed up, not by just talks, but with numbers as well. The waiting period is crazy high at the moment complementing its hype even more. With all that said, there is a constant voice echoing everywhere that it lacks that 'oomph'. At 104 PS power, enthusiasts feel that it is a bit underpowered.
But the woes can now rest as a Supercharger Kit to add a massive, almost 50% performance boost is now available in India. Let's lay out the details for you.
HKS Japan Supercharger Kit For Maruti Jimny
To counter this complaint, KS Motorsports, a performance parts shop has announced that they currently have the Supercharger Kit for Jimny by the coveted HKS Japan, one of the most popular aftermarket JDM parts manufacturers, in stock.
This kit adds a performance boost with a 50whp of additional power and a 67 Nm torque increase.
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Kit Contents
KS Motorsport has revealed that the upgrade kit features an HKS GTIl-7040 S/C unit at its core, promising substantial power gains. The kit comes complete with all the essential components, including HKS S/C fluid, a reservoir, a cooler core, hoses, and an HKS S/C Pulley. On top of this, the package includes an HKS Blow-off valve, an intake air cleaner filter (Mushroom Filter), an intercooler S/C bracket, an S/C crank pulley, a tensioner adjust set, an 8pk S/C belt and polished aluminum color intake piping. Moreover, the package comes with silicone hoses, along with the necessary bolts and nuts for a seamless installation process.
Also, the price for the kit is not revealed publicly. You need to contact KS Motorsports for an exact quote.
Caution: Might Come At A Price That's Not Just Money
Bear in mind that this is an aftermarket upgrade and not an official Maruti Suzuki customization. As you might already know that making certain modifications void the warranty of your vehicle, so you must confirm the warranty terms and conditions from authorized service centers before upgrading. Plus, even though it gives you a performance boost, mileage generally takes a back seat in the same breath. However, hardcore enthusiasts are largely unbothered and are already aware of this trade-off, we still make this point for the sake of it.
What Jimny Currently Offers
Under the hood, the Jimny comes with a single 105hp, 134Nm, 1.5-liter, 4 -cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine. Comes paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed torque converter automatic. With the supercharger kit, these figures can be bumped up to inspire a more powerful driving feel.
Verdict
With a supercharged kit, you can boost the performance of Maruti Jimny to a whole new level. But keep in mind the trade-offs that generally accompany any modifications, We suggest you discuss these points with nearest service centre and then go for any third party upgrades. Need more latest updates like these? Dont forget to join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.
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