Everyone knows that when investing certain funds in any undertaking, it is likely to be crowned with considerable success. And, by the way, tuning the UAZ 469 with your own hands is no exception. If you wish, you can turn this car into an executive-class SUV, which will surely be looked at with envy and surprise.
It is worth noting that do-it-yourself tuning on UAZ is done, as a rule, in order to adapt it for various operating options:
- long trips;
- fishing;
- hunting;
- expeditions and so on.
It is better to put 15-inch wheels on the UAZ, but the tires must be at least 31 inches in size, while the tread pattern should be such that could knead impassable dirt. Fitting such large wheels accordingly requires widening the wheel arches, that is, cutting the fenders. Note that in total, all the work done can cost you a fairly large amount (at least 50 thousand rubles).
Installing a winch, how could it be without it, because this is one of the most important off-road accessories that will always help you get out of a difficult situation.
Now you can get down to the fun part, which is painting the body. Here everything is done easily and simply: we skin, we do waterproofing and we cover it with bright paint. 
It would also be nice to replace all the optics of the car. New is new, but sometimes you have to drive off-road in the dark. A person who knows at least a little about electrics is also able to calmly cope with this. 
Installing windbags is an indispensable tuning procedure for any off-road vehicle. The work also presents no difficulty. All you have to do is buy two eye nuts, one eye bolt and a tie, and a 4 mm cable from the store.
For beauty, and for practicality, the sides of the car are sheathed with corrugated aluminum. A sheet of 1, 2x2 m in size will be enough. We attach it to aluminum rivets, having previously processed the sides with Movil. 
Do not forget to install the bumper guard, which is needed not only for beauty, but also to protect the front bumper. 
Next, a huge hole is cut with your own hands in the ceiling of the UAZ for installing the hatch. The hatch is necessary not only for hunters, but also for airing the cabin, by the way. In this case, the usual hatch from the groove was taken, which can be fixed with homemade hinges, but it is necessary to sheathe the hatch with aluminum and insulate it, so that condensation does not form. 
Having finished the external tuning of the UAZ with your own hands, you can also do the comfort in the cabin. First of all, it is necessary to replace the steering wheel with a more comfortable and ergonomic one. Without this, the driver is unlikely to feel comfortable from driving.
Next, we make the car completely sound and waterproof. To do this, we lay vibration insulation in the inner sidewalls and floors of the car, then soundproofing and already sheathed with aluminum on top. 
We definitely replace the seats. By the way, the dimensions of the cabin allow you to install the seats in such a way that you can stand at full height with the hatch open and you can fully stretch your legs when traveling. In this case, leather seats from Honda were installed, which have the ability to transform and without any problems the rear seats turn into a comfortable berth for two people. 
On this, you can consider a kind of repair of the UAZ 469 with your own hands completed, however, if you wish, you can add a bunch of all kinds of bells and whistles, and also, if you have the ability and skills to independently replace the engine to increase the power of the car and to reduce fuel consumption.
Of course, tuning a car is a serious and responsible business, but the result will also be a car in which it will be pleasant for you to sit down and not be ashamed to show it to your friends and acquaintances. The main thing is that you do not have financial difficulties during the work and there is a desire to make your car convenient for you.
UAZ 469 vehicles are reliable domestically produced vehicles. Tuning UAZ 469 is needed to improve the technical characteristics of the car and create comfortable driving conditions. Many owners tune UAZ for hunting, fishing, long trips, going out into the countryside and other needs.
Some motorists tune the UAZ 469 on their own. There are a number of advantages to self-upgrading your vehicle:
- The quality of work. When doing work with his own hands, the owner independently controls the entire work process. This allows you to perform work at a high level;
- Uniqueness. After the modernization process, the car becomes unique;
- Adaptation to specific tasks. The car owner can tune the car for the necessary purposes;
- Comfort. For each person, comfort is determined by various details. Therefore, if you do the work yourself, you will be able to make the car comfortable for a particular person.
Before starting tuning, it is necessary to determine for what purpose the car will be used. When intending to travel long distances, the greatest attention should be paid to ride comfort. When upgrading the UAZ for hunting, fishing and other trips to nature, more attention should be paid to cross-country ability and versatility. There is an opportunity to perform tuning UAZ 469, suitable for trips on the asphalt surface and outdoor trips at the same time.
Tuning UAZ can be divided into several types:
- Interior modernization. Allows you to make driving comfortable;
- External tuning. Required to create a unique design and install protective structures;
- Powertrain tuning. It makes it possible to increase the power of a standard power plant;
- Suspension and transmission modernization. Allows you to increase the performance of the vehicle.
Tuning UAZ 469 for hunting and off-road
When upgrading a vehicle for hunting, attention must be paid to improving the vehicle's cross-country ability on difficult sections of rough terrain. The vehicle must be adapted for off-road travel and meet the functional requirements of the hunter.
External tuning
When preparing a car for hunting, it is necessary to make the body parts resistant to blows from branches or stones. For this, the lower part of the UAZ body is sheathed with metal sheets. Thin sheets of aluminum or stainless steel are suitable. Once the sheets have been installed, layers of primer and paint can be applied.
REFERENCE: Some owners install a metal roof rack on the roof. It allows you to transport loads and protects the car roof from damage.
When traveling through forests, the UAZ windshield is protected from blows by branches. Protection is carried out in the form of two metal cables.
On one side, they are installed on the front of the wing, or on the "kengurin" on both sides of the car. The second part of the cables is attached in the area of the upper edge of the side windshield pillar. The cables are tensioned and fastened using specialized brackets. During the movement, the blow of the branches falls on the cables, and not on the windshield. You can also read about.
To protect the headlights and radiator grille from branches and stones, a "kengurin" is installed. It is a frame made of metal pipes and rods. The product attaches to the bumper or directly to the vehicle frame and protects the front from impacts.
You can make the frame yourself or buy a ready-made version. There are two ways to make a frame:
- With your own hands. This will require material, a welding machine and welding skills;
- Consult a professional welder. The workers will make the product according to the provided drawing.
Winches for UAZ 469
Off-road tuning of the UAZ 469 provides for the installation of winches. They are installed on the front and rear bumpers of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Winches with a high-strength steel cable must be installed on a UAZ vehicle. The pulling force of the device should not be less than 5 tons.
The winch is a device consisting of an electric motor and a reduction gear. There are different models of winches. Some of them have remote controls. The winch is attached to the bumper or car frame.
The standard bumper will not support the load when using the winch. Therefore, the owners install reinforced bumpers. They can be purchased or made by hand.
Folding windows UAZ 469
The manufacturer does not provide for power windows in the doors of the UAZ 469. The upper part of the door, together with the glass, is installed on bolts. This is inconvenient when using a car at high ambient temperatures. Some motorists solve this problem by installing the top of the door on movable hinges.
The awnings are installed on the outside of the door leaf. The hinges are fastened with bolts. The hinges allow the door extension to be folded outwards. This design makes it possible to quickly open windows if necessary.
Sunroof UAZ 469
To ensure good ventilation in the passenger compartment, the roof is equipped with a sunroof. The dimensions of the hatch depend on the role it plays. A small opening is sufficient for ventilation. In order to use the opening for hunting, manufacturers make a large hatch. The dimensions of the opening must be calculated so that a person in warm clothes can freely fit in it.
The awnings are installed at the rear of the manhole cover. The cover can have three positions:
- Completely enclosed. The cover completely covers the opening, preventing air from entering the car from outside;
- Ajar. The front of the cover is raised above the opening. When the car is moving, the cover directs the air flow into the car interior. This ensures good ventilation while driving;
- Completely open. The hatch cover is folded back as far as it will go. The opening is completely free, which allows a person to stand in the car at full height.
ATTENTION: To avoid cold getting into the passenger compartment, the hatch opening must have seals around the perimeter. To prevent the formation of condensation, a layer of waterproofing and thermal insulation is applied to the hatch cover.
Primary and secondary lighting
For driving in poor visibility conditions, car owners replace the main headlights and install additional lighting. It can consist of headlights or LED modules. Unlike LED modules, headlights have a lower cost.
Lighting is installed on the "kengurin", bumper or on the roof of the car. When installed, the headlights are mounted on the inside of the protection. This helps to prevent damage to the lighting fixtures due to the ingress of branches or stones.
For hunting, the headlights on the roof are installed at an angle. This is necessary for lateral illumination. It is possible to install the finder headlight from the driver's or passenger's side. The headlamp lens of the finder does not have a diffuser mesh. This makes it possible to group a beam of light and shine at a great distance.
The headlamp finder is mounted on a movable bracket in the area of the lower edge of the windshield pillar. The back of the headlight is equipped with a handle. Using the handle, you can direct the light beam in the desired direction.
UAZ 469 salon tuning
Tuning UAZ 469 tilt allows you to make the car a convertible. It is well suited for hunting in the summer. In winter, an awning is installed on the car to prevent cold air from entering the passenger compartment.
The tilt UAZ is equipped with a safety cage. It is made and installed on a car body. Safety arches protect the driver and passengers from death when the car rolls over. To facilitate boarding a UAZ vehicle, it is equipped with steps.
Interior modernization
Refinement of the interior allows you to make driving comfortable. Each owner modernizes the car interior at his own discretion. The result obtained during the modernization makes it possible to use the car for long-distance travel.
Before tuning the salon, you must remove all unnecessary elements. The standard cladding is dismantled. On the inside, a waterproofing compound is applied to the body. After applying the composition, sound insulation is glued. It reduces the noise level transmitted from the powertrain and the undercarriage of the machine.
When using the vehicle off-road, the inner lining is made of easily washable materials. These can be metal sheets or plastic panels. Some car owners cover the trim panels with leather or leatherette. This allows you to quickly clean the emerging dirt.
INTERESTING: The floor of the UAZ car is sheathed with metal sheets with a rough surface. This prevents the shoes from slipping on the floor when getting into the car.
Motorists are changing seats for more ergonomic ones. Fitting comfortable seats reduces driver fatigue during long journeys. The dimensions of the UAZ 469 car interior allow the installation of seats from various manufacturers. For convenience, an armrest is mounted between the front seats.
To increase comfort, front seats with electronic adjustment are installed. This makes it possible to set parameters for a person of any build. The rear seats are set depending on the area of application of the machine. If the car is used for long trips to nature, seats are installed that can be folded out, while forming berths.
Setting up the table
When using the car on expeditions, the rear of the cabin is equipped with a place for eating. For this, a table is mounted on the rear door of the car. It is mounted on movable hinges and can be folded. When folded, the table is pressed against the door and fixed with latches.
Performing tuning of the UAZ 469 salon with their own hands, many car owners modernize the dashboard and instrument panel. The dashboard is sheathed with easily washable materials, or a product is installed from cars of other brands.
The shield is supplemented with instrumentation. This enables the driver to monitor the operation of components and mechanisms when the vehicle is moving. The devices are equipped with illumination for use in the dark.
The steering wheel is being replaced with a more comfortable one. The steering column is equipped with a plastic housing and a combination switch. It includes windscreen wipers, low and high beam headlights, direction indicators.
Heater
For comfortable use of the car in the winter season, the standard heater is replaced. Install a device with a more powerful fan motor. This makes it possible to quickly warm up the interior at sub-zero ambient temperatures.
REFERENCE: The control panel of the stove from other cars is installed in the UAZ. This allows you to open the heater tap and regulate the air flow without being distracted from driving.
A panel is mounted at the top of the windshield. It is made in the form of a box. The panel can be used to install an audio tape recorder, speakers, and make compartments for carry-on luggage.
Modernization of the power unit
Some owners decide to tune the UAZ 469 engine. The engine installed by the manufacturer is reliable and unpretentious to the conditions of use. It starts up well at any ambient temperature.
Cooling system
The motor has a forced-type liquid cooling system. With aggressive use of the power plant in the hot season, the cooling system does not do the job well. To improve the cooling system:
- Install a radiator with a higher throughput. This allows you to simultaneously cool a large amount of liquid;
- Additional cooling fans are installed. The fan can be installed either additionally or instead of the standard one.
Central piston group
Some owners upgrade the engine by replacing the piston group. For this, products of a larger diameter are selected. This allows the combustion chamber to be enlarged. To install pistons of a different diameter, it is necessary to bore the working cylinders.
Starter and alternator
The engine is started by an electric starter. Installation of a more powerful starter is possible. This will allow the powertrain flywheel to spin faster at startup.
Power supply of electrical equipment and battery charging when the engine is running is carried out from a DC generator. It has a belt drive from the crankshaft pulley. When installing additional lighting, a more powerful generator must be installed. A generator from a GAZ 53 car will do.
Modernization of the intake and exhaust tract
Obstacles to air intake and exhaust gas outlet from the power unit must be removed. Obstacles are formed where the gaskets are installed. The absence of thresholds allows the working mixture to flow freely into the combustion chamber. To improve the permeability of the air mass, UAZ owners install air filters from other cars.
Suspension and transmission
Modernization of the transmission and chassis of the vehicle improves off-road performance. To increase comfort, a spring front suspension with disc brakes is installed on the UAZ 469 car.
To modernize the undercarriage, the standard bridges are being replaced by the military. This allows for increased ground clearance. Military bridges have a lower gear ratio, which has a positive effect on cross-country ability. Instead of standard wheels, the car is equipped with oversized tires. The tread of the tires must be sized to handle poor quality surfaces.
ATTENTION: Mounting wheels with an increased diameter entails the need to modernize the wheel arches.
From the above, it follows that tuning the UAZ 469 improves the technical characteristics of the car. You can upgrade your car for hunting, fishing and long distance travel. After modernization, the car becomes unique.
The Soviet-made car UAZ-469 was prepared by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant practically according to specials. country order. It was planned that a similar SUV would be used in army military units and the Ministry of the Interior. There were also plans to bypass the American Wrangler, which the United States used at home.
In general, the SUV turned out to be great - the clear chopped lines of the UAZ attracted the attention of ordinary people, and those who were not friends with the law were thrown into flight. The cross-country ability of the "goat", as the people still call it, was at a high level, simple cars could not keep up with it on the road.
Soon the car went to work in the designated departments, the country underwent reforms and transformations, and the UAZ-469 remained the same, without a chance for a natural and desired restyling. Many families have been able to afford to buy a car for their personal use, and many owners have pondered how to make the car even more attractive, passable and functional. It was here that the off-road craze, pokatushki and car modifications began.
It is worth considering right away - if you decide to modify the standard UAZ-469, there will be no end to these modifications. Personally, I do not know those "Peredelkins" who abandoned this venture. On the contrary, I know many who bought a UAZ, modified, sold and bought a new one. Completely naked car, and again engaged in its restyling. Preparing a car for off-roading is a way of life, it addicts and does not let go of anyone. Do not despair, this is an exciting activity that even some ladies welcome. So, we begin to prepare the car for the first time. Go!
Tuning classification or what to look for first
Tuning is the finalization of a car in order to improve its consumer qualities. To begin with, it is worth determining for yourself - what exactly the owner wants to improve and where he prepares his car. There are two types of tuning for off-road vehicles, the first is the modification of the car and the creation of an expeditionary, the second is the receipt of a car for participation in competitions. There are fundamental differences here, the first tuning is easier, the owners of expedition cars prefer not to kill their car, but those who go to competitions understand that they have to squeeze everything out of the car, otherwise they will not even see the third place in the overall standings. Accordingly, a monster in the full sense of the word from UAZ is being prepared to participate in races and shows.
Since it is still far from the competition at the first acquaintance with the car, we will consider tuning the expeditionary.
External tuning
Painting, or how to hide a car in broad daylight
The first thing that catches your eye is the color of the car, at least it seems that this color is unpresentable, and if you look at the year of production of the car, we get a completely non-trendy color. Many owners repaint their iron horses in camouflage, they simply paint spots on the body of the car. As a person who has experienced such improvements the hard way, I will say that this is a physically costly business. If you want to get quality, then there is no need to cheat here, because the color of your "goat" is your face.
Painting begins with the fact that all protruding elements of the car are removed, the headlights and glass are covered with old newspapers, the car body is treated with an anti-corrosion coating. Then the main color is brought back to normal, there can be three of them: UAZ-469 was produced in gray, light brown and khaki colors; then the contours of the spots are laid out with adhesive tape and painted over with paint.
There are three stages of painting, just the camouflage has three different shades. For a khaki-colored car, you need to choose brown, green (dark) and black spots, for the basic gray, white, gray (dark) and black shades are suitable, for a light brown car it is worth buying brown (dark), pale yellow and black tones. First, the painting is carried out with light paints, otherwise the black spots will shine through, paints in spray cans are ideal, for each color you will need 2 cans of a certain color.
Time for painting will take about 3-4 full days, money in the region of 5-8 thousand, subject to independent work, but take more nerves, since at first there is little that will turn out. But later, when the car sparkles with new colors, the owner will fully experience the benefits of such tuning: in the forest, the car is not visible, but everyone in the city will notice. Everyone, without exception, will admire the car.
Power kits or what is kengurin
Power body kits of a car are iron or metal bumpers. Power kits are necessary for those who drive hunting and fishing, they are indispensable in forests, woodlands and snow obstructions. Of course, the thicker the steel of the power bumper, the heavier the car, but for UAZ this is more a plus than a minus, a weighted car goes off-road more easily.
The front and rear bumpers are made mainly from a piece of a channel; to create it, you need to make the appropriate measurements and roughly imagine what you want to get in the end. I think this section should be devoted to a separate topic and put out a drawing. If you buy, then you can also recommend buying a bumper "Reef" or "Hunter" (pictured below).
Kengurin are special arches made of metal pipes that are welded on top of the front bumper. Kengurin serves as an excellent protection against breakdowns in the optics and the front of the body. And even when meeting a moose on the track, the car will remain intact, well, or only slightly crumpled.
The cost of power bumpers in stores is on average 30-40 thousand per piece, with self-production, the costs will be reduced by 7-8 times. When buying, pay attention to the power front bumpers assembled from the Rif company - a cool and reliable power kit.
Electric winch, or why does UAZ need swans
Off-road is the terrain where the driver will only collide with the direction. Moreover, the driver will see this direction only on the map, and not in front of the car hood. The winch is a wonderful thing and an excellent assistant in such situations. This is a device with a motor and gearbox, equipped with a metal cable, it is this device that will pull the car out of an ambush if it is planted there. 
The principle of operation of any winch is pulling or pulling the car using a cable. On the UAZ-469, electric winches are installed with a 5-ton force. It is not worth installing less, otherwise the owner will also dance with a tambourine, trying to magically pull out the car in this way.
In common people, uazovods call their assistant a swan and every uazovod at least once in his life "swan". Swan is a song! The driver, getting out of the car, surveys the terrain with a wise eye and the place where the difficult one brought him. With an unobtrusive whistle, he releases the brake and unwinds the winch cable. The driver has already looked after the tree or shrub where he will pick up this cable. Also whistling, the uazovod fixes the cable and returns to the car, not forgetting to remember someone's mother on the way. Apparently, it was she who dragged him here. The driver gets into the car, takes the winch joystick and begins to tighten the cable a little, then the winch force increases. At the same time, it is worth adding gas so that the load from these manipulations does not break the alternator belt. Five to seven minutes, and now the UAZ again gets into a rut or drives into a small clearing.
What models of electric winches are suitable for the Oise and how much do they cost -.
Electric winches are installed in both the front and rear bumpers. One winch is enough for the UAZ. There are enough manufacturers of such accessories, so the price of an electric winch may be different. Minimum investment: the purchase of a winch and its installation will result in the owner in the amount of 20-25 thousand rubles.
Expeditionary trunk, or where to carry everything you need
An expeditionary trunk is a necessary attribute of any sane uazovod. Only here the driver transports a spare wheel, a hi-jack and a bunch of all the necessary stuff. The trunk will visually make the car taller, as well as the garage door.
You can weld the trunk yourself or buy it ready-made, the cost of purchasing it will be about 5-15 thousand rubles. But a trunk is needed not only for transporting cargo, but also for installing a chandelier.
Additional lighting, or why is there a chandelier on UAZ
The chandelier that hangs in the hall of the house is quite familiar and does not raise questions. It is clear that a chandelier is needed for lighting. An off-road vehicle also uses an additional light, with which you can move around in the dark.
Chandelier translated from Old Oise means the installation of four or more headlights on a car. The headlights are installed on the trunk, the installation is carried out by the owner himself. Distinguish between additional lighting headlamp and light bars. The headlight is 5-8 LEDs behind the glass, and the light bar is an oblong design with the number of LEDs from 32 pieces. And if you need 4 - 2 headlights for a chandelier with a low-beam directional light, they are installed in the middle, and a pair with a long-range diffusing light flux at the edges, then one light bar is enough.
The average cost of such lighting will be: headlights, 4 pieces - 8,000 rubles, and a light bar, 1 piece - from 8 to 16 thousand. What is better and what is worse is the wrong question in this case, because the installation of budget, headlight, lighting is no worse than buying a light bar.
What are sneakers and why change them
Uazovody people are harsh by nature, but very kind. They give their car affectionate nicknames and call certain parts of their steel horse with incomprehensible words.
- It's time to change the sneakers, I want a bigger size.
Surely, many uninitiated people will not understand what kind of sneaker is and why it is larger. Let's explain: sneakers are wheels. Slippers are ATeshny and there are MUD. These words are derived from the rubber class: All Terrain and MUD Terrain. ATESH rubber has a pronounced tread pattern, is used in the forest (30%) and mainly on asphalt (70%), the MUD tire has an aggressive tread pattern, massive lugs extending to the shoulder surface of the wheel, is famous for excellent cleanability, is used in the forest (80% ), it is better not to use it on asphalt, it grinds down quickly and the tires are not enough at all, and if you consider that the cost of good-quality MT tires is very decent, driving to the bottom on asphalt is not economically profitable.
Slippers for a standard UAZ on simple bridges without a body lift (lifting the body) are included in the 31-inch size. In order to install a rubber of a larger diameter, it will be necessary to raise the car and cut the wheel arches. If the arches are not cut, the rubber will also vomit on large bumps with maximum suspension hanging.
The cost of a tire depends on the size of the wheels, the class of rubber, the manufacturer and the brand. For example, BF Goodrich, the most trendy in a small size will cost 10,000 per cylinder, the most expensive in their segment are TSL Boggers, the cost of a wheel in size 35 can reach 30-35,000 per unit.
Teaching our car to swim or what is a snorkel
Remember the winch section? So, to plant a car in the mud is not the worst thing, as it might seem, the worst thing is to get into the water in an unprepared car. Water is dangerous for the engine and the fuel system as a whole, therefore, discerning uaz pipes are installed on the car with a snorkel, a special plastic pipe that draws air from the height of the roof of the car. With the snorkel installed correctly, you can safely climb into streams and backwaters, your car is not in danger of "water sickness".
You won't be able to make a snorkel yourself, or rather, it's not worth it. Let's entrust this task to professionals, especially since they have developed not a single model of this device for UAZ. You can install the snorkel yourself, its cost varies between 2500-4500 rubles.
Everything that the reader learned in this article is a small fraction of the knowledge that an experienced UAZ driver owns. It's never too late to learn, and even more so to learn to create masterpieces.
Specifically, on each point, I would like to say more and show the reader what a UAZ-469 can be from a good owner. Teach you how to choose and install electric winches, tell all the tricks and subtleties when choosing a particular tire. And to wish the inexperienced beginners patience and faith in their own strength, remember, after the revision, the car will thank you for its cross-country ability and its devotion. And you will see a lot of envious glances on the roads, after all, the pumped-up UAZ looks impressive.
If you invest a certain amount of money and time in any undertaking, then it will certainly be crowned with success. no exception - with due diligence, you can turn our "Bobik" into a brutal and respectable SUV, which even owners of foreign cars will look at with envy.
When upgrading, you will become aware of the hidden potential of the car and adapt it for a variety of operating options - expedition, fishing, hunting, long-distance travel and much more. It is no secret that, first of all, the UAZ 469 is used for off-road driving, but it is not entirely designed for use in such conditions.
Therefore, we will talk mainly about the internal refinement of the main components, rather than external tuning. There are also special programs and online tuning that will greatly facilitate your task. In order to direct you on the right path and advise several design solutions, I recommend looking at the photo with examples of external tuning of the UAZ 469:
You can perform tuning of the UAZ 469 salon based on these examples. It is worth paying attention to the tuning of the UAZ 469 dashboard, here it is made taking into account ease of use and preserving ergonomics:
The most important thing is tuning the UAZ 369 engine
The most inexpensive and effective modification option would be to replace the standard gasoline engine. Now there is absolutely nothing to do with on the roads, and the standard engine on the UAZ 469 is precisely carbureted. Simply put, this is already the last century. You can replace it, for example, with an engine of the same manufacturer, similar in properties, only an injection one, for example, ZMZ-409.10.
In terms of characteristics and dynamic properties, it is quite suitable, because it has a displacement of 2.7 liters and a capacity of 128 horsepower. This power is quite enough for you to make both out-of-town trips and off-road overcoming. In addition to the increase in power, this engine will also significantly reduce fuel consumption. By the way, in the UAZ 469, when replacing the engine from the standard one to the ZMZ-409.10, fuel consumption fell from 15-17 liters per 100 kilometers to 11-12 liters.
Agree, the increase in power is significant, fuel consumption is reduced - at least these two reasons should prompt you to spend time replacing a standard engine. In addition, these operations will become the starting point for further tuning your UAZ 469.
If the reason is only a decrease in fuel consumption, then you can act as some owners of the UAZ 469 - deliberately disable the front axle. But here there is also a pitfall - with only one front axle on a serious off-road, you have nothing to do.
Therefore, there is a good alternative to reduce consumption without shutting down the bridge - to install gas equipment (fortunately there is more than enough space inside), even in tandem with a standard engine. Thus, in a mixed mode of operation, the flow rate will also be decently reduced.
According to special fans of the 469 model, to increase power, it is possible to replace the engine not with an injection engine, but with a diesel one, for example, with Andoria 4CT90. It is also pleasing that this engine is almost entirely domestic production and is very common on UAZ vehicles. The result will be approximately the same as when replacing with an injection one, only it will not fly out to you in a serious penny and will require a little less time and effort. As practice shows, the power of 90 horses is quite enough for a comfortable off-road ride. In addition, this engine is very similar in its structure to a regular one, so there should be no questions about maintenance and installation.
Very often the question arises of installing a foreign-made engine model on the UAZ 469. The answer to the question is simple - without changing the design of the front of the car, this cannot be done, and it will require a colossal amount of time, effort and money, and the result is unlikely to justify itself.
Therefore, since you have already purchased a domestic car, then be patriots to the end and install parts from a domestic manufacturer as well, they are at least cheaper. And there is no need to talk about the cost of repairing an exotic engine installed in an old UAZ 469.
The next stage - chip tuning UAZ 469
If you, as recommended, have installed a new engine, then you can proceed to the next and very important stage of improving the performance of the car -. To do this, you need to connect the electronic engine control unit to the computer and install the appropriate software on it.
To connect, you need to use special adapters with diagnostic connectors at the ends - K-Line adapters. It is best to use adapters with special optical isolation in order to prevent burnout of ports on the computer. The chip tuning results will primarily depend on the modified parameters and the recorded program. As a rule, all tuning firmwares improve idle systems and eliminate factory errors.
It would be reckless to advise something here, because each of you has different conditions in which the car is operated, not to mention the nature of the ride and the installed engine. In this case, do not be afraid to seek advice or even for the chip tuning itself in a car service - there they will advise you and select the optimal parameters.
Do not be afraid to choose a reference car for tuning. For example, in this video is an excellent example of tuning with your own tuk, it is not a sin to take it as an example:
Read about tuning UAZ 469
(+ great video at the bottom of the page)
Quite a popular direction for finalizing and improving performance and its modifications (3151, Hunter) is internal tuning (revision and changes in the cabin).
At the same time, works of varying degrees of complexity are being carried out. Starting from a simple replacement of the gearshift knobs and ending with a complete replacement of seats and hauling of all interior elements (door cards, ceiling).
On this page we will try to consider all possible adjustments and alterations in the interior of UAZs, Bobiks and Hunters, which you can do yourself, or order in a tuning studio. By the way, there are many offices on the market, who are professionally engaged in tuning UAZ .
In the photo: full tuning of the UAZ interior
It's hard to believe, but this photo really shows the UAZ after the alteration.
Types of improvement work ( what can and should be done):
- Noise - and thermal insulation;
- Padding;
- Aluminum cladding;
- Seat replacement;
- Installation of a non-standard dashboard;
- Alteration or replacement of devices;
- Drop-down glasses instead of standard ones;
- Installation of power windows;
- Air conditioner - installation and connection;
Viewing photos will allow not only to present the entire scope of work on internal tuning, but also to visualize the result of such changes.
Do-it-yourself noise isolation
Most often at the initial stage - before the main work on the further alteration of the interior, produce partial or complete soundproofing of the UAZ interior. It should be noted that the more attention is paid to the process of sound insulation (the correct selection of noise and heat insulation materials, the choice of glue and the method of fixing them), the more impressive the results will be. That is, the daily operation of a popular SUV will become much more comfortable (sometimes a little).
The process of soundproofing the trunk and rear of the passenger compartment.
Do-it-yourself budget soundproofing of Oise doors.
Soundproofing the floor and other elements - internal tuning.
More information can be found in the section.
Padding of the UAZ 469 saloon
Also, among the owners of the popular domestic SUV, there are quite a popular direction of interior tuning is changing the upholstery of some interior elements or complete, including the ceiling, side panels and doors (sometimes dash and rudder). At the same time, various modern and classic ones are used: fabric,.
Full hauling of the interior with leatherette, made by hand.
Replacement and (or) hauling upholstery of seats on the "Bobik".
Banner of the ceiling and power frame.
We recommend reading more about the intricacies and details of this type of work in the section.
Replacement or alteration of the dashboard
Not so often, but nevertheless among the owners of UAZ there are those who do not disregard such "noticeable parts of the cabin" - such as the dashboard and the instruments themselves. Which, in turn, can either be slightly modified (for example, change the color of the scales or the backlight of standard sensors), or be completely replaced with others, both from domestic cars and parts from foreign cars.
How to make a dashboard with your own hands?
The process of making a homemade plywood torpedo.
Such a dashboard can be purchased from sellers of tuning parts and accessories. It seems that the choice of alternative plastic dashboards for the UAZ-469 in online and online stores is relatively small. And if you look around, you can find some pretty decent panels.
Additional or alternative devices
Usually if it comes to tuning the dashboard and dashboard, quite often the installation of additional auxiliary sensors and devices takes place. Moreover, it can be not only purchased tuning devices, but also instrument indicators from other car models. And not necessarily foreign cars. Spare parts from domestic cars are often used.
Tuning controls
Steering wheels, pedal pads, non-standard transfer and gear shift knobs, and others. This is just a part of the list of accessories for improving the interior, the installation of which instead of the standard ones already transforms the interior, and sometimes makes the operation of the car more comfortable.
The sports steering wheel is a replacement for the regular one.
Metal pedal pads.
Tuning gearshift lever.
Seat replacement
Installing seats from a foreign car instead of standard ones is one of the best options for tuning the UAZ interior. Quite often, in this process, the complexity of the work is at a relatively low level, and the cost of used chairs is also often affordable, and the result can exceed the best expectations. Sometimes in UAZ 469 or Hunter they are installed from luxury foreign cars (BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, etc.). Examples of such installations can be seen in the photos below.
Front leather seats from a foreign car (BMW X5).
Rear seats of foreign brands from BMW X5 in the UAZ saloon.
Replacing the seats and trimming the floor and doors with corrugated aluminum.
Installation and connection of music in the cabin
To one degree or another, it is difficult to do without this in any approach to improving the interior (starting from ascetic options and even more so in the case of serious alterations). Car audio and multimedia in the Oise is real, although in most cases it is extremely irrelevant, taking into account the peculiarities of off-road operation. Therefore, with internal tuning, in any case, you will have to face the installation of music. Moreover, not only directly the head unit of the system, but also all accompanying - amplifiers, acoustics, subwoofers and other "bells and whistles". Usually, a simple UAZik manages with a minimum of such equipment, but there are exceptions that are striking in the originality and power of the equipment.
Installing a mid-range speaker in the front door.
Cool car audio in Hunter's trunk - a complete set of equipment.
A simple way to attach broadband speakers to doors.
Various aspects of this type of revision can be found in the section of our article directory.
Other improvements to the cabin- Aluminum cladding;
- Drop-down windows in the doors;
- Power windows;
- Air conditioning;
- Foil gluing (carbon, wood, aluminum);
Video on tuning the salon of the 469th UAZ / Hunter
Video selection on internal tuning in UAZ salons. Works of varying degrees of complexity and material costs (cost of materials, spare parts and additional accessories).
We watch the video: "Alteration and refinement of the salon of the 469th".
We will collect more videos, and not only on the topic of salons, in the section of our article directory.
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