Novosibirsk turned Oka into a real SUV

What drive does the VAZ Oka have?

The Lada 1111 Oka is equipped with the following types of drive: Front (FF). Let's figure out which type of drive is best for a car.

There are only three types of drive. Front-wheel drive (FF) - when torque from the engine is transmitted only to the front wheels. All-wheel drive (4WD) - when the torque is distributed to the wheels of both the front and rear axles. And also Rear-wheel drive (FR), in its case, all the engine power is completely given to the two rear wheels.

Front-wheel drive is “safer”, front-wheel drive cars are easier to control and more predictable in motion, even a beginner can handle them. Therefore, most modern cars are equipped with front-wheel drive. In addition, it is inexpensive and requires less attention to maintain.

All-wheel drive can be called an advantage of any car. 4WD increases the vehicle's cross-country ability and allows its owner to feel confident both in winter on snow and ice, and in summer on sand and mud. However, you will have to pay for the pleasure, both in increased fuel consumption and in the price of the car itself - cars with a 4WD drive type are more expensive than other options.

As for rear-wheel drive, in the modern automotive industry it is equipped with either sports cars or budget SUVs.

Remodeling Oka's salon according to Feng Shui

The first impression of the interior may seem sparse and insufficient for such a powerful car. Tuning the Oka's interior includes interior firmware, modern upholstery with high-quality material, installation of electric glass lifts and high-quality vibration and noise insulation. Head units, midbass, amplifiers and subwoofer are being updated.

The dashboard is also equipped with sound insulation, and electric lifts can move the windows at the touch of a button. The pedals have aluminum pads, which are often found in sports cars. A loud rectangular muffler will highlight the spirit of sport.

The car has a low degree of passive safety, so this feature needs to be urgently corrected. For the safety of passengers and the driver, install a safety panel and additional airbags. Plus, you can install disc brakes and a dynamic stabilization system.

Sometimes, as an Oka tuning, car enthusiasts purchase starting chargers. Such devices are necessary on the road when the battery runs out randomly. Additionally, you can decorate your car with interesting multi-color airbrushing and vinyl decoration.

Here, give free rein to a professional artist, and he will create a “car” that will surprise and stun everyone on the road. The most popular paintings on the body are in the fantasy style, dark castles, uncharted planets, stars, or the sky.

Lada Oka All-wheel drive Syncro › Logbook › all-wheel drive gearbox is ready

Let me remind you: the most important task was to make the same shank for transmitting torque to the bevel gear, this operation is not simple, and most importantly there were very serious concerns that this unit would not fall apart on the first exit, in the end the decision was made to implant gearbox VAZ differential housing from the Passat. they look almost alike

It would probably have been easier to just attach the entire VW box at once, but it is very heavy, and most importantly, I need a lowering pair because the car is built for driving on dirt roads, light off-road and for household needs (pulling a trailer) in fact, this is a “tuning main pair” with a ratio of 5.3 instead of the standard 4.1

The differential housing was modified many times on a lathe; in order to fit into the VAZ gearbox housing, both the housing itself and the bearing mounting locations had to be modified

The bearings themselves from the VW differential are installed through adapter rings

As I already said, the differential housing was machined several times in order to go as deep as possible to the bottom without touching the crankcase walls. The final operation was to measure the gap between the crankcases and groove the bearing so that no distance shims were required

I also had to modify the planetary gear because it should be attached to the VW differential housing on one side and on the VAZ on the other

I also had to prepare a diff housing for mounting on the other side for the planetary gear

[edit] Composition

Engine
: the canonical one is the “half-eighth”, two-cylinder engine with pistons from the VAZ-2108, respectively, available in volumes of 650 and 750 cubic meters. Limited production with a Tavria engine. The Pepelats was also equipped with a Chinese three-cylinder unit. The domestic engine is notorious for its carburetor, which managed to absorb the vices of both Solex and Ozone. Despite the presence of balancer shafts, it vibrates quite noticeably.
Ignition system
: the ignition coil was located on the right front shock absorber cup. When driving through a puddle with the right wheel, water fell on the generator belt, from where it splashed onto the coil and high-voltage wires, and one cylinder stopped working until the happy owner put the coil to sleep on the heating battery at night. Considering that there are only two cylinders, the task of getting from the puddle to the house became non-trivial. It was treated by placing a cut plastic bottle on a reel. Shortly before production was cut out, the coil was moved to a place more protected from water.
The gearbox
is a four-speed, in combination with a weak engine, it provides a heart-rending growl with floor vibration already at 80 km/h. Modifications with an engine from Tavria had a mirrored arrangement of gears on the gearshift lever, since the normal rocker did not fit.
The body
is angular a la “chisel”. Due to the need to provide an acceptable weight for a small engine plus an acceptable price (and according to Pediwiki, Oka is the cheapest car in the world), he deservedly gave the car the nickname “Death Capsule” (at the same time, “Oka” is also the name of the Yokusuka MXY- kamikaze aircraft 7 Ok. WAIT, OH SHI

). It is also known for starting to rust even before the first owner purchases it.

brakes
, and that’s a good thing. Moreover, they are dual-circuit, so they do not experience the SUDDEN failure of the entire braking system, beloved by the hunchbacked “Cossacks”. However, there is a need for regular manual adjustment of the gap of the rear drum pads, because they saved money on self-feeding in the designer’s mechanism. When the MPH is driven into this procedure, the brakes at one point disappear altogether, which, taking into account the previous point...
The interior
is as wretched as a Soviet refrigerator, which is especially noticeable on cars painted white. The quality of plastic can surpass even Chinese toys, in addition, it delivers a speedometer similar to a “penny” one, while toggle switches and steering switches are from a Zhiguli. The more expensive latest versions have slightly more decent trim and dashboard.
Gas tank
: its filler cap was located directly on the body (like the Tavria), and not in a niche under the hatch, like in adult cars. Thanks to this design, the lid was often stolen by gopniks. Those owners who dared to travel to the European Union had to obtain a certificate from the factory stating that it was a factory design, otherwise they would be turned away at the border.
Additional equipment
- oops, sorry, wrong window...

Oka engine tuning

Duster all-wheel drive
The process of improving engine performance can be divided into 2 directions:

A radical change in characteristics - a complete replacement of the motor
Improving the standard power unit

In the first case, the ideal option would be a 1.3-liter injection engine from Rover Mini. The advantage of this type of tuning is a significant increase in technical indicators; the disadvantages are the high cost of implementation and the need to rework most of the car’s systems for a new engine. It's expensive and time consuming.

The second option - upgrading the standard power unit - is cheaper and simpler, but will not allow you to obtain such an increase in power as in the first case.

Do-it-yourself Oka engine tuning must begin with the carburetor. The first step is to increase the throttle body diameter to 52–54 mm. This will allow the engine to receive more air, which will make its operation easier, improve performance and increase engine life. You can immediately install a tuning modification of the carburetor.

Installing a new camshaft allows you to increase the speed to 7000 units. In this case, it is necessary to increase the engine power, which is done using the following operations:

Replacing standard valves with lightweight ones
Valve seat upgrades
Modification of inlet and outlet valve channels
Sealing valves
Installation of bronze guides
Changing the shape of combustion chambers

Additionally, it is necessary to replace the intake and exhaust manifolds with sports modifications, as well as the air filter with a K&N model with zero resistance. This set of measures will significantly improve the technical characteristics of the engine and optimize its operation, that is, the loss of power will be minimal.

The muffler attachment can be used to give the engine a sporty growl. Illuminated models will create the effect of a flame escaping from a jet nozzle.

Adding traction to an Oka car

How to make an all-terrain vehicle out of an Oka with your own hands? Many people think that if the car is small, there is no point in tuning the Oka for a jeep. It really consumes little gasoline, but all the factory parameters of the propulsion system were not ideally provided for, so some characteristics need to be modified.

To increase the power of the car, you need to tune the engine. Modernization begins with the replacement of all main components, namely the air filter, camshaft, carburetor and cylinder head.

The fuel exhaust and intake system will also have to be replaced; the cylinder engine will be changed to a Rover engine, which has a volume of 1.3 liters. With such an engine, the car accelerates evenly.

If a gas unit is installed in the car, it may also involve the installation of a camshaft with a lift level of 10.3 mm, and with a significantly increased compression ratio. When the engine of a gas unit is boosted, power increases accordingly and traction at the bottom improves.

Nowadays it is very popular to carry out engine chip tuning in cars, which significantly affects the increase in engine efficiency. This method of modernization differs from others in that the software in the motor control unit is changed.

The program can be adjusted taking into account the concealment of reserves and other characteristics. This method is considered the simplest and most powerful. If the car stops working, you can return the engine to factory specifications.

Chip tuning can reduce fuel consumption and reduce the emission of fuel into the atmosphere with harmful toxic substances. Chip tuning is now applicable to most Russian cars, including the famous VAZ 2106.

When tuning the Oka, it is necessary to replace the camshaft, pusher and grind the manifold. The grinding procedure means fitting the manifold channels to the head channels. Pushers of a special profile, with a lightweight valve and a new camshaft can significantly increase the power of the Oka engine.

To reduce fuel loss at high speeds, the exhaust and intake channels are modified, the valve seats and the shape of the combustion chamber are changed. This type of tuning is considered one of the most expensive, since the master does all the work manually.

For a compact car, increased power will be a strong argument. By installing a main pair with a good gear ratio, you can increase the maximum speed of the Oka and also improve the acceleration characteristics, which even the driver himself can appreciate. The traction reserve will be felt while driving, it will add confidence and maneuverability on the road.

During the engine tuning process, you can get the following results:

maximum engine speed will increase from 119 to 127 km/h;
acceleration time to 100 km/h will increase from 36 to 25 seconds.

How to convert an eye into an all-terrain vehicle with your own hands

If you decide to independently improve your Oka car, then initially you need to prepare. For production you will need:

Oka car;
profile pipe for frame;
chassis from Niva;
VAZ-1111 engine;
steering from "Nine";
tires.

First you need to make a frame from a profile pipe. It is best to develop a detailed diagram and contact a professional welder to ensure reliable connections. After this, the transfer case is installed and connected to the vehicle’s mechanisms. As for the suspension, it is best to install springs here. There can also be springs, but then the frame design will become more complicated. And in general, springs will be better for off-road driving. To install the wheels, it was necessary to cut off the car's fenders. If this is not done, it will be impossible to install large diameter tires. The Niva chassis should provide ideal off-road performance. Once the basic assembly is completed, the vehicle needs to be inspected. It is best to carry out tests at once in several stages off-road.

Oka base, transmission – Niva

In this “passenger tractor” it is quite difficult to recognize Oka, which the owner managed to install on truly gigantic low-pressure tires on homemade rims, assembled from tubes that had become completely unusable and protected from mechanical damage by a dense fabric layer from a fire hose.

Moreover, the master went even further, providing all-wheel drive in his super SUV, using the transmission from the old Niva for these purposes. It is noteworthy that the entire chassis was also borrowed from the Niva, which makes it possible to overcome almost any off-road terrain.

In addition, a winch was provided on board this hybrid in case of various force majeure. As for the shortcomings, the durability of such tires and chassis does not inspire much confidence, although it is quite possible that these fears are completely unfounded.

Nuances of tuning "Oka"

The VAZ-1111 is considered one of the cheapest and most economical cars: fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 3-4 liters, affecting the dynamics.

In this regard, car owners resort to modernizing the technical part of the model, before which it is necessary to take into account several nuances:

Modernization begins with the acquisition of the necessary materials.
It is advisable to buy tools, equipment and devices from authorized dealers to avoid counterfeits.
Metallic materials must be of high quality.

The range of materials and components for the Oka may vary depending on what specific type of tuning will be used and what the car owner plans to modify.

In rural areas, a common problem is the lack of roads. This problem is especially acute during winter, when even the usual crossings are covered with a layer of snow. To improve traffic even during such a period, you can make an all-terrain vehicle out of the Oka car on your own.

Tuning optics VAZ-1111

Optics, which are often subject to tuning, have a significant influence on the appearance of the Oka. Installing covers is one of the effective methods of upgrading headlights. Sets of linings can be purchased at specialized stores. The second option is to install LED lamps and polish the headlights themselves. Often, a complete replacement of optics is carried out, which requires modernization of the body.

Reworking the Oka optics may include the following headlight design changes:

Applying a shiny coating to the rim with a chrome look.
Modernization of the optics substrate.
Installation of LED strips that give the car an aggressive appearance.

Tuning the rear optics of a VAZ-1111 most often involves installing overlays that will not impair the safety and visibility of the lights.

Tracked all-terrain vehicle from Oka: design features

Making an all-terrain vehicle based on tracks is a complex and expensive process. Of course, you can build them yourself, but it’s best not to overthink anything and buy ready-made ones. An excellent option would be tracks from Buran. They are much cheaper and have sufficient mass.

Drive shafts also need to be purchased from this model. The Oka variable gearbox with brake mechanism will be ideally combined with such tracks. The splined part of the drive shafts must be removed and mounted with the Oka. This is where the car's own CV joints come in handy. Brake discs are also convenient to attach and connect to mechanisms. The same work must be done on the front shafts. After this procedure, it is necessary to install the brake mechanisms. It is best to install the brakes at the front.

Next, you need to check the operation of all mechanisms and their fastenings. If everything works flawlessly, then we can safely start using such an all-terrain vehicle. You can also find models in which tracks are installed on each wheel. The only advantage of such a vehicle is considered to be less weight. However, traction will be better with solid tracks.

Wheels or tracks

Before developing drawings, you should decide on the concept of the chassis of the future homemade product:

The low-pressure tire design is based on axles mounted on leaf springs and additional hydraulic shock absorbers. The closed body is placed on brackets that allow the use of large diameter tires. The equipment is lightweight and can move through deep snow and marshy areas. To reduce weight, it is possible to build an all-terrain vehicle on stripped tires - tires from agricultural machinery with a partially removed tread and cut out steel cord.
A do-it-yourself tracked all-terrain vehicle from Oka is built on the basis of a chassis with rubber bands and road wheels made of wheels with rubber tires. The equipment can move on loose soil and ford water obstacles. The vehicle weighs more than the basic Oka passenger car; due to the use of a tracked propulsion system, it requires the installation of control levers connected to the on-board brakes to turn the all-terrain vehicle.

Examples of Oka SUV

Often users turn on their imagination, which amazes the imagination of professional automobile designers. Basically, the alterations differ in design, chassis elements and wheel sizes. Often, low-pressure tires are installed on a car, which improve the vehicle’s off-road capability.

The base of such cars, as a rule, consists of the chassis of other vehicles. To install wheels with a large radius, the wings are cut off; some Oka SUVs undergo body modifications. All manipulations are aimed at giving the car an original and presentable exterior. In addition, craftsmen beautifully straighten and paint the joints.

As an option, you can install protection for the bottom of the all-terrain vehicle. The low-power engine of the original is replaced with more powerful analogues. This is one of the most complex and time-consuming processes when improving a small car. In general, there are modifications that are not embarrassing to present at international exhibitions.

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A snow and swamp-going vehicle that can even swim

Even more solid results were achieved by a car mechanic from Rubtsovsk, who used not only the body, but also the Oka engine when creating his unique creation.

To ensure record cross-country ability, allowing the all-terrain vehicle to overcome any off-road conditions, snow drifts and rivers, the designer tried to make this model as light as possible, actually removing rear axles from its design.

In addition, the master made the wheels himself, using the tubes from an old trailer as a basis. In any case, the machine turned out to be quite solid in appearance, having served its owner faithfully for three years in a row.

Moreover, she has attracted the interest of other residents of the Far North, who call the talented master, offering to buy his masterpiece for a considerable sum.

In conclusion

It is difficult to imagine that Oka can act as an all-terrain vehicle. Nevertheless, ingenuity and resourcefulness make it possible to create a real off-road conqueror out of this “baby”. Full-fledged Russian-made SUVs, not to mention foreign-made grandees, are very expensive. Converting a “compact car” into an all-terrain vehicle also requires considerable expenses. However, many consumers are confident that “the game is worth the candle.” First, the transformation can be carried out in stages. Secondly, you can easily find spare parts, as well as use improvised means and parts from non-working cars.

Among the most popular homemade versions of the all-terrain Oka, Fr. They are based on low-pressure pneumatic wheels. The originality of the tracked models is that they are perfect for snowy and sandy areas.

Thoughtful solution

Since in rural areas you often have to navigate difficult terrain, many people want to buy an SUV. Alas, such cars are quite expensive, so you need to know how to make an all-terrain vehicle from the Oka. To create it, they use improvised means, which include spare parts from broken cars and motorcycles.

Among the most popular options for “folk” crafts are “station wagons” based on low-pressure pneumatics or air-cushioned ones. The use of crawler tracks is also common, but they are more suitable for snowy areas. Creating an SUV based on the Oka is a cost-effective solution, since it does not require the purchase of expensive components.

All-terrain vehicle on low-pressure tires

This design is based on an invention that uses a body that is located on a breakable frame. This solution significantly strengthens the design of the product. All wheels are installed with your own hands as drive wheels, so they can even overcome swampy terrain.

Based on Oka engines, the production of so-called karakat engines is also very popular. They stand out for their increased cross-country ability thanks to wide-format tires. This complements the advantages of pneumatics, because it does not destroy the grass cover.

Using Tracks

These “station wagon” options are most popular among fishermen and hunters. Homemade tracked all-terrain vehicles from Oka have increased maneuverability in water bodies and wooded areas. Their body is usually made of a box structure, which reaches a length of 3 meters. It is light in weight, so in places where deep traces of a person remain, vehicles penetrate into the quagmire only 10 cm.

Let's start making a tractor

So, let's start by making the frame. To make a tractor with your own hands, you need two spars - left and right. You will also need two traverses (front and rear). For the manufacture of spars, you need to use channel No. 10. For traverses, channel No. 12, No. 16 is suitable. According to the diagram given in the article, you need to connect all the parts.

As for the engine, ideally, of course, choose a diesel one. Such engines have much higher torque than gasoline engines. If you plan to make a tractor with all-wheel drive, you will need to increase the gear ratio on the gearbox pairs. But if a diesel engine is not available, it is possible to install a unit from an Oka car.

The front axle from Oka is installed on the frame without changes and is secured to it at four points. In principle, you can install a driveshaft from any rear-wheel drive car, for example, a VAZ-2101.

Disadvantages of mirrors and how to deal with them

Now let's take a closer look at how these details can be improved. As you know, there is only one mirror installed on OKE - the right one. It feels like the left one is simply not needed. Therefore, in its place there is simply a plug. But the right mirror also does not shine with visibility. Small, spherical in shape, which greatly distorts the image, on a thin leg, which means it is not stable, that is, it constantly needs to be adjusted. There is only one way out - urgently change it. Fortunately, the car accessories market is full of this stuff. There are models to choose from made from various materials, different shapes and styles, and various technical contents. The ideal option would be heated mirrors. Whether in fog or rain or frost, the mirrors will always reflect well everything that happens behind you. It is also important to remember when choosing rear-view mirrors about their sizes. After all, very large ones have excellent visibility; they will look absolutely ridiculous on OKE. Too small, in turn, may not give the desired effect, and it may turn out that you have exchanged “stuff for soap.” It is also important to pay attention to the outer panel of the mirror. It is desirable that it be smooth, without any slots or machined channels. Such design enhancements to the mirror can have a negative impact on the aerodynamics of the vehicle. Of course, this will not greatly affect the maximum speed threshold or acceleration dynamics, but in some cases, when driving quite quickly, air flows passing through such recesses can produce an unpleasant noise and whistle.

How to make an all-terrain vehicle from Oka with your own hands?

To make your own unique jeep you will need several basic elements:

directly the Oka car under the SUV;
profile pipe for making a frame;
running gear from Niva;
steering block, can be from VAZ-2109;
special tires.

At the first stage, a frame is created from a profile pipe. To begin with, they develop a detailed diagram, after which they entrust the work to an experienced welder, who is guaranteed to ensure the quality of all connections. Next, the transfer case is mounted with its connection to the corresponding mechanisms of the machine.

It is recommended to use springs as a suspension. Springs are not excluded, but they will significantly complicate the frame structure. To mount larger wheels, the fenders are cut off, otherwise it will not be possible to install larger diameter tires. The Niva chassis will ensure ideal off-road performance of the vehicle. After the Oka SUV is ready, test and field tests are carried out in several stages, starting with light off-road and low speeds.

Snow and swamp-going vehicle on "batteries"

Recently, more and more self-taught craftsmen have been trying to use so-called rubber tires, which more than replace large-radius factory tires that cost a lot of money. As for their processing, this process is not complicated, implying the creation of a new tread on an old tire.

Practice shows that such wheels cope well with off-road conditions, and as an example we can cite the Oka installed on them with a frame and axles from a UAZ, a transfer case from a Niva and an original engine with a gearbox.

Homemade SUVs inspire other car enthusiasts to the most daring feats, especially since their assembly can be limited to old spare parts and cars that have fallen into disrepair. Perhaps that is why every year more and more examples of such works appear on the Internet, which really deserve special attention.

Suspension tuning

When converting an Oka into an SUV, improving driving characteristics is the car owner’s primary task, since the standard suspension leaves much to be desired. For this purpose, gas-oil shock absorbers are installed, increasing the vehicle's handling and stability.

It is not worth changing the standard springs, since improved modifications quickly fail. When converting an Oka, 13-wheelers are fitted with tires of the appropriate size.

To create an SUV, the suspension is lifted using a special set or installing spacers under the springs. As a result, the rear of the car rises, but the shock absorber mounts require modification.

Interior modification - how to do tuning?

When considering the most popular tuning methods, do not forget about the possibility of changing the interior. Let's highlight the following most popular tuning methods:

Interior insulation. In order to feel comfortable while driving in noisy cities, you should take care of proper insulation.
Installing more comfortable seats. The seats installed in the car at the factory, to put it mildly, do not provide adequate comfort.
Modernization of control units and instrument panel. An example is the work of changing the instrument panel in order to increase the readability of information.
Improving the quality of finishing. You can also install panels from high-quality materials.

Important! You can finish the interior at the lowest cost due to the fact that there are quite a large number of ready-made kits on sale.

Assembly steps

How to make tracks for all-terrain vehicles with your own hands: drawing, design and components
Making an all-terrain vehicle with your own hands begins with finding a suitable base. A common solution is to use motorcycle frames. The specific brand does not play a special role. It is much more important to take into account the financial side of the matter and the passability of the finished structure. If you need to conquer the most severe off-road conditions, the base frame is taken from Izh motorcycles, and the engine and control system are mostly left from the car.

At the next stage, you need to make a connection between the suspension and the rear axle. Most often it is formed from a strut that tightens the spar parts. By adding a strut and handlebar bushing, an independent type rear suspension will be formed.

Most often, all-terrain vehicles based on the Oka are equipped not with wheels in the full sense of the word, but with cameras from trucks. Hubs are used to secure the suspension. The stability of the structure is guaranteed by special tapes wound on the outside. Practice shows that such projects are quite reliable and successfully overcome various obstacles. The next step is fixing the engine and installing mechanisms that transmit torque.

We will also have to install brakes, a clutch and an exhaust system. When all the main work is completed, the all-terrain vehicle must be tested. Experts emphasize that errors in its manufacture often make the device dangerous for the riders themselves and other people. It is worth understanding that even the “simplest” transport cannot be done properly if the drawings are not prepared. The scheme of operation differs slightly depending on the execution of a particular sample.

Thus, making a vehicle on tracks with an Oka engine is possible only with careful consideration of the dimensions of all components. There are much fewer “degrees of freedom” here than when working with wheeled vehicles. The engine is removed along with the gearbox, because using dissimilar units is too problematic.

Recommendation: for models designed for off-road use, the “native” power plant is not powerful enough. We'll have to take more serious models from cars with more power. The caterpillar rollers and “stars” are installed independently. Sometimes only the body of the Oka is left. It and all the main components are installed on a self-made frame.

It is also useful to consider how a 4x4 with an Oka engine is made. The wipers, pedal assembly, brakes, calipers, exhaust pipes are also removed from it. The entire frame is made from scratch using a suitable tubular profile. The next step is the installation of bridges and main components. First of all, you need to place the steering column among them; after that, the “kung” is made and assembled, and the car is sheathed.

If the Lenekhod model is taken as a basis, then the transfer case needs to be fixed to the mounts from the Moskvich bridge, which usually hold the springs. These fasteners are measured and welded. On weak all-terrain vehicles you can make spring suspensions. However, springs are much more reliable and eliminate the need to modify the frame or add silent blocks.

All-terrain vehicle assembly instructions

To make a wheeled all-terrain vehicle based on the Oka car, you need:

calculate the chassis structure and prepare detailed drawings;
assemble a welded frame from a steel profile on a slipway;
mount suspension elements and rear axle;
install the steering mechanism on the chassis;
calculate and install a rocker that allows you to change gears;
install the power unit;
carry out final assembly and test the functionality of the structure;
eliminate detected faults and modify the all-terrain vehicle.

All-wheel drive Oka

To create this unique all-terrain vehicle, donors such as Oka, which habitually donated its body, UAZ, which donated strong axles to the SUV, and Niva with its durable transfer case, were used.

As for the features of the assembly, among them it is worth highlighting the wheels with tires from KrAZ, spaced from the body, mounted on discs with an offset, springs from the Volga cut into two leaves and its steering, which, although it did not give light turns, but cost zero, in contrast to the previously planned expensive hydraulic booster.

There were also weaknesses, which turned out to be CV joints that quickly fail, as a result of which the owner always has to carry a spare tire with him.

Spare parts and materials used:

Engine and gearbox from Oka.
Bridges from UAZ.
Transfer case from Niva.
Wheels from Kraz.
Steering and springs from Volga.
Square pipe 50*50*2.5 mm - 20 meters.
Sheet metal.

I installed the springs from Volga, initially the springs contained five leaves, but two leaves were removed and, as it turned out later, it was in vain, it was necessary to leave all five. Shock absorbers from Niva.

The photo shows a homemade adapter for connecting the UAZ cardan with the Niva razdatka. It’s done this way, we take 2 flanges from a UAZ and a Niva, cut off the working part of the oil seal from the Nivovsk, connect the flanges with the reverse sides and weld them together, you get an adapter.

I painted the frame and bridges and installed the engine. The differential in the box is welded, the Okovskaya “grenade” is cut off and a flange for the Nivovsky cardan is welded to it.

I installed a Volga steering wheel, it’s a little hard to steer, and over time I’ll need to install a hydraulic booster.

Since the fit of the wheels on the UAZ bridges is a bit narrow, I decided to make the wheel rims with an offset to space the wheels further away from the body. This is necessary so that the turning radius of the front wheels is sufficient.

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Siberian fisherman created KamAZOka

An avid fisherman, Alexander Yutkin, from the village of Suzun, Novosibirsk Region, got the idea to create a car in which he can go fishing in any weather, not only along the lake shore, but also on the ice. Part of the new monster truck was the far from all-terrain Oka.

The body was borrowed from it. Yutkin took the wheels from KamAZ. With an initial weight of 80 kg, they were lightened to 20 kg. The chassis was assembled from Japanese parts.

Alexander worked on the creation of KamAZOka for 3 months, spending 150 thousand rubles on spare parts. The all-terrain vehicle weighs about 1 ton, width – 2.18 m, ground clearance – 42 cm. With snow height of half a meter on virgin soil, the “beast” moves calmly.

The wheel works like a caterpillar, that is, it does not push the snow in front of it, but moves onto it and continues to move. The all-terrain vehicle can accelerate to 50 km/h. It is easy to drive thanks to a number of low gears and power steering.

Other small-scale Oka power units

Only VAZ 1111 and VAZ 11113 engines were serially installed on the car. It was with these power units that the car was supplied to retail chains.

As options to save production and meet environmental requirements, both SeAZ and KAMAZ tried to use power units from other manufacturers. This was due to the fact that AvtoVAZ refused to continue producing minicars and actually stopped supplying power units to complete the car.

So in 2004, a trial series of cars with a Korean Hyundai Atos engine was produced. 15 cars were produced for trial testing, but the program did not go into series.

Also this year, small-scale tests were carried out at SeAZ of cars with engines from the Melitopol plant MeMZ 245. The car was called OKA-Astro and was subsequently produced in small series at the Kamov automobile assembly plant. Another version of the Ukrainian power unit was MeMZ 247.1. This engine, which complied with Euro-2 requirements, was not supplied for mass production, although such equipment is rarely found on the secondary market.

a miniature transport project of its kind, which was supposed to become an accessible car for young people and people with physical disabilities. The Oka engine received serial production from the VAZ-2108, by modifying the latter, although there were other engine options.

How to increase the power of Oka 11113

Post by Hitek » 05 Dec 2015, 00:21

I propose the following scheme: first we’ll talk about the “atmospheric” version of the engine, I’ll answer any questions that arise, and then we’ll smoothly move on to the “turbo” modification. Along the way, I’ll tell stories about the operation of this unit.

And so, story number 1. The motor was already assembled, tuned and happily in operation. And suddenly. technical inspection ends. The Traffic Regulations state that it is prohibited to make changes to the steering and braking systems. I went for a technical inspection, naive Albanian. There are two inspectors there. One checked the numbers - no questions. I drive it into the “pit” - the second one starts to shake the tips. Before he had time to go down, he probably noticed a toothy pulley, when a champagne cork flew out with the demand: “Open the hood.” Then it was interesting to watch his actions. The first thing I noticed was the air filter. Slowly the gaze begins to move along the corrugation and stops at the receiver. Silent pause. Then the phrase: “What is this?” I begin to explain. Useless. As you can guess, I didn’t pass THAT day. I came home, started studying the issue, and it’s true that a lot of paperwork is required, including the conclusion of an authorized expert organization. Time was running out, so the next day I came back to MOT. I had to “cheat” - overnight I made a transitional version: a carburetor with a throttle position sensor, and a microprocessor ignition system (the same brains from the injector, with a slight adjustment to the firmware). No one noticed the difference. The CO was strangled with a screw on the carb, and the CH was “finished off” with a mad spark. Their device has never shown such numbers. In the evening I drove the injector again, but with a “ticket”. Thanks to this situation, this document was born for submission to NAMI, but again, thanks to the ineradicable bureaucracy of our traffic police leadership, the alteration was not legalized.

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The modest Oka minicar with front-wheel drive is considered by many exclusively as a miniature car that consumes minimal fuel, has no problems with parking, but along with these advantages, has very modest technical characteristics, a simple appearance, and the level of comfort is nowhere lower. So the owners of the domestic “baby” are enthusiastically taking up tuning the Oka car, especially since almost everything in this machine can be modified.

Oka tuning should still begin with the power unit - the factory assembly and adjustment of the engine of a cheap car is clearly “lame”, hence the need for engine overhaul and proper adjustment. True Oka fans can afford major engine tuning, including modification of the cylinder head, replacement of the carburetor with a DAAZ-21073, also modified and “adjusted” to the volume and compression ratio of the Oka engine. To take advantage of the new carburetor, a K&N air filter and a different camshaft are installed on the car. It is also necessary to modify the intake and exhaust channels, valve seats, and change the shape of the combustion chamber.

The work is painstaking and specialists will certainly not undertake to do it for cheap, but the tuned native Oka engine will clearly give the car owner new sensations from his miniature car: although the speed indicators do not increase much, the acceleration characteristics are noticeably improved, which will please the driver on busy city roads when overtaking, and You will also be pleasantly surprised by the engine sound, which has changed due to the sports air filter, with such aggressive notes. However, for some Oka owners this is not enough, and so the two-cylinder engine leaves the engine compartment, and its place is taken by a 1.3-liter Rover engine with multipoint injection. And if we also add the Rover gearbox, which, due to correctly selected gear ratios, ensures clear gear shifting and smooth acceleration, and also improves the chassis using spare parts (including brakes) taken from front-wheel drive VAZ Samaras, then we get a very decent English-Russian minicar option.

After finalizing the power unit, the next stage of Oka tuning should be a step to eliminate the property of this car to shake and transmit to the driver all the irregularities of our “beautiful” roads. It is possible to improve the handling and make the car ride more smoothly due to the following tuning of the Oka: replacing the serial shock absorbers with Dutch Koni ones mounted in the front and rear suspensions, it is better to replace the standard Bi-308 tires with Korean Kumho 135/80 R12 tires of the same size.

However, if you don’t save money, you can give the car a solid look with Fast Wheels alloy wheels and Goodyear tires measuring 155/65 R13. You can also install fourteen-inch wheels, however, in this case you will have to move the rear bumper back five centimeters, the front bumper accordingly forward by the same amount so that the wheels fit in the arches; with such a rearrangement, they will not scratch the locker when cornering, much less arch. These 14-inch wheels will please those who often ride outside the city on dirt roads.

Stylish wheels and other chassis modifications

Many car enthusiasts like to drive on splayed wheels, so the VAZ 11113 Oka tuning widens the car's track by 150 mm and enlarges the arches to accommodate larger diameter wheels. You can install plastic covers on top of the arches, which will decorate the appearance of the car and create individuality.

Tuning the Eye can be done ad infinitum; it all depends, as a rule, on the owner’s imagination. External tuning of the Eye is considered one of the most important and noticeable elements of car modernization. It has become fashionable to do tuning of aerodynamic body kits, which can also change the appearance of the car and improve its technical characteristics.

If you lift the car body a little, you will immediately feel the gaze of passing envious people. Install good bumpers in place of the plastic ones, extend them and decorate them with linings, so you will noticeably expand the body of the car, and the Oka itself will look even more powerful.

Install a figure-eight steering shaft with a modified driver's position, so you will get the long-awaited comfort. And here are the long-awaited Oka tuning photos, with the listed upgrades.