And Suzuki pistons in Hondas. I built a buddy's D16 with Suzuki Vitara pistons.I've heard of people putting Honda pistons in their Suzuki engines.
And Suzuki pistons in Hondas. I built a buddy's D16 with Suzuki Vitara pistons.
Stock 1.6 would still kick it's ass.Why?
You just want to spend thousands on a 1.3, just to make 75 hp? I mean maybe if you built for boost, you could do OK. But seems like a silly way to spend money.
I'd almost consider a 4.3.Stock 1.6 would still kick it's ass.
I thought the hot 'Zuki ticket was the ford 60deg V6? I suppose the GM 60deg 6 could be a viable option too for packaging, late 2.8/3.1L are practically free and aren't as bad as many think they are. 4.0L pushrod ford would be all the power you'd want in a Sami.I'd almost consider a 4.3.
/shrugI thought the hot 'Zuki ticket was the ford 60deg V6? I suppose the GM 60deg 6 could be a viable option too for packaging, late 2.8/3.1L are practically free and aren't as bad as many think they are. 4.0L pushrod ford would be all the power you'd want in a Sami.
Want a RWD configured 3.1L GM? Isuzu put them in stuff in the early 90's, Rodeos and some pickups.
Well, I'm not in the 'Zuk demo, being over 6' tall and over 200#, though I'd really like one. I've always followed what they did as I also subscribe to light and small in a wheeling rig. I remember they used to offer kits (probably still do) for the Ford cologne engine as it was the biggest engine that could be packaged relatively easy in a Sami. I'm certain with enough Milwaukee massaging that a 90deg V6 would be fine. I think any V6 would be better than a bigger 4 cylinder as length is at a premium if you want to package the radiator/fan assembly inside the body. It's your rig, do what you want./shrug
I was under the impression a 4.3 was a common swap and the power/weight ratio was one of the better choices .
I have a large amount of hate for the 4.3. Those are the shittiest motors ever. What happens when the bean counters win over the engineers./shrug
I was under the impression a 4.3 was a common swap and the power/weight ratio was one of the better choices .
I have a large amount of hate for the 4.3. Those are the shittiest motors ever. What happens when the bean counters win over the engineers.
It's a 90deg V engine. It won't fit in many vehicles without hacking up something
One of the dumbest things I've read on here in a while. They might actually be the best trail engine there is. Cheap, plentiful, fairly light, just enough power, bolts to any decent trans.
I would never put one in a zuk though, not sure why, just think sami's need 4 cyl's.
It's a 90 deg V6 with open headbolt holes and shitty fuel injection options.It's a 90deg V engine. It won't fit in many vehicles without hacking up something
It's a 90deg V engine. It won't fit in many vehicles without hacking up something
That's just icing on the cake.It's a 90 deg V6 with open headbolt holes and shitty fuel injection options.
People have put SBFs in Samurais. Just because they fit doesn't mean they fit well.Except it's been put in about every vehicle
If they fit in a Sami, it will fit in just about anything.
That's just icing on the cake.
People have put SBFs in Samurais. Just because they fit doesn't mean they fit well.
I could fit a 460 or an IDI in my Ranger. Would have to hack up the firewall and wouldn't have shit for space to package any suspension worth having.
I've heard the Swift GTI and the Geo pistons will work but nobody can get me any hard info on it, it's all hearsay and those pistons are pricey so before I plunk down $700 I'd like to be sure. Since the GTI has a different stroke than the A engine I don't see how the pistons can work due to the pin location being different.
Comes in a set of 4 The swift dohc motors supposedly had forged rods and crank.
I've heard the Swift GTI and the Geo pistons will work but nobody can get me any hard info on it, it's all hearsay and those pistons are pricey so before I plunk down $700 I'd like to be sure. Since the GTI has a different stroke than the A engine I don't see how the pistons can work due to the pin location being different.
And this is for a boosted engine, I'm currently running a Camden blower on my stock 1.3 at 12 pounds of boost. This engine is getting tired and am going to build my spare 1.3 for the blower then dial up the boost.
I'm >6' and >200lb and I fit pretty well in it. I put in some different seats so I could get a little more leg room, and my shoulder kind of sticks out the door but it's actually not bad at all until you are like 6'3 or so or have weird proportions.Well, I'm not in the 'Zuk demo, being over 6' tall and over 200#, though I'd really like one. I've always followed what they did as I also subscribe to light and small in a wheeling rig. I remember they used to offer kits (probably still do) for the Ford cologne engine as it was the biggest engine that could be packaged relatively easy in a Sami. I'm certain with enough Milwaukee massaging that a 90deg V6 would be fine. I think any V6 would be better than a bigger 4 cylinder as length is at a premium if you want to package the radiator/fan assembly inside the body. It's your rig, do what you want.
As I'm a budget, junkyard build kind of guy, I'd find a 3.1L GM, pair it with a AX5 bellhousing and input shaft from a Jeep, install both on a G-series Toyota transmission, and run the Toy t-case. Almost all of these parts are practically free in my neck-of-the-woods, and would be fairly reliable and easy to get parts for. Packaging would be easier than most any other junkyard option.
Of course, I'd not be adverse to head studded 1.6L Tracker swap with ebay T15 knock-off turbo installed...
6'4" 230 and 35" inseam. I wheel a Samurai for years.I'm >6' and >200lb and I fit pretty well in it. I put in some different seats so I could get a little more leg room, and my shoulder kind of sticks out the door but it's actually not bad at all until you are like 6'3 or so or have weird proportions.
I'm >6' and >200lb and I fit pretty well in it. I put in some different seats so I could get a little more leg room, and my shoulder kind of sticks out the door but it's actually not bad at all until you are like 6'3 or so or have weird proportions.
I have a 2.8 GM v6 in the garage I keep threatening to put in my Sami if the 1.3 turds out on me. 135 hp stock, could be built to put out closer to 200 and not near as bad a weight penalty as a 4.3. There was a dude on pirate that had one with a t5 and d300 in his zuk, IIRC and he said it fit great.
Sorry OP no idea on forged pistons
6'4" 230 and 35" inseam. I wheel a Samurai for years.
What, no love for the spider injector they put in the later ones?It's a 90 deg V6 with open headbolt holes and shitty fuel injection options.
I guess the Sami should be on my radar then. My 83 Toyota was never super easy to get into, I made it worse when I installed the 95 rodeo seats. They do provide some nice side bolsters for when I’m running without doors though, and once you’re in it it’s not too bad.Samurai's fit big guys well actually. Much better than Toyotas. I know a few guys who were ~6'2" or a little more who loved sami's.
I guess the Sami should be on my radar then. My 83 Toyota was never super easy to get into, I made it worse when I installed the 95 rodeo seats. They do provide some nice side bolsters for when I’m running without doors though, and once you’re in it it’s not too bad.
I thought the hot 'Zuki ticket was the ford 60deg V6? I suppose the GM 60deg 6 could be a viable option too for packaging, late 2.8/3.1L are practically free and aren't as bad as many think they are. 4.0L pushrod ford would be all the power you'd want in a Sami.
Want a RWD configured 3.1L GM? Isuzu put them in stuff in the early 90's, Rodeos and some pickups.
/shrug
I was under the impression a 4.3 was a common swap and the power/weight ratio was one of the better choices .
I have a 2.8 GM v6 in the garage I keep threatening to put in my Sami if the 1.3 turds out on me. 135 hp stock, could be built to put out closer to 200 and not near as bad a weight penalty as a 4.3. There was a dude on pirate that had one with a t5 and d300 in his zuk, IIRC and he said it fit great.