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Title: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: droppedtracker on January 11, 2005, 02:13:54 PM
if i was going to swap in the v6 from the grand vitara would i have to put a lift kit in my tracker or would i be able to leave it lowered and still keep the 4wd?
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: mbmarkyb on January 11, 2005, 05:49:58 PM
You wont be taking it out on the trail then?

I would say your be ok as you are to fit the V6 but they look and go better lifted lowered cars was so 1980s  lol :-)
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: Bobzooki on January 12, 2005, 01:03:38 AM
Well, I know that the V6 is a "taller" engine than the 1.6 is - that may be an issue, and it's also a lot "wider".

But people have done it - I'm just thinking that the 3" BODY lift may actually be necessary, to fit it under the hood.
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: droppedtracker on January 12, 2005, 02:19:02 AM
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You wont be taking it out on the trail then?

lowered cars was so 1980s  lol :-)


lowered CARS may have been "so 80s" but lowered trackers arent very common... in fact mine is the only one lowered anywhere near where i live
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: Bobzooki on January 12, 2005, 04:02:12 AM
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lowered trackers arent very common... in fact mine is the only one lowered anywhere near where i live


There is a reason for this.

If I put 13" wheels on my Sidekick, and stretched it out to a 200" wheelbase, it would be the only one like it anywhere near where I live, too.  But hey, to each his own!
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: Cwkick on January 12, 2005, 06:09:44 AM
Look guys,  He isn't knocking us for our lifted Zuk's so lets NOT knock him for his lowered Zuk.  

We all don't need a rock crawler or street cruisers!  

To each his own!

Just my .02

Cwkick
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: trackinstile on January 12, 2005, 07:12:05 AM
I have to admit....Looking at the picture sure makes it looks like it actually handles pretty well.   Dave ;D
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: Bobzooki on January 12, 2005, 08:17:46 AM
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lets NOT knock him for his lowered Zuk.  


Nah, maybe poking a little fun at him.

A lowered vehicle just wouldn't work for me, because of the gravel roads I drive every day - I'd be dragging bottom all over the place.  So, I guess there IS an advantage to living in the city (or at least where the roads are all paved)!
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: ebewley on January 12, 2005, 08:36:42 AM
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if i was going to swap in the v6 from the grand vitara would i have to put a lift kit in my tracker or would i be able to leave it lowered and still keep the 4wd?



Having done a V6 swap in, I'd say that you would be able to keep everything lowered. The transmission /t-case mount will be in the same place. You'd have to fab some engine mounts but the bottom of the engine sits relatively the same as the 4-bangers. HOWEVER, the engine is quite tall and intake "doughnut" will be real close to your hood. You may have to fab a cowl induction style hood scoop or something, which wouldn't even have to me noticeable.

Good luck, -Eric

PS. That's a nice lowered Sidekick and anyone who says different is a ninny.  8)
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: lil_Truck on January 12, 2005, 01:10:56 PM
Looks kickin to me!!!

Good Job.

If you do the swap, take some pictures and post.
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: droppedtracker on January 12, 2005, 05:10:22 PM
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Having done a V6 swap in, I'd say that you would be able to keep everything lowered. The transmission /t-case mount will be in the same place. You'd have to fab some engine mounts but the bottom of the engine sits relatively the same as the 4-bangers. HOWEVER, the engine is quite tall and intake "doughnut" will be real close to your hood. You may have to fab a cowl induction style hood scoop or something, which wouldn't even have to me noticeable.

Good luck, -Eric

PS. That's a nice lowered Sidekick and anyone who says different is a ninny.  8)


finally i actually got an answer to what i was asking. to the people who where cracking on my tracker i dont care if u like it lowered or not, lowered is my thing if u like lifted tracker more power to u but i wont make fun of you. personally i thing trackers look better slammed, with a body kit and some 20s
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: 92Sidekick4x4 on January 12, 2005, 05:20:37 PM
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finally i actually got an answer to what i was asking. to the people who where cracking on my tracker i dont care if u like it lowered or not, lowered is my thing if u like lifted tracker more power to u but i wont make fun of you. personally i thing trackers look better slammed, with a body kit and some 20s


yer god dam right, i dunno how you guys could mock him about this, it is a suzuki who cares if its lowered, i persoanly think its awesome id love to have a lowered sidekick, you have anymor epics or info on yers?
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: droppedtracker on January 12, 2005, 05:41:40 PM
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you have anymor epics or info on yers?


??? ???
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: mbmarkyb on January 12, 2005, 09:02:46 PM
Ohh , easy tigers , it was a little bit of fun,
droppedtracker seemed to see where we were coming from ,

Glad you take the dont care approach as each to there own ,

Good luck with the conversion mate
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: 92Sidekick4x4 on January 13, 2005, 10:53:32 AM
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??? ???


i meant, do you have anymore pictures or info on your truck?

what size wheels, brand of wheels?
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: ppltrak on January 13, 2005, 02:35:28 PM
Hey Dropped, idaholwb has a 2.5 with trans(auto) for sale you might want to PM him I think it's around 2,000$ I would love this set up but no $ after the 5.83 swap ;D


 Later,
 Kevin
Title: Re: 2.5l v6 from grand vitara into 98 tracker
Post by: droppedtracker on January 13, 2005, 06:07:49 PM
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i meant, do you have anymore pictures or info on your truck?

what size wheels, brand of wheels?


sure i have more pics!
heres a link to my homepage
  http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/333623/2

my engine mods are:
   Calmini 16v header
   Custom air intake
   2 inch header back exhaust with turbo muffler
my suspension:
   H&R lowering springs (2.5 inch drop)
   Koni rear sport shocks
   Calmini front and rear sway bars
   Calmini steering stabilizer/truss bar
my exterior:
   Calmini hardtop
   Shaved decals, moldings
   15 inch Eagle Alloys with 205/50/15 tires (1.5 inch drop)
   Shaved tailgate
   altezza tail lights