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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: WomenLoveMyZuki on February 01, 2008, 03:01:08 PM
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I'm new to this forem - looks like lots of good information here. If I don't sell my women luving Zuki on eBay then i want to put a chevy v8 in it. Are there any v8 discussion threads here that someone can point me too? thanks
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heres where its for sale - id rather sell it than have to go through the wurk of puttin in the v8
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110220441390&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=001
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that is a great looking rig
and that ad is an amazing piece of work
(i know what it takes to make them)
you should be commended for your excellent attention to detail
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THANK YOU!color]
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why would anyone even consider a v8 in a sami?
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Cause its not as heavy as a V10
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While I agree that a V8 in a sammy is is silly... "why ruin a perfect wieght distribution by hanging a few hundred extra pound up front" however your response about the v10 was freakin' brilliant! My best laugh of the day.
Cheers to ya'
Oh ya' check out lightning conversions. http://www.suzukiconversion.com/
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I will go with the 318 V8. That is a dynamic site - the purfect place to convert the sami motor
THANKS
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why not a diesel?
www.acmeadapters.com
or are you going for "bigger is better" ;D
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I have a couple observations. First off, in your ad you said it was a 4 door. Where are the other 2 doors? Second, why in the world would you actually think about installing a V8 into a lightweight little Sami?
Why not a high strung 16V 1.6L? The weight gain and power gain of the V8 offset each other. If you use the 16V instead you retain the lightweight that makes Suzukis such a joy to drive while completely getting rid of the downside of them, lack of power.
You need to keep in mind the power to weight ratio with these little rigs. They are very well balanced in stock trim. Modify them in main directions if far superior to going overboard and making it nose heavy.
But what do I know, I've only built better than 30 of these little boogers.
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Gen-Erix: Thank you for that web site link to the diesel conversions. If I was looking for fuel ecomomy those would be the way to go. Great explanation on that web site about the conversion, too.
Idaholwb: While i appreciate your comments there is not a "high-strung" 1.6L made that is going to match the power and torque of a CORVETTE v8. While I can see what you mean about balance I'm just not into using my Sammy as an off-road vehicle. My current (for sale) Sammy has never seen a trail or even mud, just some dry beach sand occasionally.
What I want is a show stopper with POWER and TORQUE that will never see a tree limb or mud hole but will leave two smoldering streaks of burnt freshly-peeled rubber on the payment when the light turns green.
Freak: Thanks for the suzukiconversion.com web site. It sounds like they've got the v8 conversions down. For more balance, I see they add to the frame which must offset the extra weight of the v8 motor. For example, here is a Sammy with a v8 CORVETTE motor: http://www.suzukiconversion.com/suzuki_v8.htm. Plus, another benefit is that they put in an automatic transmission to match the v8.
This is the great thing about our Sammys - they're versatile little critters.
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I have considered many times to channel a Sammy down over it's frame rake the window back, smooth out the sharp edges, add a Tracker front suspension with an aluminum small block 5 spd and a narrowed 9".
POW! A cool little road racer that'll pound on most street cars. If we all build the same rig it'll get old fast so I say build it as out of the ordinary as you like and pass along the pics so we can enjoy.
Freak!
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4.3 is out of the question then?
I have seen videos of them laying down some nasty black marks.
But there is still nothing better than seeing a gnarly burn out, and not being able to hear any rubber screeching...only a big ol uncorked V8 ;D
Amilla
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Hey thanks for the pictur, very helpful!!
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Nice, where did you get that sway bar?
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Thank you. If i remember correctly it came from rocky road outfitters.
In response to some inquiries I've received here are some more pictures.
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I am currently selling this Sammy on eBay (eBay Item number: 110220441390) and someone will get a really great buy. The interior is in great condition as you can see from the above. I took a total of 25 more pictures today and they can be found at the bottom of the eBay auction web page.
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"Even on the coldest of mornings it will crank right up by barely turning the key."
Thanks for the chuckle, Florida boy.
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??? True. The other night it got down to 28 degrees :P.
Now we dont have snow but we have some darned cold weather. :'(
Zuki cold starts with just a touch of the key. It must be the reliability of the 1.6L. This EFI
fuel injected monster of a motor sounds runs and sounds great especially when the header kicks
in. A real head-turner to say the least.
I have just put up 25 more pictures taken at the beach...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Samurai-SPOA-Little-Bigfoot-Garage-kept-Monster-Truck_W0QQitemZ110220441390QQihZ001QQcategoryZ6468QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Only a few days left before someone is going to get a NICE Zuki.
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??? True. The other night it got down to 28 degrees :P.
Now we dont have snow but we have some darned cold weather. :'(
Yer killin' me.
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its not cold here in arkansas and i still have trouble startin my turd.
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My 88 sami has a fresh new starter in it, when its warm weather you can practically look at the ignition and it will start up. But on colder mornings i have to pump the gas a couple times to get her going.
Amilla
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mines cold natured as hell
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This is the 1st zuki forum Ive ever been on and im having a blast.
i would like to share my pics and adventures of the womenlovemyZUKI with even more tuned up zuki owners out there.
what other zuki forums do yall know of?
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??? True. The other night it got down to 28 degrees :P.
Now we dont have snow but we have some darned cold weather. :'(
Yer killin' me.
oh shaddap :P
its 68 in Hawaii and Im pretty darn cold...
damnit
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wow gen ya'll havin a blast of cold weather huh? lol
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thats the Islands for yah...
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i almost got stationed there for the army
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i would like to share my pics and adventures of the womenlovemyZUKI with even more tuned up zuki owners out there.
what other zuki forums do yall know of?
Yes, I've been enjoying hearing about all your adventures. I suppose you're probably going to need the info on other forums by Feb-10-08 20:00:00 PST (2 days 13 hours), huh?
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-40 degrees cel here with the wind chill
mine fired right up this am not plugged in I suppose the 0-40 synthetic oil helped
so quit yer bitchin LOL
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-40 degrees cel here with the wind chill.
NOW you're talking "coldest of mornings". Florida boy has no cred in this department.
Looks like he sold for 4850. We'll probly never hear from him again, although according to his eBay history he may be hooked on selling Suzukis. Not owning, just selling.
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I agree beercheck, and since when is a 318 a corvette v8 ??? ???.