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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: inferno93 on October 10, 2008, 07:32:11 AM

Title: 89 sidekick tranmission and driveline capacity question engine swap
Post by: inferno93 on October 10, 2008, 07:32:11 AM

I have a 1989 tracker that came with the 1.6L engine. I got ahold of a 280HP modded mitsu eclipse motor. I want to swap the engine in the truck has I will make it physcially fit. But what I need to know is what is the torque capacity of the 5-spd tranmission, transfer case and driveline? It will have at most 30" tires for now.

Title: Re: 89 sidekick tranmission and driveline capacity question engine swap
Post by: bentparts on October 11, 2008, 05:23:27 AM

Can you say explode? I think your going waaaay beyond the design parameters of the driveline with that kind of power. Would be a freakin rocket though!

Title: Re: 89 sidekick tranmission and driveline capacity question engine swap
Post by: lil_Truck on October 14, 2008, 03:23:56 PM

I've heard and seen people running a 4.3L with a stock trans.  Don't know how they have lasted.

Also heard of 350's???

Title: Re: 89 sidekick tranmission and driveline capacity question engine swap
Post by: BRD HNTR on October 14, 2008, 07:45:38 PM

It's not the power under the hood.  It is the foot on the throttle.  Who doesn't want hi Hp, but is seems likely to break many parts, frequently.