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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: subaru_crazy on January 15, 2010, 07:43:08 PM

Title: storm 1.6l dohc in tracker
Post by: subaru_crazy on January 15, 2010, 07:43:08 PM

ok i just purchased two 95 geo tracker 2dr tintops. both are identical sky blue 1.6L sohc 16valve 5spd 4x4. i also  have a 93 geo storm which is a rot box.but it has a good 1.6l dohc is this motor interchangible with the tracker for more performance. is it a plausable swap or not. any help will help thank you

Title: Re: storm 1.6l dohc in tracker
Post by: subaru_crazy on January 15, 2010, 07:50:32 PM

or what would be the best swap for more power. i was also thinking of a vw turbo diesel.

Title: Re: storm 1.6l dohc in tracker
Post by: bentparts on January 16, 2010, 07:17:31 AM

More Power?  V6.

Title: Re: storm 1.6l dohc in tracker
Post by: ack on January 16, 2010, 07:20:24 AM

If the Storm engine does NOT look identical to the Tracker, the swap is not easy.  Some Geo models do not have Suzuki engines.

It is possible to swap a 1.8 or 2.0 l  Inline 4 Sidekick engine into your Tracker for more power.  Sean DeVinney at Aftermarket4x4.com does that.  The larger Suzuki V-6 engines are a tight fit but can be done.  These engines require the ECU and the wiring harness to make the swap happen.  You might get away with fewer adapters by using your '95 five-speed transmission and swapping the engine with it's 1.8 or 2.0 5-speed bellhousing.  The bigger Suzuki engines use hydraulic clutches and all that is built into the bellhousing.   Sean has all the details and correct answers if I have my facts wrong...  ;D

 I suppose you can stick Ford or GM V-6es in your Tracker tintop, but it might be overkill and it does require a lot of fabbing...

VW swaps are common, give you more torque and are a little complicated.  For the complete story, go to http://www.acmeadapters.com/index.php?sound=Y (http://www.acmeadapters.com/index.php?sound=Y).

I hope that this helps!

Title: Re: storm 1.6l dohc in tracker
Post by: wildgoody on January 16, 2010, 02:20:12 PM

All GEO's were not created equal, the storm is made by Isuzu.
Only the Metro and Tracker were Suzuki products.

Wild

Title: Re: storm 1.6l dohc in tracker
Post by: ack on January 16, 2010, 08:16:33 PM

What Wild Sez!

Title: Re: storm 1.6l dohc in tracker
Post by: subaru_crazy on January 17, 2010, 10:42:22 PM

oh ok so i guess i would probaly stick with the g16 16valve. what can i do perfomance wise to that motor? is there a thread on getting your tracker ready for snorkeling cuz where i go wheeling iv seen fullsize chevys with 6inches of lift and 38 up to the headlights and its mostly water