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Title: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: ramdodger on June 03, 2011, 07:32:14 PM

Hey Folks!

I was wondering if the 6 digit serial number on a 1.3 engine should match any of the numbers on the vehicle VIN?

I am trying to figure out if I have the original power plant.   ???

Thanks!
Tony

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: mrfuelish on June 03, 2011, 08:10:38 PM

where are the numbers at ? I will go and look at mine.

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: ramdodger on June 03, 2011, 08:25:45 PM

The VIN is on the left end of the dash and down on the left inside of the cab...where the non clutch riding foot should be. :)

The engine number is stamped on the left side of the block next to the trans.

I ask because wifey wants to rebuild original engine instead of using it as core on a long block. I checked to see if it was matching, and it does not that I can tell.

Yeah, its her ride. That I blew up. Thats another story. >:D

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: mrfuelish on June 03, 2011, 09:43:34 PM

Well I took a rag on the end of a stick and found them and they are not even close, the first three numbers start off with 111,
it is a Big block 1324 cc,  Wow.

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: ramdodger on June 03, 2011, 10:06:54 PM

I will make the observation that there is no tie between the engine number and the VIN...

notice I didnt make an 'assumption'.  8)

Thanks for your help Mr Fuelish!

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: mrfuelish on June 03, 2011, 10:10:50 PM

no prob.

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: wildgoody on June 04, 2011, 01:25:19 AM

The engine # may still be a matching #, it just doesn't co-ordinate with our VIN's

I'm sure someplace there is a listing with the engine serial #s that shows when
they were built, and that corresponds with the age and VIN of the trucklet

Wild

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: fordguy79 on June 06, 2011, 11:23:14 PM

the 1324cc is the displacement there is a stamped number i dont remember what side i will look in the morning

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: Jonny Rash on June 07, 2011, 09:34:55 AM

I don't recall any of the numbers matching.  They probably wouldn't as the block was built by Aisin and not Suzuki.

I also would not rebuild a 1300cc engine.  I would rebuild a 1600cc 8-valve or find a good use one.  They give about the same 1600cc but the additional 25% more HP and torque makes the Samurai mucho street friendlier.

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: Drone637 on June 08, 2011, 01:04:01 PM

Eric has gone with a high performance 1.3l in the past, seemed to like it:

http://zukiworld.com/month_060101/feature_reynolds_01.htm (http://zukiworld.com/month_060101/feature_reynolds_01.htm)

SammyPro can help you build a 1.3l that will keep up with a 1.6 without having to perform the full swap. 

http://www.sammypro.com/ (http://www.sammypro.com/)

So it depends on what you think is easier.  :)

Title: Re: matching numbers 86 sammy
Post by: Jonny Rash on June 08, 2011, 01:13:18 PM

You make it sound like swapping in a 1600cc is a big chore.  :laugh:

The 1300cc is a good engine, but it just doesn't have the power for highway use.  Especially if you have larger than stock tires.
If I was just planning on putting around a small town (below 50mph) and rarely see the highway, I would stay with the 1300cc. Otherwise, 1600cc  8)