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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Mythose on May 13, 2005, 06:13:39 AM

Title: Need help on a desion.
Post by: Mythose on May 13, 2005, 06:13:39 AM
Turns out that the head on my 89sidekick is not blown it is just the head gasket. so  that bieng know, is it worth swaping the motor or should I just replace the gasket?

Is there that big of a diffrence from the 16V to the 8V in milage and power?
Title: Re: Need help on a desion.
Post by: purevil71 on May 13, 2005, 06:38:23 AM
I'd just replace the gasket and be done!!
But, thats just me....lol
Title: Re: Need help on a desion.
Post by: Mythose on May 13, 2005, 06:44:51 AM
that is what i am thinking i mean how much power is it going to gain me? and then I will just do bearings in the tranny of the 95 and sell it for low blue book,  then i can get a new front end for the Sub "it is running with no front axels in ATM,
so it is a 2wd that looks like a 4WD lol its GIMP, but it looks PIMP.  man i  have got to get some pics up. .
Title: Re: Need help on a desion.
Post by: Cwkick on May 13, 2005, 09:27:28 AM
The 16v's have about 16 more HP.

I love mine but I think it would be a lot of work to trade a good 8v for a 16v when all the 8v needs is a head gasket.  I say fix it and have fun!

Cwkick
Title: Re: Need help on a desion.
Post by: Mythose on May 13, 2005, 09:42:44 AM
ok thanks its not worth it,  i will just replace the head gasket.
and sell the tracker, and maby get a locker for the rear, or just fill the tank up and go wheeling, better yet do both :)
Title: Re: Need help on a desion.
Post by: Rhinoman on May 13, 2005, 09:44:33 AM
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The 16v's have about 16 more HP.

I love mine but I think it would be a lot of work to trade a good 8v for a 16v when all the 8v needs is a head gasket.  I say fix it and have fun!

Cwkick


Yeah, Cwkick is right its a lot more power but its not worth the effort/expense
Title: Re: Need help on a desion.
Post by: Natebert on May 13, 2005, 09:50:38 AM
I'd just replace the head gasket.  8v is pretty simple.

~Nate
Title: Re: Need help on a desion.
Post by: Mythose on May 13, 2005, 09:56:13 AM
should be pretty easy to sell the other one eric was intrested but has not emailed me back, wont be tell i can sell my 2wd 84 suburban, or get paid when i get the gaskets i need.
84 sub runs drives 127k miles 3/4 ton 350 800 obo and has a straight body.