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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Hum-vee4us on September 13, 2020, 11:20:06 AM
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I'm considering modifying a 1988 Suzuki Samurai to fit it with 35" tires. Amongst a suspension lift I was thinking about only fitting the Suzuki with an upgraded trasfer case 6.5:1 and not change the gearing on the differentials but I am planning on keeping the original 1.3L engine. As such, I'm wondering how this might impact the Samurai's top speed which in its original state is around 91mph.
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Your original top speed concerns me as I've never really seen a stock samurai go that fast so I'm wondering how legit the question is. But, what the heck.... I ran a Samurai with D44 and 35 inch TSL/SX tires for a long time. I had the 4.8:1 t-case in it and 5.89:1 ring and pinion. This with a hopped up 1.3 and I could do 60 comfortably but that was about it and larger grades were done at slower speed. All in all it was not a problem but not a speed demon. I think with a stock 1.3 (depending on elevation) you'd be luck to get 50. Plus 35" on a stock Samurai axle will not fit well and will require internal modifications to keep from breaking. Not a good idea. I'd suggest a much smaller tire or purchasing a vehicle that is closer to what you may be looking for.
Good luck, Eric