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New Member here need help with Samurai 1.6 engine swap

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Offline jrryrog

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New Member here need help with Samurai 1.6 engine swap
« on: January 07, 2007, 08:50:17 PM »
Hello, Good to see so many Suzuki people out there. I was hoping for some help with a 87 Samurai engine swap. Out with the old 1.3, and in with a brand new 1.6, 16 valve. The 1.6 is out of a 94 Sidekick. I know I need a plate for the bellhousing, where is a good place, besides Rockey Road Outfitters, I had a bad expereince with them, to get the swap kit. Also, the wiring, can I buy a already made wiring harness, or is it something, I'll be able to make myself??? My Samurai has a 5" SPOA lift. I have the 1994 Sidekick I got the motor from, just incase I need more parts off it. Any help will help. Thanks Jerry

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Re: New Member here need help with Samurai 1.6 engine swap
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2007, 08:54:29 PM »
TRAIL TOUGH  ,  CALMINI  ,  LOW RANGE  ,  PETROWORKS  ALL PRETTY MUCH THE SAME
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87 SAMI 1600 FUEL INJ. , TORQUER CAM, 6.5 TO 1T-CASE, 5"SPRINGS SHACKLE REVERSE ,2 BODY LIFT, LOCK-RITES FRONT W/ HEAVY-DUTY AXLES & ARB'S REAR  BFG 31 X10.50 X 16",  EXO SKELLETON,

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Re: New Member here need help with Samurai 1.6 engine swap
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2007, 05:00:46 AM »
Trail Tough do a full circle adapter plate and can supply the wiring too. They also do some nice heavy duty engine mounts although you can modify the passenger side mount.
I got my plate from a UK supplier, there weren't any instructions. I fitted the plate and put the engine in. Then I discovered the two top engine/box bolts are bigger on the 1.6. Now I have to take it out again and drill out the bellhousing  >:(
2000 Vitara 1.6, 3+3 Lift, 33"MTs, 5:83s, LWB brakes, Winch, Snorkel, Safari Rack
1986 SJ413K PickUp, 1.6L conversion.

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Re: New Member here need help with Samurai 1.6 engine swap
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2007, 05:46:38 AM »
Rhinoman, thanks, you may just saved me from the same mistake.