[bigdogdazza]

Ok guys advice time once again I have asked suzifour about engine swap they say 1.6, I am just wondering is it worth it as there isn't much kw or torque difference? I would like to go 1.8 but does anyone know of a shop that will do the job around Sydney/central coast?

[BlueSuzy]

G16b. Block swap.

Anything bigger, more parts will have to be swapped. Different series motor and gbox, ecu etcetcetc

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=31151&p=569514&hilit=g16b+jimny#p569514

[bigdogdazza]

Cheers. Bit disapointing can't go bigger without major expense/hassles though.

[bigdogdazza]

Cheers. Bit disapointing can't go bigger without major expense/hassles though.

[BlueSuzy]

most cars are the same..

From a sierra g13 to a g16 is a big upgrade for cheapish. Maybe you should of got a sierra

[bigdogdazza]

Should've done some homework!

[tanshi]

with a bit more work, maybe the J20a. or the J18 from a baleno

though you might have issues with clutch and fly wheel.

probably better off changing the gearbox out for some thing a bit stronger any way.
jimnys arent known for their strong gearboxes

[IN2DEP]

you thought of beefing up the your motor ?? exhurst, intake, maybe alil head work or if youi want to spend alil bit more go turbo

[monley]

IN2DEP wrote:

you thought of beefing up the your motor ?? exhurst, intake, maybe alil head work or if youi want to spend alil bit more go turbo

A turbo would almost be as much hassle as dropping a SR20 in

[Gwagensteve]

Probably more.

Steve.

[JIMNYPETE]

Why didn't you just buy a bigger 4wd?

[bigdogdazza]

Done the Hilux thing before and broke gearbox,s etc in that. Bought the Suzuki mainly for half decent fuel economy as I drive around 300kms a day 6 days a week, wanted the ability to have a little stronger suspension setup than a sedan as I bent a strut in my vz wagon hitting potholes hard and also thought it would be a bit of fun on a weekend to do a bit of offroad tripping around in it.Now I have the opportunity to purchase a camper trailer for a good price and a little concerned the 1.3 won't cut the mustard in the towing department.

[Reubs]

bigdogdazza wrote:

little concerned the 1.3 won't cut the mustard in the towing department.

IMO the power of the 1.3 won't be a problem but rather the weight of your camper trailer behind a lightweight rig. My 1.3 has towed various trailers on the highway without a problem power wise. I'd be more worried about the handling characteristics of a larger trailer on poor road surfaces behind a very light vehicle.

My coily has a braked towing capacity of 450kgs (although I and a lot of other people have towed loads far greater than that). Personally I'd be more interested in brake upgrades and a clutch/gearbox upgrade than just an engine upgrade.

[31zook]

I have a 1.6 16V block under my bench if anyone wants it let me know.