Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Use a G16A auto.
I am fitting a G16B 16Valve with a four speed auto.
But I am expecting many headaches.
LM

I'd take out one leaf from each pack and see how it rides. The longer ones in the middle of the pack first. If it's still too stiff, take out another leaf. If the rear has a big thick overload leaf, ditch it. You could try the first leaf under the main leaf. I am running OME rear packs all round ...

Yes they sound like they have too many leafs to me, what brand are they, or the kit?
Do you have longer shocks? Brakelines? What shackles and bushings?

If your standard suspension rode better, then something is amiss.

LM.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=49288829 Check these out, I have just ordered a set. More sense than Carbon, better price too. The Oz dollar is stronger than ours so will offset postage. Oh and someone mentioned getting thrown about off road, well I fitted some Crow lapbelts, best ...

i got it out of a datsun not sure what model for free at a car dump where i used to live the other reason i went through some water and the fan smashed the original and i thought bigger would be better. would a bigger one keep it much cooler. You used to live at a car dump? Cool. Where do you live ...

I've had a lockrite for nearly nine years, used std whatever's on special, gear oil and it still works as good as it did when new.
Can't say the same for my Richmond gears, they started stripping teeth front and rear. Zuki gears are much better.
LM.

I use a Warn 2500lb ATV/Utility type winch. Had it for several years. I had the motor epoxied and baked, and with a snatch block it has never let me down. BUT, I never drive into deep gumbo mudholes unless there is another vehicle to snatch/drag me out. If the wheels are still turning this winch ...

I got mine from the USofA while I was ordering some other stuff. They are alloy though, not the best. Steel is the best. An Engineer should be able to knock up as many as you want for a few dollars. Have a look on the websites for pictures of how they look, then take a copy to the Engineer with you ...

I'm not into measuring stuff, but I estimate at least 2 & 1/2 to 3", especially on the front end. Shocks are very important, I would not recommend the OME shocks. I use revolver shackles on all corners too. These make a SUA setup quite good off road, and on road I never notice them. Oh, with the RUF ...

I run the reverse,that is an 8V head on a Gti block. So the pistons have reliefs for four valves per cyl. and there are only two valves per cyl. This makes it an interference head. I have no trouble at all. BUT if I ever break a cam belt it's all over. So it can be done if you keep a watch on the ...

Nic, I run the older model OME springs RUF, and I use the heavy pack. That is a four leaf pack, and I use this pack front and back. Don't know whether the Dakars have the same settings though.
I am happy, but YJ's in the rear sound like a nice setup. Or CJ fronts.
LM.

My wifes car is a 96 swift Gti and the seats are hardly any better than the Sierra originals. IMO.
There are a shipload of really nice seats in the wreckers, they just take a bit of imagination to fit them.
I used Toy MR2 seats, nice and narrow and the drivers seat has all the adjustments.
LM.

I can't really say, 'cept that with the Vit T/case you have the option of going into lolo. I am going to fit a !.6 with 4 sp auto and a grs2 and 3.909 diffs, i'm on 31's though. I fully expect the auto to handle the gearing nicely. Hope it does. If it aint a biggie to fit the Vit T/case, then I ...

Bazooked, how much tranny tunnel cutting is needed? I have a 2" b/l.
I have heard of people just spreading the tunnel with a porta power or jacks?
LM.

Hi Bazooked, or anyone else who has done a MPFI swap,
do you have any pointers on how to do the wiring conversion?
I will shortly be doing this and I admit to being a bit worried about making the new loom fit in.
LM.

I fitted one, and after trying it straight to the carby, I found I preferred attaching it to the accelerator pedal. At the carby it tends to kink the throttle cable. I screwed the bike thumb adjuster to the steel rail under the dash on the drivers side, so it's a straight pull to the pedal. For ...

Hi Chunkz, I have done almost everything to a 1.3 and I must say yhat it's a package deal to get the most from it. Carb, exhaust, compression, cam, Adjustable cam sprocket, Filter. If you do all this the little 1.3 will go well. For a cam grind I recommend going as close as possible to the Isky ...

I asked an auto electrician about hooking up the electrics for a 4 sp auto. He thinks that if the fourth speed, or overdrive speed, is the electric part, that it would be easy. I am not familiar with any automatics, so what does the three and four speeds use from the computer? LM. basically you ...

I asked an auto electrician about hooking up the electrics for a 4 sp auto. He thinks that if the fourth speed, or overdrive speed, is the electric part, that it would be easy.
I am not familiar with any automatics, so what does the three and four speeds use from the computer?
LM.

i have done a vit efi and 4speed auto/ t-xase into a sierra t-case on a jimny. all std gears. ill see if i can find pics.. With the 4 speed and 3 speed auto, if you remove the t-case a sierra jack shaft will fit strait onto the output shaft spline. all you need to do is make a dust cover. the ...

Hi, I am going to swap a G16A into my Sammy/Sierra. I intend using a Carby instead of the TBI, and later on i'll fit an auto tranny to it. With this set up does anyone know if I will still gain in HP and Torque, by much over my 1.3L? My Sammy is a little overgeared at present, in Hi range anyway. Lo ...

anyone know what seats i can bolt directly to the old rails?? i can get some silvia seats for 20 bucks, but wondering if anyone had already done this, and what a decent alternative would be. currently i have NO seats, so anything would be an upgrade lol. much appreciated guys. Well, while they aren ...

I'm told that 11.5:1 compression will be too high for pump gas. Anyone on here know?
LM.

Maybe I AM useless, but I couldn't find what I wanted. I note that Suzisport sell a used blower and kit for the Sierra. Has anyone some first hand knowledge of this kit? Can I easily Fab my own? (as it's second hand anyway) What compression ratio should be used with a blower? Thanks, LM. P.S. My ...

I would just get a 6.5 : 1 or similar T case set of gears. Cheaper in the long run, and will reduce hi range by around 22%. I had Richmond gears from Calmini until a few days ago, but they started shedding teeth. So I went back to Suzuki gears, 3.909. Now I am facing a similar problem. I already ...

I use a Milford cargo barrier in my sammy. Pricey, but excellent.
LM

Well JrZook, it sounds as though you have given this some thought, yes?
LM.

I have lifted mine with 2X2 square tube. Easy to do, the T case sits on its original bushes. The T case is above the chassis rails. I dont have a drum on the T case.
LM

Has anyone on here used a swift gti flywheel and clutch on a sierra motor?
I recall picking up the swift flywheel and it felt a fair bit heavier but I couldnt get the bellhousing to fit over it.
Just wondering if anyone else persevered and made it fit.
LM.

Will do. Not very good pics but you should get the general idea.
This setup was to keep the snorkel, but I kept ripping it off in the bush. I use a ramflo filter now and it goes even better. The SU can be rotated to run at 30 degree angles.
LM.