16 valve conv

[bazooked]

hey guys just fitted a 16v vit motor to the zook, just wanted to no how do u close the bonnet? the air intake hits causing a bit of a prob, also i used the sierra mounts so its not sitting as high, and no i dont want a body lift.

[largesuzy]

does it have a 1.3 hump bonnet maybe a big scoop

[Gutless]

some models require a 2" body lift to be fitted.

[bazooked]

its already got a 6" coil lift and i dont want a body lift ontop of that aswell

[zookdave]

How much height is needed to clear the air intake??? You can then start looking at your options

[aodhfin]

grunt lump is the way unless you want to cut your mounts down

[ZOOK60]

so im assuming its a mpi?

[alien]

graham - loosen the bolts where the bonnet joins the body on the hinges... lift the bonnet RIGHT up there as far as the holes will allow (about 5mm) and re-tighten... then get some rubber chair stoppers and put the old bonnet stoppers inside them and re-attach to the bonnet (can give 10mm extra lift on front).. then use bolt cutters on the latch, bend it out so it still latches shut and weld the gap. voila! bonnet lift. (search suzishop forums, i did a writeup on it).

that gives you an instant 7mm more clearance.

you can also cut out the X-member on the bonnet which i have done to clear my weber... not sure on the legalities of it but i HAD to do it to get another 10mm to fit the weber in... now i got about 3-4mm of play in the bonnet skin before it hits the air filter.

[Damo]

I've got a 16v in mine and I have a 2" body lift.

Prolly the easiest way is a bulge in the bonnet.

You could also play with the engine mounts and modify them so you can drop it lower. Or cut the mounts off the chassis & drop them.

[bazooked]

i think a scoop and a bonet lift is the way to go chopping mounts is a pitta seing the motor is bolted in already and i dont wanna take it out again, and yes its gotta clear the air intake/manifold, there is sum pics in the members in my build up.

[Santos]

What happened to the TwinCam?

Did i miss something v

Did you ever get the right angle adaptor?

[bazooked]

ya, change of plan......

[ZOOK60]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=425483

[Luigi Malone]

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.

[bazooked]

hahaha me to ya wanna see the very large box of loom i got im gonna try get in touch with a guy that has done a few over here and see if he can help me out.

[kimclive]

i think a scoop and a bonet lift is the way to go ....(clip).

cut out enough bonnet to let it close and put a scoop over the top. There should be plenty at wreckers off Toranas and Commodores to cover the hole.

Would you believe, I need to do this to make my battery fit?

Cheers

Clive

[Damo]

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.

It won't be too bad if you have a stock Sierra loom & stock Vitara loom to start with. The loom I got was already done & is an abortional mess. I think I will end up starting again with a stock Sierra loom, and changing the engine management over to Megasquirt, though I may cut the Vit loom that I have right back and use it, at least initially.