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Vitara SWB vs LWB - Based on engine

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Vitara SWB vs LWB - Based on engine

Post by eXc »

Hey guys,

I have been looking for a vitara for a while and found one yesty, but didn't make an offer and I missed out.

I have driven the SWB and the LWB, and I prefer the SWB for everything but the engine. The SWB seems a bit gutless (I am looking at under $5000, which means prior 1993 so far, meaning carbi engine in the SWB)

How do you find your SWB (carbi) engine handles general road driving (including hills) and 4x4?

I prefer the SWB, however if the engine is much easier to drive in the LWB, maybe I should look at them. It's not that I don't like the LWB, I just prefer the SWB.

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Post by Ric »

i think 94/95 onwards, the swb vits come with the lwb engine, 1.6 EFI. i got a 96 and its efi. the lwb had efi alot earlier than the swb.
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Post by dunky »

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I have a '93 carby SWB which I admit I was reluctant to buy because I wanted a fuel injected model. I have found this Vit quite acceptable on the open road. It sits easily on the speed limits and is really easy and frugal to drive around town. I haven't found it underpowered for anything I've tackled yet, both bush and sand. It impresses me each time I take it out and find it much more enjoyable than the Jackaroo it replaced.

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Post by Goatse.AJ »

Had a LWB EFI. Nice to drive and few of the issues you face with dinosaur carbies.

If I were buying another Vit, I'd definitely go the LWB again. Much better for camping and sh!t too.
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Post by eXc »

Ok, so it seems that I'd be happy no matter which way I go then. Any one else want to add anything?

I have only driven one LWB, so I might try to get a drive in another, maybe I will like it as much as the SWB.
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Post by cj »

I've run both. The carby is fine but efi is nicer and more powerful. The lwb will ride nicer and has more space but I do prefer the look of the swb. If I was buying a carby swb then I would look for an auto because then you can regear the diffs for larger tyres (4.625 to 5.125) plus autos rock offroad.
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Post by mysterioussasvit »

or maybe try this get a cheap swb and i could sell you a solid front diff 16v motor and some wiring oh plus gbox and gears or does any one else want this stuff before i advitise
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Post by eXc »

appreciate the offer, but couldn't be stuffed doing an engine conversion unless I can find one already blown for a very cheap price (or I blow the one I get)

It's annoying that I have to drive a minumum 2 hours to look at any of them, and half them are advertised as "immaculate" and they are the worst one's I have seen!

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Post by v840 »

mysterioussasvit wrote:or maybe try this get a cheap swb and i could sell you a solid front diff 16v motor and some wiring oh plus gbox and gears or does any one else want this stuff before i advitise
What front diff you got?
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