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Bigger engine in a Jimny or Grand Vitara shorty?

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 4:12 am
by Black Cat
I am interested in buying a second 4WD (secondhand) and would like to know if anyone has ever put a larger than standard engine in either the Jimny or the SWB Grand Vitara? I was thinking of something around 1.8 litres for a Jimny and 2.5 for the Grand.

Thanks,

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 11:44 am
by DRV11T
Black Cat

I have a 2.7L V6 out of a XL7 in my Sierra, You are welcome to come and have a look/measure. PM me as i live in Penrith too.

Mark

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 3:44 pm
by zookwithdreams
DRV11T wrote:Black Cat

I have a 2.7L V6 out of a XL7 in my Sierra, You are welcome to come and have a look/measure. PM me as i live in Penrith too.

Mark

how hard is this to do?
what are the biggest diffculties?
what is one of these engines worth?
Thanks

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 4:07 pm
by DRV11T
zookwithdreams wrote:
DRV11T wrote:Black Cat

I have a 2.7L V6 out of a XL7 in my Sierra, You are welcome to come and have a look/measure. PM me as i live in Penrith too.

Mark

how hard is this to do?
what are the biggest diffculties?
what is one of these engines worth?
Thanks



Can U weld?
Need to fab new engine mounts, 3in body lift, a little tunnel widening
Engine/box/transfer/harness/ecm $3000

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 5:06 pm
by GV_Qld
Mark, any idea if the rear axle is still around from the xl7 you got the motor from?

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 5:58 pm
by DRV11T
Nah Sorry, it was a Jap import motor, no car.

Mark

Posted: Mon May 02, 2005 12:22 pm
by Black Cat
Thanks, Mark. Have sent you a pm.