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Sierra 1 Litre to 1.3 Litre swap
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 6:00 pm
by 96_Lux
Could anyone shed some light if the 1.3 Litre engine will bolt in place of the 1.0 4 Cylinder ? Gearbox bolt up etc ???
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 8:48 pm
by CRUSHU
simply, no and no.
will need new engine brackets on the chassis, will need 1.3 gearbox, body lift or floor mods, and new jackshaft.
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 9:23 pm
by christover1
I've done this mod, 96-lux is basically correct. I believe its only worth doing to a LWB, or if you get the entire 1300 engine and box and bits real cheap.
In a SWB, it is better to start with a 1.3 zook, then use 1.olitre t-case, or hopper.
I'm happy to discuss my conversion, if you decide to go ahead, christover
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2003 11:29 pm
by becky
There were alot of narrow track 1.3ltr suzi's so I don't see how a swap would be that hard. Saying that I have a 4AGE in my car, so any suzi motor swap is going to be easy. I will ask Chad if the 1 litre gearbox will fit, but you would probably want a 5 speed anyway to get the most out of the conversion on the road. (Though he will probably say the same thing as christover1 if it comes down to $$$$ & if you are doing most of the work yourself)