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1.6 into sammy?
« on: September 22, 2005, 21:28:44 »
Does any one know if a 1.6 8v from a vitara will fit straight into my sammy 1.3. I can get a complete 1.6 engine for a lot less than a set of rings an the extra power would be good. :?
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2005, 22:26:12 »
hi bob
its not a straight swap but with minimal spaner time it can be done usually a conversion plate it placed between the engine and the sammy box new engine mounts are needed really one will fir staight in o/s if i remember but the other is out go to
http://www.waterbabies4x4.co.uk they do all teh kit and have done many of these conversions

hope this helps simon

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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2005, 16:00:33 »
i tried that site but its under construction. Ive been told that you need a spacer between the vitara engine and sammy gearbox? is there anyone that does a kit or can i make one.
gotta sort somethink soon, gettin more smoke an less power by the day.
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2005, 16:16:15 »
hi mate drop mandy and rik an email @
hot_totty27@hotmail.com
say simon with generation-x put you into them

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« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2005, 20:02:39 »
Tim has done it- i think his username on here is "Timi"  :wink:
4x4x4play! ;) They call me Emms...



 






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