Here's my pride and Joy.
Suzuki Vitara (Sidekick/tracker in the US) with big tyres, big suspension, and, most importantly, AAZ engine.
It's fitted to the standard transmission with an Acme adapters plate/flywheel. 2.5" downpipe & exhaust with glasspack, Gov mod, K&N panel filter, Mocal oil cooler and sandwich plate. Lots o' custom bits in the install.
It goes a little better with the AAZ compared to the Asthmatic 1.6 it had!
no issues with the trans yet? or has the trans been rebuild?
no issues with the trans yet? or has the trans been rebuild?
Hehe... I'm on the 2nd gearbox, this is a recon one. Been through a few transfer boxes... and the prop UJs aren't lasting as long as they used to!
It does about 25K miles a year, including getting a good beating offroad, so I'm not complaining. The torque is worth it.
ahhh so jealous! Been looking at Vitaras to replace my 106 daily, and a diesel swap just makes it perfect! How easy was the swap to do?
One day...
Looking great there
ahhh so jealous! Been looking at Vitaras to replace my 106 daily, and a diesel swap just makes it perfect! How easy was the swap to do?
One day...
Looking great there
Not too bad, It's mainly bolt-in, and I'd never done an engine swap or similar before. I've a (tedious) build thread if you're interested. Getting about 35 MPG (UK) at the moment.
no issues with the trans yet? or has the trans been rebuild?
Hehe... I'm on the 2nd gearbox, this is a recon one. Been through a few transfer boxes... and the prop UJs aren't lasting as long as they used to!
It does about 25K miles a year, including getting a good beating offroad, so I'm not complaining. The torque is worth it.
i will be using a toyota trans when i do my swap..
i will be using a toyota trans when i do my swap..
Sweet! I guess you're using the Acme plate? Jeff was great to deal with. I was lucky enough to be in Oregon a few years ago, and he had plenty of time for a lost Brit.
i will be using a toyota trans when i do my swap..
Sweet! I guess you're using the Acme plate? Jeff was great to deal with. I was lucky enough to be in Oregon a few years ago, and he had plenty of time for a lost Brit.
well, i live in oregon, so the acme kit would be easy to obtain.
im not positive that im using the acme plate tho, i may just roll my own adapter plate and re-index a toyota flywheel. getting a pilot bearing/bushing thats the right size is the hard part..