New to site. My build so far!

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by Jordi » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:07 pm

Yeah, i'm going that way. Got the engine and power steering in the garage. Just waiting to get manifolds modded to SU carb and Rocklobster built up.

Plenty of them around at the moment. Gotta shop about as prices vary wildly.

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by dannytrigger » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:20 pm

ye seen one on ebay for 495? what sort price do you rekon im looking all in? i can make mounts ect myself

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by Boyes » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:39 pm

dannytrigger wrote:been reading up on a few engine swaps thinikng going g16a purly for easy option see how that perfoms then maybe chop in an ldv lump at a later date
Personally for the hassle involved, I would go 1.5D Saxo/106 or Izuzu engine, the 1.5D can be made to fit the 1.3 box, and the izuzu engine is a very strong reliable engine but requires a manta gearbox.

I found the length of the ldv 400 box caused problems when fitting, although this can be overcome by having one UJ on the bogey prop, if understand what I mean.

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by Jordi » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:50 pm

I paid £60 for a SPI minus exhaust manifold, starter and alternator.

Prices vary most quotes for a complete engine i got were around the £300 mark which i found exceptionally steep. I don't think many of the lads on here paid over £150.

There aren't really any mounts to make for a 1600. I think it uses the original passenger side mount and the drivers side just needs redrilling.

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by dannytrigger » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:55 pm

wow seems there are lots of 1.5d saxo engines out there! is there any write ups on this conversion? would like to go diesal if not too much work as all this work and no play makes me :-(

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by dannytrigger » Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:38 pm

jordi is the spi much more work to fit?

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by Jordi » Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:47 pm

Im gonna run it on a HIF44. So almost a straight swap. Few mods to mate it to the gearbox. Plumbing and wiring is almost identical.

This is the thread where i asked most of my questions.

http://forum.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/vi ... 13/t,6099/

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by dannytrigger » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:17 pm

brilliant gona hunt down an engine. wgat fuel pump did you use in end?

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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by dan_2k_uk » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:51 pm

He hasn't done it yet. Any low pressure pump will do if you are running a carb.
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Re: New to site. My build so far!

Post by Jordi » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:55 pm

It's on the list Dan. I'm psyching up for the big SCUK parts tour this weekend. I've been onto the boss and told him "you are aware i must be home thursday" no guarantee he was listening.

Hotels are booked. Van is booked. Aproximate times at places are sorted. Money is sorted!

Shame i have no holidays left to fit it all, gonna be some long weekends. Gotta save the holidays for the big occassion and xmas now.

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