Is this the right engine?

[Fwb2700]

Is this the right engine to throw in a sj with a 413 box and clutch???

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 480664.htm


What else am I likely to need?

[kiwizook]

yes, that engine would work, easiest would be to get the wiring loom and ecu with it, rest should be alright

[Fwb2700]

Is that your mate you mentioned over your way?? Or someone different

[Anton]

That seems like a lot to pay though...

Are engines all so expensive down under?

[twiss]

Holy crap that is really expensive!!! You could buy a whole anus for that!

[Fwb2700]

Unfortunatly engines down here are rather dear. And only getting worse for those. Is there any other engines that work well?

[Anton]

Ladaman squeezed an M15a engine from an Ignis sport in. But you need an early Jimny gearbox from an M series engined jimny (hardtop), the ECU, immobiliser and maybe even the dash computer. Have a look at his build thread for more info - it seems like a great swap (even better power than the G16), but a lot of work.

[3VILC]

Yup, we are lucky to find an unknown condition longblock for less than the equiv of about 200pounds.

Fwb2700.. if your still looking theres a rare 1300 Twincam I just spotted on there, complete loom ECU etc just not assembled $500 ..not much of an upgrade compared to a 1600 tho

[kiwizook]

those twincams are more of a race engine, they need to rev a lot to perform well, not the greatest choice for an offroader. spud has one in his 413, it runs well, but in my opinion a g16a engine would work better, and parts are cheaper too

[Anton]

I've heard that using the GTI head on the 1.6 block can give you some interesting results...?

Anyone done it?