Best engine conversion

[Sjbrad410]

Hi guys,

I was wondering what the best engine conversion for my sj410. I was thinking off going for a rover v8 or I was going to turbo charge the standard 1.0 litre engine.

So if you could give me some information or some ideas.

I will appreciate the advice.

Cheers Brad.

[dan_2k_uk]

First off

IMO a v8 or a diesel are to heavy.

What are you planning on using the truck for?

Dan

[turbo-tom]

v8 ive never actually seen one finished and working...

i know they can twisted your chassi and faff up all the propshaft angles though!

i think putting a v8 in a sj is like opening up a can of worms

but hey if you want to do it do it

[ROBBIE]

easiest way to do a v8 is get an old bland rover and fit the SJ body to it

[ROBBIE]

look http://forum.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/vi ... ,22/t,890/

[Sjbrad410]

Cheers Guys,

What is the power (hp) and torque output if i put in a suzuki vitara 1.6ltr ?

Regards Brad.

[Highlander]

It think the 1.6 Vitara engines are around 80 and 90 bhp for the 8v and 16v versions.

I'm not a fan of bigger engines in SJ's and run the standard 1.3 in all mine, my belief is that the more you modify the more you have to modify

If you're going to upgrade a 410 which is around 45bhp then be aware that bigger engines can be very heavy and completely change the ability of the vehicle.

Plus if you start putting serious power through a drivetrain designed for 45 bhp (especially offroad) then things are going to break.

I know a guy with a V8 Samurai diesel which puts out well over 200bhp and HUGE torque, he's spent ages trying to get it right.

its broken transfer boxes/props/axles/hubs you name it and now is basically sitting on Toyota running gear/transfer box/props/axles etc and has had to have the chassis strengthened and braced so its basically only a Samurai body thats left.

Doesn't feel like a Suzuki to drive it now and its definitely not as agile or as able offroad anymore.

So although it definitely sounds good its not something I would go into light hearted, there is major work ahead if you go down that road

I've never done it personally but I don't think the 1.6 Vitara would be too difficult or too severe a conversion to go for

[ScottieJ]

IMO the best engine for an SJ is one of the G16 engines, pretty much identical in weight to the F10 as the f10 has a cast block and the G16 is all Aluminium.

For maximum power and fuel economy you want the 1.6 16v and to run the original MPFI with it.

To fit it into a 410 you'll need to modify the engine mounts, a 413 gearbox, 413 flywheel and clutch minimum as well as all the loom and ecu for the 16V.

[Sjbrad410]

Thanks guys,

what could you do to the standard 1.0ltr to give it abit more power ?

thanks brad

[Highlander]

Is it for on or offroad use?

Don't think you'll manage to mod anything exciting out of it in terms of bhp really. and if you did it would be hardly noticeable

are you running it in 2wd with the front hubs unlocked?