New Engine?

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Hi
I want to get more performance out of my sj and was thinking of putting in a Honda Civic type R engine in as swift gti's are hard to find does anyone know someone who put something likes this in there sj as i noticed that the civic engine is mounted sideway and not long ways like the sj...IS THIS POSSIBLE??

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This is the new engine i'm thinking of

[Henry]

You will have to find a rear wheel drive box that will fit the civi engine... doubt you will find one if im honest.

Then there is the ECU immboiliser ect ect ect not worth the effort if you ask me.

[carnut]

buy a subaru imperza,, 4 wheel drive, and fast.. sorted?
or you could stick a red top in there.

[chan]

You will have to find a rear wheel drive box that will fit the civi engine... doubt you will find one if im honest.

Then there is the ECU immboiliser ect ect ect not worth the effort if you ask me.

i agree. defiantly not worth the time/effort

do you want a petrol engine or diesel?

1.6 vitara engine is your pest bet to up power easily mate

cheers.

[Henry]

Like Chan said, dead easy to do, ive done loads.

Possible to do by yourself if you know what your doing too.

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Thanks guys
yh so its gotta be rear wheel drive, So what about something alot bigger like a jaguar V8 or a range rover diesel is it possible???

Also what happens, if i took a engine out of a two wheel drive car what happen to the 4 wheel drive gearbox?

ps. if any1 has a swift gti engine for sale i would be very INTERESTED

cheers

[ferris]

The honda s2000 is rear wheel drive but the engines go for about £3000, and putting that much power in a sj would be outrageous As soon as the vtec kicked in you would take off

[chan]

with something like a range rover diesel it will make the zuke way to heavy mate. keep it light!

the best bet is a 1.6vitara engine but if your set on finding something a bit special prepare to open your wallet and raid your piggy bank

cheers