Suzuki Samurai Popular Engine Swap Details!

[@allengonzalez3253]

Happy I found this channel . Thanks for being willing to help the people new to this 🙏

[@Zuksoffroad]

Welcome to the cult!

[@dccheek7495]

The Man,The Myth The Legend Himself still teaching after all these years ! Thank you for all you do and have done over these many years Myron !

[@Zuksoffroad]

Time flys when fun is abundant.

[@krishilgersom8132]

I really is cool that you make all these vids MY. Its crazy to think that 20 years ago when i bought my sammy I spent hours on the old Zuk forums and would constantly come across posts from some guy that called himself MY. After all these years to finally put a face to a name is awesome. I cant tell you how many beers i owe you for all the knowledge and tips over the years. If I ever find myself anywhere near your shop I'm stopping by to shake your hand and say hi. Thanks for keeping the Zuks on the road.

[@Zuksoffroad]

Trade all those beers for a bottle of Jack No.7 thank you very much, your appreciation is valuable to me.

[@CamboLivin]

Myron, thank you for your desire and efforts in teaching us about Zuks!

[@Zuksoffroad]

What can I say. I am a horrible salesperson. Decent teacher.

[@matyasvolf8829]

That hoodie is awesome👍Also thanks for your wisdom, you are the last of the old generation! Thanks to you we can learn and maintain this community and our zuks alive. Just continue what you're doing🙏

[@Zuksoffroad]

Very grateful this is a calling for me. Call the office we sell hoodies just takes time and money.

[@kxander8108]

Im currently doing a 2.5 H25 Vitara Grand conversion with a hilux transfer case with a custom plate. Alot of work todo yet but exciting times ahead.

[@chriscooper1691]

Myron, I know that there is a lot of talk about swapping Honda K-Series engines into Samurais. I think I heard you previously mention this in another Video. I would love to get more content about this if you have it in the works.

[@Zuksoffroad]

Because of my manufacturing delays for product orders which feeds many families here, the HondaK project sits until I have time. It can be done now but it’s super expensive and is Suzuki Guys can’t rub two quarters together very often.

[@vincentwilkinson6347]

Still rubbing😂

[@briandinse8632]

@@Zuksoffroad When you finally get there, I'd really like to see the Honda K-series conversion as well. I've blown up a 1.6 8V and ran a 16v into the ground (watched compression go from 175psi to 130) in 5 years despite trying to take good care of it. Would love to see the power and reliability of a K-series in a Samurai and build one myself. Liking your videos and looking forward to each new one!

[@Zuksoffroad]

@@briandinse8632 after Samurai then Sidkeicks then Vitara then my new t-case then I can retire and travel around meet all the Suzuki people that owe me a shot of NO7

[@DrWillis1990]

@@Zuksoffroad When you retire and travel around, make sure to visit Mallorca, Spain. I'm an Aussie here, the Samurai's are also a little well kept secret here too (and whilst not taken off road, perfectly match with the small rough island roads). I've only just come across your channel, so ill make sure to watch everything before I start asking questions :D

[@HOBODAVE]

You are the best Myron!!! Been off in the woods for the last month and its been awesome to catch up on the videos. Forever grateful for your kindness. Going to get the Samurai back home to the cabin from my moms this week :) building a little garage at home and super excited to start diving into the gnarlier projects and drive train :) never thought in a million years I have a car hobby. thank you for all you are doing!! hope you're enjoying the season shift and finding time for yourself to play outside :)

[@Zuksoffroad]

Welcome back!

[@Chris_by_four]

Thanks Myron! I have an AAZ swap, you’re 100% right. It’s a trailer queen now because the gears are too low. Runs great and makes tons of power. I have your carb set up in my second samurai but kinda want more power. This video was very helpful. The cost of the 2.0 swap seems a little high so glad to hear you say it’s worth the money. Thanks again!

[@Zuksoffroad]

Turbo is a fun reliable ride and more HP than a 2.0 costs 1/3.

[@trackerfarm]

I run an AAZ, with zuki trans ( 8v 5th gear) 4:24 t case gears. 5:29 toy diffs. 35" tires. Runs perfect down the hwy, and crawls off rd. Hard to keep cool on big hills. I tell people to do 2.0 swaps over this tho.

[@trackerfarm]

What hp do people see with turbo 8v 1.6?

[@Chris_by_four]

@@ZuksoffroadI daily a 2000 tracker with a 2.0 for work. As much as I love your carb I do love how I can jump in my tracker on the coldest, snowiest day and she fires without a manual choke and I can just go. I do like the idea of making more from the 1.3 tho.

[@Chris_by_four]

@@trackerfarmhuh, I also have toy 5.29s and 35’s. I went back to a stock T case (had a 4:1). Mine screams at like 55 and is way out of the torque curve at that point. I’d like to try 4:10s.

[@rogerbutch783]

There is so much to learn and it's great that there is someone with so much knowledge to share.

[@Zuksoffroad]

I appreciate every Suzuki owner whether my customer or not.

[@gmrocwater9922]

Love your attention to detail on everything you speak of. You are definitely my go to guy on my project zuk. 👍👍👍♥️👍👍👍

[@Zuksoffroad]

I appreciate that!

[@thilde659]

Soaking up the info while looking for a zuk or tracker. Thanks!

[@Zuksoffroad]

My pleasure

[@TherealBartcephus]

That’s why you’re the best! I learned from the book of faces community that you don’t ask if someone makes a certain part that already assembled and ready to just mount up. They’ll try to take your man card lol. Even one of the Suzuki parts dealers that a lot of folks use wasn’t the most pleasant either!

[@Zuksoffroad]

Always happy to help but also getting grouchy because free tech support is a full time job.

[@4x4lowgear]

​@@ZuksoffroadI'm telling you man, start charging people!! 1 (900) Zuk-offf! (He wouldn't take my money).

[@kilroy851]

In South Africa we put in a Nissan 1400 with a 5 speed box and power steering , very popular conversion. So much easier to get the parts than the original Suzuki engine.

[@Zuksoffroad]

Wonderful to hear your side of the world has found a conversion.

[@4x4lowgear]

One of the videos I've been waiting for. Lots of great info here, thanks! None of those fancy t-shirts on your website?

[@Zuksoffroad]

Search 121 on the website. Clothing costs us money not profitable. Also many scammers in www take our pics and say t-shirt cheap. They take an order and disappear. If we have the size we ship quick if we don’t we place an order and ship when the local guy delivers. If anybody knows Adam Calhoun it would be awesome for him to make our shirts and ship quicker.

[@richardwest2505]

If I was buying it. I would beg you to stay and be the face of ZOR LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@rowlandwells4869]

Good morning Myron, well it’s morning here in the UK 01:08 am. How’s the snowboarding going? Have been watching your videos recently for information & inspiration. A massive Thank You Man - you’ve proper set the brain going. Having a really good look into YJ springs for my SJ413 KJA. It’s a daily but does get used off road, I’d say at one 3rd in the dirt for fun & work (I’m a tree surgeon, it’s my work truck). Iv been through two 1.3’s doing rebuilds when I after I’d killed them. Currently running the 1.6 8 valve. Spent last Christmas doing a rebuild on it for second time, got a spare that I’m building up. Due to the mileage I do, have a big alloy radiator & 10 row oil cooler. No dramas as yet 🤞🏻. Anyway engine swaps, have been looking into dropping a Mazda MX3 V6 (1.8) or maybe a 2ltr. It has a 6 bolt fly wheel for starters & I am very familiar with Mazda engine swaps. Having a Eunos with a V6. Am yet to draw anything up on paper but just thought I’d throw the cat amongst the pigeons to see who bits. It is a shame how the owners forums have degenerated to a bullying culture, it’s the same with some of the MX5 ones. To that end I stay away & talk things through with a machine shop (cost me a fortune in tea & biscuits) haha !! Finally Man, if I had the money I’d buy You up in shot & keep You as the face. It’s your baby but people like continuity which is important to the brand. Take care Man, Thank You

[@Zuksoffroad]

My pleasure as always. Had the pleasure of working very close with a Brit. The accent, the manners, the habits. He really made an impression on me. When I first met him, ww2 was a mere 30 years earlier. His BoB experiences were riveting. Appreciate your comments. I personally never got involved in the rotary swaps. I think it’s because I rebuilt my Rx3 rotary in the late 70s. Was a learning experience. After starting a family back then everything was big and powerful. I went back to V8 stuff. Got into Camaro for a while. The wife and I always talked about the dream of how we would be playing with Camaros later in life. She says this is my dream just not the same car.

[@claytonmenezes5980]

Thanks Myron as always great stuff 🎉

[@Zuksoffroad]

My pleasure!

[@oczuk32]

Another Good video.. So far im happy with my 16V swap. The power is there but its not a rev happy engine like the 1.3 was. The K-Swap is getting popular, especially now thay California state BAR has approved newer Honda motors for engine swaps.

[@allengonzalez3253]

How's it going, do you know any shops in cali that can do that k swap ?

[@oczuk32]

@@allengonzalez3253 No I don't any shops. There's a couple KZbin channels that show K-swap samurais. But to make it legal in California it would have to be from a CR-V according to a state ref comments. There are a couple KZbin channels that have k-swap samurais but all are custom made. No kits available to my knowledge at this moment.

[@GRAAmusic]

🎉 Well done Sir. Ive got a 410 4 gears i use it a my Daily so Im getting i 413 with 5 speed to get more chilled road rpm. My question is what about a Toyota engine or a small modern 3 cylinder, is there a modern alternative ?

[@stephenmallory8613]

Just love this kind of content. Keep up the great video's!

[@Zuksoffroad]

More to come for sure!

[@MrGoneja]

Doing a g13bb(sohc 16v) out of a 2001 chevy metro, bolts up just have to modify the oil pickup and use a obd2 1.6 16v oil pan. End up with 80hp, better mpg and reliable 1.3 bottom end.

[@Zuksoffroad]

All true

[@MikeCampSucksFatDick]

This engine bolts straight on to the 1.3?

[@irie4lifeyall]

Great ZUKI content as usual; thanks MY!

[@Zuksoffroad]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@P.Trim69]

Happy Easter,good Sir. I'm a 74 model. Starting to feel like a 09 model, A 1909. We want it all. Lol Yeah tell them don't be a @$$. I love it. That's why ur best ole buddy. Stay safe from ur ole hillbilly buddy.

[@Zuksoffroad]

Thanks, you too!

[@rossco5995]

All I want for Christmas is a plug and play k swap kit for an auto trans from ZOR

[@Zuksoffroad]

Maybe last winter that I am on the planet! But have a strong desire to make this happen.

[@Tyler.F.333]

Thanks for bestowing us with all of your knowledge MY!

[@Zuksoffroad]

My pleasure!

[@deadbrother5355]

I bought a rebuilt "high compression" engine from rods samurai salvage. The website said flat top pistons were installed. When the head gasket failed I found there were dished pistons installed. They are not honest suzuki people.

[@Zuksoffroad]

I do not do business with Rod for this reason

[@ultra4suzukisamurai679]

How well do the Sammy transmissions hold up to 2.0/2.3s?

[@Zuksoffroad]

Well enough but we are already selling the big transmission shifter stick relocation kit and the rear plate kits are on the way from the laser. Bigger transmission will be of course better.

[@NelGabriel]

just subbed, might take you on your offer to call you, tho I have a 98 santana samurai (EFI), so I'm wondering what the knowledge base is on these in the US, seeing that they were only sold, I believe, in europe.

[@Zuksoffroad]

Suzuki USA cars I have lived and breathed for decades. Euro cars not so much but can try to help

[@CFH.4Life]

Thanks MY for all the great info!

[@Zuksoffroad]

You bet!

[@duane3897]

Trying to catch your videos. Very informative. Need to call about a clue of things.

[@Zuksoffroad]

Please do!

[@Zuksoffroad]

Please do!

[@vitalitychiro]

It may be a touchy subject, but I noticed that you purposely avoided naming the company out of CA that makes the 1.6 adapter. Which puzzles me because you have a link to the product that clearly states the manufacturer. Had a 16 valve swap in for a couple years, going strong. But it is nice to know that if I need it, I can find a 2.0 it’s recommended and there are resources.

[@Zuksoffroad]

They asked that I not mention them by name as they want to do their own KZbin channel. I humbly obliged

[@rc5693]

Why not the l20 datsun? You can even use the datsun tranny , there's tons of them, they fit and are very reliable

[@Zuksoffroad]

Which way does it rotate and if I am not mistaken isn’t Datsun old stuff?

[@troycongdon]

I hear you when you say you are not a big fan of the 1.6 16valve. For the many of us running them, what do you think can be done to prevent blocks from cracking? Is the original radiator the cause of overheating and the aluminum radiator swap the answer or is there something else dogging the engine?

[@Zuksoffroad]

I explain this very clearly in another video if you need a link I added it. The temp sensor must be in coolant at all times on a 16v and the biggest issue is trapped air or a small leak that goes unnoticed because we do not open the radiator very often to look. We see coolant in the bottle and go oh well must have coolant. Suzuki Sidekick Tracker 16v Engine Killers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHrMnJdvgdijjtk

[@troycongdon]

Thank you sir!

[@spicyken18]

Yes, tell it like it is, no bs 😎

[@Zuksoffroad]

This is just an old guys opinion based on experience. We have seen many hundreds of cars go thru our shop.

[@Red_neck01]

What do you think about 1.9 tdi swaps and how would one go about it

[@Zuksoffroad]

Been busy and have said this before. Diesels are incredible off road when done correctly. It’s very expensive to make them great on the road. No diesel wants to be above 3999 rpm’s to not even be highway speed.

[@dbmiller5881]

I'm wondering for all the Suzuki swaps (1.6 / 2.0 etc) why it's not an option (or is it? ... ) to swap the transmission as well? EG: leave the Sidekick transmission with the engine, and swap the whole thing over. I'm thinking there was even an "option" for an automatic transmission in the Sidekick / Geo ? Thanks for all the great insight!

[@Zuksoffroad]

There is an auto trans conversion and Trail tough does it perfectly. Now find out the bad news. No parts for GMC Geo TH180/c or even the early sidekick AISIN autos.

[@troycongdon]

I am in the process and am not that far along but my scouring of the internet suggests the reason this is less popular is that you need to open up the transmission tunnel a little bit to make them fit. No sheet metal work and no driveshaft work if you keep the original transmission.

[@Zuksoffroad]

@@troycongdonyes tunnel needs widening. Also the autos that can work are becoming obsolete with zero parts available.

[@thomask5038]

I'll be up front, I'm not terribly fluent in gear talk. But, I have a 1991 Suzuki Jimny (JA11) with an F6A (657cc) engine that I got from my time stationed in Japan. The intent was to always do an engine swap on it, but I've neglected it for too long while I've been still overseas. Now that I'll be more collocated with it, I want to finish this project, but it looks like finding engines (and people with knowledge on the subject) are starting to dry up pretty fast. You mentioned quite a bit how the conversion kits are built for pairing with the G13 engine. Do you know if the JA11 with F6A engine I have will be able to use any of these conversion kits? Is the 5-speed manual transmission I've got in it going to work with a 2.0 or 2.3 engine swap? Any assistance or knowledge you're willing to share would be greatly appreciated.

[@Zuksoffroad]

My understanding of the JA 11 is that is not the same 5 speed transmission in USA Samurai so plan on doing an entire drive train swap

[@crownsmanz7592]

I got a m15A from swift

[@charlesspringer4709]

What about all the rebuild kits and long blocks and short blocks out of China? 8V and 16V. There are a zillion Vitara's there and the Chinese are making everything you need to keep them running + other Zuke stuff.

[@Zuksoffroad]

We have seen the Chinese casting with “genuine” parts tested 8 years ago. Lasted a day after warranty expired.

[@charlesspringer4709]

@@Zuksoffroad The last 10 years have seen huge growth in sales to the US on Alibaba, AliExpress, Bangood, Vevor, Temu, etc. Things have changed a lot in quality. Maybe it is worth a second look.

[@louiswooley966]

I have samari jimmy engine.and I have a 87 samari? Swap issues?

[@Zuksoffroad]

I do not know Jimny except for a few models that my bumpers fit

[@gypsonny2]

Thank you

[@RexCunningham-wx2sc]

Will a 1994 tracker header if a 1995 tracker??

[@Zuksoffroad]

8v headers 1.3 and 1.6 identical all years 89-95 16v headers 1.6 identical 92-99 but California demands a regulated and approved header from Doug Thorley. Everyone else in USA gets from other sources due to Thorley cost double

[@TheRealDaveRiddle]

This is great. Thanks!

[@Zuksoffroad]

Glad you liked it!

[@tulsadave2003]

Wow love it!!

[@Zuksoffroad]

Thank you!!

[@213matthijs]

What kind of horsepowers can the sj413 handle? I am putting a 1.8 20vt from VW in mine sj413. And want to know how many horsepower I safely can drive

[@Zuksoffroad]

My answer is what we have done with turbos stock transmission, geared t-cases axles or both. Better driveshafts. Bigger tires. 147hp.

[@jeffgagnon4557]

May be a silly question. 302 swap or v6?

[@Zuksoffroad]

No not a silly question. I have answered it hundreds of times. It really has to be done right. Example the correct way would be full blown mud rig. Axles at minimum 1tons. Linked suspension on nitrogen load bearing coil overs. Axles at front and rear of frame. Complete change of drive train engine trans t-case axles on 40” tires minimum Or making a slammed hotrod also works. Trying to put a v6 in and wheeling it don’t work with kits on market. The samurai t-case becomes a weak link and a rock catcher when it is level with the rear dif and a foot in front of it.

[@garyking9908]

What about a swap that doesn't require a computer? I want to keep it simple but some more power

[@garyking9908]

Like a nissan L16

[@Zuksoffroad]

Do it and let us know how it works out.

[@20tea]

1.6 8v swap doesn't require you to have a computer. Use the samurai intake manifold to run a carb like the weber 38. I plan to experiment with the sniper efi sometime.

[@Petfromyigo653]

Toyota 22r

[@BryanWeekes]

Can u please help me get my Jeep running

[@Zuksoffroad]

I do not do jeeps. I only work on Suzuki cars.

[@offgridmangogrower]

I have a Zuk I’ve never driven….and want to drop my Polaris diesel in it….anyone out there made that conversion? Its primary role is to harvest boxes of fruit …. Not be street driven.

[@Zuksoffroad]

I see no reason why that wouldn’t work.

[@Rey-vm9it]

me who wants to engine swap my 410 with a g13... ;-;

[@Zuksoffroad]

Doable but different trans at minimum.

[@Rey-vm9it]

@@Zuksoffroad jup, im also getting wider axles... which at this point its smarter to get a 413, but getting here a rust free for 3000€ is not that easy. got my 410 for nearly rust free for 3k with TÜV which is pretty good.

[@Petfromyigo653]

Toyota 22r

[@Zuksoffroad]

Notice title I said popular, lol yes it’s a good swap. Not into body lifts that much and it isn’t a readily available engine without a core.