Nope. V6 has different belhousing. Someone might be able to make an adapter plate similar to the 1.3 to 1.6 plate...

-Eric

Is it the same gearbox? will the bellhousings swap?

Quote from: ebewley on May 22, 2008, 09:39:26 AM

Nope. V6 has different belhousing. Someone might be able to make an adapter plate similar to the 1.3 to 1.6 plate...

-Eric

Is it the same gearbox? will the bellhousings swap?

Nope, not that I've seen. The similarity is at the end (back) of all of the transmissions.... and that's a good thing for you can use the larger more substantial V6 transmissions and mate them to your sidekick t-cases that you've spend moola on the gearsets for.

-Eric

So swapping in a V6, you could use the matching tranni and not need to modify too much?
I don't mean mounts, I'm more or less wondering if the length is similar to place the t-case in the same spot.

So swapping in a V6, you could use the matching tranni and not need to modify too much?
I don't mean mounts, I'm more or less wondering if the length is similar to place the t-case in the same spot.

Yep, t-case mounts are in the same spot as with the 4 cylinder transmssions and t-cases.

-Eric

Quote from: Uncivilized on May 23, 2008, 02:55:32 PM

So swapping in a V6, you could use the matching tranni and not need to modify too much?
I don't mean mounts, I'm more or less wondering if the length is similar to place the t-case in the same spot.

Yep, t-case mounts are in the same spot as with the 4 cylinder transmssions and t-cases.

-Eric

Have you done this peticular swap yourself Eric? (the V6 I mean)

Other than the obvious, what is the benefit from this swap over the 1.6 16v LSI.  Is this swap really worth the trouble?

FYI:
aftermarket4x4.com carries the bushing you need to mate the 2.0L to the 1.6L transmission.

Other than the obvious, what is the benefit from this swap over the 1.6 16v LSI.  Is this swap really worth the trouble?

Depends on if more power is your thing... 99 HP & Torque vs 125 HP / 136 Torque.

Other than the obvious, what is the benefit from this swap over the 1.6 16v LSI.  Is this swap really worth the trouble?

Well, as mentioned, power increment is the obvious reason but most importantly, engine availability and exchangeability. J series engines are still being produced by Suzuki, as found in the new SX4's (J20) and the J18 (Esteem/Baleno) and J23 (Aerio/Liana) are completely swappable with the J20 and Trackick trannies (4 cyl). So this means that if my newly swapped J20 fails someday I can just buy a J23 off a 2007 Aerio or a J20 off a 2008 SX4 and have the benefit of an up-to-date motor on my "old" 98' Kick.

Doesn't that sound incredibly awesome!!!! Hehehe