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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: Traxster on November 19, 2016, 03:54:26 PM

Title: First post! Introductions and question.
Post by: Traxster on November 19, 2016, 03:54:26 PM

Hi all, I am a fellow tracker enthusiast who is going to enjoy a forum of knowledgeable people. I love Trackers and I have question regarding mine. Suppose I have a complete Tracker, running an driving, with an 8 valve engine. I also have a COMPLETE 16v engine. If I was gonna do a rebuild, could I buy 16v pistons, and put the entire top end of the 16v engine onto the 8v block. I can't see a reason I couldn't but I've been wrong numerous times b4. Figured it best to ask the professionals 😂

Title: Re: First post! Introductions and question.
Post by: fordem on November 20, 2016, 08:33:15 AM

I can't answer the question, although, like you, I believe it should be possible - what I want to make sure you realize you also need to change the electrics & wiring.

Title: Re: First post! Introductions and question.
Post by: Traxster on November 20, 2016, 02:30:26 PM

I've also read you would have to change speedos and everything. Think it'd be easier to just swap the whole motor tho I'd really like to avoid that.

Title: Re: First post! Introductions and question.
Post by: fordem on November 20, 2016, 07:33:11 PM

Whether you swap half the motor or the whole motor, the electricals etc. will still need to be swapped - the two engines use different injection systems - the 8V had throttle body (or single point) injection, the 16V is port injection.

Title: Re: First post! Introductions and question.
Post by: Drone637 on December 02, 2016, 01:27:38 PM

Different fuel pumps as well.

Your not getting that much swapping to the 16v, 5 lbs of torque and 10 hp.  If you want to do an engine swap I would look at finding a 2.0.  :D