FWIW
    Think about the 2.0l Suzuki L-4
- Easier to install (bolts to trans)
- Tons lighter (75lbs is alot in a 2000lb vehicle)
- 127-135hp stock....let alone playing with it.

    I would almost bet that a 2.0L would out do the 4.0L Ford (lighter, getting only 15-20hp less) based on power to weight.

Zag

The Ford's gonna outdo it in torque, which is going to make more of a difference offroad.

I won't argue that torque is what you need off road, but the lighter weight and good t/c gears are goona get you the best balance of worlds....

- Easier swap
- Similar power
- Less weight
- All Suzuki

Zag

I won't argue that torque is what you need off road, but the lighter weight and good t/c gears are goona get you the best balance of worlds....

- Easier swap
- Similar power
- Less weight
- All Suzuki

Zag

how about cost?  i am all for keeping suzuki, but i don't have lots of money to spend.

If it bolts right up to a 'kick trans, cost would be pretty low, considering all you'd need is an adapter, motor mounts, and a wiring harness/computer to stick it in a Sammy. Assuming that the engine itself isn't too much from a salvage yard.

The swap isn't bad, I'm building the parts right now to do my wifes 4dr
- Custom flywheel (1.6 modified to fit 2.0L, done)
- Custom motor mounts (still working on it)
- Wiring harness mods (still working on it)

I'm going to use everything else from the 1.6 thats already in the 4dr (Rad etc)

    I've got a thread going on it I just haven't had time to do much more lately. Basically I'm getting all the parts ready and bugs worked out before I take her 4dr off the road to do the install.

Zag

the v6 has that nice sound , the install looks good.

if the 2.0l bolts up to the kick gearbox thats handy,  i take it you use the 1.6 fly wheel and clutch ?

     I will use the 1.6 flywheel modified, centerforce or similar clutch for the 1.6

Zag

the v6 has that nice sound.

Yes it does , I would luv to here what a flow master would sound like on mine.