Hello Guest

Straight-6 Grand Vitara?

  • 14 Replies
  • 2749 Views

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

*

Offline ebewley

  • 6554
  • 64
  • Gender: Male
  • ZUKIWORLD Online, Editor
    • ZUKIWORLD online
Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« on: May 09, 2007, 01:44:21 PM »
I was surfing CL and came across this posting with a '99 GV for sale. It's located in Washington state. Anyway, what caught my eye was the engine. I wrote the seller and he states it's a six cylinder.

Canadian?



-Eric
« Last Edit: May 09, 2007, 01:51:12 PM by ebewley »
Eric L. Bewley                               
Editor, ZUKIWORLD Online                   

Suzuki 4x4 Owners Association - Please Join  The ZUKIWORLD ORDER Today!
About ZUKIWORLD Online: We are an enthusiast web site dedicated to the promotion of the Suzuki Automobile as the best and most capable vehicle on the planet. We offer product reviews, Tech tips, DIY, Travel and Adventure, Forum, Technical information, Life Style, and so much more!

*

Offline ngrover

  • 131
  • 0
  • Gender: Male
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2007, 01:57:55 PM »
My Canadian GV has the V6.... and it doesn't look like that. There wasn't a straight six so I'm guessing he doesn't know what he's talking about (probably the 4-banger)
2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 5spd. 2.5 inch lift, 225/75R16 AT's

*

Offline fordy1

  • 101
  • 0
  • Gender: Female
  • I Love zooks
    • Outdoor Auto
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2007, 03:57:20 PM »
that engine looks the same as my old 2L 4cylinder Vitara ::) but im not surprised he got it wrong as it has 97KW ;D
I supply GV Snorkels at outdoorauto.com.au

*

Offline biker

  • 730
  • 7
  • Gender: Male
  • It's a sickness I tell ya
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2007, 06:15:06 PM »
I've been looking around here in BC for one and I find a lot advertised with a 2.5L 4cyl. I think it is just people that have no idea what they have ::)
94 Kick with bigger tires
99 Vitara 2wd
10 Gr Vitara

*

Offline ngrover

  • 131
  • 0
  • Gender: Male
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2007, 08:25:30 PM »
I always thought the GRAND Vitara had a V6 and that a regular Vitara had either the 4 or 6.
2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 5spd. 2.5 inch lift, 225/75R16 AT's

*

Offline fordy1

  • 101
  • 0
  • Gender: Female
  • I Love zooks
    • Outdoor Auto
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2007, 11:18:47 PM »
gvs have 1.6L 4c, 2L 4c or 2.5 V6  ( XL7 2.7 V6 )

some Vitaras from 95-98 had 2L 4c or 2L 6c

But thats in australia  :)
I supply GV Snorkels at outdoorauto.com.au

*

Offline ngrover

  • 131
  • 0
  • Gender: Male
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2007, 12:21:20 AM »
right sorry, north american's didn't even have a "Vitara" until 99... and i'm still pretty sure the Grand never came with anything but a 2.5 over here.
2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 5spd. 2.5 inch lift, 225/75R16 AT's

*

Offline IanL

  • 466
  • 5
  • Gender: Male
  • You know the answer - DIY :-)
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2007, 12:59:07 AM »
According to my FSM, it should have four ignition coil assemblies along the top of the engine, to be the J20 4 cyl 2 litre fitted to the GVs.  I can't see them.  Also, the airbox should not be in the middle.

I wonder whether it's a Suzuki engine at all?  Could it be a home-brew?
'98 GV V6, '96 X-90 with RRO 2.5" lift and 195/80 R15, '93 Cappuccino.

*

Offline ebewley

  • 6554
  • 64
  • Gender: Male
  • ZUKIWORLD Online, Editor
    • ZUKIWORLD online
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2007, 12:41:22 PM »
According to my FSM, it should have four ignition coil assemblies along the top of the engine, to be the J20 4 cyl 2 litre fitted to the GVs.  I can't see them.  Also, the airbox should not be in the middle.

I wonder whether it's a Suzuki engine at all?  Could it be a home-brew?

This is what I'm talking about. I've seen the 2.0 liters in the Vitaras and 2.5 and 2.7 V6 engines in GV and XL7. This photo shows something completely different. The intake appears to be on the left hand (US Driver's side) and there are no coil packs on top of the cylinder that I can spy.

-Eric
Eric L. Bewley                               
Editor, ZUKIWORLD Online                   

Suzuki 4x4 Owners Association - Please Join  The ZUKIWORLD ORDER Today!
About ZUKIWORLD Online: We are an enthusiast web site dedicated to the promotion of the Suzuki Automobile as the best and most capable vehicle on the planet. We offer product reviews, Tech tips, DIY, Travel and Adventure, Forum, Technical information, Life Style, and so much more!

*

Offline Rally_T-115

  • 117
  • 1
  • Gender: Male
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2007, 06:59:43 PM »
Notice it doesn't have the strut bar going up over the engine.  Very certain it's not a factory engine.  Wish the picture was bigger.  I think I see a throttle so we know it's not diesel...
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
No lift or bigger tires intended.
Warn hubs. Air-SOTF circumvented.
Aftermarket4x4 front skid & fuel tank skid.  RRO Rockrails.
Waiting for: trans crossmember upgrade & skid. Contemplating: ARB rear locker.

*

zukiowa

Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2007, 09:16:50 AM »
it looks like a toyota six of some sort but most of the I6's sold here are dohc but the efi and the mass air flow look like early celica parts or maybe land cruiser but definately not suzuki

*

Offline beercheck

  • 1215
  • 0
  • Gender: Male
  • Go Cards!
    • trivia-nights.com
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2007, 06:49:59 AM »
I don't believe that's a photo of the GV underhood at all.  Battery's in the wrong place, wiper motor appears to be on the wrong side, brake boost/master cylinder appear to be too high-set on the firewall, the grill of the blower intake cowl are visible and shouldn't be from that angle, the nice, slow curve of the top of the firewall isn't Vitara-esqe, etc.  I think someone just posted the wrong photo.
'03 ZR2 2dr Tracker, '02 XL-7 drivetrain and electrcs
XL-7 front coils
1.5" rear coil spacers
Monroe 32316 shocks w/2" extenders
235/70-16 Bridgestone Destination A/Ts on stock XL-7 Alloys RRO Rock Rails (Presently removed, as they rusted to all hell; all the bolts were rusted to dust.  Real nice, RRO...) http://www.trivia-nights.com

*

Offline benzr2

  • 72
  • 0
  • Gender: Male
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2007, 06:59:29 PM »
I am pretty sure that is a Toyota 4 cyl in a Toyota pick up
2001 Tracker ZR2 235/75/15 ATs       1987 Samurai Tin Top     New Project!!

*

Offline Rally_T-115

  • 117
  • 1
  • Gender: Male
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2007, 06:17:30 PM »
You're right it's a toyota, like a Tacoma 4 banger or something.

I mean the whole picture not just the engine.

James
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
No lift or bigger tires intended.
Warn hubs. Air-SOTF circumvented.
Aftermarket4x4 front skid & fuel tank skid.  RRO Rockrails.
Waiting for: trans crossmember upgrade & skid. Contemplating: ARB rear locker.

*

Offline JDMCRX

  • 1110
  • 0
  • Gender: Male
  • 02 Grand Vitra Pimp lol
Re: Straight-6 Grand Vitara?
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2007, 08:46:32 PM »
Thats not a GV look at the wiper motor for one :P the battery wrongs sides. Toyota motor
01 GRAND VITARA

JBAUTO LONGTUBE HEADERS AND 2.5" JBAUTO EXHAUST

New project H27 in the GV goal 200 Wheel Horse Power  JPB 1.75"front 2" rear Grand Vitra lifts  www.jbauto.ca[/url]