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Back to the question at hand....
Has anyone ever attempted a Toyota swap and does this power plant look feasible??? Looks to have the same placement issues as the 1.4L Multi-Air. Turbo being on the firewall side...
I plan on contacting JDM tomorrow to ask about some overall dimensions of this engine.... Hopefully this might shed a little more light on the viability of this swap.
The thing is, this particular vehicle has some real body issues... Rust as well as Unibody issues... Unbeknownst to me at time of purchase... I honestly had every, I do mean every intention of keepin it as original as possible... For my budget, I can't see spending upwards of 3 to 4 grand to get power I wont be happy/satisfied with. And then another 3 to 4 for body prep and paint.
If I thought I could get 175hp for 2k, I might consider original equipment...
If I thought I could get 175hp for 2k, I might consider original equipment...
I was referring to the 1498cc Fiat engine... If I thought I could get close to 175hp out of it for around 2k to 3k I consider keeping it all Fiat... Goal is to get some more power... without compromising handling or weight gain...
There's always the Mini Cooper!!!!!!
I was referring to the 1498cc Fiat engine... If I thought I could get close to 175hp out of it for around 2k to 3k I consider keeping it all Fiat... Goal is to get some more power... without compromising handling or weight gain...
Are you talking about the supercharged r53 or the turbocharged r56? The r53 engine is supposedly pretty tough. I am not an engineer nor a mechanic but I my two cars are an r53 and an x1/9, both pretty cool.Mini Cooper engine & gear box in a word, NO.
These have serious timing chain problems and more. After getting a good look inside of this motor, the design and overall quality of build was appalling. It might be modern, it is not any motor I'm willing to spend any resources on or every want to have any involvement with.
Bernice