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<blockquote data-quote="Tech Tim" data-source="post: 815086" data-attributes="member: 16258"><p>Subie motor is too wide, the valve covers hit both sides of the inner fender wells, and then your steering is f'd.</p><p></p><p><strong>For 4cyl.</strong> </p><p>Suzuki 1.6 for an easy swap. 2.0 for more power. If you want a reliable swap daily driver type rig, those would be my choice.</p><p></p><p>Moto261 has a cool idea with the Ecotec, lightweight, powerful and gonna get real plentiful in the wrecking yards here pretty quick as GM continues to use them in their little cars.</p><p></p><p>Ford 2.3, great engine, but is way too heavy, as much as some V6s.</p><p></p><p><strong>For V6</strong></p><p>A 60 deg engine is far easier to fit in a Sami engine bay than a 90 deg engine. Look toward the 2.8, 2.9, 4.0 Ford V-6s. Not too heavy, 60 deg block and real plentiful in the wrecking yards. <a href="http://www.wildwestfab.com/Pages/v-6swap.html" target="_blank">Power ratings here</a>.</p><p></p><p>For a 90 deg V6, how about the Ford 3.0, 3.2 Duratec. All aluminum and excellent power to weight ratio. HP levels start at 200 hp up to 240 hp. The sand buggy guys are really loving these.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tech Tim, post: 815086, member: 16258"] Subie motor is too wide, the valve covers hit both sides of the inner fender wells, and then your steering is f'd. [B]For 4cyl.[/B] Suzuki 1.6 for an easy swap. 2.0 for more power. If you want a reliable swap daily driver type rig, those would be my choice. Moto261 has a cool idea with the Ecotec, lightweight, powerful and gonna get real plentiful in the wrecking yards here pretty quick as GM continues to use them in their little cars. Ford 2.3, great engine, but is way too heavy, as much as some V6s. [B]For V6[/B] A 60 deg engine is far easier to fit in a Sami engine bay than a 90 deg engine. Look toward the 2.8, 2.9, 4.0 Ford V-6s. Not too heavy, 60 deg block and real plentiful in the wrecking yards. [URL="http://www.wildwestfab.com/Pages/v-6swap.html"]Power ratings here[/URL]. For a 90 deg V6, how about the Ford 3.0, 3.2 Duratec. All aluminum and excellent power to weight ratio. HP levels start at 200 hp up to 240 hp. The sand buggy guys are really loving these. [/QUOTE]
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