engine swaps

[spencerxi]

WHat swaps can I do with 1.3 DOHC
I have an engine and parts car but I have no car I can legaly run. I'm having trouble finding another GTI but I have this great little engine. What should I do, would they fit in GEO metro or some other american car?

[geozukigti]

Yep, you can put that motor in any 89-97 geo metro, hatchback or convertible. I've seen some people use those motors as high power go-kart motors, and even in older mini-coopers. I would buy an old XFi geo metro, just so you get the plain looking body, and drop that motor in there, just suprise the hell out of people, lol.

[spencerxi]

thats just what I needed to hear. Thanks very much

[Hudson]

The Geo Metro isn't an American car.

[romeo18]

does anyone know if a type r k20 will fit in a 93 suzuki swift?

[geopat]

Originally Posted by romeo18

does anyone know if a type r k20 will fit in a 93 suzuki swift?

you could make it fit but it probably dosent fit between the front frame rails and the fire wall will more then likely need to be modified

[Cancun771]

Does anybody have any helpful links about a "mini Impreza" project?

I've read some German dudes write they combined 1.3 GTI 16V heads with 1.6 blocks to get 120 hp, which you could put into a Subaru Justy II... or start with a Swift 4x4 right away... but are there any adjustable suspension parts to be had, or brake upgrades, or LSDs or some such?

Me, I'd much rather start with the Justy I for some really-low-budget lightweight fun... you'd start with a curb weight of 640 kg with some versions... but you'd have trouble finding power and the 4WD is really really low-tech...