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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Default 87 suzuki samurai to vw 1.6td swap

does anyone on here have any helpfull info on this i know u can buy a kit to install a vw 1.6 td into a samurai but dont know a whole lot about diesel other than its supposed to take three wires to run these engines .would it take any kind of new fuel system or anything crazy.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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ACME ADAPTERS Suzuki Samurai Turbo Diesel these guys have alot of stuff to help you out
 
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Give the samurai some actual power !
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Throw an Mercedes Spinter Intercooler into it, adjust the fuel delivery a little bit higher,and that tiny engine goes from 70hp up to 120hp. To make it durable throw an Oil cooler in it, and it will run forever.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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thanks everyone for the info
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Also check out Zuwharrie.Com BBS - Index forums they have a section for diesel swaps.

And a few guys here that have done it also and a wealth of info and great folks. Zukikrawlers - Powered by vBulletin


Here is a pic of my sami.. good luck with the swap, my friend did a 1.6 N/A swap on his 87.

 
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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sami looks good thanks
 
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by AfflictedPast

Here is a pic of my sami.. good luck with the swap, my friend did a 1.6 N/A swap on his 87.

That thing is bad!

Makes me want to go build another Jeep.....

 
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Thanks, it's a lot of fun. the build up was my favorite part, swapping toyota axles, gears, lockers, t case gears ect...
 
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