billj
08-13-2002, 06:33 AM
After consideable deliberation and searching, I have decided to go with a Zuk 2.0 litre, 04 cylinder, 16 valve motor coupled with an auto tranny in my Sami. I´m gonna get the donor vehicle complete (a rolled Grand Vitara), and swap out EVERYTHING that even looks electrical, so I should have no problems...:p
However, one point has left me concerned, that being engine braking on steep downhills. How will the auto tranny handle this?? I did a search, but found little info on Zuk trannys...
Is there a way to wire in some sort of bypass switch to the lockup system?? As of now, I know ZERO about this tranny, haven´t even SEEN it yet...
As a side question, will I be able to wad this tranny into the body tunnel using "just" a BFH or will I have to break out the Sawzall??
TIA,
DemoMike
08-13-2002, 08:39 AM
http://www.izook.com/rides/features/timshaver/feature_tim_shaver.htm
350Samurai is selling this rig currently.
350 Samurai
08-13-2002, 02:09 PM
I didn't have to do any restructuring of the tunnel to get anything to fit, but I did mount the motor about 3" lower than the stock motor for a lower COG. Also did a 2" drop on the transfer case.
E-mail me if you got any questions. 4x4samurai@comcast.net
4x4man
08-13-2002, 04:35 PM
i just put a 4in body lift to clear the chevy tranny. hell,,,,it was free!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
zukstur
08-13-2002, 09:15 PM
I've got the tracker 1.6/16v with auto/6:1 sumo gears and 4:56 diffs with 37 swampers and I rarely ever brake on steep down hills. The auto tranny holds back just as good as my 5spd in my other zuk. Put in the 2.0 and enjoy the auto.
Rick D.
billj
08-14-2002, 07:11 AM
Thanks for the responses, Guys. I´ll keep your e-mails handy for eventual questions, that I´m sure to have...
A round of virtual beers for all...;)
UZI 9mm
08-14-2002, 08:31 AM
Originally posted by billj
Thanks for the responses, Guys. I´ll keep your e-mails handy for eventual questions, that I´m sure to have...
A round of virtual beers for all...;)
ps-you may want to ask Bobzooki what he thinks of Grand Vitara 2l engines:D i may be mistaken, but he had a bitch of a time with cam belt (chain?)guides self destructing (or something to that effect):eek:
sorry if i'm throwing out a red herring, but i just remember him being caused major grief by something.......:flipoff2:
billj
08-14-2002, 08:56 AM
Originally posted by UZI 9mm
ps-you may want to ask Bobzooki what he thinks of Grand Vitara 2l engines:D i may be mistaken, but he had a bitch of a time with cam belt (chain?)guides self destructing (or something to that effect):eek:
sorry if i'm throwing out a red herring, but i just remember him being caused major grief by something.......:flipoff2:
We´d already talked about this in another thread. His problem is with the timing chain on his wife´s 2.5 V6.......