Very Cool! Probably a Silly question here, but I have an 87 Samurai with newish rebuilt 1.3 8v I live in a hilly town (Globe, Az) with lots of trails so I just want to use local. My gas usage sucks driving around town, would I get better performance and milage going with a 1.6 16v or would I just get better performance with worse gas use? Same question for when on the long low and slow trails?
@@MrCoolJaybo1 well it would stand to reason that if you had more horsepower you would t be into the throttle as much and would use less fuel, but I can tell you from daily driving mine for going on 3 years that with my lift, tires, and gears I get horrible fuel mileage no matter how I drive lol 🤷🏻♂️🤣
I keep hearing that the 1616 valve engines aren’t that great because I only got like a couple water in the top of them or something and I’ll just it’ll fry the motor for no reason do you know anything about that? I just rebuilt a brand new 1616 valve have enough 98 sidekick. I love the vehicle, but just a little worried to take it out very far.
Yes Sir. I don't know why we don't see a lot of 2.5 iron Duke chevy swaos or 2300 ford both are solid motors idk maybe to much work thats y but think all about same amount just different stuff got do each. I mean lot VW TDI sames likeot wirk to me but shoot what do i know just ole hillbilly. Ct keep on keeping on brother.
after driving this, How much faster do you think a samurai with stock suspension/gears/tire size would feel with the 2.0 swap? I plan to swap one and build a custom oil pan/pickup to clear the front axle. This would be for the street mostly.
Just put 36" tires on it and leave the gearing alone.. 🙂 I got toyota axles,6.5 transfer case, and 5.29 gears. with a1.6 8v. i finally got to the shop after my stroke. i can hold a wrench but no power to move the wrench. things are more "normal" each day.. i'll keep at it..
hello bro, I got an option for a j18 that is selling almost for free cause it's leaking oil and the owner doesn't wanna bother with it, I am thinking of overhauling it and keep it, I have an old SJ410 that I swapped the 5 gear tranny from a Samurai, would you say it's a better option than a g16b swap?
@@CTMadModz thanks! may I ask why and given that if j18 is not good, my options are now between g16a, g16b and m13a cause there are some cheap options around here, I have some g16a accesories like ac and power steering, would they work on g16b?
@@dalfaroux I try to avoid any engine with a timing chain if I can. Timing belts are easier to deal with. I also don’t like interference engines, and try to avoid those as well.
@@CTMadModz oh bro now I'm kinda confused, I thought j20 was like that on both timing chain and interference (like j18) for me going for the j18 instead of the j20 would be a matter of money, cause it is the same for engine with accesories than it is costing me for a g16b also with accesories (i can't afford current regular j20 prices on my country) I haven't upgraded transmissions or gearing on my sj410, I planned on doing the engine first but doing just 1 upgrade instead of growing out from a g16a looking for more power, and then focusing on the rest, I have the 1300 5th transmission, this is why I also thought of going j18 instead of j20 for fear of ripping the thing apart
Hey Clint. Great vids. Any chance you could share contact info for John Browne? I’m in Alberta and have tried to email him but can’t get ahold of him. Maybe he’s not in business anymore?? Thanks
This was a really good series... that 2.0 should make that little Samurai scoot down the road pretty good. Really good swap series
Thanks buddy, I’ve noticed your content is just taking off this last year. Great job puttin in all that work!
@@CTMadModz Thanks for say'n so......considered you recommendation and got rid of the cold air intake, made the original box work.
I bet she will be excited to get it back, just in time for spring.
She’s pretty excited 🤩
Sweet swap .. yeah switching to the stock transfer case will improve at higher speeds. Looks so preppy... Make us contemplate our 16v swaps. Lol
I totally want to so the swap now 🤣🤦🏻♂️
Good tip on the hood…got excited for a test drive and had the hood come open and bend the hood and latches…whoops
I’ve only done it once……….. ONCE 🤦🏻♂️🤣
Looks like you did a great job on the swap. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching bro
Killin it :)
Thanks bro, I hope yours goes this easy
Me too
Good job Clint, great video
Thanks dad
That thing looks crazy fast. Miss my 1981 Samurai. Building a 1990 Tracker now.
Start looking for a 2.0/2.3L donor and get with John Browne to build Your harness, you won’t regret the swap
Yeah I think good call on switching the TC gears out.
We will get it squared away 🤘😎
You have me wanting to get rid of the Polaris Ranger and get a Samurai!
Do it, way cheaper, has a cab with a heater, looks cooler
Very Cool! Probably a Silly question here, but I have an 87 Samurai with newish rebuilt 1.3 8v I live in a hilly town (Globe, Az) with lots of trails so I just want to use local. My gas usage sucks driving around town, would I get better performance and milage going with a 1.6 16v or would I just get better performance with worse gas use? Same question for when on the long low and slow trails?
I have 235/75's and on a long flat road i can do maybe 60 with a tail wind lol
@@MrCoolJaybo1 well it would stand to reason that if you had more horsepower you would t be into the throttle as much and would use less fuel, but I can tell you from daily driving mine for going on 3 years that with my lift, tires, and gears I get horrible fuel mileage no matter how I drive lol 🤷🏻♂️🤣
@@CTMadModz Makes sense. lol
Sorry one last q, Do you think one of those Harley carb set up like from ZOR would be an improvement with my engine?
@@SuzukiGuru I'm interested
I keep hearing that the 1616 valve engines aren’t that great because I only got like a couple water in the top of them or something and I’ll just it’ll fry the motor for no reason do you know anything about that? I just rebuilt a brand new 1616 valve have enough 98 sidekick. I love the vehicle, but just a little worried to take it out very far.
That’s what I got in my daily driver and I ain’t nice to it 🤣
Yes Sir. I don't know why we don't see a lot of 2.5 iron Duke chevy swaos or 2300 ford both are solid motors idk maybe to much work thats y but think all about same amount just different stuff got do each. I mean lot VW TDI sames likeot wirk to me but shoot what do i know just ole hillbilly.
Ct keep on keeping on brother.
@@P.Trim69 will do brother, thanks for the support
after driving this, How much faster do you think a samurai with stock suspension/gears/tire size would feel with the 2.0 swap? I plan to swap one and build a custom oil pan/pickup to clear the front axle. This would be for the street mostly.
In a mostly stock rig it would be rowdy
@@CTMadModz sounds like a great plan for me then!
This your geat video. I like your video.
Thanks for watching
Just put 36" tires on it and leave the gearing alone.. 🙂 I got toyota axles,6.5 transfer case, and 5.29 gears. with a1.6 8v. i finally got to the shop after my stroke. i can hold a wrench but no power to move the wrench. things are more "normal" each day.. i'll keep at it..
Yeah she would need a lot more lift to fit some 36’s 🤣 and I’m glad you’re feelin better old buddy. I put my hair up in your honor today 🤣
@@CTMadModz no "man buns" please!!!!
So whats the top speed with the gearing it has now?
I got it up to 70mph yesterday at about 4500 rpm’s
hello bro, I got an option for a j18 that is selling almost for free cause it's leaking oil and the owner doesn't wanna bother with it, I am thinking of overhauling it and keep it,
I have an old SJ410 that I swapped the 5 gear tranny from a Samurai, would you say it's a better option than a g16b swap?
@@dalfaroux I personally avoid the J18, out of the 2 you mentioned I would stick with the G16B
@@CTMadModz thanks! may I ask why and given that if j18 is not good, my options are now between g16a, g16b and m13a cause there are some cheap options around here, I have some g16a accesories like ac and power steering, would they work on g16b?
@@dalfaroux I try to avoid any engine with a timing chain if I can. Timing belts are easier to deal with. I also don’t like interference engines, and try to avoid those as well.
@@CTMadModz oh bro now I'm kinda confused, I thought j20 was like that on both timing chain and interference (like j18) for me going for the j18 instead of the j20 would be a matter of money, cause it is the same for engine with accesories than it is costing me for a g16b also with accesories (i can't afford current regular j20 prices on my country)
I haven't upgraded transmissions or gearing on my sj410, I planned on doing the engine first but doing just 1 upgrade instead of growing out from a g16a looking for more power, and then focusing on the rest, I have the 1300 5th transmission, this is why I also thought of going j18 instead of j20 for fear of ripping the thing apart
@@dalfaroux all valid, I just prefer one over the other. I’m sure you’ll be fine either way you go
Hey Clint. Great vids. Any chance you could share contact info for John Browne? I’m in Alberta and have tried to email him but can’t get ahold of him. Maybe he’s not in business anymore??
Thanks
Thank you, I can’t speak for him but I do know he’s been swamped. 🤷🏼♂️🤣
@@CTMadModz ok cool. As long as I know he’s still in business. Thanks for the reply.
@@krishilgersom8132 you’ve got mail 😜🤘😎
@@CTMadModz heck ya. Thanks man.
I would love to put 2.0 in my Tracker but California sucks 😅
Oh man I feel your pain, freedom isn’t free 🤦🏻♂️😬