uncle silvia
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Mar 21, 2024 21:29:59 GMT
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I've ran into similar issues with my fiat 850 though I think I have a little more space to play with. There could be a thrust bearing issue with permanently running a gearbox in reverse, but it would depend entirely on the box itself. My brain won't engage on this right now but is there no way of using the honda d series gearbox with a clockwise rotating engine? That’s also another consideration and something to look into. I do like the Honda engines as they are reliable and have good power for the capacity. I also like Toyota engines as well. Maybe a crossover could work.
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TessierAshpool
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Stumbled across your post on here (Pete with the Lexus), hi!
On the thought of running a gearbox backwards, if it's a used box with decent miles on, won't the gears all have more wear on one side of the teeth than the other? Maybe would make it a bit whiny if it's bedded in in one direction.
Someone mentioned Suzuki engines. The M13A from 1998 onwards Jimny and loads of other Suzuki models is decent, only about 90hp though. The M16A (1.6L) is more like 130hp though, and that's a fun engine with VVT. They've used M series engines in both FWD and RWD applications, often with the same ECUs, sumps etc. The obvious place to get a M16A would be a Swift Sport, but the smart way to get one is a Suzuki Liana as they're not a desirable car at all so you may be able to find a whole car and take engine, loom, ECU as a whole.
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uncle silvia
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Mar 23, 2024 21:46:19 GMT
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Stumbled across your post on here (Pete with the Lexus), hi! On the thought of running a gearbox backwards, if it's a used box with decent miles on, won't the gears all have more wear on one side of the teeth than the other? Maybe would make it a bit whiny if it's bedded in in one direction. Someone mentioned Suzuki engines. The M13A from 1998 onwards Jimny and loads of other Suzuki models is decent, only about 90hp though. The M16A (1.6L) is more like 130hp though, and that's a fun engine with VVT. They've used M series engines in both FWD and RWD applications, often with the same ECUs, sumps etc. The obvious place to get a M16A would be a Swift Sport, but the smart way to get one is a Suzuki Liana as they're not a desirable car at all so you may be able to find a whole car and take engine, loom, ECU as a whole. Hi 👋🏻 All very good points and things to consider. It’s not just the engines it’s the orientation of the gearbox that makes the difference. Has to be engine a the back with driveshafts in front. Here’s a terrible sketch I drew while lying under the van 🤣
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Is the original gearbox incompatible with other engines?
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uncle silvia
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Mar 24, 2024 10:26:49 GMT
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Is the original gearbox incompatible with other engines? I don’t have an original gearbox and they are pretty much unobtainable that’s the point of changing the whole engine and box for something different 😁👍
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Mar 24, 2024 11:01:19 GMT
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Is the original gearbox incompatible with other engines? I don’t have an original gearbox and they are pretty much unobtainable that’s the point of changing the whole engine and box for something different 😁👍 My mistake, I missed that part. Looks like you're tied to a transverse layout without major structural work. I think the suzuki sc100 had a gearbox like that but they're probably just as rare.
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I have been trying to find a transmission for my 1998 Domingo FA7 / EF12 with no luck . I am in Japan and have been looking for over a month . Figured I would check and see if anyone has any suggestions .
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uncle silvia
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Mar 26, 2024 19:40:28 GMT
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I have been trying to find a transmission for my 1998 Domingo FA7 / EF12 with no luck . I am in Japan and have been looking for over a month . Figured I would check and see if anyone has any suggestions . Yay Domingo fwend 😁👍 Well if you can’t find one over there then we have no hope. 😩 I even contacted a guy who runs a club in The Netherlands for the European ones and he can’t get one either! I’m now looking at different engine and gearbox options.
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Have you asked about the nz forums (oldschool etc) as there's a few of those over here. We get a lot of random bits coming in.
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