JamesHarveyGibbons Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Discussion thread for - //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/43713-harveys-1975-mazda-b1600-restore-wengine-swap/ Basically needing help deciding what engine to chuck in it? Also not wanting to spent my right leg on the swap, although i understand replacing diff, brakes, drivetrain, trans, engine mounts etc etc AND ENGINE.. is not going to be cheap. But so far the terms "1uzfe" and "3sge Beams" have popped up.. Thoughts anyone? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Buy an engine designed for lugging shit around, i.e. not a 3SGE or SR20 or whatever. Having to be at 6000rpm to shift your half tonne of produce will suck balls. 1UZ would be ok but thirsty, but then again, any petrol engine that has to haul around that much weight will be. Other than that it's fricken sweet. I considered taking up plumbing or electrical just so I could have some sort of unusual promo/work van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyfive Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Some kind of newer bounty turbo diesel? dunno what the going rate is. Rapid enough, suited to pulling things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Radford Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Have you considered chucking an MX5 turbo motor into it? Ive seen it done and they look like the pull along quite nicely! Would also be keeping a mazda heart in her. Good luck with the build man, tidy wee B1600 you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Shit no! A 1600/1800 turbo would fucking suck in this. Either diesel or large capacity petrol for maximum torque is required. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hilux 1KZ motor would be my pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Mazda 2.5 v6 like Yoeddynz has in his viva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHarveyGibbons Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Appreciating all the input guys! Getting some good ideas, its not really for novelty or show etc, just wanting to run a reliable business, hopefully less hassle so I know I will get to the markets all summer without any hassles Keep 'em coming though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Toyota 1VD-FTV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi808 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Normally here I would suggest 13b possibly turbo. This is my default suggestion for all engine swaps. However in this case you could just go early 1800cc Mazda motor. No need for cert etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Buick 3.8 V6. No joke. Cheap, reliable, simple, rugged, ample torque (for what you have in mind) and parts are easily obtainable. If you were happy with a four-speed automatic then it would be the cheapest conversion. But the best suggestion so far has been the 1KZ diesel Toyota motor. If going down the diesel route, I'd choose an Isuzu 4JG2 3.1 turbodiesel. Because they're extremely easy (and cheap) to rebuild and you can buy an entire donor vehicle with a blown headgasket or cracked head or similar for less than a grand. Take the engine/trans/wiring etc and sell the remaining parts and your total outlay will be very minimal. Most commonly found in Isuzu Bighorns. Big Job? BigHorn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 13b pp has to be the only option for this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I think he wants realistic suggestions Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 LS1 doesn't count either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 It was realistic. If he is considering a 1UZ then basically anything goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Even a 2l ma motor could do? Bolt in fit ad usually come with a 5 speed. Commonly found in rwd 626's. Surely running a business you dont want the ute to be out of commission for yonks, andfor the 2l MA its a weekend job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 LS1 doesn't count either. LS2 then 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHarveyGibbons Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 As you guys go on, a 1800cc old mazda engine is sounding better and better! Thanks for all the input guys, keep it up if ya want 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Apart from being slow as fuck, what's wrong with the stock engine? anything? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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