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What engine can you put in a Geo Tracker?
As the Tracker is a GM car, you should use a GM V8 engine. The most common options are the 5.0-liter V8 commonly used in the Chevrolet Camaro of that period, or the 5.7-liter V8 used in the Chevrolet Corvette of that period.
Are engines interchangeable?
An engine swap can either be to another engine intended to work in the car by the manufacturer, or one totally different. Swapping any of these motors into a lightweight 88-00 Honda Civic chassis can achieve greater performance.
Can you legally swap engine?
The California smog laws on engine swaps (or engine changes) are consistent with common sense, safety, and emissions reduction. The EPA recognizes California smog laws as being applicable across the nation. That is, if it is legal in California, then according to the EPA, it is legal in all other states.
What replaced the Chevy Tracker?
Saturn Vue
The Tracker was replaced in the summer of 2008 by the Saturn Vue in the U.S and Canada (Chevrolet Captiva Sport in Mexico).
When did they start making Geo Tracker?
The Geo Tracker SUV was introduced in 1989 and was based on the Suzuki Sidekick|Suzuki Vitara. It was a low cost 4×4 vehicle, introduced as a two-door with either a convertible or fixed hard top in base or upscale LSi versions.
Can you replace a v4 engine with a V6?
You can put a V6 in a four cylinder car. If the car could be had with a V6 version, it would be cheaper and easier to just buy a V6 version.
Can you engine swap a V6 to a V8?
There are at least a dozen different companies that make V6-to-V8 conversion kits that include motor mounts, exhaust headers and sometimes a transmission mount. These kits give you the parts you’ll need to physically fit the engine into the truck, but you’re going to have to supply everything else.
Does replacing an engine change the title?
no. all parts of a car are made to be replaced so as long as the car has a clean title and hasn’t been wrecked, you can replace or rebuild any part of it. I have built a lot of cars in my days and never had to re-title any of them.
Are engine swaps worth it?
An engine replacement would work great, because the car’s low weight and sport-style brakes and suspension would mean that even a slightly bigger engine would greatly improve its performance. This isn’t the case with every car. You need some base-line performance to make the upgrade worth it.
Are LS swaps legal?
They are still subject to smog inspections in California just the same as any other vehicle. However, the eRod LS3 package adheres to California’s regulations and, as long as the emissions equipment is not modified, can be legally driven on the street.
What kind of swaps can you do on a Suzuki Sidekick?
Suzuki Sidekick or Geo Chevy TRACKER, SWAP PAGE, it’s mostly just a list! with really good links! Swaps have no limits. (welder and plasma cutter in hand) Swaps can be the most complex topic of all.
Are there any engine swaps between 1989 and 1998?
1989-98 and some newer motors / transmission and things, swapped between years or motor types. Index: See Engine G16 in general Mixing G16 heads, all the pitfalls, the many issues. mixing MPI and TBI engines. G10/13 swaps? The G16 Esteem engine swap, sure. (but not the crank cog) Tranny swaps. Off site great links to swaps.
What kind of engine does a Suzuki J18 sport have?
In the USA, Suzuki cured this blunder (you will buy the wrong parts if not savvy) with the J18 sport engine on up. J20, H25, etc. All larger engines have a new VIN code. Not only that, but so does WIKI, state that fact “A/B”, if you don’t like my A/B usages, then complain to WIKI! or rewrite it, good luck changing facts.
Can a G16 engine work with an 8v engine?
G16 A or B. engines. The blocks are identical, as is the crank, but the pistons are big difference. (16v have notched out pistons, for the new 4 valves per cylinder) The 16v head will not work with 8v pistons, unless you remove the pistons and fly cut them (sorry no depth or angle spec. here) and make it work.