Which engine should i go for

Hello Guys
i got a jimny wide (as they call it ) recently and glad to find you folks. I have one question . My jimny has a G13BB model of engine , but it is in excellent condition . my jeep is 98 model japan manufactured one . I am thinking of an engine change.

which engine would suit me the best . I am located in a very hot part of Asia, and would that new engine give me more power and fuel efficiency ?

You want a G16b for an easy swap. Found in Vitaras and Balenos.

thanks for the reply . i would be grateful if some body guide me whether a "M13AA" non vvt would be better or
not . I mean if i swap to the M13AA engine , shall the performance of my jimny would increase than the performance it is showing with its present engine

It would be a wiring nightmare to swap to the M13aa, All wiring loom, ECU ect would all need changing. Might aswell just change the jimny for a newer model.

Much better just to swap for the G16b, that is the easiest option.

supergaz wrote: It would be a wiring nightmare to swap to the M13aa, All wiring loom, ECU ect would all need changing. Might aswell just change the jimny for a newer model.

Much better just to swap for the , that is the easiest option.

Thank you sent for the reply


wont G16b ruin the off road ?, isnt it bulky to make the gemni front heavy

The G16b engine is no bigger in size and will bolt straight in. That will give you the best gain without the headache. All I think you need is the original sump pan and oil pickup.

i shall post pics of the engine i am having for now too . and would you be kind enough to tell me whether i would get some extra power and fuel efficiency in result of such swap .
with regards

supergaz wrote: The G16b engine is no bigger in size and will bolt straight in. That will give you the best gain without the headache. All I think you need is the original sump pan and oil pickup.

I didnt get this part . would any body kindly elaborate as to i need those parts as new or the parts of old engine would work

If its a Baleno engine then you must use the 1.3 sump but you will need to cut the baffling a little to get clearance. The oil pick-up pipe will need to be modified to fit the 1.3 or you will need to cut and shut the 1.3 and 1.6 pipes. The GV engine is supposed to be a simpler swap but you may need to mdoify the sump if you don't have enough clearance to the diff.
You get a good boost in power and torque but it is not a straight swap, there are a few write-ups on the swap around the web. You need an adapter plate and you will need to modify/replace/move one engine mount.

Hi
The GV engine is a much easier swop you`ll won`t have to switch the cam shaft" unless your fitting it into a rag top" or sump/oil pick up
I have a write up on this forum but not sure how to post a link to it on here