AboutDavid Scott Expertise Questions regarding the advisability of different kinds of modifications to Samurai/Sidekick/Tracker or various kinds of off-road usage. I will not attempt to do more than provide links for questions about other Suzukis such as Vitara, Grand Vitara, etc. I may or may not give generalized advice for newer models, but have no experience regarding newer models, and will not attempt to give more than the most generalized answers for questions regarding vehicles later than '93 manufacture. I will however, if possible, provide a link that will help you contact a professional in your region.
Experience I've been a professional mechanic for over thirty five years, live in the center of the Rocky Mountains, and have been active in exploring the old mining/4wd roads for decades. I've specific experience with Samurai modification, because that's my personal vehicle.
Education/Credentials Thirty five years of advanced, intensive classes for experienced professionals only. Manufacturer seminars and training classes averaging four to six weeks per year. I'm now a professional heavy duty fleet mechanic, and no longer deal with issues such as MIL (check engine) lights
Expert: David Scott Date: 1/28/2008 Subject: What kind of Engine/Motors in the Suv's
Question Dave I need to know what kind of engines/motors are there in the Susuzki Suv's I need to find that information I have a relative that thinks he knows everything about cars and trucks
Answer Do a search on Suzuki History (Suzuki/Geo at off-road.com has a great article)
There's the SJ10 with a 360cc two stroke twin.
The Samurai is properly a SJ413. (4wd 1.3l motor)
Later Tracker/Sidekick models had a 1600cc 8valve, later to become a 16valve.
The Grand Vitaras had a 3liter V-6 to start with. The "plain" Vitaras had a two liter 16 valve four.
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