Engine swap

src: i.ytimg.com

A swap engine is the process of removing the original car engine and replacing it with another.

This is done because of failure, or to install a different machine, usually a more modern one, this can make it more powerful and or efficient. Older engines may also have a shortage of parts so modern replacement may be easier and cheaper. Swapping to a diesel engine to improve fuel economy is a long-established practice, with high efficiency diesel engines and modern torque does not mean a performance degradation associated with older diesel engine swaps. For off-road vehicle special applications, high torque at low speed turbo diesel combined with good fuel economy makes this conversion very effective. The older non-electronic fuel injection dies are known for their reliability especially in wet conditions.

A machine exchange can be another machine intended to work in a car by a manufacturer, or a completely different one. The first is much simpler than the last. Inserting a machine into a car that was never meant to receive it may require a lot of work and money; modify the car to fit the engine, modify the engine to fit the car, and build a special engine holder and transmission delivery adapter to connect it with specially made driveshaft. Some small businesses make conversion kits for exchange engines, such as Fiat Twin cam to Morris Minor or similar.

Switching machines may have implications for the safety, performance, handling, and reliability of the car. The new engine may be lighter or heavier than that which affects the amount of weight above the nearest axle and the overall weight of the car - this can adversely affect the car's ability, handling, and braking. The existing brakes, transmission and suspension components may not be sufficient to handle the weight increase and/or new engine power with the necessary upgrades or wear and premature failure.

Insurance companies may charge more or even refuse to insure vehicles that have been equipped with different engines to their original configuration.

A common anecdote among tuners in the United States is that the easiest way to make cars faster is by dropping a small General Motors block machine like the one used in Corvette. Chevrolet Vega (and Astre, Monza, and Skyhawk sisters) are candidates for the exchange of small blocks; some people have also seen large blocks. Chevrolet engines have been used in cars such as Toyota Supras, BMW, RX-7, Mazda Miata, Jaguar sedans, Datsun 240, 260, 280Z, Corvairs, and others.

In the Honda world, engine swaps include Civic Si (B16A), Civic Type R (B16B), Integra GSR (B18C), and Integra Type R (B18C5) engine. Recently, exchanging Honda's large displacement engines (like the J-series V6) have become more popular. Swapping one of these motors into the frame of the Honda Civic 88-00 that can lightly achieve better performance.

Chrysler made many turbocharged vehicles in the 1980s, and these machines share much in common with the aspirated ones. It is common to get engines from vehicles like Dodge Daytona and convert them to Dodge Aries. The Mopar Performance Arm even offers a kit to upgrade Dodge Daytona to the rear wheels with Mopar V8.

The swap engine is also somewhat common in the Volkswagen tuning scene, often placing Type 2 (Bus), Type 3, and Type 4 (Squareback) engines in Type 1 (Beetle). Water-cooled engines, such as GTI 16-valve four, VR6, or 1.8 T typically switched to Mark II GTI, Jetta, and Corrado. Less common are swaps to the Mark 1 Golf or Cabriolet, providing exceptional power-to-weight ratios, even with minimal modified powerplants. Porsche engines are also very popular one of the most popular is to take the engine of the Porsche 911 super 1600.

In jurisdictions like California, with strict and arbitrary smoke haze rules, it may not be possible to register a final model vehicle with an engine exchange, even if it is proven to produce less pollution than the original engine (due to "visual inspection" rules).

In the Super GT racing series, engine swaps can be considered a way of life for top-tier GT500 cars, most of which are equipped with custom modified racing engines from manufacturers. The GT500 class rules themselves allow each machine to be redeemed into a car provided from the same manufacturer. Noteworthy examples are Toyota exchanging 4-cylinder engine set from Toyota Celica to their Toyota Supra GT500 racing car.

British sports cars (such as MG and Triumph) from the late 1960s and early 1970s were attractive light cars that had excellent suspension, but were known for troubled electrical systems, almost inadequate and unreliable power levels. It is very popular to pick up one of these classic sports cars and add a more powerful engine. All-aluminum 215 in (3,520) Buick and Oldsmobile V8 engines are the traditional choice for these cars. The 1.8-liter all-iron MGB engine and 4-speed transmission for Buick 215 V8 and modern 5-speed transmission really improve both cornering and acceleration as it reduces the overall weight of the car by around 40 pounds. Power is about twice that; increased torque even more. The derivatives of the classic General Motors engine, 3.5L, 3.9L, and 4.2L Rover V8 are also frequently used. (The original Buick and Oldsmobile, Rover, and associated Morgan licensed V8, are bolt-ins.) Although newer Ford's are sixty degrees narrower and the GM's V6 engine is more compact, they are typically not the same as the Rover weight ratio engine power. They can, however, be very cost effective and easier, especially the 3.4L Chevrolet. The Ford 302 (5.0L) V8 cast iron blocks typically produce a spectacular power-to-weight ratio for straight-line acceleration. With aluminum heads, intakes, and water pumps installed, the Ford 302 only adds about 40 pounds (18 kg) to the front of a MGB, and is substantially stronger and lighter weight than the six-cylinder MGC or TR6 iron. A 302 aluminum performance block is available that weighs Ã‚ Â£ 60 (27 kg) less than common iron versions, such as displacements from 331 and 347 ci, but they are significantly more expensive. Nissan SR20DET is a 4-cylinder turbocharged DOHC injected with aluminum fuel. This compact engine, along with a highly compact, lightweight, and powerful Mazda 13B rotary engine, both have been transplanted into too many different cars to register.

Video Engine swap

Swap engine umum

Note: This is the most common example and not a complete list, only a representative cross section.

Maps Engine swap

References

1959 Plymouth Belvedere w/Dodge Viper V10 Engine Swap | GenHO

src: www.generationhighoutput.com

Engine swap

Rabu, 27 Juni 2018

Engine swap

Video Engine swap

Swap engine umum

Maps Engine swap

See also

References

Further reading

Rabu, 27 Juni 2018

Engine swap

Video Engine swap

Swap engine umum

Maps Engine swap

See also

References

Further reading

Share this