Engine Swap for Maruti 1000 - points to note - Team-BHP

slipstream · 9th February 2007, 18:21

Hey Guys,

I own a 96' M-1000 which has done about 96k kms till date...the mech tells me that the engine's still in great shape and wouldnt require to be worked on for at least another 50-60k kms. But one of my pal's got a ported & polished esteem engine (carb version, run about 10k kms) that he's planning to give away and i'm keen on picking that up.

Now, i hear conflicting versions of being/not being able to fit an esteem engine onto a 1000. Isnt it possible to mate an esteem engine onto a 1000's gearbox ? That, if possible, would make for a great combination.

Request the 'been there done that' types here to help me out by listing what can / cant be done. Also, an approximation of the total cost involved for the basic conversion will save me from being ripped out by the mechs here

Eagerly looking forward to your responses...

Cheers....

viper · 9th February 2007, 18:41

Hey,

Go right ahead with the swap. There are absolutely no issues whatsover.

Viper

moralfibre · 9th February 2007, 19:12

Are the gear ratios for the 1000 and the Esteem same?

elf · 9th February 2007, 19:24

@slipstream: viper did my M1000 -> Esteem conversion about a year & a half ago.

If you're picking up the entire engine / gearbox / accessory drive combo then you've got no problem, & should have the car back within 2 days.

If you're not, then you'll have to procure various bits & pieces. Call / PM him for greater details.

All the best.

autopsyche · 10th February 2007, 17:36

It is a pretty tedious job to mate the 1000s gearbox to the esteem engine. The casing bolts are in a totally different position. Id rather suggest you get an esteem gearbox alongwith the engine.

esteem_lover · 10th February 2007, 17:47

slip, get a esteem gearbox from pudupet. would save a lot of trouble. where are you getting it done ?

slipstream · 12th February 2007, 14:34

i've heard tons about how good a 1000's gearbox is with its short ratio's et all and so thats whats inspired me to ask...

viper, arush, elf, e.l, thanx a ton for your responses...i will now scout for an esteem gearbox

viper & elf, u have p.m

Cheers,

J

Mpower · 12th February 2007, 19:16

You may still be able to use the 1000s short final drive diff in the Esteem's box to get the best of both worlds.

westracer_hyd · 17th April 2007, 12:44

dont know about the esteem engine but we have an old 1000 with a toyota turbo engine donno the specs but still works like a charm

9th February 2007, 18:21	#1 (permalink)
slipstream Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 44	Engine Swap for Maruti 1000 - points to note Hey Guys, I own a 96' M-1000 which has done about 96k kms till date...the mech tells me that the engine's still in great shape and wouldnt require to be worked on for at least another 50-60k kms. But one of my pal's got a ported & polished esteem engine (carb version, run about 10k kms) that he's planning to give away and i'm keen on picking that up. Now, i hear conflicting versions of being/not being able to fit an esteem engine onto a 1000. Isnt it possible to mate an esteem engine onto a 1000's gearbox ? That, if possible, would make for a great combination. Request the 'been there done that' types here to help me out by listing what can / cant be done. Also, an approximation of the total cost involved for the basic conversion will save me from being ripped out by the mechs here Eagerly looking forward to your responses... Cheers.... __________________ i dont talk heavy metal... i only talk pedal to the metal !

9th February 2007, 18:41	#2 (permalink)
viper Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back in Mumbai Posts: 2,067 View My Garage	Hey, Go right ahead with the swap. There are absolutely no issues whatsover. Viper __________________ *NO ONE DARES COME CLOSE*

9th February 2007, 19:12	#3 (permalink)
moralfibre Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Back to Pune :-) Posts: 3,242 View My Garage	Are the gear ratios for the 1000 and the Esteem same? __________________ "As long as there are short, balding, middle-aged men, there will always be a market for the Porsche 911." - A BMW Owner. :)

10th February 2007, 17:36	#5 (permalink)
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 1,421 View My Garage	It is a pretty tedious job to mate the 1000s gearbox to the esteem engine. The casing bolts are in a totally different position. Id rather suggest you get an esteem gearbox alongwith the engine. __________________ "I drive a Mitsubishi 3000GT, and I live a 1/4 tank at a time... For those 50kms or less, I'm free."

10th February 2007, 17:47	#6 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 5,145 View My Garage	slip, get a esteem gearbox from pudupet. would save a lot of trouble. where are you getting it done ? __________________ R.I.P Islero

9th February 2007, 19:24	#4 (permalink)
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 899 View My Garage	@slipstream: viper did my M1000 -> Esteem conversion about a year & a half ago. If you're picking up the entire engine / gearbox / accessory drive combo then you've got no problem, & should have the car back within 2 days. If you're not, then you'll have to procure various bits & pieces. Call / PM him for greater details. All the best.

12th February 2007, 14:34	#7 (permalink)
slipstream Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 44	i've heard tons about how good a 1000's gearbox is with its short ratio's et all and so thats whats inspired me to ask... viper, arush, elf, e.l, thanx a ton for your responses...i will now scout for an esteem gearbox viper & elf, u have p.m Cheers, J __________________ i dont talk heavy metal... i only talk pedal to the metal !

12th February 2007, 19:16	#8 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,915 View My Garage	You may still be able to use the 1000s short final drive diff in the Esteem's box to get the best of both worlds. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

17th April 2007, 12:44	#9 (permalink)
westracer_hyd Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 6	dont know about the esteem engine but we have an old 1000 with a toyota turbo engine donno the specs but still works like a charm

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