Putting an indian car engine in a Sera - Team-BHP

cool_sizzlers · 4th August 2005, 16:10

Hey... wanted to enquire if we can port an indian car engine (1000cc ~ 1400 cc) into a Toyota Sera. The reason being that these cars are facing some serious issues related to spare parts..

Please Help ! ! !

Rtech · 4th August 2005, 16:47

I suppose you mean PUT an Indian engine in a Sera? Yes, it should be possible, but would it really be worth the money?

dadudeonfire · 4th August 2005, 18:15

yes it would be dude...go for honda 1.3 engine...

cool_sizzlers · 5th August 2005, 13:28

I love the looks of Sera and would love to have a car like that.. Secondly, Sera's are goin' real cheap now... so getting an engine ported would not mean a BIG expense. Moreover, i am more concerned about which engine would fit in? As you know there are complications and not every engine can fit in any car. right? If not then how do we go about understanding the ways in which we can have a successful porting done.

chiragh_bir · 5th August 2005, 13:35

go in 4 a honda 1.5 vtech engine >>>>>>>

Rtech · 5th August 2005, 13:38

What does PORTING an engine have to do with PUTTING an engine in the Sera? Correct me if I am wrong, but I think you are asking these 2 questions:

1. Which engine can you put it the Sera.
2. Can you port/polish the engine.

The answer to Q1 will make itself clear only by studying the mounting points of the existing engine. However nothing is going to be a direct fit.

The answer to Q2 is YES. Any engine can be ported!!

But again...I personally see no point in doing this. But to each his own...

cool_sizzlers · 5th August 2005, 13:42

Ok.... let me break the issue as said by you. Firstly i need to out a new engine in Sera.... Does anybody know which engine can fit in. I mean i am searching for all those engines whose mounting points match (exact or closely) to the one in Sera ?

turbo_lover · 5th August 2005, 13:44

1.6L max..look for a baleno engine..or else the esteem and zen will be smoking you bad..

viper - has twin cam suzuki engines (with the works) lying with him for sale ..

ananthkamath · 5th August 2005, 18:17

I'm sure people will be able to help you better if you post a few pics of the engine bay with specific attention to the present mounting points.....since its a FWD I dont think there should be much of a problem putting an engine/gearbox assy. from an Indian car...

iceman91 · 5th August 2005, 21:04

there are some good twin cam 1600cc engines for sale in bombay....will throw out 130+bhp stock....contact zengt.
bangalore same engines contact psycho

Psycho · 6th August 2005, 20:52

If you are serious I may be able to help rebuild the current engine or also provide for an engine swap... please do PM me the details and I can get back to you

Note: there are ways to make imported engines to work with Indian parts...

4th August 2005, 16:10	#1 (permalink)
cool_sizzlers Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 32	Putting an indian car engine in a Sera Hey... wanted to enquire if we can port an indian car engine (1000cc ~ 1400 cc) into a Toyota Sera. The reason being that these cars are facing some serious issues related to spare parts.. Please Help ! ! !

4th August 2005, 16:47	#2 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	I suppose you mean PUT an Indian engine in a Sera? Yes, it should be possible, but would it really be worth the money? __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

5th August 2005, 13:38	#6 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	What does PORTING an engine have to do with PUTTING an engine in the Sera? Correct me if I am wrong, but I think you are asking these 2 questions: 1. Which engine can you put it the Sera. 2. Can you port/polish the engine. The answer to Q1 will make itself clear only by studying the mounting points of the existing engine. However nothing is going to be a direct fit. The answer to Q2 is YES. Any engine can be ported!! But again...I personally see no point in doing this. But to each his own... __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____ Last edited by Rtech : 5th August 2005 at 13:39.

5th August 2005, 13:44	#8 (permalink)
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Windsor Posts: 1,339	1.6L max..look for a baleno engine..or else the esteem and zen will be smoking you bad.. viper - has twin cam suzuki engines (with the works) lying with him for sale .. __________________ Every weapon needs a master Last edited by turbo_lover : 5th August 2005 at 13:49.

5th August 2005, 21:04	#10 (permalink)
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/bangalore Posts: 1,366 View My Garage	there are some good twin cam 1600cc engines for sale in bombay....will throw out 130+bhp stock....contact zengt. bangalore same engines contact psycho __________________ ...91 is back !!!!

4th August 2005, 18:15	#3 (permalink)
dadudeonfire BANNED Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai - bandra Posts: 361	yes it would be dude...go for honda 1.3 engine...

5th August 2005, 13:28	#4 (permalink)
cool_sizzlers Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 32	I love the looks of Sera and would love to have a car like that.. Secondly, Sera's are goin' real cheap now... so getting an engine ported would not mean a BIG expense. Moreover, i am more concerned about which engine would fit in? As you know there are complications and not every engine can fit in any car. right? If not then how do we go about understanding the ways in which we can have a successful porting done.

5th August 2005, 13:35	#5 (permalink)
chiragh_bir BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: chandigarh Posts: 252	go in 4 a honda 1.5 vtech engine >>>>>>>

5th August 2005, 13:42	#7 (permalink)
cool_sizzlers Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 32	Ok.... let me break the issue as said by you. Firstly i need to out a new engine in Sera.... Does anybody know which engine can fit in. I mean i am searching for all those engines whose mounting points match (exact or closely) to the one in Sera ?

5th August 2005, 18:17	#9 (permalink)
ananthkamath BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 960 View My Garage	I'm sure people will be able to help you better if you post a few pics of the engine bay with specific attention to the present mounting points.....since its a FWD I dont think there should be much of a problem putting an engine/gearbox assy. from an Indian car...

6th August 2005, 20:52	#11 (permalink)
Psycho Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 779 View My Garage	If you are serious I may be able to help rebuild the current engine or also provide for an engine swap... please do PM me the details and I can get back to you Note: there are ways to make imported engines to work with Indian parts... __________________ Learning is a continuos job that keeps me busy.

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