Engine Swap for Maruti 1000 - points to note

slipstream · 9th February 2007, 19:21

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, 19:41

Hey,

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

Viper

moralfibre · 9th February 2007, 20:12

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

elf · 9th February 2007, 20:24

@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, 18:36

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, 18:47

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

slipstream · 12th February 2007, 15:34

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, 20:16

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

PSM_360 · 9th June 2020, 19:02

What about transplanting a 1.6 from Baleno. Esteem (swift sedan) did came in 1.6 in some European markets. Anyone tried? What would be the roadblocks? Driveshafts, gearbox, mounts?
I am planning a resurrection project for my dad's M1000.

9th February 2007, 19:21	#1
slipstream BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 149 Thanked: 17 Times	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....
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9th February 2007, 19:41	#2
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 19 Times	Hey, Go right ahead with the swap. There are absolutely no issues whatsover. Viper
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9th February 2007, 20:12	#3
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,443 Thanked: 13,956 Times	Are the gear ratios for the 1000 and the Esteem same?
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9th February 2007, 20:24	#4
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 13 Times 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.
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10th February 2007, 18:36	#5
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times 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.
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10th February 2007, 18:47	#6
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	slip, get a esteem gearbox from pudupet. would save a lot of trouble. where are you getting it done ?
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12th February 2007, 15:34	#7
slipstream BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 149 Thanked: 17 Times	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
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12th February 2007, 20:16	#8
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,729 Times 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.
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17th April 2007, 12:44	#9
westracer_hyd Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	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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9th June 2020, 19:02	#10
PSM_360 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ludhiana/Pune Posts: 50 Thanked: 103 Times	Re: Engine Swap for Maruti 1000 - points to note What about transplanting a 1.6 from Baleno. Esteem (swift sedan) did came in 1.6 in some European markets. Anyone tried? What would be the roadblocks? Driveshafts, gearbox, mounts? I am planning a resurrection project for my dad's M1000.
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