Converting Esteem SOHC to DOHC

MustangMan · 5th November 2005, 12:41

Hi,

Need some info:
What are the parts required to change a Esteem Mpfi to a DOHC Mpfi setup (Swift GTi)? And how much will it cost (approx)?

Also what gearbox will be best suited to a E-zen? Zen's or Esteem's?

Has anyone made a wide body Zen? would look cool! like the Pug 205 T16 group B rally car.

viper · 5th November 2005, 12:51

Hi,

You will basically have to change the entire engine along with the ECM as even though the bottom half is more or less the same the pistons used in the Indian Esteem are low compression type whereas the Swift GTI DOHC uses high compression pistons.

Viper

nitrous · 5th November 2005, 13:16

Mustangman, i suggest u get a DOHC aftermarket engine from viper instead.

Lot lesser hassles.

Ford Rocam · 5th November 2005, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Mustangman, i suggest u get a DOHC aftermarket engine from viper instead.

Lot lesser hassles.

I agree with nitrous, it makes more sense, you can sell your SOHC engine and get a dohc setup from viper.

devarshi84 · 6th November 2005, 01:06

It certainly is a good idea to get the engine upgraded but do you have the right tools and machinery??

its better to geta new engine dude.

sv1 · 13th December 2005, 02:57

Changing your engine to a 1.6 twin cam makes no sence bro... why dont u just put in the baleno bottom half of the engine.. its a direct bolt on and compared to the driving conditions i dont think u will even cross 3rd gear
think about it.. u can complete the job in half the price

Domnic · 13th December 2005, 10:55

a swift gti setup is pretty reasonable, a baleno engine is little more expensive. the G15 with the twin cam head and a set of high comp pistons are awesome setup.

SV1, read again he wants to convert to twin cam, 1.6 is not mentioned anywhere.

ZenGT · 13th December 2005, 19:34

dom s right. 1.3 twin cam is prety resonable n reliable then the 1.6... n if u really want to upgrade from the 1.3 u should try n get g15 block...........

n wide body kit is available for the zen if u interested u can pm me......

MustangMan · 14th December 2005, 12:34

Thanks guys...for all the help.....but as you may know i will need to strengthen the body (braces etc) get bigger brakes etc...... This will put my car out of commission for quite sometime, its my daily driver so I have put off all plans to modify till I can afford a 2nd car.
Mods - the tread can continue for others who are intrested in doing the same.
ZenGt - I have a carbon (3door) so I doubt all the wide body parts will fit. Though the car will look killer if done. (like a 205 T16 group B)

mycarhasablower · 7th July 2014, 17:54

Ive been considering this mod for my esteem for quite sometime. A year ago i saw that a GTi engine was put up for sale by indrojit sarkar, back then i was in college. Now that i am working and can afford one, its gone. Anyways, can anyone give me a ballpark figure for the kinda money required for the whole shebang, engine and ecu ? If its against thread rules, please PM me, i shall be grateful.

5th November 2005, 12:41	#1
MustangMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi/Indore Posts: 231 Thanked: 9 Times	Converting Esteem SOHC to DOHC Hi, Need some info: What are the parts required to change a Esteem Mpfi to a DOHC Mpfi setup (Swift GTi)? And how much will it cost (approx)? Also what gearbox will be best suited to a E-zen? Zen's or Esteem's? Has anyone made a wide body Zen? would look cool! like the Pug 205 T16 group B rally car.
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5th November 2005, 12:51	#2
viper BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,766 Thanked: 20 Times	Hi, You will basically have to change the entire engine along with the ECM as even though the bottom half is more or less the same the pistons used in the Indian Esteem are low compression type whereas the Swift GTI DOHC uses high compression pistons. Viper
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5th November 2005, 13:16	#3
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Mustangman, i suggest u get a DOHC aftermarket engine from viper instead. Lot lesser hassles.
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6th November 2005, 01:06	#5
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	It certainly is a good idea to get the engine upgraded but do you have the right tools and machinery?? its better to geta new engine dude.
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13th December 2005, 02:57	#6
sv1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Changing your engine to a 1.6 twin cam makes no sence bro... why dont u just put in the baleno bottom half of the engine.. its a direct bolt on and compared to the driving conditions i dont think u will even cross 3rd gear think about it.. u can complete the job in half the price
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13th December 2005, 10:55	#7
Domnic Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 427 Thanked: 6 Times	a swift gti setup is pretty reasonable, a baleno engine is little more expensive. the G15 with the twin cam head and a set of high comp pistons are awesome setup. SV1, read again he wants to convert to twin cam, 1.6 is not mentioned anywhere.
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13th December 2005, 19:34	#8
ZenGT BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 2 Times	dom s right. 1.3 twin cam is prety resonable n reliable then the 1.6... n if u really want to upgrade from the 1.3 u should try n get g15 block........... n wide body kit is available for the zen if u interested u can pm me......
	() Thanks

14th December 2005, 12:34	#9
MustangMan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi/Indore Posts: 231 Thanked: 9 Times	Thanks guys...for all the help.....but as you may know i will need to strengthen the body (braces etc) get bigger brakes etc...... This will put my car out of commission for quite sometime, its my daily driver so I have put off all plans to modify till I can afford a 2nd car. Mods - the tread can continue for others who are intrested in doing the same. ZenGt - I have a carbon (3door) so I doubt all the wide body parts will fit. Though the car will look killer if done. (like a 205 T16 group B)
	() Thanks

7th July 2014, 17:54	#10
mycarhasablower BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: -_- Posts: 315 Thanked: 132 Times	Re: Converting Esteem SOHC to DOHC Ive been considering this mod for my esteem for quite sometime. A year ago i saw that a GTi engine was put up for sale by indrojit sarkar, back then i was in college. Now that i am working and can afford one, its gone. Anyways, can anyone give me a ballpark figure for the kinda money required for the whole shebang, engine and ecu ? If its against thread rules, please PM me, i shall be grateful.
	() Thanks