Contemplating 4G63 Honda Fit
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Contemplating 4G63 Honda Fit
Call me crazy, but I am only looking for positive and helpful information please.
I have an older block to a GS-T 5 speed and I just recently bought a 07 Honda Fit. Although I have never tried a cross brand swap, I know the block can fit if I notch the lower frame rails. I just don't know what kind of fab or custom work I would need to do to get it to run reliably.
Custom Axles, Mounts, Shifter location, and some creative electrial wiring and ecu configurations are things I am sure will be hassle, but it would be worth it to have them work. Also, would there be a chance of getting an evo VII or IX block to fit if they have similar dimensions and just run the FWD setup instead?
I might just be curious if its feasable within reason and not too expensive, but it is just a thought and not something I am taking seriously unless the previous two points are true.
I have an older block to a GS-T 5 speed and I just recently bought a 07 Honda Fit. Although I have never tried a cross brand swap, I know the block can fit if I notch the lower frame rails. I just don't know what kind of fab or custom work I would need to do to get it to run reliably.
Custom Axles, Mounts, Shifter location, and some creative electrial wiring and ecu configurations are things I am sure will be hassle, but it would be worth it to have them work. Also, would there be a chance of getting an evo VII or IX block to fit if they have similar dimensions and just run the FWD setup instead?
I might just be curious if its feasable within reason and not too expensive, but it is just a thought and not something I am taking seriously unless the previous two points are true.
i dont think putting an old engine into a new car is smart
if you are going to do a project like that, id just get an older shell like an eg or ek, and not ruin a perfectly new car
if you are going to do a project like that, id just get an older shell like an eg or ek, and not ruin a perfectly new car
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From: Lake Geneva
thanks for the replies, I just want to try something that isn't too common and Ive always been a fan of the 4G63. I was reading about some guy putting an LS1 into a MK1 MR2 and I thought that the weight and power difference would make one hellova car. The fit is great but it needs a lot more kick and honda motors are hard to come by in that dept.
As to this swap, I would think tranny and linkage would be the biggest pain if I mounted the motor correctly. There is a lot of room under the firewall since the motor is set back so far in the bay, maybe I could tunnel to the back and run the motor longitudinal for some RWD action. I dunno, its fun to think about.
As to this swap, I would think tranny and linkage would be the biggest pain if I mounted the motor correctly. There is a lot of room under the firewall since the motor is set back so far in the bay, maybe I could tunnel to the back and run the motor longitudinal for some RWD action. I dunno, its fun to think about.
