[Glanza777]

Still waiting to hear back from that brisbane mob for the m16

[Glanza777]

Got a call back from One Stop Suzi Shop and... They can't get a hold of either a M15/M16 non-vvt motor :S

[Chop]

squibby wrote:

monley wrote:

squibby wrote:

monley wrote:

I have been in/driven a m15a non-VVT and i can tell you right now, it goes better than a m18a vvt

Cool. So what Car does the non-VVT M15 engine come out of? I assume you have driven/been in an M18 VVT powered Jimny too? I'll add it to the list in 'Good Tech'. As far as I know the M15A from the Swift is alwasy VVT, but not sure about the holden Cruze or any other Suzuki's yet.

By the way, here is a superb website for anyone looking to do a conversion and struggling to find engines.
http://www.suzukiwreckers.com.au/page2.php

The details on what car it come out off are unknown to me. I think it may be a swift, but then converted to non-vvt Either way, the m18a had 235's and the m15a had 31's and the m15a would just run rings around the m18a it felt a lot torquer down low, but if felt like it revved more freely compared to the m18a....

Got it, Holden Cruze (or suzuki ignis), 2001 - 2005, M15 non-vvt and quite cheaper then an M16. I'll take some convincing that an M15 non-vvt has more torque low down then an M18 with VVT but I ain't going to argue. Like I say, there's no shame in trying out the lesser capacity engines. Might get good results and 'driveability' has to be a strong factor for deciding what engine you want. If the M15A 'feels' better to some people, then go for it, you might be happier then with the bigger engines. The M18 VVT has very good punch in 3rd and 4th gear from around 3,000 rpm. I'm not sure a smaller engine would deliver it at the same rpm, but it does feel a little strangled higher up the revs. needs more fuel higher up.

Ive been in an ignis, and it was a bit of a slug. considering its so small.

[datso]

Auctions are your best bet, look them up on the net and see if anything is available in your area.
Suzuki wreckers pick stuff up for cheap then make a small fortune on parts

[squibby]

He's already been given two very fair prices for fairly rare engines. If he hasn't bought one yet then i'd suggest this was all a pipe dream. yawn.

[Glanza777]

squibby wrote:

He's already been given two very fair prices for fairly rare engines. If he hasn't bought one yet then i'd suggest this was all a pipe dream. yawn.

Yes indeed, definitely fair prices aswell as anorhwr place on the aouthside through eBay has a 60k m16 for $695

Don't be so doubtfull Squibby... This topic was based on gathering information/prices/opinions and I hope it will also help others with prices/locations/information aswell

This conversion WILL be done but just not yet as we have decided on what's more important and that is getting the 2" sus lift done first as the front shocks are knocking. May aswell do the lift instead of just replacing the shocks becuase we have been given a very attractive price for what we can get

[squibby]

I stand corrected!!!

[Glanza777]

It's all good Squibby

[privatepablo]

So with my VVT 2008 Jimny, id be best of putting in the M18a I'm guessing?