[burls]

For those that have done it, what do l need to grab from the donar cappuccino

[DesmondTheDrover]

What are you swapping into?

[burls]

LJ50

[BlueSuzy]

I'd grab all the wiring, cluster, ecu, engine, gearbox and whatever else you think you want.

It has been done before i think.. I only know of Kym and Gwagensteve, but thousands of years ago. Can try contact them. Unsure if they were from a cappa

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[Gwagensteve]

I’ve done two f6a swaps but into an SJ70 and SJ40. Lj50 is going to make things much more complex.
The cappuccino gearbox has a huge shift extension on the back that’s not easily managed and will be a big problem for an LJ.

VSS will be harder with an LJ cluster.

A custom gearbox mount will be required as the LJ doesn’t have a mount down the back.

I haven’t seen a 50 f6a swapped but I’ve seen 80’s where there is more room for the motor.

It’s going to be a challenge to keep the 50 bonnet.

[burls]

Thanks Steve, looks like the F6A that l had lined up has fallin through.
Ok back to your comments.
. The huge shift thing - can that be removed and put a top loader like you can on a vitara box?
Custom mounts is my middle name as l had to with the LJ81 build l did so no fab issues there
Bonnet wise l will be using an80 bonnet which l know will be tight just like the G16 was.

I am also looking at a K10C which l believe would work but need to make a bell housing adapter also doable. Thoughts?

[Gwagensteve]

I think the k10c is enormously tall as it was designed for the wagon R which had a very tall cowl. Inlet manifold is plastic and sits up super high

No we found no solution for the shifter. We shortened it but it didn’t work properly and a kei sierra gearbox was sourced.

[burls]

Again thanks Steve

More spit balling daewoo matiz? Maybe? Also l’ve just been looking at the cap manual. I can get my head around the gearbox linkage. Do you have any photos of one at all

[burls]

Little update, I’ve managed to Aquire what appears to be a late model F6A (with EFI). The gearbox that came with it is and AWD from an Alto which won’t be used.
1. Now can l find what vehicle it was actually from.
2. What gearbox could l fit?
3. Is there anywhere in Aus to get engine rebuild kits and parts?

[Gwagensteve]

All F6a’s are EFI as far as I know.
Odds are it’s from an Alto?
You’ll need a gearbox from a 660cc Sierra. (The last 660cc sierras were K6a, unsure if the bellhousing bolt pattern is the same.
The bolt pattern does not match the F8A/F10A.

Parts are not readily available locally.

[burls]

Thanks Steve, a 660 sierra! Guessing that’s an import operation then?

[Gwagensteve]

Correct. There are a few around. Many are F5a but I think the bellhousing pattern is shared.

[UBZ]

In Nz , but pretty sure this is the gear box you are looking for
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/suzuki/listing/5679206264

[Gwagensteve]

That’ll do it.

[burls]

Drive shaft is flogged out, would it fit in mu suitcase?

[Gwagensteve]

You’ll want a large suitcase.

A large duffel bag would be better.

[Gwagensteve]

I think the output shaft spline is the same as 1.0 litre from memory. Jackshaft is very close to 1.0 litre