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Doing this conversion is only worthwhile if you have already gotten the max power out of your GTi's G13B and still crave more, but don't want to go the turbo route. For those of you who have a standard swift your better of just getting the GTi's G13B and bolting that in.
The benefits of such a conversion are :
A) Increased hp (about 120-160hp depending on the mods)
B) Increased torque (good for when you want to drive in 5th around town =)
The disadvantages to the conversion are :
A) Increase frontal weight area (minimal though)
B) Can't rev the engine as high due to the weaker G16A bottom end (stick to 6500rpm max for safety)
Ok so here's a brief list of what needs to be done to complete the conversion :
1) Get a G16A from the Swift Sedan/sidekick/vitara.
2) Use a 1.8 mm sidekick/vitara headgasket to lower compression to 10:1
3) Since the 1.6 block is 30 mm higher you will need to get a taller cam belt (get one from a belt supplier or try a honda 1.6 dohc belt)
4) Custum cam belt covers will also need to be made.
5) The transmission will have to be removed and the block will have to be welded to cover up it's existing holes and new holes should be drilled to match up to the transmissions existing holes.
When welding you have to be very careful not to distort the block.
6) New engine mounts must be fabricated to mount the 1.6's block.
7) Rebuilding of the oil pump may also be needed to provide enough pressure.
8) To control the ignition/fuel/air the ecu will need reprogramming.
