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thumper1989 · 12-07-2008, 10:33 AM

I am likely coming into possession of a 1986 Yugo GVX. The "sport" model with a 1300cc engine and 5 speed trans. The engine is a piece of junk from sitting outside, and it only made like 54hp to begin with. So my brother wants to see a Honda engine swapped in.

Would the effort of converting the car from cable to a hydraulic transmission setup be worth it? I have an extra hydro trans.

Should I use a carbed Honda engine, or how much of the wiring would I need from a fuel injected Civic would I need? The Yugo is carbed.

Is there an easy way to figure out the mounting of an engine? Just get the axles straight and make mounts to hold it there?

I KNOW custom axles will be needed, but WHO is best to go to for this?

I have connections of sorts to get stuff from a junkyard cheap, already own an extra D series engine, trans, exhaust and ECU, engine hoist and I have a welder to fabricate any mounts I need.

Any suggestions will at least be considered.

AHHVTEC · 12-07-2008, 10:35 AM

theres one of those car in my local area that has a b18b in it so it can be done. but everything will have to be custom made.and i would just keep it cable tranny.

thumper1989 · 12-07-2008, 12:26 PM

Is there really any advantage to cable trans though? I'm not trying to argue, but I'd rather not buy another trans unless I have to. Or could I convert the hydro trans to cable?
I would need another cable anyway, since the Honda trans sits on the passenger side instead of the driver's side like the Yugo.

AHHVTEC · 12-07-2008, 01:55 PM

it like ford vs chevy. i like them both equal there is not one better than the other that i know of

hondasaurus · 12-08-2008, 02:12 PM

i might be wrong, but seems hydraulic needs more maintenance, tho it is cheap maintenance.

12-07-2008, 10:33 AM	#1
thumper1989 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 4	Civic SOHC in a Yugo? I am likely coming into possession of a 1986 Yugo GVX. The "sport" model with a 1300cc engine and 5 speed trans. The engine is a piece of junk from sitting outside, and it only made like 54hp to begin with. So my brother wants to see a Honda engine swapped in. Would the effort of converting the car from cable to a hydraulic transmission setup be worth it? I have an extra hydro trans. Should I use a carbed Honda engine, or how much of the wiring would I need from a fuel injected Civic would I need? The Yugo is carbed. Is there an easy way to figure out the mounting of an engine? Just get the axles straight and make mounts to hold it there? I KNOW custom axles will be needed, but WHO is best to go to for this? I have connections of sorts to get stuff from a junkyard cheap, already own an extra D series engine, trans, exhaust and ECU, engine hoist and I have a welder to fabricate any mounts I need. Any suggestions will at least be considered.

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12-07-2008, 10:35 AM	#2
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,378 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	theres one of those car in my local area that has a b18b in it so it can be done. but everything will have to be custom made.and i would just keep it cable tranny.

12-07-2008, 12:26 PM	#3
thumper1989 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 4	Is there really any advantage to cable trans though? I'm not trying to argue, but I'd rather not buy another trans unless I have to. Or could I convert the hydro trans to cable? I would need another cable anyway, since the Honda trans sits on the passenger side instead of the driver's side like the Yugo.

12-07-2008, 01:55 PM	#4
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,378 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	it like ford vs chevy. i like them both equal there is not one better than the other that i know of

12-08-2008, 02:12 PM	#5
hondasaurus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: VA/DC Age: 29 Posts: 576 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 87 civic 1.5 carb Rep Power: 45	i might be wrong, but seems hydraulic needs more maintenance, tho it is cheap maintenance.

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