thumper1989
New Member
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.
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.