Engine Swap possible for US-spec 451? - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

tbone28 · 10-03-2008, 10:01 PM

I've read about the Smartuki conversions, but wondering if anyone has any knowledge (or has already done) about an engine swap with a car engine.

I'm not sure if there are any car engines small enough to fit in the SMART, but would be curious if this is do-able.

ShaneXman · 10-03-2008, 10:05 PM

Can't you swap an LS1 into pretty much anything? LOL

tbone28 · 10-03-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneXman

Can't you swap an LS1 into pretty much anything? LOL

LOL. I was reading a post where someone *planned* to do an SRT-4 engine swap, but that seems big, too??

Evilution · 10-04-2008, 10:04 AM

Toyota MR2 engine is probably the best car engine conversion I have seen.

tbone28 · 10-04-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Evilution

Toyota MR2 engine is probably the best car engine conversion I have seen.

Nice! That sounds promising. I like the fact that the Toyota is a reliable engine. Do you have any links to these builds?

Evilution · 10-05-2008, 09:01 AM

You will have to check thesmartclub and smartmaniacs

tbone28 · 10-05-2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks. I'll check out those forums. So many forums, so little time!

Macaw · 10-05-2008, 07:38 PM

Honda Beat, Porsche 914, fiat X1/9, subaru xt....

DaveInTexas · 10-05-2008, 07:50 PM

Not on your life would I consider a Fiat X-1/9 swap. Transaxles were never a highpoint on the Fiat X-1/9. Engines were'nt either.

Subaru XT's are Horizontally opposed FWD vehicles.

tbone28 · 10-05-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Macaw

Honda Beat, Porsche 914, fiat X1/9, subaru xt....

I'm not familiar with these engine sizes. Will they fit inside the SMART's OEM engine bay? Or will it require some of the trunk space?