The first article covered the Shackle Reversal kit install. This month we will follow the motor swap using the new Calmini 1600 bolt-in kit. I have installed this kit in my own Samurai and I can tell you it is “Bolt-In.”

There are no modifications required to the intake, exhaust or wiring systems. You can re-use your stock 1300 manifolds, distributor, flywheel and clutch. You will need to use the 1600 starter and alternator. It is possible to use the 1300 starter with some modification to the engine block.

You will have to install an electric fuel pump if you have a non-fuel-injected Samurai. The 1600 head does not have provision to bolt on the stock 1300 mechanical pump.

Even without modification to your 1600 engine you can expect to gain 25 horsepower over the stock 1300 motor using a fully bolt-on kit. Adding a cam, header and Weber will offer dramatic power increases over a stock 1300 engine.

Next month power steering and bump-steer kits are installed.

Project Samurai

Part Number SS1585	Parts included in kit: Engine adapter plate One motor mount One motor mount adapter (2) 10 x 1.25 x 40mm bolts (2) 12 x 1.25 x 45 bolts, milled (2) 12 x 1.25 Nylock nuts (2) 12 x 1.25 x 70mm bolts >(3) 10 x 1.25 x 20mm bolts Electric fuel pump Tools and Parts: 1600cc, 8-valve motor from a Sidekick/Tracker 1600 starter and alternator 9/16 drill with ? drill motor Loctite Metric sockets and wrenches Distributor, flywheel and clutch from your 1300cc motor 1/2 inch heater hose
Using the nuts removed from the transmission studs, double nut and remove the studs. See sidebar.	Place the transmission with the pilot shaft down on two blocks of wood. Drill the top two mounting holes to 9/16.
After the top holes are done lay the transmission down. Using the 9/16 drill countersink the lower left stud hole. Install the plate using ample Locktite.	Install the new right side motor mount using hardware provided.
Drivers side motor mount gets a new spacer. This will remove any stress on the motor mount and insure proper alignment.	Install the flywheel and clutch from the 1300. Check out the pilot and throw out bearings, this is a good time to replace them.
Install the transmission and G16A starter.	Install the complete assembly into the engine compartment.
The clutch cable may have to be re-indexed.	Install the electric fuel pump kit. Recheck your work, fill everything that needs to be filled and start your new power plant.