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This is the G13B engine straight out of the Suzuki Swift. It’s looking a little rough around the edges… |
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Intake side. |
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The exhaust manifold straight off the car. |
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The intake manifold, throttle body, and fuel rail. |
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All the ports have been plugged and the block has been thoroughly sprayed with engine degreaser. |
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It took several washings with the degreaser, but most of the sludge and oil came off, leaving the bare aluminum with only mild discoloration. |
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After taping off the timing belt cover, oil pan, and valve cover, the engine block has been painted gray with high temperature engine enamel. |
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With a couple coats of enamel, it almost looks like it came straight from the factory! |
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The valve cover is painted with “Hemi Orange” high-temp engine enamel. |
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A complete 180 from the beat up old engine that came out of the swift. |
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The cleaned up and painted intake manifold. |
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The painted starter motor. |
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The intake manifold has now been reattached to the engine, using a new gasket. |
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The water pump has been replaced here, and a new timing belt is on the way. |
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I took the exhaust manifold to a small shop to have it sandblasted. This is before I painted it flat black with muffler/header paint. |