Possible project....worth the time or should I just part it?

maulcruiser

maulcruiser

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Bladenboro/Wilmington, NC
I've got an 87 Tin Top Zuk, great body, new headliner, no motor. I also have a totaled 96 Sidekick Sport with the 1.8L. Think it's worth it to try and put the Kick motor in the Zuk, or just part everything out?

I know the adapter and wiring crap from Trailtough is roughly $1200 for this particular engine, but I was going to try and use the original Kick harness in the Zuk, and build a new dash and use the Kick gauges and all.

I've pulled the 5.13's out of the front diff, and have contacted a guy in SC about converting the rear axle to use Zuk tubes.

For the tranny, I was going to find a 2wd Kick tranny and keep the divorced Zuk case since I believe the Kick drivetrain will be too long and too hard to adapt in the Zuk.

What are your thoughts on all this? I've got two non-working vehicles and money tied up in both. I'm open to anything.
 
Keep it. You will not be disappointed with that vehicle. Unlimited options, and pretty cheap to build. Join Zuwharrie.com to get some of your questions answered. Lots of knowledgable guys over there, and some of them are local! Honestly, I'm jealous. If you decide to part with the stuff, let me know. I could use the motor out of the kick.
 
Keep it, build it. Like Catfish said, get on Zuhwarrie and check it out. Seems to be the place for Zuk tech.
 
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