I do not know anything about the 850 and I realize this thread is about a 850 engine swap, but the mention of a Honda "D" engine is interesting with regards to the X1/9 also (sorry if I'm going off topic). For the X we've seen a number of Honda "K" swaps, and some Honda "B" swaps, but no "D" swaps. And in general I haven't heard much about the Honda "D" engines. As I understand it, in the past they weren't extremely popular for performance applications (in any car) due to having a lower power output than other Hondas. However the cost of "K's" has gone up considerably and the "B's" are getting harder to find. While the "D's" are plentiful and cheap....like the "B's" used to be. Therefore lately it seems the "D" is becoming more popular as performance mods and aftermarket support grows for it. The relatively low compression ratio and strong bottom end makes it a excellent candidate for a small turbo addition (as @fiatrn said). Plus it is smaller and lighter than the "K". Therefore it might be a good option for a affordable swap - 850 or X.I know this is almost two years after the OP asked about engine swaps, but a Honda D16Z6 rotates the proper way, is fuel injected, and makes 125ish stock horsepower. With modern maniacs turbocharging these things, there's no reasonable upper limit on available power.
Why didn’t you reverse the rotation of the twin cam? That’s been done many times.I installed a 124 twin cam, but had to go mid engine to make the direction of rotation correct. Really had to cut it apart and rebuild. Bell housing and clutch was easy to get. Never could get the shift linkage right. Would never do it again.
I hope that you eventually come to your senses. There is a shrinking number of running 850's. If you've got an incurable urge to do an engine swap, why not a chevy v8 into that subaru? Nobody will miss another subaru.So, I have learned abit more about this. The company making Subary transaxle reverse kit is Subarugears, in Australia.They can also remanufacture a revers transmission an d axle for you. $$$$$$. Manual transmission require a reverse ring and pinion. Automatic transmissions are reversed via the interlocked gears just forward of the transfer case being switched out totwo sprkets and a chain.
Subaru engines in VW beetles are relatively common and connect the engine to a VW transmission via a kit built by Kennedy Engineering , here in the U.S. There also exist Subary to VW engine and transmision mount kits which, while surely requiring modification, could still simplify the process. The Subaru engine is 28.5 inches wide which should fit, albeit closely, between the fiat frame rails that are set about 36 inches apart.
That's all I got for now.
Show me:
1. An active FIAT club in the US.
It is fairly hypothetical but is the topic of the thread.I hope that you eventually come to your senses. There is a shrinking number of running 850's. If you've got an incurable urge to do an engine swap, why not a chevy v8 into that subaru? Nobody will miss another subaru.
Welcome.Hi everyone! I’m new to this forum and this is my first post. I’ve been looking into buying a classic Italian spider. There’s an 850 that got my attention…
Car doesn’t run and floors need to be replaced.
Trying to get ideas for an engine swap. Got some useful info reading these posts.
Was wondering if the GM 2.8 and getrag transmission from a fiero gt could be an option too.
I hope that you eventually come to your senses. There is a shrinking number of running 850's. If you've got an incurable urge to do an engine swap, why not a chevy v8 into that subaru? Nobody will miss another subaru.