now i realised how much of a pain it is to search the site etc etc regarding this stuff only to find insufficient data or material available so i MODS can u PLEASE make a STICKY on this? thanks

this is for the benefit of those in the future who are thinking of this swap.....this article is for those who DO NOT have access to the Baleno 1.6 1/2 shafts or the bell housing(as they bolt on directly onto the g16 block itself) I'll assume that you'll be using the standard GTI gearbox and 1/2 shafts for this one...now 1st things 1st....
what u'll need:
1.of course...the GTI head...
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2.G16B block(I'll be using the 16 Valve version)
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gaskets i'd reccomend to use a stock GTI gasket or a thinner one if u can...stock is 1.2MM...i'll be using a suzukisports 0.8mm gasket for this conversion...
3.timing belt issues: u'll have to use the timing belt from the B16A honda engine(not sure why the 2L prelude timing belt didnt fit)...as for tensioners...the GTI ones will do just fine...
4.piping:the metal pipe which connects from the water pump to the bottom hose of the radiator : use the one from the GTI
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5.I dont reccomend using the stock G16 pistons...Compression is WAY too low...(8.6:1 even with a 0.8mm thick gasket coupled with an extremely milled head..get D16 pistons if u possible or best way to go is custom forge a set of GTI pistons but make it 75mm...
6.what can be used over onto this conversion from the g13B:
.crank pulley
.alternator
.flywheel/clutch
.extractors(that depends on what brand and make u are talking about...if not u'll have to extend the runners as they wont clear the sump.
modifications required:
the gearbox and driveshafts wont align properly as u can see from the below pic(taken from
http://www.nox6.nl) leaving a gaping hole at the sides
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what u need to do is re-weld the gearbox and the block on the following locations:(enlarged images so that you guys can have a better look)
at the block where the driveshaft bolts onto
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at the part where the gaping hole used to be
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and finally around the starter motor area...
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all these need to be done with the engine suspended from a crane(which makes life a lot easier) and with the compete gearbox(not just the bell housing alone) so that you can align the driveshafts properly(important!!)
I'll update this thread as much as possible according to the qns that i'm being thrown at...as i'm currently undergoing this conversion it'd be a great time....