early escudos

[surf_tomo]

looking at a 88 escudo. how do these older ones compare to the likes of the 1991-93 models? I think the 88 is a 1.6 8v carb, how do these go compared to the more common 16v injected engines? wouldnt have a clue of it has a LSD in it and by reading some of the threads it may just be pot luck!

cheers, any info would be magic! ,, new to zuks

[suzuki_mike]

They're awesome we trucks. Mate just sold his 89 carbed vitara that he had for 10 years and the only big problem he had was breaking a diff mount on the front one. Picked up a new front diff for $120 so not that bad. Also the carbed ones are abit more reliable than the newer EFI ones like I have.
Hope that helps.

[spanky]

they are a good little truck but they have weak front diffs , ive blown 6 now but since welded rear diff it has been alright, carbed ones are a bit down on power but still go good , have a look on cheap vitara lift and you will see what they can do for little money.
vaughan

[lneil]

Just check, but if its an escudo you'll probably find it's the 8 valve throttle-body injected motor. NZ Vitaras ran carbs in the base-spec JX model for years after everyone else was injected.

The 8-valve is down on power compared to the 16-valve, but some people consider it a much better proposition for 4WD because of the better torque characteristics. I run the 8-valve TBI and love it.