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I have a 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2.0L engine with a Manual transmission. Will a 2004 Suzuki Forenza 2.0 L engine long block interchange with my Vitara? Thanks, Barry XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX

Submitted: 46 days and 3 hours ago.
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Year: 2000
Make: Suzuki
Model: Vitara
Engine: 2.0 L

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Looking for another Motor. Timing chain broke

Posted by Doug C 46 days and 3 hours ago.

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2000 Vitara 2.0L short block
Part # XXXXXXXX22

2000 Forenza 2.0L short block
Part # XXXXXXXX01


They are not directly interchangable.

46 days and 3 hours ago.

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Im not sure what directly interchangable means? will the long blocks interchange? It is a 2000 Vitara 2.0L and a 2004 Forenza 2.0. If not can you tell me what will interchange with a 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L with Manual transmission?

Posted by Doug C 46 days and 2 hours ago.

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No, they are not interchangable.
To the best of my knowledge, you will only be able to use same-generation (2000, 20001, etc) Vitaras for replacement.

Edited by sbovine on 10/7/2009 at 5:58 PM

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Checked every possibility I could find in US market vehicles, the Vitara is the only Suzuki in the US that I can find that uses that engine.
If you go outside of the Suzuki line, the 00-era Geo/Chevy Tracker used the same 2.0L engine as an option, and the short block could be interchanged. The wiring however is different, so you would have to transfer all your parts to the new short block rather than use a drop-in assembled engine. Be aware there were two engines in available in that vehicle (the 2.0 and a 1.6) so be sure you are buying the right engine if you go that route.

Edited by sbovine on 10/7/2009 at 6:44 PM

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