In October 1986, Suzuki released the performance oriented SA413 Swift GTi into the Australian market. Available only as a 3 door hatch with a 5 speed manual gearbox and ventilated front disc brakes, the GTi featured the G13B engine, a 1.3 litre, double overhead cam, multipoint fuel injected motor, good for 74kw (100HP) at the front wheels, 0-100K's in 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 180KPH (111.8MPH). Exterior styling boasted larger, lower front and rear bars, incorporating fog lights on the front. Side skirts were also fitted, as well as larger 165/65/HR13 wheels and tyres to round off the enhanced suspension package. Interior upgrades from other models included sports seating and steering wheel, a tachometer incorporated into the instrument cluster, along with power mirrors. The SA was the smallest and lightest (750Kg's) of all GTi Swifts.
Mk 1 Suzuki Swift GTi (SA413/AA33S)

 


1986 Suzuki GTi SA413 Mk1 ready for rebuild.
Rebuilt and ready for the road.

 


Build plate
October 1986 Australian Compliance Plate

Paint will need to be stripped back to bare metal for full body repaint.

Electric Sun roof - fully functional and no leaks!

Paint job
December 2004
January 2005
March 2005

 

 

 

Starting to rebuild suspension


Stripping out the frontend to install the
Spax progressive rate springs
Standard and Spax progressive replacement springs

Pedders front strut with new spring
Selby 24mm front sway bar (Whiteline product)

 

Replacing dash assembly

 

 

Engine work


Part number for timing belt
New billet BD14 CAM's

New BD14's and new cam belt installed
Adaptor to connect modified Airbox

Engine steady & Polyurethane construction sealant
- takes 7 days to cure
Stiffening up the top engine steady with Polyurethane
- lower mounts have been done the same way

Modified top engine steady in place (MK1 SSGTi)

January 2005
Front suspension tower brace (click on link for How-to)

February 2005

Adjustable Panhard rod - click on image for more details

March 2005

Final paint and re-assembly Click on image for more details

April 2005


Assembled & registered.

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