Technical 750 w. 4-speed to 1000 w. 5-speed?

[akumabito]

Well, my '94 Panda 1000 failed its MOT on some critical points. Seems that no amount of welding can save her..

Now I'm looking at a 750 that's for sale locaaly. It's an '87 model. Since I do a lot of motorway driving to get to work, Im thinking it might be best to swap out the engine and transmission for the one currently in my Panda.

I'm a bit concerned about compatibility though. The 750 will be carburetted I think, whilst my 1000 has fuel injection. I'm also not sure about the transmissions being cable or rod operated?

 

[pandamaniac]

I would take advice from others on here, but I reckon you could swap the whole lot over including wiring loom, ECU,petrol tank as its fuel injected and everything else
It would be just like reshelling the old one.
Strip and swap.
Dave

 

[leonsdada]

I would look for another 999 panda. Not only you are giving yourself a lot if work, but the benefits are debatable.
Or get the 750 and use the B roads, grinning away as you rev that little engine on twisty roads..

 

[sutjeska]

I see one potential problem, with gear linkage. IMHO '94 1000 has slightly different shell in that area than '87 750.

Sutjeska

 

[Liquid Knight]

:yeahthat:

It wasn't the red 750 from eBay last week was it?

Your options are...

1/ Restore the 750 as it will be worthwhile in the future.
2/ Make alterations to the 750 platform the take the gear linkages (if you have a cable gearbox in your 1000).
3/ Mount the 999ie engine to the 750 gearbox and find a 999 carb' or rejet 750 one.
4/ Mount the 999ie engine to the 750 gear box and swap all the loom so it remains fuel injected.
5/ Too much welding? That's a strange concept. One I've never heard before.

Restoration would in my opinion be best. Cutting and shutting the the 750 would mean as much work as repairing the 1000 also alterations could mean the car needs an IVA assessment. The 999 engine on the 750 box wouldn't give much in the way of performance over the original 750 engine weather you convert to carb' (the easier option) or keep the fuel injection (basically swapping looms over). Repairing the 1000 could be done. If it's a cost or skill issue, get a cheap M.I.G welder and learn as you go. There is no better feeling in the world than driving a car you have restored yourself.

You could always break the 1000 for parts and use the money to get the 750 sorted.

If you're going to swap engines in a 750 at least make it an interesting one (have a look at my Guff II Pandamonium thread).

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

:yeahthat:

It wasn't the red 750 from eBay last week was it?

Netherlands is a long way to ship it if it was


My view is keep the 750 and run it as it is, more than capable and better on the fuel if you drive it properly, or by another 999cc model, don't faf with a transplant.

 

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