1989 Suzuki Samurai in Somerset, NJ

You are looking at this 1989 Suzuki Samurai –  available now in Somerset, New Jersey! A 40min drive southwest of Newark.

Its currently up for sale and as of the time of this post its still available and you can find current pricing and contact the seller at the ad in our marketplace. If you want to skip our write-up, a direct link to that is at the bottom of this page

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Summary

Highly modified Toyota 4×4 built around a turbocharged Mitsubishi 4G63/4G64 stroker engine setup with extensive performance upgrades. Features a MAP Performance-built 2.3–2.4L short block, forged Wiseco pistons and billet rods, ported head, GSC cams, Forced Performance HTA68 turbo, DSMLink engine management, HKS boost controller, and AEM wideband monitoring. Power is transferred through a custom 4G63-to-GM drivetrain adapter, built 700R4 transmission, NP205 transfer case, custom driveshafts, and 5.13-geared locked axles. Additional upgrades include a full roll cage, Low Range Off-Road suspension components, Tacoma power steering pump, custom radiator, 35-inch tires, aftermarket seats, clear fuel tank, and trail-ready protection. A unique high-performance off-road build combining DSM turbo power with Toyota 4×4 capability.

Key Info:

• Year: 1989
• Location: somerset, NJ
• Mileage: 1,000
• Engine: 4-Cylinder
• Engine Details: 2g 4G63 head with a 4G64 block
• Transmission Type: Automatic
• Transmission Details: Built 700r4. but the transmission needs to be rebuilt
• Top(s): Soft Top
• Condition: Great

Seller Write-up

Engine & Performance

• 2G 4G63 head with a 4G64 block

• GSC S1 camshafts

• Tomei cam gears

• All new timing components

• Balance shaft removed

• Metal head gasket

• Ported head and valve job

• Crower valve springs and nitride valves

• 3G Eclipse lifters

• Wiseco pistons and billet rods

• Block hot tanked, inspected, and painted

• All shortblock built by MAP Performance

• Forced Performance HTA68 turbo

• Wiseco Pistons 1400HD 2.3–2.4 Stroker 9:0:1 7-bolt DSM

• 87mm bore

• 1 MAP EVO-UDRC-156-REV2

• MAP 156mm Ultimate Duty billet steel connecting rods (Evolution 8 & 9)

• ACL 4B1146H-STD ACL Mitsubishi 4G63/4G64 6-bolt 1st gen DSM standard size high-performance bearing rod set

Transmission & Drivetrain

• Bill Hitchner custom transmission adapter 4G63 to GM driveline (1-year wait)

• Mad Dog Performance built 700R4 transmission built to handle the RPMs this motor can make

• NP205 transfer case passenger drop (very hard to find and around $2k alone)

• NP205 SYE

• Custom built driveshafts

• Gea Tracker rear 5.13 gears

• Front stock axle 5.13 gears with lockers

• RUF front spring kit with revolver shackles

• CJ rear springs with revolver shackles

Suspension, Chassis & Interior

• Low Range Off-Road radiator

• Full roll cage

• Rear shock mounts

• Sill guards

• Kirkley seats

• Brand new OEM steering wheel

Electronics & Tuning

• AEM wideband

• HKS electronic boost controller (low/high boost)

• 1988 Toyota MR2 intercooler with ducting and scoop

• DSMlink V2 engine management system

Additional Features

• 35″ tires with matching spare tire/rim

• Toyota Tacoma power steering pump

• Clear Gas Tank 15 Gallon by Petro Works

• Full roll cage

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**Please note this Suzuki Samurai was originally listed for sale in June of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**

Last Updated on July 7, 2026 by SamuraiListings