The Suzuki G13BB is a 1.3 L (1,298 cc, 79.2 cu·in) straight-four 4-stroke natural aspirated gasoline engine from the Suzuki G-family. The G13BB engine was manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation.
The Suzuki G13BB engine features an aluminum cylinder block with wet liners and aluminum cylinder head with single overhead camshafts (SOHC) and four valves per cylinder (16 in total). A 74.0 mm (2.91 in) cylinder bore and 75.5 mm (2.97 in) piston stroke give the G13BB engine a total of 1,298 cc (79.2 cu·in) of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 9.5:1. The G13BB engine is equipped with Multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) and electronic ignition system with one ignition coil for two spark plugs.
This engine produced from 76 PS (56 kW; 75 HP) at 5,500 rpm to 86 PS (63 kW; 84 HP) at 6,000 rpm of maximum horsepower and from 104 N·m (10.6 kg·m, 76.6 ft·lb) at 4,500 rpm to 115 N·m (11.7 kg·m, 84.8 ft·lb) at 4,250 rpm of peak torque.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- G – Engine family
- 13 – 1.3 Liter Displacement
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine code | G13BB |
| Layout | Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline (petrol) |
| Production | – |
| Displacement | 1.3 L, 1,298 cm3 (79.2 cu in) |
| Fuel system | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Power adder | None |
| Power output |
From 76 PS (56 kW; 75 HP) at 5,500 rpm to 86 PS (63 kW; 84 HP) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque output |
From 104 N·m (10.6 kg·m, 76.6 ft·lb) at 4,500 rpm to 115 N·m (11.7 kg·m, 84.8 ft·lb) at 4,250 rpm |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | – |
| Weight | – |
Cylinder block
The Suzuki G13BB cylinder block is made of cast aluminum alloy and has 4 cylinders arranged “In-Line”. A cylindrical cast iron sleeve is installed in each cylinder. The cylinder bore is 74.0 mm (2.91 in) and the piston stroke is 75.5 mm (2.97 in). Compression ratio rating is 9.5:1.
A monoblock casting crankshaft is supported by five main bearings. The piston is cast aluminum alloy and has two compression rings and one oil ring. Piston pins are made of chromium steel and have a floating fit in the pistons and in the connecting rods. The connecting rods are made of forged steel, and the rod bearings are of precision insert type.
| Cylinder block (Suzuki Grang Vitara specs) | ||
| Cylinder block alloy | Aluminum | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 | |
| Cylinder bore: | 74.0 mm (2.91 in) | |
| Piston stroke: | 75.5 mm (2.97 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Number of main bearings: | 5 | |
| Cylinder inner diameter (standard): | 74.000-74.014 mm (2.9134-2.9139 in) | |
| Piston skirt diameter (standard): | 73.970-73.990 mm (2.9122-2.913 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter: | 18.995-19.000 mm (0.7478-0.748 in) | |
| Piston ring side clearance: | Top | 0.030-0.070 mm (0.0012-0.0028 in) |
| Second | 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in) | |
| Piston ring end gap: | Top | 0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in) |
| Second | 0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in) | |
| Oil | 0.200-0.700 mm (0.0079-0.0276 in) | |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 44.994-45.000 mm (1.7714-1.7717 in) | |
| Crankpin diameter: | 41.982-42.000 mm (1.6528-1.6535 in) | |
Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:
- 54 Nm; 5.4 kg·m; 39.0 ft·lb
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft turns smoothly by hand.
Connecting rod bearing
- 35 Nm; 3.5 kg·m; 22.0 ft·lb
Cylinder head
The cylinder head is made of an aluminum casting which gives it good cooling efficiency. The supporting part of the camshaft is an independent cap type. The engine has a single overhead camshaft design with four valves per cylinder. The combustion chamber used the center plug type pent roof shape for higher intake and exhaust efficiency. The Suzuki G13BB engine did not have hydraulic lifters, so special valve shims are used to adjust the valve clearance.
| Cylinder head | ||
| Valve Arrangement: | SOHC, chain drive | |
| Valves: | 16 (4 valves per cylinder) | |
| Valve stem diameter: | INTAKE | 5.465-5.480 mm (0.2152-0.2157 in) |
| EXHAUST | 5.440-5.455 mm (0.2142-0.2148 in) | |
| Valve spring free length: | 36.83 mm (1.45 in) | |
| Camshaft cam height: | INTAKE | 36.184-36.344 mm (1.4246-1.4309 in) |
| EXHAUST | 35.900-36.060 mm (1.4134-1.4197 in) | |
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
- Step 1: 35 Nm; 3.5 kg·m; 25.0 ft·lb
- Step 2: 55 Nm; 5.5 kg·m; 40.0 ft·lb
- Step 3: 68 Nm; 6.8 kg·m; 49.5 ft·lb
Maintenance data
| Valve clearance (Cold) | |
| Intake valve | 0.13-0.17 mm (0.0051-0.0067 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.23-0.27 mm (0.0091-0.0106 in) |
| Valve clearance (Hot) | |
| Intake valve | 0.17-0.21 mm (0.0067-0.0083 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.27-0.31 mm (0.0106-0.0122 in) |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 14.0 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm |
| Minimun | 11.0 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm |
| Compression differential limit between cylinders | 1.0 kg/cm2 / 200 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| Oil type API | SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ |
| Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) | ~ 3.3-3.5 L |
| Oil change interval, km (miles) | 5,000-10,000 (3,000-6,000) |
| Oil presure: | 3.3-4.3 kg/cm2 (330-430 kPa; 46.9 – 61.1 psi) at 4,000 rpm |
| Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | NGK: BKR6E-11 DENSO: K20PR-U11 |
| Spark plug gap | 1.0-1.1 mm (0.0394-0.0433 in) |
| Spark plug tightening torque | 28 N·m (2.9 kg·m, 20.6 ft·lb) |
Vehicle applications
| Model | Years Produced |
| Suzuki Cultus Crescent | 1995- |
| Suzuki Jimny | 1998–2003 |
| Suzuki Swift | 1998–2003 |
| Maruti Esteem | 1998–2007 |
| Suzuki Boleno | 1995–2002 |
| Maruti Gypsy King | 2000– |
Author:
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