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Car Forum / Isuzu Cars / January 2006

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1989 isuzu trooper ?

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phile - 28 Jan 2006 06:09 GMT
I own two 89 trooper one is on last leg engine wise. would like to put a
different engine in it.
What type can I put in it Chevy engine. I can get a 89 Blazer that been
totaled cheap. can't think of the engine size any help would help.

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                               phil
                                     
Erik-Jan Geniets - 28 Jan 2006 09:14 GMT
> I own two 89 trooper one is on last leg engine wise. would like to put a
> different engine in it.
> What type can I put in it Chevy engine. I can get a 89 Blazer that been
> totaled cheap. can't think of the engine size any help would help.

Why not rebuilding the existing one or get a similair one from the
scrap?
That is the easiest way.
Erik-Jan.

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Gemini Jackson - 28 Jan 2006 15:47 GMT
>> I own two 89 trooper one is on last leg engine wise. would like to put a
>> different engine in it.
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>That is the easiest way.
>Erik-Jan.

Because they're crappy engines?
~GJ~
Erik-Jan Geniets - 28 Jan 2006 16:37 GMT
> Because they're crappy engines?

Don't think so but please explain....
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phile - 29 Jan 2006 02:44 GMT
can't find them in scrap yards. I have not had any problems out of it. It
has over 200,000 miles on it. thinking of rebuild it just trying to found
a good person to do it.
GreenGas - 29 Jan 2006 03:14 GMT
Since nobody's answered your question, I will try. Nobody makes a "bolt-in"
replacement engine swap kit for your Trooper, unfortunately. There was one
company that sold them, but they've quit selling them, both here in the US
and also in Australia. I know, I checked.
If you're serious about swapping, my recommendation would be for a Chevy V6
or better yet, a 350 V8, but you'll need to change out the engine,
transmission, and transfer case. The making of new mounts, swapping in the
new engine's computer (you won't be able to use your Trooper computer), the
driveline adapters, increased weight, cooling issues, and pump adapters make
it almost not worth it.
I'd recommend rebuilding what you have - and upgrading whatever is possible
from CalMini and some of the other places that sell aftermarket Isuzu parts.
You'll get it done a lot cheaper, faster, and better.
And you won't have a "one-off" model that won't be sellable when you want to
finally get something different.
Hope this helps.
Steve

>I own two 89 trooper one is on last leg engine wise. would like to put a
> different engine in it.
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>                                phil
 
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