Super VXer
Unless you find a turbo V6, most other NA V6's would not be worth the considerable effort that it takes to perform the swap.
I am a huge fan of 4/6 cylinder turbo engines and even I am considering LS4 swap (LSx V8 family engine that bolts up to our tranny).
Last edited by Leon R : 04/10/2013 at 05:36 AM
Super VXer
Throwing around the idea of buying a totaled audi, Mercedes or vw diesel awd v6 suv. All have around 400ft/ld of tq in the turbo diesels and I've spotted ones that have the rear smashed for $2000 to $3000. Using the engine and (6 speed tranny) bolted to the tod. Setup the tod to be manually controled on the fly. Also models available with paddle shift. I figure if your gona do it make it a fuel saver with awsome power. Use as much of the totaled car to modernize the isuzu, you name it and as long as i keep the harness intact i can wire in any godies as i go out of the doner car such as nav, dash parts. Got the old lady a merc cdi and I love that engine cause its very strong and tourqy. I'd estimate milage at 35mpg in the vx because it is about 2000lbs lighter then her awd van and im seeing 27MPG in it. Any thoughts? Also the engines are about the same size. I'd start by pulling the body totaly off to gain full access to the drivetrain.
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huh.
Last edited by Georgef : 04/19/2013 at 04:56 PM
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