Just out of curiosity...

[iamironman]

Did a search for and could not find these specifics

Would anyone know what would be needed and what/which engine is best used if, say, I wanted to replace the stock engine with a (small enough) V-8 engine that would fit in a VX? What would be needed to "match" it up to the tranny? I have availability on almost an engine of my choice for free, (within reason, like, I couldn't get a corvette engine but something reasonable), and I am thinking I'd like to put a V-8 in. Can it be done within reason? Or what about a better i.e. more HP V-6. Maybe even the tranny too?

[kodiak]

There’s not a lot of V6’s out there with significantly more power then the V6 that’s already in your VX. If you wanted to put a V8 in there you would need to replace the whole drive train. There is a member that’s doing this with an LS1 drive train. I think he was close to finishing the project.

[VCrossfan]

Coachreed started the project on the LS1 Install and he got to the point of installing the motor and I thought he had an adaptor made to mate the LS1 / Isuzu Tranny. But I couldn't find those pic,s but below are pic's of how it sat in 04 before he sold it. If you wanted to keep it 4WD it would take some work, but if you wanted just a RWD street VX drop in a SBC w/tranny and a cut to fit Driveshaft and even going carbureted would eliminate some headaches...

[etlsport]

there are a few v8s that would theoretically mate directly to your stock transmission.. problem would be that our stock trans is only meant for up to 285 ft lbs of torque.. anything over that and you are going to probably cause some damage..

the possible engines would be the
4.0L v8 from an olds Aurora
4.1, 4.5 and 4.9L pushrod v8s from caddy
4.5L northstar v8 from caddy

http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson...uroraSwap.html

[kodiak]

Aurora V8?......hmmm. Dam it; stop putting ideas in my head!

there are a few v8s that would theoretically mate directly to your stock transmission.. problem would be that our stock trans is only meant for up to 285 ft lbs of torque.. anything over that and you are going to probably cause some damage..

the possible engines would be the
4.0L v8 from an olds Aurora
4.1, 4.5 and 4.9L pushrod v8s from caddy
4.5L northstar v8 from caddy

http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson...uroraSwap.html

[VCrossfan]

Great info...Get ya a couple of shoehorns, grease and a BFH to get those in a VX...

there are a few v8s that would theoretically mate directly to your stock transmission.. problem would be that our stock trans is only meant for up to 285 ft lbs of torque.. anything over that and you are going to probably cause some damage..

the possible engines would be the
4.0L v8 from an olds Aurora
4.1, 4.5 and 4.9L pushrod v8s from caddy
4.5L northstar v8 from caddy

http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson...uroraSwap.html

[Chopper]

There’s not a lot of V6’s out there with significantly more power then the V6 that’s already in your VX. If you wanted to put a V8 in there you would need to replace the whole drive train. There is a member that’s doing this with an LS1 drive train. I think he was close to finishing the project.

You're trippin'....at 215hp our 3.5 liter was "modest" even by 2001 standards. Modern Hyundia 3.5 is bumping against 275...Nissan's over 300(3.7) much less the serious V6 guys in Germany. You couldn't sell a V6 with only 215 on tap any more....hell, they couldn't sell them then. I'm not trying to be mean or anything, don't take this the wrong way, but, our driveline is a boat anchor....a wheezy, overly thirsty,engine, mated to an overtaxed 4L30E 4 cog that was much happier in the Cimmaron...no matter how you program it. This car crossed some boundries, but the eng/trans certainly wasn't one of them. Strictly a case of what was available already, and cheap to buy.

[kodiak]

You’re right there are some new naturally aspirated freaks of nature out there right now,

but that’s why I said there’s not a lot of V6’s out there with significantly more power.

I didn’t say there wasn’t any. That French monstrosity in the 350z is pretty cool. The

only thing I don’t like about it is it’s French.

The (N/A) heavy hitters in Germany right now is the Porsche Cayenne V6 at 290hp and the

VW Touareg V6 at 280hp.

Back in 2001 the most powerful (N/A) v6 you could buy was in the Acura NSX-T

3.2 L V-6 engine with 290 hp @ 7,100 rpm and 224 lb-ft of torque and it

still had less torque then the Isuzu 3.5.

In 2001 The most powerful (N/A)V6 made in America was the Chrysler

EGG. High-Output 3.5L in the Plymouth Prowler. at 253hp and it was the

only American V6 with more power then the Isuzu 3.5.

In 2001 The most powerful (N/A) V6 made in Germany was the Mercedes 3.2L E32 at 218hp.

PS: You’re right about the transmission, but the engine is hard to beat.

[Triathlete]

The new owner of CoachReeds VX is AlaskaVX! You can probably shoot him an email for some info. I don't think he has done anything with it since he bought it. I think the main thing it needs is wiring. I remember pic in which CR had basically hacked all the wiring off to start fresh

[Bieredalsace]

You’re right there are some new naturally aspirated freaks of nature out there right now,

but that’s why I said there’s not a lot of V6’s out there with significantly more power.

I didn’t say there wasn’t any. That French monstrosity in the 350z is pretty cool. The

only thing I don’t like about it is it’s French.

The (N/A) heavy hitters in Germany right now is the Porsche Cayenne V6 at 290hp and the

VW Touareg V6 at 280hp.

Back in 2001 the most powerful (N/A) v6 you could buy was in the Acura NSX-T

3.2 L V-6 engine with 290 hp @ 7,100 rpm and 224 lb-ft of torque and it

still had less torque then the Isuzu 3.5.

In 2001 The most powerful (N/A)V6 made in America was the Chrysler

EGG. High-Output 3.5L in the Plymouth Prowler. at 253hp and it was the

only American V6 with more power then the Isuzu 3.5.

In 2001 The most powerful (N/A) V6 made in Germany was the Mercedes 3.2L E32 at 218hp.

PS: You’re right about the transmission, but the engine is hard to beat.

In the early 90's GMC built a cute little S-10 pickup called a Syclone. It had a 4.2 ltr. V-6 Turbocharged to beginning at 290 Hp. The truck was AWD and......it was an Isuzu!
So what else could be the perfect replacement? A turbo V-6 fitting in an Isuzu truck with AWD and a minimum of 290 Hp. Seems like the perfect combination to me!!!!


PS: what do you mean a French engine in a 350Z???

[kodiak]

Yep, The 350z V6 was designed by Renault.
The 4.3 was a GM 350 small block V8 with 2 of the cylinders cut off. Tuff little v6.

PS: what do you mean a French engine in a 350Z???

[Bieredalsace]

I forgot to mention that I think they were all automatics (could be wrong)

[Bieredalsace]

Some info I just found:

An absolutely exceptional and beautiful example of this original southern California rare, coveted and extremely collectable completely stock 1991 GMC Syclone AWD pickup with it's original matching # 4.3L turbocharged V6 engine with only 35K original and babied miles - obviously never abused! No history of any accidents and absolutely no rust whatsoever! Imagine what this 3500 pound truck drive likes - how about better than when Porsche builds a car with an intercooled turbocharger and four wheel drive! This truck must be seen to be believed and driven to be fully appreciated - the engine is as new, unbelievably responsive with excellent oil pressure and no oil leaks and which sounds absolutely magnificent, the 4 speed TH700 R4 (same as found in the Corvette) transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the engine temperature always remains cool. #2,503 of only 2,995 Syclone trucks produced by GM in 1991! If you are unfamiliar with these beasts, go to www.google.com or www.youtube.com and check out "GMC Syclone" and see for yourself how this truck achieved the distinction of being the quickest and fastest truck ever produced - an absolute wonder of engineering that produces 0-60 in under 4.6 seconds and a top speed of over 160MPH and burns up Ferrari's (see Car and Driver magazine - in 1/4 miles test the Syclone beat a Ferrari 348TS and at the Bandimere Speedway near Emich, Colorado the Syclone beat a Ferrari Testarossa with a 385 HP 12 cylinder engine in two 1/4 mile tests hands down!), alos will rip Corvette ZR-1's and Porsche Turbo's with ease!! Weighing only 3500 pounds, the Syclone was the first production truck to receive a 4 wheel anti-lock braking system and featured sport modifications and a lowered beefed up suspension and full time AWD which help keep the Syclone planted on the pavement meaning that these fastest production trucks in the world handle pretty good too! The Syclone has a liquid-cooled intercooler and although unconfirmed the club support sites rate the engine's actual horsepower at around 330HP. Capable of 0-60 in 4.6 seconds (Stock!!) and a quarter mile run in 13.4 seconds at 98 mph. 2,995 models were produced in 1991 and were only available in black.

[Triathlete]

This should fill the engine bay nicely

700 H.P 427ci 780 Ft Lbs. Torque
Displacement: 427 ci
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Bore x stroke: 4.125 x 4.00
Fuel system: sequential fuel injection
Rev Limit: 6400 rpm
Block: cast aluminum
Connecting rods: Callies
Pistons: Mahle:J.E

[Gussie2000]

Once i was told that the acura MDX's engine would perfectly fit the VX along with RDX turbo,since honda were once related to isuzu