The Japanese Vehicross was/is based on the earlier (and possible better*) 1998 3.2 V6D1 engine used in the Trooper. Unlike the 3.5 (V6E1) which produces 215 bhp the 3.2 produces 190 bhp.

The differences between the two engine models are the size of the cranks and con-rods. I also believe only the 3.2 has hydraulic tappets.

Does anyone agree?

Kirk

* better - in that it had a lot of testing for the Trooper and does not suffer from the same oil starvation problems.