Originally posted by coachreed
I recall seeing pictures of someones VX that says 5L on the side as opposed to 3.5L... is there a 5L motor that will drop in easily? or is this some kind of custom stroked motor, or what?
In case you haven't figured out the answer to that question yet, all they did is partially debadge the side of their car by taking the 3 and the 'point' off. The quickest easiest way to 'soup up' your VX!

Sorry to hear about your engine problem. I am sure that everyone reading this is having one of those "There but for the grace of God go I" moments. I sure hope that Isuzu end up coming thru for you. Stories like your could really end up turning a lot of Isuzu's most fanatical customers against them. It's becoming more and more common here to see people that love the VX but not it's parent company.