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Greg

Greg

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:D

So I picked up a new aluminum LS 5.3 block and LS1 heads a few weeks ago.... thought about putting it in the Willys, but it's probably too much for 1/2 ton parts and 37's. So I have a builder LS engine, but nothing to put it in.

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Then, another "good deal" came up today.... a complete, running Isuzu 4BD1T. This is a 4 cyl turbo diesel, similar to the Cummins 4BT... but smoother, quieter and smaller. With some work (injectors, better turbo, intercooler) they can put out around 400-450 ft/lbs and get 25-28 MPG. This one came out of a truck that had 130k miles on it, but also has a 'rebuilt' tag on the side of the block. The guy drove the truck before pulling it and said it ran great! Again, I have nothing to put it in.... but a TJ pickup that was stretched on 33's would make for a neat daily driver!

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I really need to get back to work... distract myself from finding all these neat engines!
 
Magerdgr

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Greg said:
:D

So I picked up a new aluminum LS 5.3 block and LS1 heads a few weeks ago.... thought about putting it in the Willys, but it's probably too much for 1/2 ton parts. So I have a builder LS engine, but nothing to put it in.

20171220_112254-L.jpg



Then, another "good deal" came up today.... a complete, running Isuzu 4BD1T. This is a 4 cyl turbo diesel, similar to the Cummins 4BT... but smoother, quieter and smaller. With some work (injectors, better turbo, intercooler) they can put out around 400-450 ft/lbs and get 25-28 MPG. This one came out of a truck that had 130k miles on it, but also has a 'rebuilt' tag on the side of the block. The guy drive the truck before pulling it and said it ran great! Again, I have nothing to put it in.... but a TJ pickup that was stretched on 33's would make for a neat daily driver!

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There is a gently wrecked '99 TJ on KSL for $1000, be a great builder.
 
Tonkaman

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Greg said:
:D

So I picked up a new aluminum LS 5.3 block and LS1 heads a few weeks ago.... thought about putting it in the Willys, but it's probably too much for 1/2 ton parts and 37's. So I have a builder LS engine, but nothing to put it in.

20171220_112254-L.jpg



Then, another "good deal" came up today.... a complete, running Isuzu 4BD1T. This is a 4 cyl turbo diesel, similar to the Cummins 4BT... but smoother, quieter and smaller. With some work (injectors, better turbo, intercooler) they can put out around 400-450 ft/lbs and get 25-28 MPG. This one came out of a truck that had 130k miles on it, but also has a 'rebuilt' tag on the side of the block. The guy drove the truck before pulling it and said it ran great! Again, I have nothing to put it in.... but a TJ pickup that was stretched on 33's would make for a neat daily driver!

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I really need to get back to work... distract myself from finding all these neat engines!
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Oh hell yeah! I like where this is headed
 
Greg

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I have enough project Jeeps..... for now. ;) I think both the LS and 4BD1T are going to sit for awhile. Eventually I'll do something with them.
 
Greg

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DaveB said:
Greg, the LS could "sit" in one of my jeeps while you wait...:cool:
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I bet, Dave! You're not the first to be so generous to help me find a place to store it! :p


Hickey said:
I need that Jeep like I need another hole in an engine.
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:eek:


sawtooth4x4 said:
How much do those Isuzu diesels go for these days?
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I paid $800 for this one and feel like I overpaid a little, but it was running. I had 2 of these Isuzu engines awhile ago that were builders to make one complete engine along with a bunch of aftermarket parts that I sold for $1800. - https://www.rme4x4.com/threads/2-isuzu-4bd1t-diesel-engines-w-extras.105138/#post-998237


BlueWolfFab said:
Must have sold because the ad is gone
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Figured it would go quick! I'm nowhere near ready for another Jeep project.


Herzog said:
Why wouldn't you put the 4BD1T in the Willys Crawler?
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I could, but it just doesn't seem like the best use for the 4BD1T. They're very heavy at 750#'s, the Vortec 4.3 is almost half that weight. I think the 4.3 would do a lot better when you needed RPM's to climb something.

I really think a rig that was setup for overlanding/back country driving would be the best use for it. At 25 MPG with a 20+ gallon tank, that's 500 miles of range.... I think a TJ pickup on 1/2 ton axles with 108" wheelbase and 35's would be kickass!
 
Greg

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Shawn said:
Personally, the cool factor of the 4bd in a flaty over rides the weight. That is so cool!
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X-D

While I agree that it's cool, I just don't think it would work well in the Flatty for what I want to do. I think the way the 4BD1T makes power, wouldn't be great for shooting up ledges. Plus, the cost of making it work verses the 4.3 is pretty substantial.
 
Noahfecks

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I take comfort in the fact that Greg has sourced and stored motors for my upcoming projects. Thanks Greg!

I have a 54 Chevy truck that is just aching for that 5.3 and my GTO is almost done :devil:

That diesel appears to be properly configured for and early 80 series when you decide to come back from the dark side
 
Greg

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Noahfecks said:
I take comfort in the fact that Greg has sourced and stored motors for my upcoming projects. Thanks Greg!

I have a 54 Chevy truck that is just aching for that 5.3 and my GTO is almost done :devil:

That diesel appears to be properly configured for and early 80 series when you decide to come back from the dark side
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Oh come on.... that GTO has been "almost done" for 5 years now!! At that rate, I'll have a vehicle for both engines before you can put them to work!

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