VADriven.com Forums

Notices
Offroad / 4x4 Because you're never too old to play in the mud.

engine swaps

 
Old May 3, 2007 | 03:18 PM
Share
  #1  
grantsmith's Avatar
grantsmith
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
grantsmith has disabled reputation
Default engine swaps
So.... my rodeo broke haha... i either get a new engine or new car... i would only get an engine if i could swap something better in.. i was wondering if there are any conversion kits to swap a 350 into a rodeo
Reply
Old May 4, 2007 | 04:17 AM
Share
  #2  
cootees's Avatar
cootees
Ivy Tadita
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,212
Likes: 0
From: Roanoke, Va
cootees will become famous soon enoughcootees will become famous soon enough
Default Re: engine swaps
Maybe check around on the isuzu boards but I have not seen or heard of any swaps like that.
Reply
Old May 4, 2007 | 07:07 AM
Share
  #3  
CHAHONDA's Avatar
CHAHONDA
corona connessuer
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,425
Likes: 0
From: GUAM
CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA
Default Re: engine swaps
Originally Posted by grantsmith
So.... my rodeo broke haha... i either get a new engine or new car... i would only get an engine if i could swap something better in.. i was wondering if there are any conversion kits to swap a 350 into a rodeo
what year rodeo?
Reply
Old May 4, 2007 | 07:08 AM
Share
  #4  
grantsmith's Avatar
grantsmith
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
grantsmith has disabled reputation
Default Re: engine swaps
95..... i was just wondering.. i wnat a v8 to put in it
Reply
Old May 4, 2007 | 12:01 PM
Share
  #5  
Verbal's Avatar
Verbal
r0tard
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
From: DC Burbs
Verbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these parts
Default Re: engine swaps
If you can weld, anything will fit.
Reply
Old May 4, 2007 | 05:57 PM
Share
  #6  
ChevyMudtruck's Avatar
ChevyMudtruck
just a little 4x4
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,273
Likes: 0
From: 757
ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck ChevyMudtruck
Default Re: engine swaps
Originally Posted by XratedSi
If you can weld, anything will fit.
x2

however you will probably have to do some cutting and moving the firewall . . . i'm sure they make a 4.3 v6 swap . . .swap them alot into the little trucks . . good little engine . .. .basically a 350 with 2 cylinders cut off
Reply
Old May 4, 2007 | 07:13 PM
Share
  #7  
grantsmith's Avatar
grantsmith
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
grantsmith has disabled reputation
Default Re: engine swaps
i mean.. i just want more power and reliable..... and something now isuzu.. since well we all no that isuzu isnt really the best car make haha
Reply
Old May 4, 2007 | 07:13 PM
Share
  #8  
grantsmith's Avatar
grantsmith
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
grantsmith has disabled reputation
Default Re: engine swaps
but if it all falls through i think im getting an old 85 toyota truck... gonna lift it and put 37' M/T's baja claws on it
Reply
Old May 5, 2007 | 05:15 AM
Share
  #9  
Verbal's Avatar
Verbal
r0tard
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,815
Likes: 0
From: DC Burbs
Verbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these partsVerbal is infamous around these parts
Default Re: engine swaps
Swap in Isuzu diesal...FTW!
Reply
Old May 8, 2007 | 06:49 AM
Share
  #10  
CHAHONDA's Avatar
CHAHONDA
corona connessuer
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,425
Likes: 0
From: GUAM
CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA CHAHONDA
Default Re: engine swaps
Originally Posted by ChevyMudtruck
x2

however you will probably have to do some cutting and moving the firewall . . . i'm sure they make a 4.3 v6 swap . . .swap them alot into the little trucks . . good little engine . .. .basically a 350 with 2 cylinders cut off
true a 4.3 should fit very well and provide great torque
Reply

Thread Tools

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:00 AM.