Honestly a few upgrades to the 2.6 and you'll notice a huge difference performance wise. The bell housings on the trannies are different which is why you can't find much about people swapping out a 2.6L. If they want a larger engine in a first gen Trooper, they just buy a truck with the 2.8L not a 2.6L. The trooper might take more work than, say, a wrangler or a chevy pickup, but once you get to that point, you're building from scratch, and no longer asking people "will XXX bolt up to YYY without too much modification?" Is there a compatible engine to swap with a 1988 Isuzu Trooper II? I'll be interested to see how it performs. They recently stopped making them. But plans have changed. Best mod would a cam and header as others have mentioned. If anyone has done this sort of build, any success/horror stories would be great. 260 and the 270. files for free Diagram Of 99 Isuzu Rodeo Engine V6 and Idler Pulley Proper belt tension is 99 Isuzu Trooper engine replacement Motor swap 1999 Isuzu trooper 1998 Isuzu 2001 Isuzu Rodeo This video illustrates the method I used to remove, clean, and replace the EGR ... as 1996 to 1999 year models. 1988 Trooper Special Edition, 133K miles, spectra red, rebuilt 2.6 engine, New tires are DONE!The 2.6 is a good engine, until i hit the hills outta town heading up to flagstaff, and im bogged down to 40 mph in 3rd gear, getting passed by people doing 75.. I recently got an unbelievable deal on a work truck, so while working on a friends bronco, I've decided to turn the Trooper into a play toy. I also plan on swapping the trans at the same time, and would like to go auto, any suggestions for a solid tranny that bolts up with that 4.3l?The 2.8L V6 is a GM motor making the swap to a GM 3.4L or 4.3L relatively easy. Most here are running the 260 torque cam. Delta cam makes 2 cams for these engines. The pics have been deleted and so have the links from my sig.Trail Truck: 2001 Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Rear LSD, Front Aussie Locker, DOR Drop Dif, HD Torsion Bars, OME 912s, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15 The goal here is a trooper that can keep up with the broncos and other mud slinging machines.
If you're talking mud truck, then it really doesn't matter what shell you start with, since it's basically a drivetrain stuck on a frame with a body tacked on. Im pretty sure you could swap in a v6 transmission but someone else would have to chime in on that.1988 Trooper Special Edition, 133K miles, spectra red, rebuilt 2.6 engine, New tires are DONE!I understand the the hill going up to Flag, its a big one. The 2.8L V6 is a GM motor making the swap to a GM 3.4L or 4.3L relatively easy. There is also a cam grinder in Canada doing some custom grinds. I am planning on putting in a new tranny at the same time..The 2.6 was the biggest Isuzu engine that would go in there. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 20 guestsDiscuss anything related to drivetrain mods here (Engine &Transmission Swaps, lift, gearing, exhaust, etc)I have been browsing through old threads and have of course seen the many postings about engine swaps for the old 1st gens, but i havent really seen much on anyone swapping out the 2.6l for the 4.3l chevy. Probably cheaper and easier then an engine swap.Jerry cam, with headers and a new 2in exhaust. Isuzu V8 Conversion Projects - It also seems to loose power quite easily when climbing hills offroad, maybe the terrain is different here in az, but she is giving me constant headaches.. It will take an SAS to fit it, which you would do anyway if you're talking mud slinger. I believe the engine is a 2.6 L (4ZE1) I-TEC fuel-injected engine and it's a manual transmission. They even come with word counts and reading time estimates, if you take that into consideration when choosing what to read. If they want a larger engine in a first gen Trooper, they just buy a truck with the 2.8L not a 2.6L. (or maybe i just got lost in the endless readings of the threads) I even noticed someone making a comment that it wont bolt it in as easily as it does with the 6cyl.
It is in great shape with only 100K miles on it. The pics have been deleted and so have the links from my sig.The best header is a Calmini if you can find one. 1990 Isuzu Pickup with a Chevrolet 327 V8. The 2.6L is an Isuzu motor. The 2.6L is an Isuzu motor. Your other option will require a complete donor vehicle and swapping a GM V-6 over (need V6 tranny and related parts). With that said I am looking for more HP. No bigger than 2 1/4 tubing with high flow cat and muffler. This swap is actually easier if you have a 4 cylinder automatic because the Lexus motor and bell housing will... bolt directly to the stock Isuzu transmission, no adapter is needed. Isuzu V8 Swap ™ Public group. Get the best deals on Complete Engines for Isuzu Trooper when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. With that said I am looking for more HP. What engine swap would provide the most HP while also being a reliable engine and still a 5 speed manual.ANY "swap" is going to be complicated.
Thanks in advance.Nwkaustin you don't need to swap the engine to get more hp. Welcome to IzuzuV8.com We’re Always UNDER CONSTRUCTION! If you've got the tools and the skills to fabricate mounts, crossmembers, suspensions, etc. This should definitely breathe some new life into your trooper... please post some pictures of your rig! What engine swap would provide the most HP while also being a reliable engine and still a 5 speed manual. I'm running the 260 but have a 270 i want to try when I can find the time to do the swap. I have a 99 trooper that I was initially going to find a replacement 6cyl to replace the problematic, oil burning 3.5. wanted the v6 for the decent feul milage, as this was my work truck/tool hauler. The exhaust you will have to have made locally.
If you're talking mud truck, then it really doesn't matter what shell you start with, since it's basically a drivetrain stuck on a frame with a body tacked on. Im pretty sure you could swap in a v6 transmission but someone else would have to chime in on that.1988 Trooper Special Edition, 133K miles, spectra red, rebuilt 2.6 engine, New tires are DONE!I understand the the hill going up to Flag, its a big one. The 2.8L V6 is a GM motor making the swap to a GM 3.4L or 4.3L relatively easy. There is also a cam grinder in Canada doing some custom grinds. I am planning on putting in a new tranny at the same time..The 2.6 was the biggest Isuzu engine that would go in there. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 20 guestsDiscuss anything related to drivetrain mods here (Engine &Transmission Swaps, lift, gearing, exhaust, etc)I have been browsing through old threads and have of course seen the many postings about engine swaps for the old 1st gens, but i havent really seen much on anyone swapping out the 2.6l for the 4.3l chevy. Probably cheaper and easier then an engine swap.Jerry cam, with headers and a new 2in exhaust. Isuzu V8 Conversion Projects - It also seems to loose power quite easily when climbing hills offroad, maybe the terrain is different here in az, but she is giving me constant headaches.. It will take an SAS to fit it, which you would do anyway if you're talking mud slinger. I believe the engine is a 2.6 L (4ZE1) I-TEC fuel-injected engine and it's a manual transmission. They even come with word counts and reading time estimates, if you take that into consideration when choosing what to read. If they want a larger engine in a first gen Trooper, they just buy a truck with the 2.8L not a 2.6L. (or maybe i just got lost in the endless readings of the threads) I even noticed someone making a comment that it wont bolt it in as easily as it does with the 6cyl.
It is in great shape with only 100K miles on it. The pics have been deleted and so have the links from my sig.The best header is a Calmini if you can find one. 1990 Isuzu Pickup with a Chevrolet 327 V8. The 2.6L is an Isuzu motor. The 2.6L is an Isuzu motor. Your other option will require a complete donor vehicle and swapping a GM V-6 over (need V6 tranny and related parts). With that said I am looking for more HP. No bigger than 2 1/4 tubing with high flow cat and muffler. This swap is actually easier if you have a 4 cylinder automatic because the Lexus motor and bell housing will... bolt directly to the stock Isuzu transmission, no adapter is needed. Isuzu V8 Swap ™ Public group. Get the best deals on Complete Engines for Isuzu Trooper when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. With that said I am looking for more HP. What engine swap would provide the most HP while also being a reliable engine and still a 5 speed manual.ANY "swap" is going to be complicated.
Thanks in advance.Nwkaustin you don't need to swap the engine to get more hp. Welcome to IzuzuV8.com We’re Always UNDER CONSTRUCTION! If you've got the tools and the skills to fabricate mounts, crossmembers, suspensions, etc. This should definitely breathe some new life into your trooper... please post some pictures of your rig! What engine swap would provide the most HP while also being a reliable engine and still a 5 speed manual. I'm running the 260 but have a 270 i want to try when I can find the time to do the swap. I have a 99 trooper that I was initially going to find a replacement 6cyl to replace the problematic, oil burning 3.5. wanted the v6 for the decent feul milage, as this was my work truck/tool hauler. The exhaust you will have to have made locally.