Hi all,
I'm about to venture into doing an engine swap from a 3.9 carbed V8 to an Isuzu 3.1 TD, retaining the V8's autobox.
The current box seems to always shift at quite low revs, no matter what I do with the kickdown cable (though the kickdown is definately working).
Is there any way for me to check if the internals of the box are TDI or V8 spec, is there a code on the outside of the box or anything?
Assuming it's a V8 box, I've read the gearing will be horrid for a diesel. I've seen mention of changing the valve block for a TDI one, but can't find info on doing this.
Would anyone be able to help? If anyone has any other info, or parts, or even a 3.1TD or similar that would be of use, please also get in touch!
I plan to do a full build thread to make a 'bible' of how it's done. It'll be getting done properly, that's for sure!
Cheers, James
I'm about to venture into doing an engine swap from a 3.9 carbed V8 to an Isuzu 3.1 TD, retaining the V8's autobox.
The current box seems to always shift at quite low revs, no matter what I do with the kickdown cable (though the kickdown is definately working).
Is there any way for me to check if the internals of the box are TDI or V8 spec, is there a code on the outside of the box or anything?
Assuming it's a V8 box, I've read the gearing will be horrid for a diesel. I've seen mention of changing the valve block for a TDI one, but can't find info on doing this.
Would anyone be able to help? If anyone has any other info, or parts, or even a 3.1TD or similar that would be of use, please also get in touch!
I plan to do a full build thread to make a 'bible' of how it's done. It'll be getting done properly, that's for sure!
Cheers, James