Thread: Isuzu 4BD1T conversion

Take a look at my thread on the 4BD1T conversion I did on my Defender - 16000+ks and going very very well. PM if you would like to talk over the process

Christopher

PS Thread is in Isuzu Landies section

Option 'B' for box is the Isuzu MSA/MXA 5spd which naturally mates to the engine then an adaptor plate is required to mate to the the intermediate case on the LT-230 transfer. Dougal on this forum has been running and developing one for a while now.

This gearbox is larger and heavier than the LT77(s) or R380 but it's designed from the off to handle this engine.

As for the Chinese jobs, I'd like to hear/read some more intell on these however, they appear to have the oil filter in the right spot - to miss the front propshaft - and the 12volt option/fan to clutch 'package' is a good selling point for this conversion.

Lots of experience with these engines from AULRO members. Have fun