Well, I really am behind the times. I’m amazed at the outputs from these diesels. Always been impressed with the 2.7 tdv6 but it is a premium product (ie big $$$). The ranger and d-max aren’t premium by any measure. You could probably walk into a wrecker and get a low k engine and loom for $5k. saw a 2009 ranger 2.5l diesel 21k on motor for $12k, 2wd.
These new diesels have amazing fuel economy. the isuzu manual crew cabs have combined l/100km of 8.4. down to 7.2 on open road. they wouldn't be too far behind the weight of a D1.
These figures are for the isuzu d-max.
Isuzu 4JJ1-TC Hi-Power
Description: 3.0 litre turbo-diesel, in-line 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
Maximum torque: 360 Nm @ 1800 —> 2800 rpm (manual)
333 Nm @ 1600 —> 3200 rpm (automatic)
Maximum power: 120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Bore x stroke: 95.4 mm x 104.9 mm
Displacement: 2999 cc
Compression ratio: 17.5 : 1
these are for the ranger :
Type: 2.5-liter DOHC in-line four-cylinder, four valves per cylinder, common-rail electronic injection, turbocharged diesel with intercooler
Capacity:2499cc
Bore:93mm
Stroke:92mm
Compression:18.0:1
Fuel:Diesel
Max Power:105kW @ 3500rpm (EEC)
Max Torque:330Nm @ 1800rpm (EEC)
Type: 3.0-liter DOHC in-line four-cylinder, four valves per cylinder, common-rail electronic injection, turbocharged diesel with intercooler
Capacity:2953cc
Bore:96mm
Stroke:102mm
Compression:18.0:1
Fuel:Diesel
Max Power:115kW @ 3200rpm (EEC)
Max Torque:380Nm @ 1800rpm (EEC)
This is without mentioning the 3.2 dura torq which has 147 kw and 470 nm which is coming in the ranger.
As I said, I really am behind the times. These are big numbers. I am hard pressed to believe these cars actually reflect these numbers in their performance on the road. Puts my 4.6 to shame which I reckon has got plenty of go and tows 2-3 ton beautifully. These newer diesels must feel like race cars!
Or do these numbers not tell the real story?
