Thread: Isuzu to various models?

That then lead me to thinking , could I fit my reco Isuzu and LT95 (with future Turbo fit ) to any of the following ;

Classic Range Rover ( hasn't someone on here done this?) Rovercare, Vern, DRanged, Dougal, JC for a start
P38 Range Rover
Discovery Series one its been done, seen one on ebay
Discovery Series 2 there is one in the US Isuzu diesel Disco - Expedition Portal Forum

I'm thinking that for rego in Oz, the P38 and the D2 (by virtue of factory emission standards achieved by the original factory fitted engines) would have to achieve lesser emissions than are possible with the 4BD1.

certainly I know of D1 and RRC conversions (usually turbo'd)....

time to $tart $aving up for a project ?

Emmission standards issue makes sense.

So the best option is to find a 1985 4 Door Hi line RR that has a shagged engine and transmission and convert away

Notwithstanding engineering etc , etc

The 4BD1(T) was used in trucks until the mid 90s. So there should be no problem getting one approved and legal in a D1 (indeed people have done this). The D2 is a grey area, but may still be possible.

My brother has a 4BD1 / R380 in a disco 1, so it is possible. It was fitted by the previous owner. If you want to turbo it, you would have to route the compressor to air intake plumbing via the front as there is no room for a crossover pipe. Shouldn't be an issue if you want to intercool it tho.

Mark - that may be the one you saw on ebay about a year and a half ago.

Cheers

Bojan

The D1 and RRC swaps will be very similar, but the sheetmetal in the D1 engine-bays seems to have changed a little during it's life and this may mean some work-arounds.

My RRC is pretty much exactly what you're looking at. 1985 4 door, long stick gear lever, vogue interior (hi-line in Aus).

The cross-over pipe on my engine runs behind the rocker cover. I'd recommend an intercooler and the MSA gearbox. Grubb's new short-stick kit for these can't be far away. Wouldn't there be more value in selling the county whole and building up a new vehicle with the truck engine (factory 4BD1T) and matching MSA gearbox?

Originally Posted by land864

Emmission standards issue makes sense.

So the best option is to find a 1985 4 Door Hi line RR that has a shagged engine and transmission and convert away

Notwithstanding engineering etc , etc

there was a RRC LSE (longer wheelbase RRC) advertised last week - ebay perhaps

it had no engine or gearbox but the rest was supposed to be OK

Try a different seat rail arrangement to get more leg room. That will not address the other creature comforts though.