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#9 of 17 changing engine from 95 body to 96 body by outoluk Jan 14, 2008 (7:57 am)
is it possible to put a 4 cyl 95 engine that was connected to a standard tran. in a 96 body that had a v-6 connected to an auto tran. and if so what would it take to do so?
#10 of 17 Re: 2001 Rodeo Engine [nogorodeo] by cliff85j May 07, 2009 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: nogorodeo (Oct 01, 2007 10:56 am) I know the honda passports use the same 3.2L V6 engine. Isuzu built the passport for honda.
#11 of 17 will this swap work??? by breuklander Jun 05, 2009 (6:11 pm)
i recently bought a 95 rodeo, the motor is locked up. It currently has the 3.2 with the coil pack. My friend has a 3.2 out of another rodeo but it has the distributor. So my question is can i use the 3.2 with the distributor and just do away with the coil pack? Any tips or suggestions you can give me will be appreciated. thank you for your help. Replies to this message: insanemods (Aug 16, 2009 9:27 am)
#12 of 17 Re: will this swap work??? [breuklander] by insanemods Aug 16, 2009 (9:27 am)
Replying to: breuklander (Jun 05, 2009 6:11 pm) To All,   I am currently performing this conversion on my Honda Passport. This vehicle is 4 wheel drive, and I am swapping in a chevy sb mated to a 700R4 trans while maintaning the original tranfer case. The original engine had a spun bearing and was too costly to rebuild. This is why I choose to swap in a V8. One thing I wanted to aviod was drive line Mods. The Isuzu transfer case spline will accept a 700R4 trans. I made a two piece adapter to make this happen. However, there is interfirence problems with the front drive shaft. I had to modify the trans oil pan a bit and move the center line of the power train 1/2 " to the drivers side to make clearance. A lift kit would make this swap much easier.( If interested I will manufacter this adapter for around $500.00) The Engine oil pan fit with no problems there is about 3/4" clearance around the IFS. Distributor is no problem either. Although, I wanted to aviod the drive line mods, I will have to shorten the rear drive shaft. The engine mounting is simple I extended the original engine perches out about 6' via 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 square tubing and modified the Isuzu mounts to work with the V8. I haven't tried to fit a starter in yet and I think I may have a problem there. If so, a gear reduction starter will fit with no problem. I plan on using shorty headers for an S10 V8 conversion.   Well this is where I'm at on this swap, I am now working on cleaning, painting and resealing every hting before I reinstall every thing for good. I will post pictures as soon as posible
#14 of 17 1994 Rodeo engine swap by cdolce Aug 16, 2009 (1:46 pm)
I have a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo- 3.2L/4L30E. When my 3.2 dies, I would like to swap this motor out with a chevy/gmc 4.3. is this possible, or should I just trade it in for a Blazer? Thanks! cdolce Replies to this message: insanemods (Aug 16, 2009 2:58 pm)
#15 of 17 Re: 1994 Rodeo engine swap [cdolce] by insanemods Aug 16, 2009 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: cdolce (Aug 16, 2009 1:46 pm) The GM 4.3 is just a 350 small block with 2 cylinders chopped off. I have fitted an SB 350 in my 99 passport with lots of room to spare. My best guess is the 4.3 should fit with no problem. However, swapping a V8 or V6 into the rodeo is not easily done. Depending on how you want to go about it. You will need to make many mods, to make this work. I could not find any adapters or engine mounts for this conversion. I don't believe you can maintaine the 4L30E for this swap. The 4L30E does have the GM 60* bolt pattern and there are adapter plates available, but I don't know how you would get the starter to bolt up with this set up. If you would like to maintaine the original T-case and go to a 700R4 trans as I did. You will either need to build your own adaptor or I can build one for you. (Inquire at mryder02hotmail.com) I recommend a lift kit to make this swap easier. Another option is to swap out the T-Case to GM. You will need to have your drive lines modified and figure out the shift linkage. Also if your existing speedometer isn't cable run. you will need a transfer case with a speed sensor and it may need to be calibrated if it works at all.
#16 of 17 98' and 00' same? by brandon442 Oct 26, 2009 (11:05 pm)
the engine in my 2000 Honda passport is shot, and I'm ready to swap it out with another good running motor.    i was looking around on craigslist and found a rebuilt motor in great shape form a 1998 Isuzu rodeo, their the same type motor, i just don't know if the to years are compatible.    does anyone know if the 1998 will fit into the 2000 without any major changes being made?
#17 of 17 98 Isuzu engine swap by butterflylady Oct 30, 2009 (10:58 pm)
I have a 98 Isuzu Rodeo that i have someone that is interested in buying. He has a 95 engine he wants to put into it. i was wondering if the 95 engine would fit in the 98 body. if anyone can help me out wit this that would be very appreciated. thanks.

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