Trooper II Engine Swap

2 messages, Last post on Oct 13, 2009 at 9:16 PM

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#1 of 2 My 1988 Trooper II Questions by mpm55 Oct 13, 2009 (4:47 pm)
I own a 1988 Isuzu Trooper II. It has a rather beaten up old 2.6-liter V4 in it. I want to put in a 3.2 V6 in it or higher, i know this involves alot of remounting and engine rummeging but Im not sure how much. I know I want to get rid of the 2.6 but a 2.8 just isnt enough for me. Would the standard Tranny be able to mate with an engine higher than a 2.8? Ive already got 33" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ's sitting in my garage waiting for when i want my Trooper to really man up but I wont touch it till I have a better engine... Eventually after the engine is done i want to install a snorkel and a grille guard. But 88 grille guards are almost impossibl to find... especially since they discontinued them... My trooper book says 1984-1991 Trooper II parts are interchangable, is this true of brush guards too? Hope to hear from someone soon. Thanks Replies to this message: tidester (Oct 13, 2009 9:16 pm)
#2 of 2 Re: My 1988 Trooper II Questions [mpm55] by tidester HOST Oct 13, 2009 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: mpm55 (Oct 13, 2009 4:47 pm) While waiting for a reply here, you may want to check out Engine Swaps. Also, Isuzu Rodeo Engine Swaps may have some helpful information. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper