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BigGreenMonster
11-02-2005, 09:23 PM
does anyone make a kit with the bolt on parts similar to the aa kit for the toyota trucks? a bud of mine asked me to look into it for him... no luck on the serch... thanks for the help
lttlbddy
11-02-2005, 09:31 PM
Not for an '89 Rodeo. The Rodeo didn't exist until '91
CPOM
11-02-2005, 10:14 PM
I haven't seen any v8 conversion parts made for Isuzus.
paulevans76
11-03-2005, 07:21 AM
the only bolt on stuff for isuzu's is the kind YOU cut, weld, drill holes in, and then bolt on :flipoff2:
lagrange151
11-03-2005, 07:28 AM
put a lot of vaseline around the engine compartment and start with a 4.3L put it in real slow until she get used to it then move up the 350
Pinkstonmm
11-03-2005, 09:22 AM
There is not a whole lot of aftermarket support for isuzus. All of the upgraded parts on my trooper are custom, thats part of the fun.
usmcdoc14
11-03-2005, 09:54 AM
the only bolt on stuff for isuzu's is the kind YOU cut, weld, drill holes in, and then bolt on :flipoff2:

no shit :laughing:

oh and you forgot "Bleed while installing" :flipoff2:
American
11-03-2005, 01:58 PM
put a lot of vaseline around the engine compartment and start with a 4.3L put it in real slow until she get used to it then move up the 350
OMG that is awesome!
Indyguy
11-03-2005, 05:22 PM
put a lot of vaseline around the engine compartment and start with a 4.3L put it in real slow until she get used to it then move up the 350


:laughing:

Folks, we have a winner! I would suggest using KY though... the vaseline will eat through latex and that just leads to a whole list of other problems you don't want to be dealing with.
BigGreenMonster
11-03-2005, 10:18 PM
thanks for the help... i reckon it was not an 89 then... oh well... i kinda figured there was not going to be a kit. i will pass on the news... thanks again :flipoff2:
rodeo guy
11-03-2005, 11:09 PM
Actually, some crazy canadians are making a basic kit for Isuzus. Includes engine and tranny mounts and instructions. http://www.ultimatecustoms.ca/ They make em for the 350 and 302s.
randii
11-04-2005, 02:21 PM
put a lot of vaseline around the engine compartment and start with a 4.3L put it in real slow until she get used to it then move up the 350
Funny! :laughing: FWIW, a 4.3 fits pretty easy, even without K-Y. With a V8 , though you can cram a short-block in pretty easyily, when you start bolting the accessories on, things get really tight really fast. :p

Randii