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Old Scout 08-25-2002, 01:56 PM Why can't we buy these here! http://www.nav-international.com.br/ingles/default.asp http://www.nav-international.com.br/caminho.asp?centro=ranger.asp RFR2212 08-25-2002, 02:07 PM I dunno but that'd be a sweet motor to have in a ranger! Pete mike 08-25-2002, 02:27 PM Because on the whole diesel has a bad reputation amongst consumers in the states. bleh. rkcrawl 08-25-2002, 02:47 PM I'd have to agree with Mike. I wouldn't mind seeing the 4.5L in a half ton... DEnd 08-25-2002, 02:59 PM Once upon a time you could... back in the mid 80's Ford sold diesel rangers (Escorts too). I had an 85 Escort Diesel and the damn thing would get around 55-60 MPG Highway bad part about it was it only had 52 HP. I miss that car........ Too bad they didn't sell Rerard 08-25-2002, 03:18 PM Originally posted by rkcrawl I'd have to agree with Mike. I wouldn't mind seeing the 4.5L in a half ton... Aren't they putting a 4.5l diesel in the f150's in ~04 ? evilfij 08-25-2002, 03:31 PM That motor is a Land Rover 300TDi bored out (might be stroked I forgot) with a varible vein turbo. No fooling. Rover sold the rights to international and international is now making it in brazil. Wicked amount of torque for such a small motor. Ron Old Scout 08-25-2002, 03:43 PM Originally posted by evilfij Rover sold the rights to international and international is now making it in brazil. Ron It looks like you can buy one in a SUV stateside and it's not a Rover! http://www.crosslander4x4.com./Crosslander24fallssm.jpg http://www.crosslander4x4.com./ wild1 08-25-2002, 03:45 PM I work for an International dealer up here. Quite awhile ago at a meeting we were told about some of the new engines to come out. I have seen and driven the new v-8 that is comming out in the new fords sometime soon. We were told this fall. It is a vt365 in our trucks. Very torquey little engine. We were also told once this engine has been out for awhile they will bring out the v6 which will be built for smaller suv's. That engine will be availible here and in the States. Old Scout 08-25-2002, 03:54 PM Originally posted by mike Because on the whole diesel has a bad reputation amongst consumers in the states. bleh. All thanks to the GM crap! evilfij 08-25-2002, 04:00 PM I am buying a crosslander. Ron Old Scout 08-25-2002, 04:17 PM Originally posted by evilfij I am buying a crosslander. Ron . Kind of looks like a Disco/Trooper, but I guess it's a KIA! http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/am4x44u/truck_tech/4x_trucks/aro.htm http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/am4x44u/truck_tech/4x_trucks/aro103.gif http://www.4x44u.com/pub/k2/am4x44u/truck_tech/4x_trucks/aro10.jpg RFR2212 08-25-2002, 04:45 PM Originally posted by Rerard Aren't they putting a 4.5l diesel in the f150's in ~04 ? I've heard that rumor too... who knows... could be a cool, useful truck.. sure wouldnt be no f-250 er 350, but could be nice fer a tow rig for lighter rigs Pete CJ5-Man 08-26-2002, 12:27 PM http://home.off-road.com/~cj5/sm_P8260024.jpg saw this in a junkyard, didnt have an engine in it YellowIH 08-26-2002, 01:12 PM I've been looking at buying a 'Stroker but the quad cab SD's are way outta the price range right now......I was looking at a four door f-150 this weekend and was just wishing it was available with a 'Stroker...damn that will be sweet.....'04...hmm that's next year to the auto makers ain't it.....maybe next Fall.... :( oldjeep 08-26-2002, 01:16 PM Originally posted by Old Scout It looks like you can buy one in a SUV stateside and it's not a Rover! http://www.crosslander4x4.com./Crosslander24fallssm.jpg http://www.crosslander4x4.com./ "The only thing we can compare it to is a Land Rover Discovery or a Hummer" :rolleyes: They're pratically the same vehicle arn't they? A soccer mom wagon and an under powered SUV the size of a dumptruck CoryL 08-26-2002, 01:42 PM Originally posted by RFR2212 I've heard that rumor too... who knows... could be a cool, useful truck.. sure wouldnt be no f-250 er 350, but could be nice fer a tow rig for lighter rigs Pete Blue Oval News (http://www.blueovalnews.com) You'll find it in there somewhere. I'm pretty sure it's a "go." evilfij 08-26-2002, 05:32 PM "They're pratically the same vehicle arn't they? A soccer mom wagon and an under powered SUV the size of a dumptruck" LOL! I talked to the guy at cross lander. He is sending me the packet. Maybe I can get the place here to be a dealer. They are targeting the agricultural market. IFS front though which sucks. Maybe I can just buy a crate engine :) Ron rkcrawl 08-26-2002, 05:36 PM Originally posted by CoryL Blue Oval News (http://www.blueovalnews.com) You'll find it in there somewhere. I'm pretty sure it's a "go." It looks like it'll happen in 2003 if those reports are accurate. No it won't be a 250SD or 350SD, but compared to a V8 Gasser 1/2 ton, I bet it would be killer. Hell the HP is better then the 5.9L in my Ram 1500, and I bet that 415 ft/lb torgue the kicks the 5.9L ass too. Question would be: would be it a lot more affordable, VS just plunking down the $$$ for a 250SD? GRMhick 08-26-2002, 08:35 PM Yeah, i also heard rumors of a diesel Hybrid ram 1500 to come out sometime... but who knows when. I am still thinking of putting a 3.9l 4cyl cummins in my 1500 ram with the 318 goes. And are they actually going to be able to bring the croslander over here? They tried it before, but with the ARO name, and it never happened because there are too many laws in the US about what has to be in cars (safety standards- Air bags and what not) that it would be so expensive to put it all in, that the truck would be more expensive than most SUV's on the market today. That is why it didnt go into production for here.. so i wannt know, how are they going to be able to do it now?:rolleyes: Garrett | |