Can anyone tell me if the parts for the gas trooper and the td trooper are the same except for the engine. I was hoping I could use the transmission, but I would like to use whatever else I could, air conditioner, suspension, radiator etc
Also,I was wondering if i found a Gas trooper in great shape (of the same year model, 1986)and wanted to put my TD in the gas trooper frame what besides the engine would i need to switch out the gas engine with a turbo diesel. I figure it would probably have a different computer, or the firewall might be a little different,but I am not sure.
Thanks so much
Billy

billy, im new to these trucks, but the transmision is specific to the td, for sure.i beleive the radiator is also,but things like suspension etc. should be the same... as for a swap to a gasser body, i would want them side by side, and meticulously cross referance as you go..definatley the fuel line/return seemingly would be important as well as i think gassers have pumps in the tank?? wiring harness it seems would be important for glow relay, and i may have overheard something about the tach...
hopefully some more experianced soul can verify/correct and or ad too this for you. fox

Try doing this google search for Isuzu engine swap, we've talked about this extensively
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