I know this has been done in Isuzus, anyone ever explore it in a Monty? A 2004 Rodeo bellhousing would bolt to the engine and trans. Would have to custom fab a 4x4 oil pan, and since the supercharged versions are FWD, the throttle body needs a u-bend since it points at the firewall. Solid engine, good HP (probably close to 300), timing chain, alternator up high where it belongs. It's a 90 degree block so would be wider than the 3.5, but I have a 2" body lift to install so that might help if the engine needs to sit a bit higher.

Thoughts?

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