Good news from Isuzu:
http://www.isuzunewsbureau.com/download.php?id=150&type=file
A short clip:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today recognized the Isuzu 3.5-liter direct-injection gasoline V6 as one of the first engines that meets the EPAÆs tough new Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements. Isuzu was recognized along with other automakers at a ceremony here announcing the Tier 2 Vehicle and Gasoline Sulfur Program, which was finalized in December 1999 and begins taking effect for the 2004 model year.

For 2004, 25 percent of each manufacturerÆs output of cars and light trucks must meet the standard; full compliance is not required until the 2007 model year.

Tier 2 requires vehicles to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by at least 75 percent versus pre-existing levels. The Isuzu direct-injection gasoline V6 reduces NOx emissions by 87.5 percent versus its conventionally fuel-injected predecessor.

This part isn't isuzu related, except in the area of an Asian company putting out an impressive engine, and we spend a lot of time talking engines.

In February, Sabaru is releasing a 300 HP turbocharged Forester which will probably work it's way over here and compete with high-end models....at a much cheaper price. With Recaro seats.

http://www.cartoday.com/content/news/singlepage.asp?in=5549

They're doing it with a straight 4, so I'd imagine torque and low-end power would be low, but HP is a number that impresses people.

[color:"white"]? 04 Rodeo DI ?[/color] 75k mi, body damage on the 1st weekend I got it.