So here's the questions:
#1 i don't want to wait till i can afford to buy a new motor so does anyone know where to get a good used?
#2 I am planning on buying new fuel injectors (ok reman'd) and the TBI spacer, will these fit to the next motor if i go that route?
#3 I have com acrost this web dealer
http://www.engine-parts.com/GMV6/gm2834stkr.html claiming to just kit the present engine up to the 3.4 lvl with a new block. Is this visable for what i would want?
#4 Also i am planning on lifting the truck up 3 inch with a suspention redo with this kit
http://www.pureisuzu.com/3_87-91_trooper.htm Has anyone got tips or info? Is this a good kit to get?
OK, here goes, I can help with some of these:
1) Check your local wrecking yards or
www.craigslist.org for a 3.4 from a '93-'95 Camaro or Firebird. Doesn't matter if it's an automatic or manual trans, either will adapt regardless of the trans in the ZuZu.
Another good source online is
www.car-part.com which is a nation-wide+ collection of wrecking yard databases, you just may find a good one in your area. Check eBay as there are some deals to be found.
2) You might want to wait on the injectors, the 3.4 requires larger injectors (from a 4.3 V6 TBI). Or, just pick up a 4.3 TBI and do that mod to the existing motor, using the 2.8 TBI injector pod. When you swap-in the 3.4, just restore the 4.3 injector pod to the TBI and away you go. There's a lot of info here on how to do the 4.3 TBI swap, use the Search feature. Or we'll get into that more at a later time.
3) Not recommended. Boring a 2.8 block to 3.4 specs puts it far past the maximum recommended oversize. Note they say that each block must be sonically tested. That's because the bores are so thin that any 'core shift' in the block will likely rupture the bore into a water passage. Even if there's [barely] enough meat in the 2.8 block to work, all it'd take is one overheat or minor scoring/scuffing issue and the block's worthless. At least with a regular 3.4 block, you'd be able to rebuild it again. Another good reason not to, the 3.4 block was strengthened to handle the extra power (up to 200hp normally-aspirated, with a few Hot-Rod goodies).
4) Calmini stuff is of good quality and quite $$$ too. Here's another place with a lot of aftermarket accessories for on-road and off:
www.independent4x.comAnyhow, I'm sure there's plenty other swappers who will chime in.
Meanwhile, take a gander at the World's Longest Isuzu 3.4 Swap Thread:
http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=33457Some companion threads:
http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=33051http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=35134http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic....a89b8ef6409f2a7http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=35953http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=26253Anyway, that oughta keep you happily reading for a while!
These threads will likely answer most any question you may have about the swap. Feel free to post with others.
I do have a packet of info including swap writeups, tuning tips, etc etc that I can send along if you'd like.
Just post a Private Message to me (be sure to include your e-mail address) and I'll forward the info to you.
HTH & Enjoy!...........ed
