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 Converting Raider to Diesel
#887446
05/26/08 06:10 PM
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Joined: Oct 2000
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Hi, I have a question for diesel savvy people. Is it possible to convert my 87 Raider to Diesel using a Isuzu C223-T. Of course I mean with not much hastle and fabrication.
1987 Raider - auto, Weber carb, bouncy seat, 31 Coopers,
1989 4Runner 4 Cylinder All stock
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 Re: Converting Raider to Diesel
[Re: jsanch]
#887447
05/27/08 03:31 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Anything is possible with $$ and time. It will be a lot of work - motor mounts, driveshafts, clearancing for the trans & t-case, making sure the shifters come through in a handy spot, radiator & intercooler, etc.
Will you gain more drivability? Seeking better fuel economy in these times of expense?
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Converting Raider to Diesel
[Re: jsanch]
#887448
05/27/08 03:42 AM
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Joined: Oct 2000
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I am seeking better gas mileage. I might have access to a rusty diesel Isuzu Trooper so I was just wondering if the conversion might be possible. If it requires quite a lot of work it might not be worth the hastle and money. I live close to the Mexico border and fill up my VW Passat TDI with $30. Diesel sells at $2.06 a gallon, so you get the idea <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.
1987 Raider - auto, Weber carb, bouncy seat, 31 Coopers,
1989 4Runner 4 Cylinder All stock
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Re: Converting Raider to Diesel
[Re: jsanch]
#887449
05/27/08 04:23 AM
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Joined: Aug 2001
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you would be better off to find a mitsu diesel, as a doner vehicle. Still will be some work but no near as much as the transplant fro the Isuzu
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