Hello:
I'm the new kid on the block. I build streetrod chassis for a living. I picked up a 1941 Ford
1-1/2 ton a couple of months back and a 6BD1-T Isuzu. I had a Turbo-400 built for the engine with a Gear Vendors underdrive mated to it. I'm in the process of building a new chassis for the truck, it will have a Chev 1-ton independent front and a Ford Dana 70 in the rear. I'm also running 19.5 wheels on both ends, with truck type tires, yet to be determined. I look forward to being here and learning something new.

Thanks, Randy

 

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That ISUZU 6 is not a bad Idea what year is the powerplant? I am thinking mid to late 80s early 90s 120hp/2800rpm 462ftlbs/1800rpm what did it come out of? most I know came from motor homes. Do you have pics? thanks for joining.

 

Rustin:
It came out of a 1980 GMC 1-ton pickup special ordered by the county for a road boss. I was told that it got around 32 mpg. This engine was rated at 140 hp before the turbo was added.

Randy

 

Welcome to DB!!!

Sounds like a cool project.

 

WOW! Are you going to keep the same rear gearing for the economy? or are you going for the power. You have a unique combination there. any modifications to the power-plant. for being 5.7l You think there might be a possibility of using some 5.9l parts?

 

Rustin:
The rearend is from a 1986 Ford F-350 Diesel p.u. with 3:54 gears

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I'm clueless on what on the engine will interchange.

 

Hi Randy.

 

Might not be a good Idea. Some machining would be required. Might want to look into using a P-pump if possible? Thats a long shot tho.

 

 

Welcome!