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Since there isn't a specific area for the newer engines, I posted this here. I'll cite reference where I can. Most of the following information was...
The Isuzu 4J are a series of small 4 cylinder diesels used in Isuzu built small trucks and 4wd's (SUV's for those in the US). Displacement ranged...
This thread is an introduction to this engine for those newcomers wanting to know more. The Isuzu 4BD1 is a 3.9 litre four cylinder diesel engine....
This is a compilation of threads of interest on 4BTswaps.com and elsewhere on the internet. If there is something you'd like added, then post it up...
Hello. I am swapping an Isuzu 4bd1-t into a 98 silverado. I would like to use an automatic. What automatic would be best to use? The truck already...
Ok guys, I just finished re-assembling my 4bd1t after spending the last couple months with a full teardown and rebuild. I was very detailed with...
The 4BD1T's came with a selection of different turbos depending on their year and original market. Japanese spec motors came with an oil cooled...
Hi guys. New thread for any Isuzu parts you're looking for or any parts you've sourced that may help others. Post up and help someone out.bounce
Now that I have my motor I'm starting a thread. Here she is: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/damarble/diesel%20swap/CIMG0079.jpg ...
tired of the old 2F in the land cruiser, sucks on the interstate, sucks gas and sucks towing. After months of trying to figure out the best swap i...
I don't recall the name for these units mounted on the IP above the oil filter. My question, Do you need them? The reason asked is I found a...
Hi guys, I haven't posted here in a while so I decided to do a quick write-up on this. I am using a Dakota Digital Tachometer Interface kit part no:...
Hey everyone, Got my 4bd1t on the stand and beginning to rebuild it, but came across an NPR with a blown tranny and a perfectly good 4HEK1xs. ...
On my 4BD2 IP are 2 compensator's, one for boost and one is called aneroid compensator. I've been having a little hesitation as the turbo spools up,...
For the past 4 months my guy has been swapping a 4BD1T into a 2003 Tahoe. He wasn't able to put a lot of time into it every day but he has done a...
I am contemplating a diesel swap into my Land Rover Range Rover Classic (when the engine blows up). So far I have figured out a way to divorce the...
Isuzu made a 3.6 litre 4BE1 engine which was 10% better for it's capacity at power and torque than a non turbo 4BD1. I think this change is mostly...
Hey got my 4bd1t sitting on the engine stand ready for rebuild. Now its time to order the adapter kit. How many of you went with the isuzu diesel...
Ok, so I am finishing up my rebuild of my 4bd1t and my original turbo needs rebuilding and from what I have read on here, my non-wastegated turbo is...
I can't seem to find the factory recommended oil specs for this engine. I assumed that a diesel from this era uses 15-40 but I would like to make...
the 4bd1t has a dual split bell housing. One attaches to the engine via bolts mostly behind the flywheel (two above the flywheel) and the outer...
I keep making a new thread every time I see one too far for me to consider - how about just one place & we keep adding to it? Anyway, spotted this...
Hi, I am looking for a high RPM light weight Diesel for a Jet boat and the Isuzu 2.8 4Jb1t looks like a good engine but not enought power, what...
Got the 4bd1t running on a pallet yesterday with only a 400 cranking amp lawnmower battery, this is a battery that is smaller than you'll find in a...
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