Yup, TOD works just fine, as does 4-lo (and low it is in first gear!) and his TOD on/off switch for some RWD VX fun!No idea if he ever got the Cruise working 'cause I never use it anyway and haven't driven the truck in a few months.
Sorry about never getting that wiring diagram posted. I found it, but my scanner isn't working for some reason. I can take some pictures of it if you think it might be helpful but it sounds like you are getting it worked out fine on your own.
Plus I'm a little busy with my own project. Finally got my garage cleaned out and started working on pulling my Dragon VX's blown engine and swapping in the 02 Axiom motor. Planning to do a write up on it when I'm done.
Great work. Did you know Isuzu built at least five VX's with manual shift and TOD??? Yes, that's right, rally competition models. You can verify this plus learn a thing or two by consulting the VX parts book. Sections 2-20 and beyond detail the pedals etc. If you don't have access let me know, I'll have my wife scan and post the manual transmission pages. Good luck.
If you have the time that would be great!!!
Just learned something... the same AR-5 manual that we're swapping into my VX was also used on the Pontiac Solstice GXP. That car featured a dual-turbo 2.0 L I4 Ecotec engine that made 260 hp and 260 lb-ft torque while getting 19/28 MPG. The VX is heavier by almost a thousand pounds, but you'd drop a good chunk of that just by going from a V6 to an I4...
So since we know an AR-5 mates to an Ecotec engine is it conceivable that you could swap that engine instead? Discuss...![]()
Another nice thing about the manual swap is getting a better crawl ratio because the AR5 has a lower first gear than our auto.
Stock VX crawl ratio: 2.86 (1st) x 2.48 (T-case) x 4.30 (axles)= 30.5
Manual VX crawl ratio: 3.75 (1st) x 2.48 (T-case) x 4.30 (axles)=39.9
Sounds like the difference is noticable???
Also, did you know that the VX auto tranny was used on '91-'92 3 series BMW's? So there's another engine option.
You guys should be talking to Bruce Garland in OZ. He built several manual shift VX's for competition, like the Australian Safari Rally etc.
No thanks, not trying to make my engine less reliable AND more expensive to fix.![]()
Good point. Merely letting the gang know all the options out there.
Yup, its got a super low first gear. I haven't wheeled much in a stock VX, but I can tell you I was going down a really steep hill at about 3-4 MPH just letting it cruise down in 1st. Going uphill it pulls really well too.
I'll see what I can do today and put them up in my gallery.