Isuzu Sucks!!!

[Cyrk]

What about a universal aftermarket Cat?... From Random Technology:
http://www.randomtechnology.com/

Also MachineVX is running aftermarket Cats (Magnaflow High Flow cats), he might be able to chime in and lets us know where and how...

[StormTROOPER]

I wonder if that's how they got their name.....I..su..zuzu. I would have bought this VX even if Yugo made it. (too bad Honda didn't)

[JAFO]

I wonder if that's how they got their name.....I..su..zuzu. I would have bought this VX even if Yugo made it. (too bad Honda didn't)

Now wait a minute, have you guys forgotten that Honda's first SUVs where Isuzu's. Honda Passport (Rodeo) and Acura SLX (Trooper). Also there are many vehicles that you may associate with other markes but where made by Isuzu. The Chevy Luv pickup in the seventies and Geo Storm for example. Also the DuroMax diesel in the Chevy trucks is an Isuzu engine. The cab over comercial compact deisel trucks that you see running around as everything from tow trucks, cargo delivery, parking lot vaccum/sweepers with the Chevy or GMC badge. They're Isuzu.

I have had two Isuzu vehicles my family has had three others. With the exception of the heavy rubber side modeling that the dealerships installed in the mid eighties on the trooper in Phoenix Arizona, no one in my family has had a complant. Ok I lied, one other... Bring back the Trooper!

[Dallas4u]

I don't think there's any doubt that Isuzu makes good a good product... their dealer network just doesn't good a good enough job at standing behind it.

[Doc4h]

What about a universal aftermarket Cat?... From Random Technology:
http://www.randomtechnology.com/

Also MachineVX is running aftermarket Cats (Magnaflow High Flow cats), he might be able to chime in and lets us know where and how...

That will be my next step but then I will have to pay for it. And I should not have to do so since my warranty is still good and is covering the repair as it stands. Also the dealership will not install aftermarket parts. If any one does have part numbers or links for an aftermarket fix please let me know thanks. I knew I could count on all of you for some good feedback thanks again

Also if anyone has a good exhaust guy in the NY NY area in case I decide to flip the bill myself.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

I personally was looking into the Magnaflo Cats @ their website as I'm definately going to replace from my cat's back with either a dual in dual out Magnaflo muffler or dual Magnaflo mufflers at the bumper with exhaut tips and was curious what the cost would be to replace the cat's as well.

They were reasonably priced IMHO at about $74 a piece and that is for Stainless Steel lifetime guaranteed.

The website also has a Magnaflo dealer finder utilizing your zip code. I was surprised to find out my "old" custom exhaust shop is now a dealer and plan on seeing him next spring/summer.

Going to a Magnaflo supplier/dealer would most likely negate shipping costs too.

[Hotsauce]

The BEST exhaust guy in NY is kOOks, located in Bayshore.

http://www.kookscustomheaders.com/

They do amazing show quality work. Bring money, and lots of it.

John C.

[MachineVX]

I'm happy with the magnaflow cats. The pipes to the cats are 2", I think, and the appropriate magnaflow cat fits just fine. They are reasonably priced, easily installed, and I did see a small performance gain, as indicated by my accelerometer.

[Doc4h]

Hey Machine VX thnks for the input. If Isuzu is still telling me I have to wait to march for parts I will most likely go with thoes. If you have a part# that would be great. If not no big deal. Thanks. May be I will end up with a real dual exhaust right now I am running a Borla which I love, maybe soon I will have two. Now the trick is not to think about the $$$.

[Raque Thomas]

Can you guys running dual exhaust, or any exhaust other than stock for that matter, post some sound clips? I'm trying to determine what I want to go with, and all I have heard is the PV (which I didn't particularly care for). Any help would be appreciated!

[Doc4h]

I would but as you know my VX is in the shop. I will say this for now; I had the PV2 and waited for it to mellow but after about 4000 miles I gave up it was a bit too loud for long trips and if you did not feel like cranking the radio. Performance gain, well there was a bit but to tell the truth I was reluctant to punch the gas at times because of the noise. Don't get me wrong I have a custom Harley with straight pipes so I like loud just not all the time. The boral has a great deep sound that’s not that loud and performance feels the same. Part# from Borla is 40658. Also you can order from them direct to save time.

[MachineVX]

Speaking of sucking Isuzu --

Isuzu was working on an all new SUV to compliment their only current offering, the Ascender but in a press release today from the NADA convention, said SUV has been dropped due to cost constraints. Isuzu will bring the North American market a version of the Colorado/Canyon twins (now triplets) called the i-280 and i-350, obviously because one uses the 2.8 liter 4-banger and the other the 3.5 liter I-5 engine, both as seen in the Chevy/GMC. So Isuzu becomes the official truck manufacturer where you could get a Chevy Trailblazer and Colorado (complete with “rare” Isuzu badges) with a better 7-year/75,000 mile powertrain warranty than Chevy could offer. Makes me wonder while Isuzu Motors America is still kicking

http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000210029820/