Vx Re-do???

**mbeach** · 04/13/2006, 04:51 PM

I've always wanted to build a Super Seven clone with a Bimmer S50/ S52 motor (US 3.0/3.2L M3s).
Maybe it will fit in the VX..?

**Joe_Black** · 04/13/2006, 07:05 PM

Okay Wayne, maybe this will appeal to your sense of "going against the grain" and appreciation of fine machinery: A Mercedes OM617 turbo diesel driving a dog box (Quaife or Jericho?) with some Finnish-style injection tuning. You can have as much power as the structure will sustain (pyrometer a must!) and the best part is simple, easy tuning with no electronics. Engines and parts aplenty, and the jaw-drop factor guaranteed. Oh, and you're environmentally friendly too!

**volume311** · 04/13/2006, 09:31 PM

Lemme get this straight, they are bolting a 700R4 to the 3.5/3.2?

**E-ZooZoo One** · 04/14/2006, 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by volume311

Lemme get this straight, they are bolting a 700R4 to the 3.5/3.2?

Not yet, but it�s happening very soon in a Honda Passport � and if all goes well, the example will no-doubt be followed�

Here�s another discussion about it at Planet Isuzoo

Jerry Lemond (JLEMOND), The Original Isuzu Guru / Authorized Factory Technician Instructor (retired), has been working with Andre (Starchild) on all of the particulars� but it�s staring to look like everything will bolt right together.

Andre is using a rebuilt TH700R4 (4L60) / 60* V6 housing configuration transmission, with a shift kit, new solenoids, etc. - which cost a fraction of the cabbage it would have taken to buy a rebuilt 4L30.

We�re all keeping our fingers crossed, because with our 3.2s and 3.5s, it is highly unlikely that we will ever run into the �known performance limitations wall� of that particular transmission� Plus, it�s a two wire install (one 12-volt positive connection + one TV cable), with a lower first gear (= quicker off-the-line, and a lower craw ratio), and a slightly higher overdrive ratio (= better highway mileage / lower RPMs at-speed)... Win + win + win

**Chopper** · 04/14/2006, 06:24 PM

Drove to Orlando, a few weeks back , to look a Caterhams. I'm too damed big for any of the cars I love.6'3", 34'inseam 185lbs., Worst of all... size 12 feet! Lotus and anything they ever designed, is just not my friend. Doesn't matter how much I love their product. Joseph, Joey, Joe--You figure because I bought one automotive novelty act, I am up for giving birth to another?? Some of those Euro deisels are fun tho. We had a Toureg with the big diesel in it for a few weeks... you could twist my arm. Course that means I gotta go back to the woods, so I can cook my own go juice...gettin' too old for all that.

**Joe_Black** · 04/14/2006, 10:06 PM

No worries on the fuel, you can still use pump diesel. And it's not too radical of a swap as some have already done it into the 2WD late-model Trooper. And if have doubts about the tunability or power output of the 5-cylinder MB engine just check these video clips out...

http://www.saunalahti.fi/~hecekiel/dieselboost_demo.mpg

http://students.tukkk.fi/tuukka.sim...ot/kiikala.mpeg

http://students.tukkk.fi/tuukka.sim...sukiihytys.mpeg

http://students.tukkk.fi/tuukka.sim...ukiihytys2.mpeg

http://students.tukkk.fi/tuukka.sim...uvideot/std.wmv

http://students.tukkk.fi/tuukka.sim...7liukasta2.mpeg

http://www.kolumbus.fi/sallatoimi/ep/veto1.mpg

Not to mention how Audi spanked all the gassers at Sebring recently with their new diesel formula car.

**Chopper** · 04/17/2006, 07:05 PM

You're preaching to the choir, when it comes to German diesels. My greasy little fingers have been wraped around one or two fun oilers.

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