Thanks guys, yeah this indeed is a very clean piece with minimal abuse. Quote:
Originally Posted by trammway If I were there, would have retained the engine and fitted LPG kit for regular use and petrol for offroad. |
Jammy probably uses his 440 in this configuration. Actually I am not too convinced with the safety features in LPG kits here. Also the set-up is cumbersome with the cylinder n all. Besides, there are very few outlets here and far away from my place. Also, i think the feel of running on petrol can't be compared with the LPG and I want to enjoy that in normal driving as well. Quote:
Originally Posted by GoSlow you are building up the story really well buddy!...how well do you think the isuzu petrol will do in terms of fuel efficiency....Also, it would be quite simple to plonk in a XD3P mill with the 4x4 in there which is standard on the 550, wouldnt this be more cost effective? |
Thanks man, just trying my best to narrate it properly. Well, we expect the mileage to be around 11. Thats not phenomenal improvement but much better than the stock ones. Besides mileage, the other two reasons, more importantly, as I mentioned, were the repairibility aspect and the transition to a 5-speed system. I could have tried to afford the hurricane if the later conditions were met. In a nutshell, the engine change was not primarily for the cost aspect or economy. Also, our whole purpose was to stick to petrol, so we never thought of going the Xd3P way.
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Originally Posted by JayD ..why did u buy a 440 and not a 540/550?? | Quote:
Originally Posted by randeep04 ...I had driven a 540 once in Chandigarh with an Isuzu 1.8 petrol engine mated with a 4WD gearbox taken from a Isuzu 2.4 diesel engine. It worked superb. You could try this option also after discussing with experts.... |
Watch this space, the picture will be clearer very soon
-regards,
Last edited by Kandisa : 19th January 2009 at 13:36.
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