Been lurking for some time now, and figured I would post my project. This is my 92 isuzu pickup. It was my fist car, and origonaly a 4cyl. Blew the head gasket and got a new car for a DD. I got a good deal on a wrecked Grand marquis, that donated the trucks new drivetrain. When I first did the swap it had a shift kitted AOD, but that got old fast. Ive only had it to the track once, with the AOD, 14.7 @ 91mph, I didnt think that was too terrible for a stock non HO (e6) automatic. Swaped it out for a T5 and thats how I drove it for a while. Recently I got a good deal on an explorer intake, and thats where the turbo build started.

Here pictures so far

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Old shot when it was AOD

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old tires..

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Some mockup. Not much room to work with.

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FMIC from a evo9. cant get much more direct then that.

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non HO comming out.

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HO engine, so happy to get rid of e6's. Also got a f303 cam.

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about ready to go back in. Explorer intake and 42's.

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Radiator's new home.

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box of some hotside parts.

Updates to come.

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

should be a fun mini truck

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Awesum

We're doing an LS1 one of these atm. Before you had the intercooler there, how was it for radiator and fan room? Any idea on what it weighs?

Oh and could you tell me what your wheelbase is as mine is a LWB cab chassis.

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

The radiator was really tight before. Maybe 1/2 inch between the water pump pully and the radiator. I had to have an electric fan in front, and this was the stock 4cyl radiator, but it still kept it running around town at about 190*. As for weight, I took it to the local dump and had it weighed when it had the AOD in it and it was a little over 3200, Alot more then I thought it would. But it is a full boxed frame with a 10bolt chevy rearend. Im still amazed on how solid it was built. What year is yours, acutally an isuzu or is it the new one thats really a rebaged s10? Im not sure on the wheel base, but I will measure it for you tonight.

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Mine is a Holden Rodeo which is a rebadged version of yours.

https://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=106137.0

I'm hoping with alloy motor, Th350 and a minamilistic tray to keep mine under 3000. We're looking at shortening the chassis and was wondering how much shorter yours was. I'm hoping to "notch" the radiator support panel and move the rad forward a bit to allow some slimline fans behind it.

What are your wheels off?

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

The wheel base is 108in. You should be able to get the weight down under 3000. The 3200 was with a full bench seat, about 50 or so pounds of stereo stuff, and the heavy automatic. My wheels are off of a 90s suburban, they are 16in mags, pretty light too. Its tough to find decent 6 lug rims.
Got the motor and transmission in today also, working on the hotside tonight and tomorrow, Ill get some pics up when I get a chance.

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Eek mine is at 119inches

Can't wait to see some pics

 

update

Update.

Made a jig to cut my bends with a chop saw
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working out the hotside
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the plan
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merge getting welded up
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its good to have a buddy that can weld
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all welded up
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Working on the downpipe and charge pipes this week. I will get some pictures when I can.

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Awsome build. G/L

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Very nice. Following with interest!

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

This is cool!!! Keep it up, and Good Luck with the build!!!



Matt

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Got the downpipe pretty much done. Also got my 3.5in dynomax bullet, so the rest of the exhaust will be finished up by the end of the week. Heres some pics.

3in vband, necks up to 3.5in all the way out.
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Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

looking good always loved the mini trucks. should be alot of fun. how does that radiator setup work

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Good looking project. Where did you get the motor mounts?

Luke

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Thanks. Im not sure on the radiator yet. Im moving it to the bed now and havent ran it yet. I think it will work fine, but the fan will be on most of the time.

Thanks. They are modified solid mustang mounts.

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Now you dont see that everyday. Very cool build

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Thanks. When I started the swap I wanted it to be something other then a s10 with a 350. Most people that see it dont even know what it is, or even know what an Isuzu is.

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Very nice build.

 

Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build

Sorry about no updates for a while, school has kept me busy.
First things first, the old radiator just wasnt keeping it cool so..

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I dont have any completed engine shots, but Ill snap some soon. I do have a couple videos though.

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Re: 1992 Isuzu pickup Turbo 5.0 build [UPDATE: running with videos]

Nice setup