irish44j
irish44j PowerDork
9/21/15 6:08 p.m.

I happen to have a couple of the former sitting around as spares for the rallycross car. And I happen to see a LUV on CL with no drivetrain. Can't seem to find any engine bay measurements, nor do I know jack about these little trucks, but always thought they were kind of cool. A nice 75% bump in power could be fun.

And yes, I'm sure it's a rustbucket lol...

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
9/21/15 6:12 p.m.

They have been fitted with Chevy 350s before. Not sure if that helps with sizing.

irish44j
irish44j PowerDork
9/21/15 6:15 p.m.

I'm hoping someone just says "no chance," since I have no idea why I'd want to do this anyhow, except I'm bored as hell and need a project car that is small, cheap, and interesting so I can get bored with it in 6 months and sell it off for what I bought it for after spending a thousand dollars on it, lol.

logdog
logdog GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
9/21/15 6:17 p.m.
Appleseed wrote: They have been fitted with Chevy 350s before. Not sure if that helps with sizing.

Yep. My father in law still talks about the one he put a 283 and powerglide in.

Wally
Wally GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
9/21/15 6:59 p.m.

TDI Swap?

KyAllroad
KyAllroad SuperDork
9/21/15 7:02 p.m.

I think there is plenty of room in this world for some BMW Luv action.

You should definitely do it.

RossD
RossD PowerDork
9/21/15 7:24 p.m.

Turbo Ecotech and 5 speed from a colorado. I think those bolt up like in the solstice...?

dropstep
dropstep HalfDork
9/21/15 7:29 p.m.

Guy in town has one there swapping a 4.3 into. There not massive but have a decent sized engine bay.

irish44j
irish44j PowerDork
9/21/15 8:32 p.m.

hmm....I may have to investigate this one and see what the rust situation is....

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
9/21/15 8:46 p.m.

The BluWv Truck.

EastCoastMojo
EastCoastMojo GRM+ Memberand Mod Squad
9/21/15 8:56 p.m.

Watching with interest.

classicJackets
classicJackets Reader
9/21/15 9:34 p.m.

I've also seen one with an LSx swap. It would be a good time. Mini-trucks are cool

G_Body_Man
G_Body_Man Dork
9/21/15 11:13 p.m.

Anything will fit if you do enough fab work. Fortunately, you won't have to do too much.

Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard GRM+ Memberand Associate Editor
9/22/15 6:28 a.m.

It's an Isuzu P'up. I bet you'll have no issues fitting an M42 into it.

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