This would make a nice swap

[sacramentophil]

If you have the auto tranny, then Isuzu's 3.2/3.5 DOHC V-6 will bolt up to it. Depending on the model year, it'd have 190-250 HP and loads of low-end TQ.
Of course, bolting it up to the tranny is where the "easiness" ends. But, if one was inclined to swap out the stock engine for anything else, this may be one of the cheapest/easiest to find.

[socal318ti]

Do you have any proof that this works? I just happen to have an Isuzu engine sitting in my garage at this point. (I used to own a trooper before my Ti)

[sacramentophil]

Same transmission, the GM 4l30e. (92+ Troopers).
Somebody on an Isuzu forum was talking about swapping a BMW engine into a Rodeo, but everyone figured that'd be lame.
The 3.2/3.5 in ti, though...that'd be smokin'!

[socal318ti]

Interesting. Maybe if I had some more time to do this I just might atempt it. But for swapping engines I think I'll stick to german only.

[GDB]

And here I was hoping you were talking about the early 90s 4cyl Isuzu engines

[sacramentophil]

heh...that would be quite a downgrade, with its 120-125 HP at the crank.

[hotdog19d]

it seems pretty interesting, but its still BMW sacrilege

[GDB]

Originally Posted by hotdog19d

it seems pretty interesting, but its still BMW sacrilege

so are autos, so it's all good