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-mike
-mike
http://www.isuzuperformance.com/isupage/hist/timeline.html
-mike
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Heck, Isuzu designs engines all the time for their commercial trucks, they don't need anybodies help.
-mike
I also hope that in the forthcoming Trooper replacement there is a non gas version along with the TOD. Imagine that combo. Dare I think of a Isuzu Trooper Wannabee Limited with a diesel engine, TOD, roof rack and a moon roof the size of Cleveland?.
I just plain love my Trooper. I just hope Isuzu/GM doesn't mess around too much with a good thing.
-mike
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-mike
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I have heard that the 4L and 5L Isuzu diesels built in the Duramax factory may also power Toyota SUVs someday.
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I have heard Isuzu may be working on a hybrid / diesel SUV similar in size to the Trooper.
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I still hold out hope that in a few years Isuzu will bring back a model called the Trooper. Maybe it will be considered a "retro" car like the VW bug.
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I think the 2003 Trooper was sold to GM to become the Trailbalzer / Envoy / Bravada in mid design. GM influenced it to finish development to look like a GM product. Notice that Isuzu will introduce a new mid size pickup truck and it is based on the same platform as the GM Trailblazer / Envoy / Bravada. It will be an Isuzu rebadged as a GM. That is more evedence that Isuzu designs were taken over.
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Isuzu does not have a model larger than the Ascender. Maybe that will be a huge new thing called Trooper. Maybe it will have the interior space larger than the competition while having better handling and off road ability and longevity like the Trooper. It would fill the nitch lost when GM dicontinues the Astro/Safari in terms of carrying capacity and towing capacity. Ford Aerostar was the only other competiton for that nitch. The Astro/Safari also has a following like the Trooper. Did you know they once built the Astro with a stick shift? Part of the definition of this nitch is to fit in a garage that won't hold a Suburban and tow 5000# and have a huge interior capacity. Now do all that powered by a straight 5 cylinder 4L Isuzu diesel with hybrid technology on the torque converter so it can shut off in stop and go traffic and the batteries could be ballast to keep the center of gravity low and there could be 120VAC/22VAC power outlets for providing electrcal power on the trail and emergency power for the house and Isuzu will have a huge following of fleets that need the power and space and families that need to carry people and tow a camper on on on .....
I'll stop now.
boxtrooper
No retro Trooper
It's a sad day but what can you do...
-mike
Ron Kociba, Chief Engineer, Truck In-line Engines, GM Powertrain. "By using our global resources, our team set out to build an engine that would demonstrate its outstanding capabilities in extreme conditions and the results have been outstanding."
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They tricked out that straight six for racing and got it up to 650 Hp...
I heard that the Isuzu Ascender will be powered by a V8. I wonder if it will be a GM V8 or an Isuzu V8. Nice if it is a V8 version of that same straight six in the Trailblazer, that would make it a very powerful V8. V6 * 1.333 = V8 so 275Hp * 1.333 = 367 Hp.
At $75,000 it has just about everything including looking like a close relative of the Trooper. It is truly a Box. I also bet it will go darn near anywhere a human would dear to tread.
Edmunds does say it may appear as outdated to some. It is a brand new MB Model. Some people do care about true SUVism and the form follows function is evident to me. Damn I love it. Now where do I get the $75,000.
I strongly believe if people had just sat in a Trooper let alone actually drove it we would not have been in the position. I cancelled my subscription to Consumer Reports just prior to buying my 2001 Trooper Limited.
I just plain love this truck.
-mike
I'm beginning the process of looking for a roof rack for the trooper and want to use the existing predrilled holes I've read about. (I have a 2001 S)
Is there any trick to getting the roof trim piece off without breaking the plastic brackets holding it on? I'd rather hear from someone who has done this before I accidentally start breaking any plastic tabs. Thanks I'll post pictures as this project continues.
-Kevin
Jim
Thanks to all.
Thats what I thought, but I just wanted to hear from someone who has been there. If all else fails I'll try the car wash approach
-Kevin
boxtrooper
-mike
I agree that it won't be an Isuzu engine. A V8 would be a new engine for Isuzu, and I don't see Isuzu building any more NEW consumer vehicle engines with a USA appeal at this point.
-mike
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&loc_code=index&content_code=05299300
The reason is probably so that the Bravada which is destin to become a Caddy next year will also get it.
The Assender will probably get that option as well. The I6 though is more than powerful enough, the problem is with the rest of the vehicle falling apart and the lack of a good 4wd system.
-mike
I was amazed at how good it felt at 80. I got up to 90-95 for a short bit, overall very smooth at higher speeds, mostly kept the cruise set at 75.
-mike
I just called Covert Isuzu in Austin, TX and they quoted $700 for the 30k service (4 wheel drive). This is VERY high! What price is everyone else paying?
thanks...
Now some basics which need to be done:
Repack front wheel bearings
Replace tranny fluid
(NOTE* my dealer will charge me about 140.00 to do the above two, and I will do the rest myself)
Replace front and rear diffy fluid
Replace 4x4 actuator fluid
New fuel filter
New Power steering fluid
Bleed brakes
Change Antifreeze
lube body points
replace drive belt (NOT timing belt)
Replace Air filter
Replace oil and filter
and then there is a bunch of checks: exhaust, brakes, fuel lines, water hoses.
So if you do most of the above yourself your looking at no more then 170.00 in parts.
Also Jiffy Boob will charge you about 150.00 to change your tranny, diffs and actuator, which are the main important things to have done.
-Ryan
Am noting that gas milage has improved slighly after the 30k service.
Re-pack Wheel Bearings
ATF -> Redline Synthetic
Diffys -> Redline
TOD ->Redline
T-case ->Redline
steering check
brake fluid-> Redline
PS fluid ->Redline
-mike
I have heard, though, that this kind of handling issue can be due to the front end alignment of the vehicle (if it's not well aligned, the crosswinds will affect you a lot more). I'm hoping that's it.
-mike