Isuzu Trooper V8 swap Lexus 4.0L 1UZFE

[@Bikedueder]

A friend of mine owned this exact body style about 20 years ago. It still ran and drove well enough for him. Now there's one for sale locally, for a ridiculously low price. Looks like original paint still intact and no rust to speak of. Even the interior is livable. This video has me VERY tempted. My wife barely stands my steadily improving 1970 Torino as it is, haha. If I bought it I'd have to sleep in it for a week. Once the Torino is done, I will be on the lookout for one of these most likely.

[@hithummah]

everything in this video screams the 80s

[@petershellady3407]

What other word is there that can describe this swap achieved by you two gentlemen other than Brilliant? Absolutely Brilliant!

[@tico1970]

Awesome work!! I have a 86 trooper, 2.3L......I really need that V8 engine...

[@dylanshipman6445]

I have a 1988 trooper with a 4.3 vortec swapped into it. I bet this engine here is incredible.

[@Project_Bronze_114]

Very nice! I’m planning on doing something similar to my ‘95 eventually.

[@K9EMT]

Awesome job guys. I need this in my life! Love my 3.4, but that looks sweet.

[@grantblackwell8901]

Where did y’all buy the snorkel. I’ve been looking for one for my trooper

[@ianbottomley3283]

Out flippin standing!

[@doughboy1966]

That is beyond awsome.

[@symoncapel]

Thanks for sharing! Maybe one day I'll have the cash to do the swap haha

[@naterally2176]

the 1.8L isuzu came in the chevy luv geo storm and S10s.... blows head gaskets what a heap

[@achmadfalah5967]

Dear Mr Johnny.... i am on progres for doing as U did... using toyota 1UZ engine... almost similiar right.... thanks to You.... that Your vidio verry Helpfull for me. Thanks a lot.. cheeerrrsss

[@TheAnthroheart]

Bloody Fantastic!

[@jochenschutte6804]

You'll in Nashville? I'm local. Great job! Looks sweet!

[@JohnPhilyaw-r5w]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[@yosho1502]

A dream toy.

[@toxictraveller1892]

my 3.2 is rolling over at 355,000. squeezing another 10,000 kl out of her before going your way. Lexus for the win!

[@wesharris6982]

Bad frickin ass

[@coolray99]

You look like the SEAL trainer from BUDS CLASS 235

[@thegage1984]

j5 hats off man great swap

[@TheEgv69]

Job well done fellas, I'm sold!

[@AbdiAmer-f1d]

Is the 4×4 drive still working or have you canceled it?

[@trevorthrift3121]

Right on boys! Nice freakin work!!

[@lowtoe8030]

so sick!

[@christophethunt8888]

So what transmission was used?l have a 1992 with an automatic and a 3.2 litre.

[@Garyminor-br2iy]

can THIS BE DONE WITH THE AUTOMATIC FROM THE 2.6. 1990 TROOPER

[@onlyinthehood2243]

I would love to know if the vehicle is still running? Have you guys done any more of these and got it where you want it? What would you charge to do it? Have the Isuzu and can we use a newer Lexus engine? Maybe put a turbo? Oops just thinking out loud🤙🏽 Great Job FA’SHO

[@josephfielding4704]

I have a 1988 Isuzu Trooper and it’s currently running on 2 cylinders. Should I engine swap it or rebuild the entire engine??

[@Killtutor]

no need to change transmition, transfer case?

[@jonathanrobles3818]

Cheers!! tremendous project, what transmission did you use? and before the swap it was 4 cylinders or v6

[@zackfeidl8360]

Ofcourse 4cycl Look the vedio from beginning

[@victorgalvan5296]

U used the same transmission if so what motor did u have before

[@williamcarver2236]

How would you like a working vacation in San Diego? I have a 1989 with a 2.6 that i always thought could use an aluminum V8. If you could put together a prep/ build sequence, list of parts and mods, I could get most of it done before you got here. I have my original '89 LS that I've had since "96 312K miles now a parts car for my other "89 and "91. once I'm done with it I don't want to recycle it at the scrap yard. looking forward to your help

[@ianc8503]

Hey I live in SD and have a 90 Isuzu Pickup with a V8 in it. If you are on Facebook, hit me up. "San Diego Isuzu Owners Group" - I think that Johnny5 has the best solution for a daily driver Trooper, but if you want to see a V8 Zu, I'm happy to show you the truck so you can wrap your head around mods like the battery try, wiring, etc. Cheers! -G

[@williamcarver2236]

@@ianc8503 not on Facebook but I want to check it out

[@Darthvolvo]

Impressive to say the least. Did you drive your V8 swapped trooper to Nashville?

[@mrweez2595]

I need to do this to my trooper

[@gheroneme]

Very nicely done. It is always fun to what you are doing with the troopers. Thank you for.sharing.

[@Johnny5troopers]

Thanks for the props.

[@thegage1984]

Johnny5ive is there any performance parts for this V8 to make it have more than 250 hp and will the trooper handle it

[@thomasjackson4743]

Hey, how many horsepower does this motor make? Did you keep the rest of the trooper stock apart from the engine? What made you go for the Lexus motor over an LS?

[@BradyJZA80]

Fantastic work! That's an excellent conversion, and one i'd love to do myself. Which engine did you remove? I have a 2.8 diesel 4x4 Rodeo with an MUA5 gearbox, I'm wondering what the likelyhood is that the engine would fit without too much drama. How is the conversion now that you have done some driving with it? Cheers!

[@Vothtrucks]

It,s nice to WATCH you make the switch..... but it would be nicer if you explained how-what you are doing. Trying to concentrate when loud head banging music pops up all of a sudden. ( Think how many questions you could be answering for everyone curious.......) I,m sure someone will share their experience for this project.

[@Johnny5troopers]

jr johnston which is why I made a video explaining it al..... jackoff..

[@Johnny5troopers]

jr johnston kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqvWnKqrgK1knKc Maybe look around a little before you start bitching asshole

[@Johnny5troopers]

jr johnston also, what makes you think I owe you anything. You’re upset that I made a video and didn’t just give you 7 months of my hard work for free??? Oh but I did actually... you’re something else man... seriously... I don’t owe you shit. I’ll post what I want to post if you don’t like it go fuck yourself.

[@l00tur]

@Johnny5ive do you have a build thread? I’m curious about the mounts and the transmission. I’m assuming you kept the Isuzu trans, did you just need an adapter plate? Great motor for the truck, I had a 95 I think that had the garbage 4.3 GM with that awful TBI. I’d love to see more of this

[@acesihatay8703]

Great job

[@l200morpheus]

Hello mate. how did you do the wiring. what did you connect to the trooper. what do you use from the the Lexus ECU ? any diagrams. help is very much appreciated.

[@Johnny5troopers]

l200morpheus kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqvWnKqrgK1knKc

[@gRosh08]

Well done!

[@chadcockrill]

do you guys sell the adapter plate? I'm ready for it

[@markfpotter]

Awesome! I have been following these vids for a while now. The two big things I am concerned about if I do this are exhaust and oil pan. Did yu use an unmodified oil pan? Did you have to make a full custom exhaust from the manifolds back?

[@Johnny5troopers]

Ian Stacconi I did modify the oil pan but it was very easy. You could do it yourself or have a fab shop do it. The exhaust was custom but in future builds I intend to use the exhaust from the donor LS400. If you have a welder these issues can be done by you. If not then you would need to pay to have it done. If you do not have the tools to cut and weld metal then this swap is going to be a challenge.

[@markfpotter]

Cool John. Thanks. I have a friend who is a millwright and a damn good welder. Probably would have him tackle the pan. As for the exhaust, I guess I would put my terrible welding skills to use- nobody's gonna see it! I really hope to do this next year or so. Only question is whether to swap the 1UZ into the daily driver or the parts Trooper. I really appreciate your vids, man. Great work.

[@scottmcbride2237]

Will this also work on a 2001 rodeo

[@jasp6233]

regards I am interested in making this transformation but I have the Isuzu trooper 89 with manual gearbox, the gearbox is compatible with the 1UZFE

[@Johnny5troopers]

Jhonathan Sosa I made an adapter plate

[@jasp6233]

thanks for the information soon I will be trying this, excellent video congratulations

[@j.c.ibarra870]

I have a 2001 isuzu vehicross. . Can you do this swap on it?

[@MrMikeFogg]

when you are ready to sell or do another one, let me know!!

[@nznsi]

How much power can the 1st gen rear diff handle? I thought I read on the planet forums that the 1st gens couldn't handle V8 power but that the 2nd gens could take an insane amount of power.

[@Johnny5troopers]

planetclusterfuck.... interesting info considering they both used the same rear end... the Isuzu 12 bolt is more than capable of handling 250HP

[@kylemaddux1658]

Was this the same trooper you were working on when I picked up a door and window regulator from you?

[@Johnny5troopers]

yep!

[@kylemaddux1658]

i thought it looked familiar

[@backyardbrotherz2905]

Sweet

[@jasp6233]

Saludos Me interesa realizar esta trasformación pero tengo el Isuzu trooper 89 con caja de cambios manual, la caja de cambios es compatible con el 1UZFE

[@schmutzigx]

no es compatible, necesitas que venga con transmision el motor toyota

[@tjcassaday7983]

What did you use for a driveshaft

[@Johnny5troopers]

Tj Cassaday 😂😂😂

[@robwalter3078]

How long did this take to complete?

[@Johnny5troopers]

5 days

[@robwalter3078]

Johnny5ive thank you. I have a 94 that i wanted to put a honda j30a in and this made me think it is going to be a little easier than people are telling me

[@chadenderle1328]

Bad Ass

[@carzonaua223]

It is good!)))))

[@milkoandrushkevych]

What is the gearbox?

[@Johnny5troopers]

stock MUA5

[@spastek5351]

What parts did you use for the clutch?