Tuning Isuzu TD engines

[qwerty]

I've read loads of people saying that the 1.7 and 1.5 Isuzu Turbo weasel engines are great and really easy to make faster.

But how easy is "really easy" and what exactly needs to be done?

Not for me but for a friend.

I've also heard reports of better MPG when the car has been tuned? Is This true? Is it likely?

Thanks ;D

[bortaf]

Check out drag racing in Malta
they do a lot of drag racing with em over there ;D

[Adam]

I think its a case of 'turn the boost screw until the engine goes pop'. Then fit a new one and turn it slightly less....

[kyteler]

Jun 10, 2008 12:48:13 GMT Adam said:

I think its a case of 'turn the boost screw until the engine goes pop'. Then fit a new one and turn it slightly less....

Best.. Method.. Ever!

[Odin]

I looked into this briefly a while ago. Here is a handy thread I found during my research.

[qwerty]

Jun 10, 2008 12:48:13 GMT Adam said:

I think its a case of 'turn the boost screw until the engine goes pop'. Then fit a new one and turn it slightly less....

See that would be my idea!!.......But Lisa (tinkerbell on 'ere) is less enthusiastic about that idea......could even replace it with a 1.7

[qwerty]

Jun 10, 2008 13:02:24 GMT Odin said:

I looked into this briefly a while ago. Here is a handy thread I found during my research.

That is indeed very handy merci buckets.......although it has made me want a 1.5td corsa now!!

[akku]

Isuzu 1.7TD also appears to run on practially anything from old chip fat to parafin and liquid soap LOL

[qwerty]

How are liquid soap prices at the moment? I could spice it up with cheap lager?

[akku]

the way diesel prices are at the moment you could blend it with 24K gold and stil be quids in,

[B-8-D]

www.cavweb-forums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=77961&page=8
and
www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engines-transmission/291769-isuzu-turbo-diesel-tuning-guide-2.html
are a start..
again malta drag racing is where its at when getting big power from these things..
there is a 2l isuzu i believe using midivan? internals and a late 16v head from the later 1.7td from vauxhall/isuzu. with over 2 bar and a big turbo and chargecooler with over 400bhp.....! somewhere in malta or is it new zealand some where..
will try and find it.....
si

[Blown_Imp]

Remember, boost makes no difference in a diesel, it's all about fuel control and the engine is smoke limited not detonation limited (a detonation limited diesel would be RUBBISH!)

J

[B-8-D]

Jun 10, 2008 16:19:22 GMT Blown_Imp said:

Remember, boost makes no difference in a diesel, it's all about fuel control and the engine is smoke limited not detonation limited (a detonation limited diesel would be RUBBISH!)

J

ha ha love the last bit...
like ee said^^^^
si

[TheFrequentFryer]

Wonder how much lipo fat you would need to render and clarify to make it worth the while running a car on it.

[Butterz]

what awesome timing

*goes to peruse threads*

[arthurbrown]

Being a numpty, I have no knowledge of tuning them.

I do know that they KICK ASS though.
My brother-in-law had a Cavalier with this lump in it, about a bazillion miles on it, ran on everything: chip fat, red, old oil, vaseline (JKS), whatever. It got used and abused by everyonr for trailer tugging, airport runs, holidays, fannying about on wet grass, tip trips, the lot. It could not be killed. Amazing.

[Pillock]

My dear old ma had a Astra with the soozu lump, obviously totally bog standard, and that was pretty quick to start with! And then one of my ex's had a 1.5TD Corsa which was hideous to look at, but a real hoot to drive. Had some kind of issue with the wastegate though which led to amusing 'pow!' noises on liftoff. A quick peek on autotrader sees plenty of other sub-£500 examples.

[tinkerbell]

Thank you all!

[K5]

I have been looking for more info on this engine so this is all very interesting. I plan to replace my normally aspirated 1.7 with the TD in my Vauxhall Combo.

[jizzy gillespie]

can someone show me a pic of the izuzu engine so i now what I'm looking at? ive got a mk3 astra 1.7td at the mo but i think its the gm engine(looks like an ohc with a black rocker cover?)