Isuzu Frontier

[frontier1999]

hi name is Billy, i drive a 1999 Isuzu Frontier factory standard in the drive train include a lock diff rear
I stay in South Africa, love the Botswana desert and the North Coast of Southern Africa. This Isuzu Carried us for 461000 km. Second life will start with a 3.1 Isuzu diesel Now fitted and running well

Modifications and Accessories:

Suspension:Air suspension rear. Monroe. old man emu shock's in front
Body Lift:none
Tyres/Wheels:245/75 16 BF's
Traction Aids: Standard rear difflock
Bullbar:integrated bar from TJM rear and front
Spot lights and Lighting: 2 x Sahara spots 2 x bumper spots 2 x bar spots
Communications/GPS: Garmin / 29mhz
Dual Batteries: built in with solonoid
Engine:320v6 changing for a 3.1 diesel 4gj2
Exhaust: 57mm s/s freeflow
Sound system: dvd with television reception
External: ally roof rack and 18000lb winch
Internal: Stock standard
Others:



Location: Email me at sybrand@lantic.net
Age: 44
Country: South Africa
City: Brits
Vehicle: 1999 Isuzu Frontier 4x4

[Isuzumu1]

Nice rig mate, the 3.1 TD in them is pretty good, we have a one in our MU Wizard which is the model before yours. Have got up to 10.7 kpl / 9.35 lp100.

Cheers Bruce

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[geeves]

By the looks of things the factory diff lock was only available in South Africa. Is it cable or air operated?
Couple of things to watch with the 3.1 engine. Never ever let it overheat. Also are you changing the auto trans at the same time or is it manual which would make it a rare beast

[frontier1999]

hi Bruce, your MU is a looker it self.
The diff lock is electro actuated and operates from engine vacuum. The gearbox is a standard 5 spd manual.
The diffs has a car like ratio which is not to great for towing. GM rectified that later. This baby does 150 km/h in 3 gear. The problem is that in 5th gear the v6 is sitting at 2900rpm. That is out of the torque range. A blower from Australia would cost me around 6500 dollar... to much for added torque at lower rpm. now i am fitting the 3.1. I am taking note of the over heating. Some website say the cause is the EGR and typically on the auto box. So i will be blanking the egr and add temp. for the exhaust gas and the motor.
Cheers.

[geeves]

3 inch exhaust helps as well.

[frontier1999]

thanks.
the current is a 57mm
I will retain the 3.2 petrol radiator and search for some serious cooling fan. i am also adding an electrical push fan.
The 3.1 is basically assembled. waiting for the head and diesel pump to return from the service shop.

[frontier1999]

pic now with the 3.1 diesel fitted. Thanks for all the tips. did around 6500km with the engine and the tourque is good. the fuel economy is even better!!