Isuzu Trooper with Mercedes 300TD Engine - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Rich300TDMBZ · #1 01-13-2006, 01:52 AM

I cannot understand why somebody would put a 1985 Mercedes 300TD engine in an Isuzu truck

. The seller said he is getting 30+mpg - this seems far fetched. I bet the Isuzu truck weighs more than the 85 300TD! This sure is "one of a kind". I wonder how this is registered with the DMV.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Isuzu-Trooper-TROOPER-W-MERCEDES-TURBO-DIESEL-30-MPG-BIODIESEL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6269QQitemZ4603084471QQrdZ1

Ara T. · #2 01-13-2006, 02:01 AM

It would at least be better fuel economy than the Isuzu six cylinder engine, that can be somewhat of a gas guzzler in the city.

braverichard · #3 01-13-2006, 06:42 AM

I think this car has made too many rounds on eBay.

TX76513 · #4 01-13-2006, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by braverichard

I think this car has made too many rounds on eBay.

Yup it was selling in like Northern Michigan last go around. They should have just put a C223 TD Isuzu engine in - would have been easier/cheaper to maintain.

boneheaddoctor · #5 01-13-2006, 08:13 AM

and I think its....

#1 overpriced...

#2 impossible to register in many states...(engine is older than chassy)

TX76513 · #6 01-13-2006, 08:22 AM

No A/C "but A/C could be adapted" Look at that engine bay - that would be a blast, guess you could cut out a fender well.

Diesel Giant · #7 01-13-2006, 10:32 AM

That truck would have to meet gas emissions for that year and it would definately would NOT.

Some poor sucker is going to get a big wake up call when they go to get the smog check.

Old300D · #8 01-13-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Giant

That truck would have to meet gas emissions for that year and it would definately would NOT.

Some poor sucker is going to get a big wake up call when they go to get the smog check.

In Colorado a vehicle can get re-titled for diesel instead of gasoline. So you technically can convert a gasser to diesel. But not this one -- an '85 engine in a '98 chassis.

NO WAY!

braverichard · #9 01-13-2006, 04:38 PM

No fear in Kansas or Missouri. No emissions/smog/whatever tests! Inspections are safety inspections and not mechanical even.

Rich300TDMBZ · #10 01-13-2006, 04:52 PM

For an out-of-state vehicle, it has to go through an inspection to be registered in California. They would check the VIN# on the dash and under the hood. I would love to see the face of the DMV inspector when he looks under the hood

> This will be especially tough for one with a diesel engine put in (replacing a gas engine) as California does not require a diesel to be smog. Maybe that's is why it never met the buyer's price.

TheDon · #11 01-13-2006, 04:55 PM

it has the 3.5L engine stay away!!

Mitch H · #12 01-13-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

it has the 3.5L engine stay away!!

The 1985 3.5L?

Diesel4me · #13 01-13-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

it has the 3.5L engine stay away!!

No it does not that is clearly a 3.0 engine. The ORIGINAL GAS engine was a 3.5.......

JimmyL · #14 01-13-2006, 07:52 PM

The speedometer couldn't work, could it?

greasybenz · #15 01-13-2006, 09:53 PM

Why didnt they just put in a isuzu dmax engine in it??? and wouldnt it be really sluggish being that its a newer suv with a 20+year old engine. They could have put a dmax engine and still could have kept the 4x4 and the a/c