Well I now see that El CHEAPO and I are gonna be together for a long time. That being said, I realize that the engine won't last forever. While I'm not power hungry, I will admit that I'm not impressed with the 3.2 v6. The name of my truck should already indicate that a Cadillac northstar swap will NOT be happening. I'm open minded to GM engine swaps, but I don't care for the complication of Finding/installing one. I truly wish the GM 4.3 swap were possible while keeping my 4wd, but the research I've done leads ne to believe that it's just not cost effective, if at all possible.
Of course I've considered a salvage engine, but I really hate the idea of the engine lasting maybe 6 months before it dies. That would be a LOT of time, labor, and money for nothing. I wouldn't mind trying a salvage tranny, but I'd lose sleep over a salvage engine.
So here's the question: is the 3.2 worth Rebuilding?
I'm sure this subject is a common ISUZU dilemma, so I KNOW you guys will have some answers. If any of you have rebuilt one OR swapped for a GM motor, please give me your thoughts on your decision, and if you had to do it all over again, how would you do it? Thanx!
Of course I've considered a salvage engine, but I really hate the idea of the engine lasting maybe 6 months before it dies. That would be a LOT of time, labor, and money for nothing. I wouldn't mind trying a salvage tranny, but I'd lose sleep over a salvage engine.
So here's the question: is the 3.2 worth Rebuilding?
I'm sure this subject is a common ISUZU dilemma, so I KNOW you guys will have some answers. If any of you have rebuilt one OR swapped for a GM motor, please give me your thoughts on your decision, and if you had to do it all over again, how would you do it? Thanx!