Gypsy Powering up with ISUZU 1800 cc Petrol engine

dwaraka · 15th April 2009, 11:10

Jaggu/GTO/ MuneemMK,

Thanks! I drove the gypsy yesterday for about 4 kms. Power is amazing and gearbox response is smooth. There are minute issues like propellar shafts to be throughed perfectly and adding one plate of spring blade each on front.

Mating of gearbox with T-Case is perfect. I should be taking the delivery of gypsy today evening.

Am ready for the next offroading jaunt. Where are we going Khan_sultan?

Dwarak

GTO · 15th April 2009, 18:32

More details please. Am sure you've driven a Gypsy King. How would this compare? How did you find the low end torque?

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There are minute issues like propellar shafts to be throughed perfectly

Sigh, always a problem balancing those nasty shafts. Good luck!

khan_sultan · 15th April 2009, 19:04

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

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Thanks! I drove the gypsy yesterday for about 4 kms. Power is amazing and gearbox response is smooth. ....

Mating of gearbox with T-Case is perfect. I should be taking the delivery of gypsy today evening.

Am ready for the next offroading jaunt. Where are we going Khan_sultan?

Dwarak

. Great news Dwarak. Let's hit some place this weekend somewhere in/near the city itself and take it through some MINOR exercise.

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Originally Posted by GTO

More details please. Am sure you've driven a Gypsy King. How would this compare? How did you find the low end torque?

Let me test this out this weekend and then I will give my observations. I am sure it will be great to drive.

Steeroid · 15th April 2009, 19:14

Damn that was FAST! I took about 5 times as much to troubleshoot my Defender and bring it back to stock!!!!!!!!!!

Wish you all the best - I have a feeling this is going to start off a Gypsy riot out here!

Come to think of it, I have a spare 1.8 Carb engine and gearbox lying around too. All it needs is an old Gypsy

whitemm550 · 15th April 2009, 19:18

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Originally Posted by GTO

More details please. Am sure you've driven a Gypsy King. How would this compare? How did you find the low end torque?

Sigh, always a problem balancing those nasty shafts. Good luck!

we have gone one step further and fitted a 1.8 isz in a CJ340, WITH A GYPSY 4WD, WHICH IS ALIVE AND ROCKING

Jaggu · 15th April 2009, 19:20

Too good, need a more detailed picture of the final product and work done (from a proper digi camera), along with the approximate cost of this transformation if possible please.

Ofcource a detailed report of ON and Off road performance also, though would suggest a controlled shake down before you take her out at full blast.

headers · 15th April 2009, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Come to think of it, I have a spare 1.8 Carb engine and gearbox lying around too. All it needs is an old Gypsy

There are plenty of gypsies lying this side of town!

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Originally Posted by whitemm550

we have gone one step further and fitted a 1.8 isz in a CJ340, WITH A GYPSY 4WD, WHICH IS ALIVE AND ROCKING

Great, would like some driving impressions ON road as well as OFF road from you Sir..

Steeroid · 15th April 2009, 20:22

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Originally Posted by headers

There are plenty of gypsies lying this side of town!

Even better. I just remembered that I have a spare Land Rover transfer case too - comes with its own centre difflock

Now am getting real ideas.

star_aqua · 15th April 2009, 22:00

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

Jaggu/GTO/ MuneemMK,

Thanks! I drove the gypsy yesterday for about 4 kms. Power is amazing and gearbox response is smooth. There are minute issues like propellar shafts to be throughed perfectly and adding one plate of spring blade each on front.

Mating of gearbox with T-Case is perfect. I should be taking the delivery of gypsy today evening.

Am ready for the next offroading jaunt. Where are we going Khan_sultan?

Dwarak

Wow!! Dwarak Sir, Congratss on your successful mods. myself and vijay(swastik) were discussing that you would need few more months to go off the road

. but never thought you will be ready so soon.

now its only the chassis, t-case and diffs that belong to gypsy.

GTO · 16th April 2009, 10:24

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Let me test this out this weekend and then I will give my observations. I am sure it will be great to drive.

Fab! Please include detailed pictures as well as a highly detailed driving impression.

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Originally Posted by whitemm550

we have gone one step further and fitted a 1.8 isz in a CJ340, WITH A GYPSY 4WD, WHICH IS ALIVE AND ROCKING

Huh? You managed to mate a Gypsy transfer case into the CJ? Wow. Is this Jeep there on the forum? How about pics & a report?

rjstyles69 · 16th April 2009, 12:46

dwaraka looks your engine swap is the only record on team bhp, with regards to the time taken. Congratulations on the swap !! Now how about some real time pictures of some mud-slinging ?

khan_sultan · 16th April 2009, 12:52

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Originally Posted by GTO

Fab! Please include detailed pictures as well as a highly detailed driving impression.

Yes. All tests will be done this Sunday. Have already made plans.

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Huh? You managed to mate a Gypsy transfer case into the CJ? Wow. Is this Jeep there on the forum? ..

There is a Willys in Bangalore with Baleno engine, Gypsy Gearbox and race spec headers. It comes to OTR's (iceman's friend)

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

.. Now how about some real time pictures of some mud-slinging ?

Swalpa wait maadi saaarrr. They will be taken this Sunday.

JayD · 16th April 2009, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Come to think of it, I have a spare 1.8 Carb engine and gearbox lying around too. All it needs is an old Gypsy

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Even better. I just remembered that I have a spare Land Rover transfer case too - comes with its own centre difflock

Now am getting real ideas.

A certain 41 42 43 runs for cover!!!

On a serious note, why not? we even have the holy grail of off roading right?? -Differential locks! It would make one hell of an off roader,but nothing close to a certain ' fully german 4X4' mind you!

dwaraka · 16th April 2009, 21:41

Hi All,

Thanks for overwhelming response. As you all know, any modification will require some time to set in. I think I am in that situation. A bit of Propeller shaft throughing is required, which will be done on Monday after first offroading on Isuzuki.

Power of the engine is truly amazing. Can move the vehicle in 2nd gear and take the hump at slowest speed in 3rd gear. 4WD drive is working fine.

Engine needs to be tuned and timing checked.

As khan_sultan said, sunday is the testing for my gypsy. With fingers crossed.

Warm regards,
Dwarak

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Originally Posted by GTO

More details please. Am sure you've driven a Gypsy King. How would this compare? How did you find the low end torque?

Sigh, always a problem balancing those nasty shafts. Good luck!

GTO,

My first observation on riding was, I felt the engine is still new and raw power and sounds like ambassador/ contessa. I definitely would say I miss my gypsy engine, which is smooth performer. Same goes for Gypsy King engine. Too soft.

Kya kare? Kutch paane ke liye kutch Kona padtha hain.

Dwarak

GTO · 17th April 2009, 10:16

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

4WD drive is working fine.

That is music to my ears, literally.

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I felt the engine is still new and raw power and sounds like ambassador/ contessa.

You'll get used to it. In the end, what counts is how she performs.

How about some detailed pictures (from a proper digicam please) of the install?

15th April 2009, 11:10	#46
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Jaggu/GTO/ MuneemMK, Thanks! I drove the gypsy yesterday for about 4 kms. Power is amazing and gearbox response is smooth. There are minute issues like propellar shafts to be throughed perfectly and adding one plate of spring blade each on front. Mating of gearbox with T-Case is perfect. I should be taking the delivery of gypsy today evening. Am ready for the next offroading jaunt. Where are we going Khan_sultan? Dwarak
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15th April 2009, 19:14	#49
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Damn that was FAST! I took about 5 times as much to troubleshoot my Defender and bring it back to stock!!!!!!!!!! Wish you all the best - I have a feeling this is going to start off a Gypsy riot out here! Come to think of it, I have a spare 1.8 Carb engine and gearbox lying around too. All it needs is an old Gypsy
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15th April 2009, 19:20	#51
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Too good, need a more detailed picture of the final product and work done (from a proper digi camera), along with the approximate cost of this transformation if possible please. Ofcource a detailed report of ON and Off road performance also, though would suggest a controlled shake down before you take her out at full blast.
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16th April 2009, 12:46	#56
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	dwaraka looks your engine swap is the only record on team bhp, with regards to the time taken. Congratulations on the swap !! Now how about some real time pictures of some mud-slinging ? Last edited by rjstyles69 : 16th April 2009 at 12:47.
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