Gypsy Powering up with ISUZU 1800 cc Petrol engine

dwaraka · 20th April 2009, 11:34

Hi all,

19th March , Sunday took the Isuzu powered Gypsy for first OTR at Devarabetta, Denkinikottai Tq., through Anekal. Distance from Bangalore is about 65 kms. Picturesque place covered by reserve forest area and hillocks. Perfect spot for off roading and camping.

My gypsy performed very well on the OTR spot. Should say massive power coupled with high torque at low speed. I could traverse through all spots with 2 WD 2nd gear and in some places put 4 WD. I am very happy with the performance of Isuzu engine and gearbox.

Still the Propeller Shaft gives noice at 60 + kms and has to be rectified immediately.

Pictures of off roading will follow.

Dwarak

Steeroid · 20th April 2009, 11:39

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

My gypsy performed very well on the OTR spot. Should say massive power coupled with high torque at low speed. I could traverse through all spots with 2 WD 2nd gear and in some places put 4 WD. I am very happy with the performance of Isuzu engine and gearbox.

Congratulations on a job well done AND done fast!

You cant call it a Gypsy anymore. How about Ipzy?

GTO · 20th April 2009, 12:28

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

My gypsy performed very well on the OTR spot. Should say massive power coupled with high torque at low speed. I could traverse through all spots with 2 WD 2nd gear and in some places put 4 WD. I am very happy with the performance of Isuzu engine and gearbox.

Congrats! No overheating?

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Still the Propeller Shaft gives noice at 60 + kms and has to be rectified immediately.

Balancing required. Difficult (but possible) to get right.

Look forward to the pics & Khan's report.

Steeroid · 20th April 2009, 12:30

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Originally Posted by GTO

No overheating?

Yaar yeh Jeep nahin.

khan_sultan · 20th April 2009, 14:33

Well, here is my report -- based on my observations (I DID NOT drive it)

- The engine mod job is neat looking -- considering it is a swap. There is NO point comparing with factory fit & finish.

- The sound of the engine is great. the 'hum hum' sound sounds cool.

- It did tend to 'smoke' at times under high rev situations. I saw that at alteast 2-3 occasions

- It needs some very minor work on certain aspects but that is all part of the swap job and should be sorted out soon (for example the fuel pipe, wiring, fusues, etc)

- It REALLY has some serious power now and pulling capability is great.

The ONLY grudge I have:

- The space between tyres & wheel well is just ~ 1 inch. The Gypsy has NO ROOM to articulate. It scrubs/scrapes the hell out the body.That is a SERIOUS limitation for some terrains.

Overall I am very happy with the way it is shaping up. Does it have more work to be done?? Yes -- but that is minor and all part & parcel of a swap job.

Good work Dwarak sir. Three Cheers.!!!!!

siddartha · 20th April 2009, 15:28

yesterday dwarak seemed a happy man , and thats all that matters.

khan_sultan · 20th April 2009, 18:15

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Originally Posted by siddartha

yesterday dwarak seemed a happy man , and thats all that matters.

Yes. He was VERY happy when it finally started -- even after YOU had successfully managed to cut each and every wire in the bonnet.

headlight wires, battery wires, fuel pump wires, relay wires, etc etc..

Just kidding. Agree with you that Dwarak is very very happy with the way the IpZy is shaping up.

dwaraka · 20th April 2009, 19:01

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Yes. He was VERY happy when it finally started -- even after YOU had successfully managed to cut each and every wire in the bonnet.

headlight wires, battery wires, fuel pump wires, relay wires, etc etc..

Just kidding. Agree with you that Dwarak is very very happy with the way the IpZy is shaping up.

Khan/ Siddharth,

, Siddarth ne mera ek Aankh thod diya. Just kidding. Socket was local, it gave away. But he is the one who said direct the connection to pump from battery. Else, I was thinking ECU has given away.

But thanks to Swastik Viji and StarAqua for pulling me out of bad patch.

Ipzy is given to Mechanic for rectifying the prop shaft sound. Fuel pipe has already been changed for good now.

Where are the photos?
Dwarak

GTO · 21st April 2009, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Yaar yeh Jeep nahin.

Good one. But seriously, even with the 1.8 ISZ, my Jeep was never cured of its overheating problem.

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

- The engine mod job is neat looking -- considering it is a swap. There is NO point comparing with factory fit & finish.

Pics of the complete install?

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- It did tend to 'smoke' at times under high rev situations. I saw that at alteast 2-3 occasions

Was the engine overhauled? Compression test done?

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- It REALLY has some serious power now and pulling capability is great.

Sounds like sheer grunt.

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- The space between tyres & wheel well is just ~ 1 inch. The Gypsy has NO ROOM to articulate. It scrubs/scrapes the hell out the body.That is a SERIOUS limitation for some terrains.

Agreed. Any plan to tackle this, Dwaraka?

Either ways, great to hear that your Gypsy is back on the road with more pep. Fine-tuning can be an ongoing exercise.

dwaraka · 21st April 2009, 12:34

GTO.

Will post the pictures shortly for complete work done.
Engine needs to be tuned and will get it done this week
As regards the tyres grazing with body on certain terrain approach, I have already increased the hight by two plates in the rear and one plate in the front. As a result I have very bumpy ride already. Think the solution lies only in SPOA. I want to avoid it. I use the gypsy for highway drives too.

Any suggestions, please

Dwarak

khan_sultan · 21st April 2009, 12:37

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

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Any suggestions, please ...

Dear dwaraka Please send me a PM. I will guide you in totality

Regards,
Shahnawaz

siddartha · 21st April 2009, 12:46

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

GTO.

Will post the pictures shortly for complete work done.
Engine needs to be tuned and will get it done this week
As regards the tyres grazing with body on certain terrain approach, I have already increased the hight by two plates in the rear and one plate in the front. As a result I have very bumpy ride already. Think the solution lies only in SPOA. I want to avoid it. I use the gypsy for highway drives too.

Any suggestions, please

Dwarak

i think if you rework the wheel arches and the wheel wells it might help.

Rudra Sen · 21st April 2009, 13:22

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Originally Posted by siddartha

i think if you rework the wheel arches and the wheel wells it might help.

Siddartha, I'm not to sure about this. Especially going by the kind of terrain you guys venture. How much you can work on wheel arch? Vertical movement is way too much as I've noticed that day. Even while reversing (just before that electrical issue) front wheels were pushing body hard.

dwaraka, I love the power you have now and it sounds just like my Amby.

siddartha · 21st April 2009, 13:40

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Siddartha, I'm not to sure about this. Especially going by the kind of terrain you guys venture. How much you can work on wheel arch? Vertical movement is way too much as I've noticed that day. Even while reversing (just before that electrical issue) front wheels were pushing body hard.

dwaraka, I love the power you have now and it sounds just like my Amby.

in the case of dwaraks gypsy due to the modded bodywork the depth of the wheel well and the height of the wheel arches is lesser than a regular gypsy.

lol , DC didnt know that this gypsy was gonna be taken off the road.

Rudra Sen · 21st April 2009, 13:51

In that case Dwarak can take her back to DC again. But god only knows what will come out.

20th April 2009, 11:34	#61
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	Hi all, 19th March , Sunday took the Isuzu powered Gypsy for first OTR at Devarabetta, Denkinikottai Tq., through Anekal. Distance from Bangalore is about 65 kms. Picturesque place covered by reserve forest area and hillocks. Perfect spot for off roading and camping. My gypsy performed very well on the OTR spot. Should say massive power coupled with high torque at low speed. I could traverse through all spots with 2 WD 2nd gear and in some places put 4 WD. I am very happy with the performance of Isuzu engine and gearbox. Still the Propeller Shaft gives noice at 60 + kms and has to be rectified immediately. Pictures of off roading will follow. Dwarak
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20th April 2009, 14:33	#65
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	Well, here is my report -- based on my observations (I DID NOT drive it) - The engine mod job is neat looking -- considering it is a swap. There is NO point comparing with factory fit & finish. - The sound of the engine is great. the 'hum hum' sound sounds cool. - It did tend to 'smoke' at times under high rev situations. I saw that at alteast 2-3 occasions - It needs some very minor work on certain aspects but that is all part of the swap job and should be sorted out soon (for example the fuel pipe, wiring, fusues, etc) - It REALLY has some serious power now and pulling capability is great. The ONLY grudge I have: - The space between tyres & wheel well is just ~ 1 inch. The Gypsy has NO ROOM to articulate. It scrubs/scrapes the hell out the body.That is a SERIOUS limitation for some terrains. Overall I am very happy with the way it is shaping up. Does it have more work to be done?? Yes -- but that is minor and all part & parcel of a swap job. Good work Dwarak sir. Three Cheers.!!!!!
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20th April 2009, 15:28	#66
siddartha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 671 Thanked: 24 Times	yesterday dwarak seemed a happy man , and thats all that matters.
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21st April 2009, 12:34	#70
dwaraka Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 229 Times	GTO. Will post the pictures shortly for complete work done. Engine needs to be tuned and will get it done this week As regards the tyres grazing with body on certain terrain approach, I have already increased the hight by two plates in the rear and one plate in the front. As a result I have very bumpy ride already. Think the solution lies only in SPOA. I want to avoid it. I use the gypsy for highway drives too. Any suggestions, please Dwarak
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21st April 2009, 13:51	#75
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	In that case Dwarak can take her back to DC again. But god only knows what will come out.
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