rj320
Member
hello again, fellow vanette owners...curious lang ako...
is there a compatible diesel engine for our ride? read from another forum na pwede daw yung ld20t...any idea kung how much ang total cost at kung reasonable ba sya instead of selling our existing ride and getting a different die with diesel engine...
thanks in advance....
@rj320, there are quite a few factors you need to look at when thinking about getting an engine change. Even a straight-forward swap from an older type of engine to a newer one, for example a GA16S to a modern GA16DE in a Sentra, requires you to check that it's compatible. Engine mounts are different between the two GA engines even thought they're of the same family. Plus the older one is carb but the newer one is fuel injected. Which leads to the next issue - the electrical system. You need to check that the electrical system of your ride is compatible with the engine you would like to install. The dashboard may not work properly if it's not compatible. Also you gotta make sure that the engine you buy comes complete with all accessories such as aircon compressor, water pump, power steering pump, alternator, wiring harness, computer box (if it comes with one), fuel lines, transmission, etc. The more complete an engine you can get the less hassle of having to find parts to get it running.
Talk to your mechanic or one who knows how to install engines so that you know exactly what you're getting into. But if you're confident about it then go ahead - would be a cool project to photograph and share with us :)
the CHAD
Member
Ah, sorry didn't see your 1st paragraph :)
Yup, yung LD would be a good choice for the vanette. Pero AFAIK, it's very hard to come by dito satin sa Pinas. It's an old engine from the datsun era pa. Even if you find one, baka mahirapan ka sa parts.
Ang isang napaka ganda sa mga rear wheel drive na oto is pwede ka magswap in nang kahit anong rear wheel drive na makina na kahit ibang brand as long as kasya sa engine bay. Dalawa or tatlo lang kadalasan ang mga pyesa na kino-customize. Motor mounts, drive shaft, and sometimes yung oil pan.
Try checking out other brand diesel engines na kasya sa engine bay ng vanette na readily available dito satin sa pinas bro. It'll be more practical, IMO.
HTH
Not sure about resale value but the only Nissan diesels that you can get now are the Terrano, Patrol and the Power Eagle and Frontier pickups. I think Terrano would fit your budget and needs :)
@rj320,
There are lots of Terranos for sale - either the gas 2.4L version or the diesel. I'm sure the parts are still plentiful as there are a lot of Terranos still running around the Phils :) Plus since it's a tough SUV, it wont have many parts that require regular replacement.
I think the SR20DET should fit in the vanette, but it's not as economical as the GA engines or diesels. But definitely easy to mod :)
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