Yes Sir. A guy named Scotty came up with the design of the adapter in the 1990’s. They rest of parts you need to source yourself. But it should be a nice runner engine with lots of parts available in the ISA.
I have driven pristine condition 2.25 Diesel 109 station wagons... It's unbelievable that they even offered this combination outside the UK and sub-saharan Africa. Incredibly underpowered for a vehicle that is supposed to carry loads, even by 1950's standards. I would still consider the 153 Chevy / Mercruiser drastically underpowered here in the western USA, but it's a big step up !! It'll still be slow , but it'll be far faster, longer lived and more reliable than the fragile 2.25 Diesel.
@@timmcooper294 very true. If it was a farm truck and used for off road conditions all the time. The diesel would be great. Lots of low end power. Just not enough to climb hills or traffic in the slow lane. The GM 153 is a pretty powerful engine. Especially being all brand new. I’m currently running a 2 barrel Rochester from a Mercruiser. It has plenty of power. Video coming soon. Thank you for watching!!
Ha ha!! We all make mistakes!! 😀 it’s all good! LOL. At first I thought it was stuck with rust. Then I figure I should shine a light and see the bolts. Ha ha!! Thank you for watching!
If I was in the states I would get my hands on a GM 6.2 / 6.5 NA diesel. But since they are far and few here in Europe I will stick with the slow four cilinder diesel.
A big old V8 would be nice. I definitely don’t think it would fit nicely in the little engine compartment. I figure this little petrol 4 banger should get me round just fine. For an LS swap adapter kit and parts is over $3k USD. Way too pricey for me. Engines are cheap but they’ll need rebuilt.
Thank you for watching. I’ve rebuilt about 90% of the 2.25 diesel while in the truck. The diesel’s horsepower output is too low for the large hills of Pennsylvania. Everywhere I drive is uphill… both ways!!. Ha ha!! So I’m swapping in a 4cyl petrol GM engine for a little more usable power for USA driving.
@conrad1468 Corey, you're gonna regret it once you start racking up tickets for exhibition of speed, not to mention having to replace all the rear tires for all the burnouts you're gonna be doing!!! Mark my words, you menace to society!!!🤣🤣🤣👍
I didn’t realize there is already adaptor kits available for this swap.
Pretty slick Cory!👌
Yes Sir. A guy named Scotty came up with the design of the adapter in the 1990’s. They rest of parts you need to source yourself. But it should be a nice runner engine with lots of parts available in the ISA.
I have driven pristine condition 2.25 Diesel 109 station wagons... It's unbelievable that they even offered this combination outside the UK and sub-saharan Africa. Incredibly underpowered for a vehicle that is supposed to carry loads, even by 1950's standards. I would still consider the 153 Chevy / Mercruiser drastically underpowered here in the western USA, but it's a big step up !! It'll still be slow , but it'll be far faster, longer lived and more reliable than the fragile 2.25 Diesel.
@@timmcooper294 very true. If it was a farm truck and used for off road conditions all the time. The diesel would be great. Lots of low end power. Just not enough to climb hills or traffic in the slow lane. The GM 153 is a pretty powerful engine. Especially being all brand new. I’m currently running a 2 barrel Rochester from a Mercruiser. It has plenty of power. Video coming soon. Thank you for watching!!
Awesome video! Great measurements!
Thank you Sir! I hope I measured enough. Ha ha
"If you're taking an engine out, remember to take all the bellhousing bolts out" 🤣 Been there, done that, wear the T shirt with pride. 🤭
Ha ha!! We all make mistakes!! 😀 it’s all good! LOL. At first I thought it was stuck with rust. Then I figure I should shine a light and see the bolts. Ha ha!! Thank you for watching!
@@conrad1468 Show me someone who never made a mistake, I'll show you someone who never did anything in his entire life. 🤪
@@Rosiesgrandad excellent point!! So very true, Sir!
If I was in the states I would get my hands on a GM 6.2 / 6.5 NA diesel. But since they are far and few here in Europe I will stick with the slow four cilinder diesel.
A big old V8 would be nice. I definitely don’t think it would fit nicely in the little engine compartment. I figure this little petrol 4 banger should get me round just fine. For an LS swap adapter kit and parts is over $3k USD. Way too pricey for me. Engines are cheap but they’ll need rebuilt.
What’s wrong with this original engine? Is it worth rebuilding. I have met land rovers with Chevy engines.
Thank you for watching. I’ve rebuilt about 90% of the 2.25 diesel while in the truck. The diesel’s horsepower output is too low for the large hills of Pennsylvania. Everywhere I drive is uphill… both ways!!. Ha ha!! So I’m swapping in a 4cyl petrol GM engine for a little more usable power for USA driving.
@conrad1468 Corey, you're gonna regret it once you start racking up tickets for exhibition of speed, not to mention having to replace all the rear tires for all the burnouts you're gonna be doing!!! Mark my words, you menace to society!!!🤣🤣🤣👍
@@IAm1InTheIAm ha ha!! So very true!!! Ha ha!! I love it!! 😀😂🤣
Will there be another video showing beefed up rear suspension, traction bars and wheelie bars? Lol
I want to see wheelies!😂😂
@@calsurflance5598 ha ha!! I want to see wheelies too!! Ha ha!! Believe me… if I blow something up yinz will be the first to know. 😀😆