Engine conversions

[Private_collector]

I recently bought a Ford with a 4 cylinder Mitsubishi Canter diesel and 5sp box fitted. It can do about 90-95km/h flat out, but if wheels were changed from 16s to 20s you would get more speed. Incidentally, the fellow that organised the engine change has done so in a manner which has not damaged or destroyed the original engine and gearbox mounts, so a flathead could be put back again. I can't imagine doing that. My criticisms of this engine swap are twofold. One, as it stands, first gear is very low. So low that it is almost redundant, but not quite low enough on second that you can start off with that instead. I know I will get used to that, but haven't so far. The other is the noise! If you are expecting a purring V8, the chugging of a diesel comes as quite a noticable shock. I say that playing devils advocate. Me personally, I love the sound of the diesel engine. It seems to fit the vehicle as far as I am concerned, and sounds like a serious truck. Between that and the noise of wind through door tops, it virtually ensures you don't have to make small talk with your passenger, unless you yell. I wish Ford had put diesel engines in em all. No, not really.