[RHINO]

hey crushers, from a yank point of view. i'll try to keep it short.

in general it came down to parts, i would have liked to do a toy diesel but we never got any. i know i can get parts easily in the USA but its always gonna be a wait, nobody has them in stock locally like my isuzu guy does. typically i can walk in get my parts over the counter and walk out. thats a big plus.

longevity and reliability, i dont think there is any difference. you have to remember that all our 4BD1/2 real world engine data is comming fromt he medium duty truck industry where these engines are working there butts off in less than properly cared for 12.000 LB trucks doing everything you can imagine. i would expect nothing less than super tough reliable power for a long long time in my easy going cruiser.

power and economy, well thats pretty much self explanitory. displacement is power, its also economy, find the right balance as most modern engines do and its all pretty much the same.

as far as direct or indirect, i think its gonna be a preference. direct makes more power and economy, but indirect is quieter ,smoother and can rev higher. so its all in what your building. i prefer direct but thats just me.

so i dont know, my use of the isuzu mostly came from the availability, all in all its very similar to toyotas 13BT series engine.