Navistar vs. Isuzu
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Navistar vs. Isuzu
What makes Navistar a better diesel engine?
How about Isuzu? How are they better.
I have heard of turbo charger troubles on Ford trucks, and I have heard of injector
troubles on G.M. trucks.
Tell me what you think of both
How about Isuzu? How are they better.
I have heard of turbo charger troubles on Ford trucks, and I have heard of injector
troubles on G.M. trucks.
Tell me what you think of both
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"real" and "percieved" are the key words here. The early D-maxes did have some injectors replaced- but that was a Bosch issue, not GM really. Early 6.0's had their share too. Again, that was then, not now.
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Speaking of who has a better track record, I would say Isuzu. International has made some great diesels, like the 7.3L Powerstroke and the DT family of medium duty diesels. But, I think International has made more than a few turds. The DV-550, the DVT's, the 9.0L, the V-800, and the early 6.0L (VT-365) all left quite a bit to be desired. I think the old 6.9L was just 'fair'. On the other hand, if Isuzu has made a bad diesel, I have not seen it yet. I have been around a lot of them, from medium duty 4 and 6 cylinder truck engines, the little 4 cylinders than used to come in the I-Mark and P'up (and Chevy Chevette and S-10, for that matter), and industrial diesels in generators and older Bobcats. Though parts could be expensive, those engines were all very reliable.
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