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On many of the plus sides, it's a 91 (no obd II) we don't have vehicle inspections, and it's not an urgent matter getting it fixed. I realize lowering the amount of available power would have downsides, but I don't require much, since it would be mainly intended for its off road ability, and when you're in low range, horsepower isn't something you have to have. So long as I can get up to 55 and maintain it for the most part on the highway I'll be fine.
looking over the ebay listings is somewhat discouraging. Even a cheap diesel engine is around 2k and generally requires a bit of work. A good rebuilt 4bt is around 7k, and at these prices it makes one wonder whether simply replacing/rebuilding the 4L v-6 wouldn't be more cost effective. Or even just a more sophisticated v-6, such as the OHC v-6 available in later models of the explorer.
It's a shame diesels in the US are fairly rare.
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Originally Posted by jamesqf
I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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